Grand Rapids Griffins Shut Out Rockford Icehogs 5-0

The Griffins put in a dominant performance to defeat the Icehogs on the road.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:50am

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The Grand Rapids Griffins defeated the Rockford Icehogs by a score of 5-0 on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The Griffins scored five unanswered goals, with Eduards Tralmaks, Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, Wojciech Stachowiak, and Amadeus Lombardi all finding the back of the net for the victors.

Why it matters

The win extends the Griffins' lead in the standings and keeps them firmly in playoff position, while the Icehogs' loss drops them further down the table. This was an important divisional matchup with playoff implications.

The details

The Griffins took control of the game in the second period, with Tralmaks opening the scoring late in the frame. Tralmaks then added another goal early in the third period to make it 2-0. Brandsegg-Nygård, Stachowiak, and Lombardi all scored in the final 15 minutes to round out the 5-0 victory.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
  • The Griffins scored their first goal late in the second period.
  • The Griffins scored four goals in the third period to seal the victory.

The players

Eduards Tralmaks

A forward for the Grand Rapids Griffins who scored two goals in the game.

Michael Brandsegg-Nygård

A forward for the Grand Rapids Griffins who scored one goal in the game.

Wojciech Stachowiak

A forward for the Grand Rapids Griffins who scored one goal in the game.

Amadeus Lombardi

A forward for the Grand Rapids Griffins who scored one goal in the game.

Rockford Icehogs

The opposing team that was shut out by the Grand Rapids Griffins.

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What they’re saying

“We came out with a lot of energy and really took it to them tonight. Our defense was solid and our forwards capitalized on our chances. It was a great team effort.”

— Eduards Tralmaks, Forward, Grand Rapids Griffins

What’s next

On Friday, April 3, 2026, the Icehogs will play against the Wild at 7 p.m. CST, while the Griffins will face the Moose at 2 p.m. CST.

The takeaway

The Griffins' dominant performance against a divisional rival shows they are a force to be reckoned with in the playoff race. Their balanced scoring attack and stifling defense will make them a tough out for any opponent.