Red Wings' Grand Rapids Griffins make AHL history in a way that'll excite Hockeytown fans

The prospect pipeline for the Detroit Red Wings has shown some promise this year.

In the first 20 games of the season in the AHL, the Grand Rapids Griffins have set a record. In 2025-26, they have 37 points, with a record of 18-1-0-1, with a percentage of .925.

A record that is good enough for third in AHL history, behind the 2004-25 Manchester Monarchs with a record of 19-1-0, with a record of .950.

The Grand Rapids Griffins have been breaking substantial AHL records this season already, and this is just another to add to the pile.

The team whose lineup is led by prospects and players such as Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Sebastian Cossa, Eduards Tralmaks, Carter Mazur, and Amadeus Lombardi has been playing like an elite team in the AHL.

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard has produced at an almost point-per-game rate in the AHL, scoring 14 points (5-9) in 15 games with the Griffins.

Tralmaks, an offseason signing by the Red Wings, has also performed up to expectations as a depth player, scoring 13 points (11-2) in 20 games. This is after a successful run in the World Championships with Team Latvia.

This is a month after they broke another record in November after leading the AHL in wins, where they extended their streak to 8-0-0 after defeating the Rockford IceHogs 6-2 at home in Van Andel Arena.

Steve Yzerman's team building through the draft is, without question, one of his best skills as GM. However, it takes the players to play as a well-oiled unit and deliver on their expectations, which they've gone above and beyond.

This should excite fans of Hockeytown, who should keep a keen eye on the team's future, which is currently based in the AHL at the moment.