“Everything starts at the top. Blash is one of the best – he’s one of the up-and-coming coaches who will be in the NHL soon. He kept us all moving in the right direction and the older guys did their part by echoing what he said. It was his system and we tried to lead by example.” – Jeff Hoggan, speaking about Griffins head coach Jeff Blashill
Head coach Jeff Blashill stuck to his message and the players listened.
Mursak scored in 10 different games during the Griffins’ playoff run.
Jurco had eight goals during the playoffs, third-best on the team.
Danny Dekeyser joined the Griffins from Detroit for the Finals, solidifying the team’s defense.
Billins (far right) celebrates a goal with (l-r) Andersson and Nyquist in Game 4 against Syracuse.
Mrazek jumps in celebration moments before the Griffins clinched their first Calder Cup title.
Grand Rapids GRIFFINS • 2013 Calder Cup Champions
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