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2003-2004
2003-2004 Grand Rapids Griffins Roster
| # | N | Player  | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
| #33 |  | 48 | 1977 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 5'11" | 181 | L | ||
| #1 | | 46 | 1979 | London, ON, CAN | 5'7" | 154 | L | ||
| #30 | | 58 | 1967 | Keswick, ON, CAN | 5'11" | 194 | L | ||
| #35 | | 51 | 1974 | New Liskeard, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 214 | L | ||
| #31 | | 45 | 1980 | Pictou, NS, CAN | 6'2" | 196 | L | ||
| #30 |  | 48 | 1977 | Pittsburgh, PA, USA | 5'10" | 165 | L | ||
| #1 | | 50 | 1975 | London, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 190 | L | ||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
| 43 | 1982 | Waterloo, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 201 | R | |||
| 46 | 1979 | Brantford, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 236 | R | |||
| #32 |  | 46 | 1979 | Montréal, QC, CAN | 6'2" | 201 | R | ||
| #11 | | 46 | 1979 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | 6'4" | 216 | L | ||
| #4 | | 44 | 1981 | LaSalle, QC, CAN | 6'0" | 203 | L | ||
| #5 |  | 44 | 1981 | Stockholm, SWE | 6'0" | 194 | L | ||
| #2 | | 43 | 1982 | Buffalo Grove, IL, USA | 5'10" | 194 | L | ||
| #44 |  | 50 | 1975 | Lørenskog, NOR | 6'2" | 207 | L | ||
| #24 | | 55 | 1970 | Crystal, MN, USA | 6'1" | 194 | L | ||
| 50 | 1975 | Ottawa, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 209 | L | |||
| #15 | | 47 | 1978 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 5'11" | 185 | L | ||
| 50 | 1975 | Park Ridge, IL, USA | 5'10" | 201 | R | |||
| #17 | | 49 | 1976 | Sherwood Park, AB, CAN | 6'0" | 207 | R | ||
| FORWARDS | |||||||||
| #25 | | 45 | 1980 | Dunnville, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 201 | L | ||
| #12 |  | 49 | 1976 | St-Eustache, QC, CAN | 6'0" | 194 | L | ||
| #27 | | 44 | 1981 | Schomberg, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 196 | R | ||
| 47 | 1978 | Québec, QC, CAN | 5'10" | 194 | R | |||
| #23 | | 44 | 1981 | Welland, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 207 | L | ||
| 46 | 1979 | Hazlet, NJ, USA | 6'2" | 190 | L | |||
| #42 |  | 42 | 1983 | Thornhill, ON, CAN | 5'9" | 170 | R | ||
| #26 |  | 41 | 1984 | Olomouc, CZE | 5'10" | 190 | L | ||
| #33 | | 53 | 1972 | Melita, MB, CAN | 6'1" | 190 | L | ||
| #9 | | 58 | 1967 | Hamilton, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 220 | L | ||
| #18 |  | 43 | 1982 | Ilava, SVK | 6'3" | 209 | L | ||
| #14 | | 60 | 1965 | Lansing, MI, USA | 5'11" | 185 | R | ||
| 51 | 1974 | Decatur, GA, USA | 5'11" | 190 | R | |||
| #16 | | 52 | 1972 | Prince Albert, SK, CAN | 5'11" | 198 | L | ||
| #7 | | 56 | 1969 | Québec, QC, CAN | 5'11" | 187 | L | ||
| 46 | 1979 | North Bay, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 181 | R | |||
| #8 | | 43 | 1981 | Scarborough, ON, CAN | 5'9" | 181 | L | ||
| #19 | | 47 | 1978 | Grand Forks, ND, USA | 5'11" | 181 | R | ||
