• The Grand Rapids Griffins have advanced to the division finals of the Calder Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2017. The Griffins defeated the Chicago Wolves in a best-of-five series, winning the deciding Game 5 by a score of 3-2. This marks the Griffins' first playoff series win since the 2017 season.

• The Griffins were led by standout performances from several players, including goaltender Victor Brattstrom, who made 37 saves in the decisive Game 5 victory. Forwards Taro Hirose and Chase Pearson also played crucial roles, contributing key goals and assists throughout the series.

• The Griffins' advancement to the division finals is a significant achievement, as they faced a tough opponent in the Chicago Wolves, who were the regular-season champions of the Central Division. The Griffins will now face the winner of the other Central Division semifinal series in the next round of the playoffs, as they continue their quest for the Calder Cup championship.