RED WINGS

Griffins beat Barracuda 4-2, reach Calder Cup finals

The Grand Rapids Griffins converge on goaltender Jared Coreau after defeating the San Jose Barracuda, 4-2, Saturday to win the AHL Western Conference title and a trip to the Calder Cup Finals against the Syracuse Crunch.
The Grand Rapids Griffins converge on goaltender Jared Coreau after defeating the San Jose Barracuda, 4-2, Saturday to win the AHL Western Conference title and a trip to the Calder Cup Finals against the Syracuse Crunch.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
Goaltender Jared Coreau said after the game that he thought his excited teammates were going to push him out the Zamboni door.
Goaltender Jared Coreau said after the game that he thought his excited teammates were going to push him out the Zamboni door.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
The Grand Rapids Griffins converge on goaltender Jared Coreau after defeating the San Jose Barracuda, 4-2, Saturday to win the AHL Western Conference title and a trip to the Calder Cup Finals against the Syracuse Crunch.
The Grand Rapids Griffins converge on goaltender Jared Coreau after defeating the San Jose Barracuda, 4-2, Saturday to win the AHL Western Conference title and a trip to the Calder Cup Finals against the Syracuse Crunch.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
The Griffins' Brian Lashoff hugs goaltender Jared Coreau after the 4-2 win over San Jose to take the AHL Western Conference title four games to one. Lashoff opened the scoring in the final game just 24 seconds in.
The Griffins' Brian Lashoff hugs goaltender Jared Coreau after the 4-2 win over San Jose to take the AHL Western Conference title four games to one. Lashoff opened the scoring in the final game just 24 seconds in.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
Brian Lashoff and Jared Coreau take a moment after the win.
Brian Lashoff and Jared Coreau take a moment after the win.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
Griffins Ice Crew member Leanne McWain waves a small octopus that was thrown onto the ice late in the third period by a spirited Van Andel Arena crowd.
Griffins Ice Crew member Leanne McWain waves a small octopus that was thrown onto the ice late in the third period by a spirited Van Andel Arena crowd.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
Jared Coreau defends the net during a late push by the San Jose Barracuda.
Jared Coreau defends the net during a late push by the San Jose Barracuda.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
Jared Coreau was excellent in net, stopping 39 of 41 shots faced.
Jared Coreau was excellent in net, stopping 39 of 41 shots faced.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
Matthew Ford reacts after a point-blank shot gets stopped by Troy Grosenick.
Matthew Ford reacts after a point-blank shot gets stopped by Troy Grosenick.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
Tyler Bertuzzi and Robbie Russo try to stay onside as Ryan Carpenter (40), John McCarthy (17) and Tim Heed (72) look on.
Tyler Bertuzzi and Robbie Russo try to stay onside as Ryan Carpenter (40), John McCarthy (17) and Tim Heed (72) look on.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
Dylan McIlrath blasts a shot toward San Jose goaltender Troy Grosenick.
Dylan McIlrath blasts a shot toward San Jose goaltender Troy Grosenick.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
Griffins' Robbie Russo fires the puck toward the net past Barracuda's Barclay Goodrow.
Griffins' Robbie Russo fires the puck toward the net past Barracuda's Barclay Goodrow.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
San Jose's Tim Heed tries to prevent Tyler Criscuolo from carrying the puck in.
San Jose's Tim Heed tries to prevent Tyler Criscuolo from carrying the puck in.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
Tomas Nosek, right, looks toward the San Jose net as Julius Bergman looks at the developing play.
Tomas Nosek, right, looks toward the San Jose net as Julius Bergman looks at the developing play.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
Grand Rapids' Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to Syracuse in Game 3
Grand Rapids' Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to Syracuse in Game 3
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
Griffins' Kyle Criscuolo, right, digs for the puck against Mirco Mueller.
Griffins' Kyle Criscuolo, right, digs for the puck against Mirco Mueller.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
Griffins center Ben Street turns with the puck.
Griffins center Ben Street turns with the puck.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
Mitch Callahan (15) and Eric Tangradi (26) battle for the puck with Barracuda's Adam Helewka (52) and Nick DiSimone (57).
Mitch Callahan (15) and Eric Tangradi (26) battle for the puck with Barracuda's Adam Helewka (52) and Nick DiSimone (57).
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
Griffins center Kyle Criscuolo skates into the San Jose zone with the puck.
Griffins center Kyle Criscuolo skates into the San Jose zone with the puck.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
Jared Coreau
Jared Coreau
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Jared Coreau knocks away a second-period shot on a breakaway by San Jose's Daniel O'Regan.
Jared Coreau knocks away a second-period shot on a breakaway by San Jose's Daniel O'Regan.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
The Griffins and Barracuda mix it up in a faceoff in the Grand Rapids end.
The Griffins and Barracuda mix it up in a faceoff in the Grand Rapids end.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News
Brian Lashoff, left, celebrates with teammates Robbie Russo, Tyler Bertuzzi, Martin Frk and Tomas Nosek after scoring just 24 seconds in against the San Jose Barracuda in Game 5 the AHL Western Conference championship.
Brian Lashoff, left, celebrates with teammates Robbie Russo, Tyler Bertuzzi, Martin Frk and Tomas Nosek after scoring just 24 seconds in against the San Jose Barracuda in Game 5 the AHL Western Conference championship.
Tom Groma, Detroit News
Grand Rapids Griffins goaltender Jared Coreau brushes aside a first-period shot on goal.
Grand Rapids Griffins goaltender Jared Coreau brushes aside a first-period shot on goal.
Tom Gromak, Detroit News