The Detroit Red Wings have long made it clear that they will opt for patience over the here-and-now with their prospects. Going back to the days when Ken Holland ran the Red Wings, the organization made it a point to rely heavily on the Grand Rapids Griffins to nurture and develop young talent before bringing … Read more
The night began with a reminder that baseball is more than just a game but an ongoing story. Dewayne Staats, the voice of Rays baseball since the beginning, tossed out the first pitch in what was a nod to his fiftieth season in the booth and perhaps a quiet acknowledgment that his time at the … Read more
Yanmar Arena is located in Grand Rapids, Minn. (photo: yanmarce.com). Bemidji State and Minnesota State will battle in the annual U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women’s Face-Off Classic on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Puck drop is set for 4 p.m. CST at Yanmar Arena in Grand Rapids, Minn., as the teams will battle for … Read more
Matt Smaby celebrates with the USHL’s Waterloo Black Hawks as the team made its way to the deciding Game 5 of the Clark Cup championship finals in 2024-25 (photo: Waterloo Black Hawks). North Dakota has announced the hiring of former UND captain and defenseman Matt Smaby as the program’s associate head coach. “We are excited … Read more