AHL Upset of the Season: Wolves Knock Off Top-Seeded Griffins In a stunning turn of events, the Chicago Wolves have punched their ticket to the Western Conference Final, dethroning the top-seeded Grand Rapids Griffins in a thrilling matchup on Thursday. The Griffins, who serve as the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, were expected to cruise through the playoffs, but the Wolves had other plans. With a dominant performance in the fourth game of their series, the Wolves secured their spot in the conference final, sending shockwaves throughout the AHL. The Wolves' upset victory marks a major milestone in their playoff run, and fans are eagerly anticipating the next chapter in their postseason journey.
Punching their ticket to the Western Conference Final on Thursday, the Wolves (Central Seed #2) upset the Grand Rapids Griffins (Central Seed #1), AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, in the fourth ...