The Grand Rapids Griffins, the AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, are coming off a historic 2025-26 season and return for 2026-27 looking to build on that success.

Grand Rapids finished last season with a franchise-record 51-16-4-1 record and 107 points, winning both the Central Division and Western Conference regular-season titles. The Griffins also reached the Calder Cup Playoffs for the third consecutive season under head coach Dan Watson.

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As one of the Red Wings' primary development teams, Grand Rapids will once again feature a mix of established AHL players and some of Detroit's top prospects. The 2026-27 roster includes players such as Trey Augustine, Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Nate Danielson, among others.

Here's everything to know about the Grand Rapids Griffins ahead of the 2026-27 AHL season.

Who Is the Grand Rapids Griffins NHL Affiliate?

The Grand Rapids Griffins are the AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings.

Where Do The Grand Rapids Griffins Play?

The home arena of the Grand Rapids Griffins is the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

How To Watch The Grand Rapids Griffins In 2026-2027

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Grand Rapids Griffins 2026-2027 Schedule

October

• Fri, Oct. 2 - 7:00 PM ET - @ Cleveland Monsters
• Sun, Oct. 4 - 3:00 PM ET - @ Cleveland Monsters
• Fri, Oct. 9 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Manitoba Moose
• Sat, Oct. 10 - 7:00 PM ET - @ Milwaukee Admirals
• Sun, Oct. 11 - 4:00 PM ET - vs. Chicago Wolves
• Sat, Oct. 17 - 8:00 PM ET - @ Rockford IceHogs
• Sun, Oct. 18 - 4:00 PM ET - vs. Rockford IceHogs
• Wed, Oct. 21 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Manitoba Moose
• Fri, Oct. 23 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Cleveland Monsters
• Sat, Oct. 24 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Cleveland Monsters

November

• Sun, Nov. 1 - 4:00 PM ET - @ Chicago Wolves
• Wed, Nov. 4 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Texas Stars
• Fri, Nov. 6 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Milwaukee Admirals
• Sat, Nov. 7 - 8:00 PM ET - @ Rockford IceHogs
• Wed, Nov. 11 - 11:00 AM ET - vs. Rockford IceHogs
• Fri, Nov. 13 - 9:00 PM ET - @ Iowa Wild
• Sat, Nov. 14 - 8:00 PM ET - @ Iowa Wild
• Wed, Nov. 18 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Manitoba Moose
• Fri, Nov. 20 - 10:05 PM ET - @ Colorado Eagles
• Sat, Nov. 21 - 9:05 PM ET - @ Colorado Eagles
• Tue, Nov. 24 - 12:30 PM ET - @ Manitoba Moose
• Wed, Nov. 25 - 8:00 PM ET - @ Manitoba Moose
• Fri, Nov. 27 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Iowa Wild
• Sun, Nov. 29 - 4:00 PM ET - vs. Iowa Wild

December

• Wed, Dec. 2 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Manitoba Moose
• Sat, Dec. 5 - 7:00 PM ET - @ Iowa Wild
• Sun, Dec. 6 - 4:00 PM ET - @ Iowa Wild
• Fri, Dec. 11 - 8:00 PM ET - @ Texas Stars
• Sat, Dec. 12 - 8:00 PM ET - @ Texas Stars
• Fri, Dec. 18 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Milwaukee Admirals
• Sat, Dec. 19 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Milwaukee Admirals
• Sun, Dec. 20 - 7:00 PM ET - @ Rockford IceHogs
• Sun, Dec. 27 - 4:00 PM ET - @ Chicago Wolves
• Thu, Dec. 31 - 6:00 PM ET - vs. Milwaukee Admirals

January

• Sat, Jan. 2 - 7:00 PM ET - @ Milwaukee Admirals
• Sat, Jan. 9 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Iowa Wild
• Sun, Jan. 10 - 4:00 PM ET - vs. Rockford IceHogs
• Fri, Jan. 15 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Hamilton Hammers
• Sat, Jan. 16 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Hamilton Hammers
• Wed, Jan. 20 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Cleveland Monsters
• Sun, Jan. 24 - 4:00 PM ET - @ Cleveland Monsters
• Fri, Jan. 29 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Chicago Wolves
• Sat, Jan. 30 - 8:00 PM ET - @ Chicago Wolves
• Sun, Jan. 31 - 4:00 PM ET - vs. Rockford IceHogs

