GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins extended their season-high point streak to five games (4-0-0-1) with a 4-1 victory over the Rockford IceHogs on Friday night at Van Andel Arena.
The Griffins (18-19-2-3) have reached the halfway point of their season-high eight-game homestand with a record of 3-0-0-1 and have taken sole ownership of fifth place in the Central Division, one point behind the Texas Stars. Captain Matthew Ford skated in his 700th AHL game and earned two points (1-1—2). Pat Nagle made 21 saves – marking his third straight start allowing two goals or less – for his second victory of the season.