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Struggling Griffins look for positives as coach reiterates system play

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GRAND RAPIDS - The Grand Rapids Griffins saw progress in Friday's 4-1 loss to Rockford, but coach Todd Nelson said its wins that are needed most as the team battles a slump at a critical juncture of the season.

"I guess you can talk about what we did do well or didn't do well, but the bottom line is we didn't get the win," said Nelson, whose team has dropped six of seven.

Scoring threats disappear as Griffins lose to Rockford

Loss of Tyler Bertuzzi and absence of Turner Elson leave Griffins on short end.