Grand Rapids Griffins announce major changes

Both the Detroit Red Wings and their American Hockey League affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins have concluded their seasons, and the latter has made the choice to undergo some big time changes in team personnel. 

This afternoon, the Griffins announced on Twitter that they are parting ways with several members of the coaching staff, including head coach Ben Simon, assistant coaches Matt Macdonald, Todd Krygier and goaltending development coach Brian Mahoney-Wilson.

"Grand Rapids Griffins general manager and Detroit Red Wings assistant general manager Shawn Horcoff announced today that the Red Wings will not renew the contracts of Griffins head coach Ben Simon, assistant coaches Matt MacDonald and Todd Krygier, and goaltending development coach Brian Mahoney-Wilson." 

Simon took over as the 11th head coach in Griffins history in 2018 after having already served three years as an assistant coach under Todd Nelson. 

Grand Rapids finished with a record of 28-36-4-4 this season.