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The Grand Rapids Griffins are a professional hockey team in the American Hockey League (AHL). They play in Grand Rapids Michigan at the Van Andel Arena. They are the AHL affiliate to the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League and are the current Calder Cup Champions.The franchise began in the now-defunct International Hockey League in 1996 and merged into the AHL in 2001. The only player to have his number retired in team history is Travis Richards.
