GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — On the strength of Filip Zadina’s first two professional goals, the Grand Rapids Griffins’ offense displayed its predicted potency on Friday in a 6-3 victory over the Hershey Bears in the team’s home opener at a sold-out Van Andel Arena.
ou could tell at times that the shifty 18-year-old winger is learning the ropes of professional hockey. It would sometimes seem like anytime the puck would be on his stick, he would try to put something on the highlight reel. As the game progressed, he seemed to simplify his game, which opened the ice up for him.