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Griffins Re-Sign Jeff Hoggan & Nathan Paetsch, Bring Back Triston Grant

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Griffins on Monday announced that they have re-signed left wing Jeff Hoggan and defenseman Nathan Paetsch and have signed left wing Triston Grant, who returns to the team following a one-year absence. Paetsch inked a two-year deal while Hoggan and Grant each signed one-year contracts.

The trio led the Griffins to their first Calder Cup championship in 2012-13 and will again provide the team's veteran foundation in 2015-16 under new head coach Todd Nelson.

Hoggan, 37, returns for his fourth season as Grand Rapids' captain, making his tenure the longest in franchise history.