Matt Ellis (ice hockey)
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Matt Ellis is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger and assistant coach for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. Not selected in an NHL entry draft, Ellis has also played
Ellis with the Sabres in 2012.
Grand Rapids Griffins
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The Grand Rapids Griffins are a professional ice hockey team based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They compete in the American Hockey League, playing their home games at Van Andel Arena. They are the top
Matt Ellis (ice hockey)
…playoff run. In the following season, 2003–04, Ellis was called up to the American Hockey League (AHL) to join the Red Wings' top-level affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins; he recorded his first AHL point on October 24, 2003, with an assist on the game-winning goal against the Utah Grizzlies. Ellis again took time to…
The construction of Van Andel Arena paved the way for professional hockey's return to Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids was Pavol Demitra's last minor league stop before establishing himself in the NHL.
Glen Metropolit led the Griffins in scoring for the 1998–1999 IHL season. He played in over 400 NHL games with seven teams.
Griffins celebrate winning the 2017 Calder Cup