How the Griffins performed in the first month of 2026-27

The Grand Rapids Griffins are off to another strong start to kick off the 2026-27 season.

By Devin Little · Octopus Thrower

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 2:10 PM

Key Things to Know

The Grand Rapids Griffins opened the 2026-27 AHL season atop the Western Conference with an 8-1-2 record.
Goaltender Michal Postava posted a 5-0-0 record and earned a 4-3 shootout win in his first NHL start.
Grand Rapids led the AHL with a 93.5 percent penalty kill rate through their first 11 games.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Grand Rapids Griffins started their 2026-27 AHL season strongly, holding an 8-1-2 record to lead the Central Division and Western Conference. Devin Little highlights the team's hard-nosed identity, league-leading 93.5 percent penalty kill, and contributions across the roster under head coach Dan Watson.

Goaltender Michal Postava excelled with a 5-0-0 record and a .955 save percentage alongside an NHL stint with the Detroit Red Wings. Skaters including rookie Jesse Kiiskinen, Ondrej Becher, and alternate captain William Lagesson also provided key scoring depth.

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How the Griffins performed in the first month of 2026-27

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