![HERSHEY, PA - JANUARY 05: Grand Rapids Griffins left wing Givani Smith (54) crosses over in the offensive zone during the Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Hershey Bears AHL game at the Giant HERSHEY, PA - JANUARY 05: Grand Rapids Griffins left wing Givani Smith (54) crosses over in the offensive zone during the Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Hershey Bears AHL game at the Giant](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2NW49BJ/hershey-pa-january-05-grand-rapids-griffins-left-wing-givani-smith-54-crosses-over-in-the-offensive-zone-during-the-grand-rapids-griffins-vs-hershey-bears-ahl-game-at-the-giant-center-in-hershey-pa-photo-by-randy-litzingericon-sportswire-icon-sportswire-via-ap-images-2NW49BJ.jpg)
HERSHEY, PA - JANUARY 05: Grand Rapids Griffins left wing Givani Smith (54) crosses over in the offensive zone during the Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Hershey Bears AHL game at the Giant
Grand Rapids Griffins on X: "Oct. 5, 1996 📅 The Griffins open their inaugural campaign on the road at Market Square Arena versus the Indianapolis Ice and emerge with a 1-0 win
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Brian Lashoff 'at peace' with retirement as he begins coaching career with Grand Rapids Griffins | by Tom Mitsos | The Octoblog | Medium
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This is pathetic:' Spectators throw pucks on ice, spoil Grand Rapids Griffins' comeback in 3–2 overtime loss | by Tom Mitsos | The Octoblog | Medium
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