February

• Wed, Feb. 3 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Toronto Marlies
• Sat, Feb. 6 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Iowa Wild
• Fri, Feb. 12 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Texas Stars
• Mon, Feb. 15 - 3:00 PM ET - @ Cleveland Monsters
• Wed, Feb. 17 - 11:00 AM ET - @ Toronto Marlies
• Fri, Feb. 19 - 7:00 PM ET - @ Hamilton Hammers
• Sat, Feb. 20 - 6:00 PM ET - @ Hamilton Hammers
• Tue, Feb. 23 - 8:00 PM ET - @ Texas Stars
• Wed, Feb. 24 - 8:00 PM ET - @ Texas Stars
• Sat, Feb. 27 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Texas Stars

March

• Wed, Mar. 3 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Texas Stars
• Fri, Mar. 5 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Iowa Wild
• Sun, Mar. 7 - 4:00 PM ET - @ Iowa Wild
• Wed, Mar. 10 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Cleveland Monsters
• Fri, Mar. 12 - 8:00 PM ET - @ Rockford IceHogs
• Sat, Mar. 13 - 8:00 PM ET - @ Rockford IceHogs
• Tue, Mar. 16 - 8:00 PM ET - @ Milwaukee Admirals
• Fri, Mar. 19 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Rockford IceHogs
• Sat, Mar. 20 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Milwaukee Admirals
• Sun, Mar. 21 - 4:00 PM ET - @ Chicago Wolves
• Wed, Mar. 24 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Chicago Wolves
• Fri, Mar. 26 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Chicago Wolves
• Sat, Mar. 27 - 7:00 PM ET - @ Milwaukee Admirals

April

• Fri, Apr. 2 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Colorado Eagles
• Sat, Apr. 3 - 7:00 PM ET - vs. Colorado Eagles
• Sun, Apr. 4 - 7:00 PM ET - @ Milwaukee Admirals
• Sat, Apr. 10 - 11:00 AM ET - @ Manitoba Moose
• Sun, Apr. 11 - 11:00 AM ET - @ Manitoba Moose

What were the 2025-26 AHL Standings?

View the full 2025-26 AHL regular season standings below. Click here to view the latest standings.

Atlantic Division

1. Providence Bruins – 54-16-2-0 – 110 points
2. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins – 46-17-7-2 – 101 points
3. Charlotte Checkers – 44-23-5-0 – 93 points
4. Bridgeport Islanders – 34-30-3-5 – 76 points
5. Hershey Bears – 32-31-6-3 – 73 points
6. Springfield Thunderbirds – 32-32-6-2 – 72 points
7. Lehigh Valley Phantoms – 31-35-3-3 – 68 points
8. Hartford Wolf Pack – 26-38-5-3 – 60 points

North Division

1. Laval Rocket – 41-23-3-5 – 90 points
2. Syracuse Crunch – 41-24-3-4 – 89 points
3. Cleveland Monsters – 37-26-6-3 – 83 points
4. Toronto Marlies – 36-26-5-5 – 82 points
5. Rochester Americans – 31-31-6-4 – 72 points
6. Utica Comets – 30-31-6-5 – 71 points
7. Belleville Senators – 28-35-8-1 – 65 points

Central Division

1. Grand Rapids Griffins – 51-16-4-1 – 107 points
2. Chicago Wolves – 36-21-8-7 – 87 points
3. Texas Stars – 37-29-4-2 – 80 points
4. Manitoba Moose – 35-29-5-3 – 78 points
5. Milwaukee Admirals – 32-33-4-3 – 71 points
6. Iowa Wild – 27-36-6-3 – 63 points
7. Rockford IceHogs – 28-39-3-2 – 61 points

Pacific Division

1. Ontario Reign – 47-20-3-2 – 99 points
2. Colorado Eagles – 41-20-6-5 – 93 points
3. Henderson Silver Knights – 39-21-7-5 – 90 points
4. Coachella Valley Firebirds – 41-25-6-0 – 88 points
5. Bakersfield Condors – 37-23-11-1 – 86 points
6. San Jose Barracuda – 40-28-2-2 – 84 points
7. San Diego Gulls – 33-27-8-4 – 78 points
8. Tucson Roadrunners – 34-28-10-0 – 78 points
9. Abbotsford Canucks – 28-37-4-3 – 63 points
10. Calgary Wranglers – 23-34-10-5 – 61 points

Who Won The 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs?

The Toronto Marlies won the finals of the 2026 Calder Cup playoffs against the Chicago Wolves in five games. It's the franchise's second Calder Cup.

How To Watch AHL Hockey Live This Season

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When Do The Calder Cup Playoffs Start?

The last game of the 2026-27 AHL regular season is scheduled for Sunday, April 11. The Calder Cup playoffs typically begin a few days after the conclusion of the regular season.

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