Chalk Talk

Vol. 25, No. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

STARTING LINEUP

26 ...... MAN ON A MISSION

Playmaking defenseman Ryan Murphy has a renewed perspective since returning to North America.

34 ...... WINNING ATTITUDE

Turner Elson brings the kind of positive influence that coaches love.

42 ..... NEW CHAPTER

Jimmy Howard is enjoying life after his retirement from the Red Wings.

50 ...... LAST STOP BEFORE DETROIT

Since 2002, a dozen goaltenders have played for the Red Wings after appearing in at least one game with the Griffins.

52 ...... ROAD TO ‘RENO’

The Red Wings found their way back to Dan Renouf, thanks to his development as a dependable defenseman.

2.........Chalk Talk 4.........Scouting Report 9.........Griffins Schedule 12......AHL Tradition 16......AHL Team Directory 21......Detroit Red Wings 22......Promotional Calendar 40......Meet the Griffins 65......Griffins Records 68......Griffins All-Stars 73......Penalty Calls 74......Arena Map/Ticket Info 76......It All Starts Here 79......Kids Page 80......Parting Shot

ON THE BENCH

COVER:

Ryan Murphy joined the Griffins after being selected as the AHL’s best defenseman last season.

Photo by Mark Newman