Pittsburgh – The wait was long this season but turned out to be well worth it.
For Grand Rapids Griffins players like Matt Puempel, Dylan McIlrath, Dominic Turgeon, Jake Chelios and Joe Hicketts, it was difficult at times during a long regular season waiting for a call to the NHL.
Though the Griffins are a good organization and they again have had a fine season, every player would rather be in the NHL.
“I’m not going to lie, it can wear on you,” said McIlrath of waiting to be promoted by the Wings. “It’s a long season.