2003-2004 Grand Rapids Griffins Staff
- Head CoachDanton Cole
- Asst. CoachGreg Ireland
- Player-CoachDerek King
- General ManagerBob McNamara
- Asst. Equipment ManagerJim Heintzelman
- Athletic TrainerRob Snitzer
- CEODan DeVos
- ChairmanDavid Van Andel
- Dir. of BroadcastingBob Kaser
- Dir. of Media RelationsRandy Cleves
- Franchise OwnerDan DeVos
- Franchise OwnerDavid Van Andel
- Head Equipment ManagerBrad Thompson
- PresidentDan DeVos
- Video CoachBill LeRoy
2003-2004 Grand Rapids Griffins Captains
Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
Grand Rapids Griffins Facts
- Plays in
- American Hockey League
- Team Colors
- Black + Red + Silver
- Town
- Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Map - Founded
- 1996
2003-2004 Grand Rapids Griffins Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 26 players
- 8 players
- 1 player
- 1 player
- 1 player
- 1 player
- Experience
- Affiliated Team(s)
- Detroit Red Wings (NHL)
- Toledo Walleye (ECHL)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- Van Andel Arena
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI, USA
- Capacity
- 10 834
- Construction Year
- 1996
Grand Rapids Griffins Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/07/2025 09:00 PM UTC |  Toronto Marlies |  Grand Rapids Griffins | - | AHL |
| 12/06/2025 09:00 PM UTC | Toronto Marlies | Grand Rapids Griffins | - | AHL |
| 12/04/2025 12:00 AM UTC | Grand Rapids Griffins |  Cleveland Monsters | 4 - 1 | AHL |
| 11/30/2025 09:00 PM UTC | Grand Rapids Griffins |  Iowa Wild | 1 - 0 | AHL |
| 11/29/2025 12:00 AM UTC | Grand Rapids Griffins | Iowa Wild | 3 - 2 | AHL |
Latest Transactions
12/04/2025
Up/Down
Leaving forToledo Walleye
11/28/2025
Up/Down
Joining fromDetroit Red Wings
11/23/2025
Up/Down
Leaving forToledo Walleye
Up/Down
Joining fromToledo Walleye
Up/Down
Leaving forDetroit Red Wings
11/19/2025
loan
Joining fromToledo Walleye
11/15/2025
Up/Down
Leaving forToledo Walleye
11/13/2025
confirmed
Joining fromNo team
Grand Rapids Griffins History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | AHL | 19 | 17 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 77 | 35 | 35 | 1.84 | 1 | -  |
| 2024-2025 | AHL | 72 | 37 | 29 | - | - | 6 | 202 | 203 | 80 | 1.11 | 3 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 2023-2024 | AHL | 72 | 37 | 23 | - | - | 12 | 208 | 202 | 86 | 1.19 | 2 | Division Final loss |
| 2022-2023 | AHL | 72 | 28 | 36 | - | - | 8 | 194 | 255 | 64 | 0.89 | 7 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2021-2022 | AHL | 76 | 33 | 35 | - | - | 8 | 209 | 240 | 74 | 0.97 | 7 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2020-2021 | AHL | 32 | 16 | 12 | - | - | 4 | 96 | 97 | 36 | 1.13 | 3 | No playoffs held |
| 2019-2020 | AHL | 63 | 29 | 27 | - | - | 7 | 177 | 193 | 65 | 1.03 | 3 | Playoffs Cancelled |
| 2018-2019 | AHL | 76 | 38 | 27 | - | - | 11 | 217 | 222 | 87 | 1.14 | 4 | Conference QF loss |
