"Griffins' Season Ends in Heartbreak: Coach Watson Reflects on Historic Campaign" The Detroit Griffins' remarkable 30th anniversary season has come to a close, falling short in the Central Division Finals of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs. As the team says goodbye to another year of competitive hockey, head coach Dan Watson is looking back on a campaign that will be remembered for years to come. With a strong regular season and a deep playoff run, the Griffins exceeded expectations and made a lasting impact on the AHL landscape. But as the team begins to dissect the lessons learned from this year's postseason, Watson's post-game comments offer a glimpse into the emotions and reflections that follow a season of triumph and heartbreak.
DETROIT -- Surveying a historic and remarkable 30th anniversary campaign that came to an end in the Central Division Finals of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs, head coach Dan Watson explained that the ...
