Griffins and Moose bring three-game win streaks into rematch
The Central Division leaders meet Wednesday at Van Andel Arena after Grand Rapids won their first matchup.
The Grand Rapids Griffins and Manitoba Moose will put matching three-game winning streaks on the line Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Van Andel Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET.
The clubs occupy the top two spots in the AHL's Central Division. Grand Rapids enters at 5-1-1-0 and Manitoba at 5-1-0-0. The Moose's only defeat came against the Griffins on Oct. 9, when Grand Rapids won 2-1 in its home opener.
Wednesday is the second of eight meetings between the teams this season and the second of four in Grand Rapids.
The Griffins have won each of their three home games, scoring 12 goals and allowing three. Michal Postava has played all three, with a 1.00 goals-against average and a .966 save percentage at Van Andel Arena. Overall, he is 4-0 with a 1.25 GAA and a .954 save percentage.
John Leonard has five goals and one assist through three games, including four power-play goals. Rookie Carter Bear has two goals and two assists during a four-game point streak.
After facing Manitoba, Grand Rapids stays home for games against the Cleveland Monsters on Friday and Saturday.