| 2017-2018 | AHL | 76 | 42 | 25 | - | - | 9 | 237 | 210 | 93 | 1.22 | 2 | Conference QF loss |
| 2016-2017 | AHL | 76 | 47 | 23 | - | - | 6 | 251 | 190 | 100 | 1.32 | 2 | Champion |
| 2015-2016 | AHL | 76 | 44 | 30 | - | - | 2 | 238 | 195 | 90 | 1.18 | 4 | Conference SF loss |
| 2014-2015 | AHL | 76 | 35 | 22 | - | 11 | 8 | 249 | 185 | 100 | 1.32 | 1 | Conference Final loss |
| 2013-2014 | AHL | 76 | 46 | 23 | - | - | 7 | 238 | 187 | 99 | 1.3 | 2 | Conference SF loss |
| 2012-2013 | AHL | 76 | 32 | 26 | - | 10 | 8 | 234 | 205 | 92 | 1.21 | 1 | Champion |
| 2011-2012 | AHL | 76 | 25 | 32 | - | 8 | 11 | 245 | 249 | 77 | 1.01 | 4 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2010-2011 | AHL | 80 | 36 | 34 | - | 2 | 8 | 227 | 254 | 82 | 1.03 | 6 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2009-2010 | AHL | 80 | 29 | 39 | - | 5 | 7 | 244 | 265 | 75 | 0.94 | 7 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2008-2009 | AHL | 80 | 35 | 25 | - | 8 | 12 | 255 | 226 | 98 | 1.23 | 3 | Division Final loss |
| 2007-2008 | AHL | 80 | 25 | 41 | - | 6 | 8 | 210 | 245 | 70 | 0.88 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2006-2007 | AHL | 80 | 28 | 32 | - | 9 | 11 | 226 | 244 | 85 | 1.06 | 4 | Conference QF loss |
| 2005-2006 | AHL | 80 | 43 | 20 | - | 12 | 5 | 323 | 247 | 115 | 1.44 | 1 | Conference Final loss |
| 2004-2005 | AHL | 80 | 41 | 35 | 8 | - | 4 | 200 | 200 | 86 | 1.08 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2003-2004 | AHL | 80 | 44 | 28 | 8 | - | 0 | 195 | 166 | 96 | 1.2 | 2 | Conference QF loss |
| 2002-2003 | AHL | 80 | 48 | 22 | 11 | - | 2 | 240 | 177 | 106 | 1.33 | 1 | Conference Final loss |
| 2001-2002 | AHL | 80 | 42 | 27 | 11 | - | 0 | 217 | 178 | 95 | 1.19 | 1 | Conference QF loss |
| 2000-2001 | IHL | 82 | 53 | 22 | - | - | 7 | 279 | 196 | 113 | 1.38 | 1 | Semifinal loss |
| 1999-2000 | IHL | 82 | 51 | 22 | - | - | 9 | 254 | 200 | 111 | 1.35 | 1 | Final loss |
| 1998-1999 | IHL | 82 | 34 | 40 | - | - | 8 | 256 | 281 | 76 | 0.93 | 7 | Did not make playoffs |
| 1997-1998 | IHL | 82 | 38 | 31 | - | - | 13 | 225 | 242 | 89 | 1.09 | 5 | Conference QF loss |
| 1996-1997 | IHL | 82 | 40 | 30 | - | - | 12 | 244 | 246 | 92 | 1.12 | 6 | Conference QF loss |
Grand Rapids Griffins Retired Numbers
Grand Rapids Griffins Stars And Cult Players
- Chris Chelios (D)
- Danton Cole (F)
- Derek King (F)
- Curtis Joseph (G)
- Todd Nelson (D)
- Kip Miller (F)
- Michel Picard (F)
- Travis Richards (D)
- Glen Metropolit (F)
Jani Hurme (G)- David Van Drunen (D)
- Don MacLean (F)
- Jeff Hoggan (F)
- Darren Haydar (F)
- Joey MacDonald (G)
- Niklas Kronwall (D)
- Matt Ellis (F)
- Darryl Bootland (F)
- Tomas Kopecky (F)
- Ville Leino (F)
- Jiri Hudler (F)
- Jonathan Ericsson (D)
- Valtteri Filppula (F)
- Jimmy Howard (G)
- Derek Meech (D)
- Kyle Quincey (D)
- Daniel Larsson (G)
- Johan Ryno (F)
- Darren Helm (F)
- Justin Abdelkader (F)
- Mattias Ritola (F)
- Joakim Andersson (F)
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
Regular Season
