“Being a young guy, I may not appreciate it as much as some of the older guys, but winning the Cup is kind of overwhelming. When I watch the videos, seeing all the guys celebrating together, it gives me the shivers. To this day, I get chills thinking about it.” – Mitch Callahan
As Griffins captain, Hoggan was first to lift the Calder Cup trophy.
Brian Lashoff, who spent nearly half of the season with Detroit, was thrilled to help the Griffins capture the Cup.
Glendening shares his excitement at bringing a championship to his hometown.
Nyquist helps Griffins equipment manager Brad Thompson take a celebratory drink from the Cup. 28
Mrazek was stellar during the playoffs with a 2.31 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage.
Veterans (l-r) Grant, Evans, Hoggan and Paetsch were central to the championship run.
Griffins assistant coach Jim Paek, who won two Stanley Cups as a player, celebrates his first Calder Cup.
Tatar won the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as MVP of the Calder Cup Playoffs.
Grand Rapids GRIFFINS • 2013 Calder Cup Champions