“That was unacceptable”: Disappointing effort leads to Griffins' Game 2 loss against Rockford

After scoring a big road win to begin their series with the Rockford IceHogs, the Grand Rapids Griffins fell flat in their first home playoff game in five years. Despite striking first, the Griffins could not generate enough chances in Game 2 of the Central Division Semifinals, losing 5-1 on Wednesday night. Head coach Dan Watson, who does not typically speak to the players in the locker immediately following games, addressed the team after the lackluster performance, saying the loss was a wake-up call. “It was tough,” Watson told the media after the loss.