GDT: Calder Cup Finals Game 2 | Grand Rapids Griffins @ Syracuse Crunch | June 9 | 6:00 PM

[joe89]

He shouldn't care, make sure it goes in. I'm sure the other player who shot the puck wouldn't mind.

I think that's the lesson learned and I'm sure his teammates will tell him that.

 

[7r4n]

At least the camera work was better this time. Nah I'm not complaining, just happy to be watching some hockey.

 

[VladTheImpaler]

Good win the Griffs

 

[korrowan]

I think that's the lesson learned and I'm sure his teammates will tell him that.

I am sure his sore body will tell him that.

 

[GeoSacks]

I'm not sure that's a penalty

I wouldn't call it but it does meet the definitions of boarding and charging so it's hard to argue if that's how the refs want to call it. Those calls are too subjective.

 

[NervousPerson]

He was tossed because he wouldn't shut his big mouth.

Agreed. Funny to see the chain of events.

 

[zecke26]

quite an entertaining game for sure. and considering the hawks are in the finals, it's AHL >>> NHL anyway.

 

[Nut Upstrom]

At least the camera work was better this time. Nah I'm not complaining, just happy to be watching some hockey.

Yes, much better camera work. Great getting to watch this, way to go Griffs!

 

[Shoalzie]

I love how those guys can so easily agree with the refs on the fact the Brown shot went through the net without seeing it but the angles the league saw of the Griffs disputed goal can't possibly be right. Again, that's why they call it minor leagues...

Go Griffs!

Am I bad for rooting against a sweep just so I can see Game 5? The hockey gods owe me the chance to see a team skate a championship trophy.

 

[7r4n]

The fact that Jurco's bucket fell off may have played a factor with the refs. Seemed more harmful than it actually was. Plus he wasn't strong on his skates, trying to get that puck in the net so he was easily off balance. A seasoned ref would have seen it but these guys... lol

 

[Wingdings]

This game was just weird. That's all I can really say about it. Great win nonetheless!

Soooo glad we don't have to listen to those announcers for at least the next couple games. Holy **** were they terrible.

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

TBL fans are furious. I hope this spills over into Detroit vs TBL next season. Sadly, I'm not sure it will.

 

[FlashyG]

At least the camera work was better this time. Nah I'm not complaining, just happy to be watching some hockey.

I think the cameraman from last game was doing color commentary this time around.

 

[LeighDx59]

I love how those guys can so easily agree with the refs on the fact the Brown shot went through the net without seeing it but the angles the league saw of the Griffs disputed goal can't possibly be right. Again, that's why they call it minor leagues...

Go Griffs!

Am I bad for rooting against a sweep just so I can see Game 5? The hockey gods owe me the chance to see a team skate a championship trophy.

Kinda hoping for that too, definately want a Game 5.

 

[Brick Top]

I love how those guys can so easily agree with the refs on the fact the Brown shot went through the net without seeing it but the angles of the Griffs disputed goal can't possibly be right. Again, that's why they call it minor leagues...

Go Griffs!

Am I bad for rooting against a sweep just so I can see Game 5? The hockey gods owe me the chance to see a team skate a championship trophy.

No way, nothing bad there- I'm doing the same thing so I can catch a game next weekend. Hope they have at least one flat performance in the next couple of games.

 

[MBauer]

These announcers are so bad, they keep bringing up Jurco's goal as if it wasn't a goal, these guys are pathetic.

 

[Shoalzie]

The Crunch will probably win one of the first couple games in GR...they're due, if there's such a thing. Griffs are far from unbeatable at Van Andel.

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

Fun fact: nearly half of this game was played on either the PP or PK.

Edit: Well, at least over a third. Probably about 23 min of special teams when you count penalties that ended early due to goals.

 

[DatsyukToZetterberg]

Looking at boxscore there was only 1 shot in the 3rd for both teams... that can't be correct, can it?

 

[waltdetroit]

SHOTS 1 2 3 Total
Grand Rapids Griffins 10 15 4 29
Syracuse Crunch 13 8 13 34

 

[GoAwayDanCleary]

8 penalties on the Griffins and TB fans are blaming the refs

Thank god we're not that bad.

 

[joe89]

8 penalties on the Griffins and TB fans are blaming the refs

Thank god we're not that bad.

Haha, Griffins were getting the shorter stick most of the game. That late charging call doesn't change that.

 

[lucaseider]

8 penalties on the Griffins and TB fans are blaming the refs

Thank god we're not that bad.

Ya...a couple individuals over there are not old enough to be enjoying a few pops during the game.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

What an effort by the baby Wings, they are killing that team in transition. They are playing a lethal opponent so they need to keep the hammer down, more space should make what the Griffins are doing even better though, they are scorching through the neutral zone and they are about to get more of it to work with.

 

[Flowah]

What an effort by the baby Wings, they are killing that team in transition. They are playing a lethal opponent so they need to keep the hammer down, more space should make what the Griffins are doing even better though, they are scorching through the neutral zone and they are about to get more of it to work with.

I'd love to see this kind of speed up in the NHL.