Graced By Rain

A podcast about the beauty in life hosted by @imaraindancer

Be Kind & Love Always

[Graced By Rain @GracedByRainPod]

Hello my loves <3

Starting today, I will no longer be posting or reposting from this account. At the end of the season, it will be deleted.

My coverage will be fully at @imaraindancer instead of split between the two.

So, please, join me over there.

🫶

[Graced By Rain @GracedByRainPod]

Hello my loves <3

Starting today, I will no longer be posting or reposting from this account. At the end of the season, it will be deleted.

My coverage will be fully at @imaraindancer instead of split between the two.

So, please, join me over there.

🫶

[Graced By Rain @GracedByRainPod]

It's Monday!!! Time for another episode of "The Beauty of @griffinshockey !"

🎧 https://t.co/qRyQCIH44R

📺 https://t.co/9xTsaUxQCS

#GoGRG #LGRW @TheAHL

[y-Elaine Shircliff @imaraindancer]

The AHL's leading scorer has been called up to the Detroit Red Wings.

In 20 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins, Leonard has 29 points (19g, 10a), 2 power play goals, 2 shorthanded goals, 7 game winners, and two shootout goals.

#gogrg #lgrw @GracedByRainPod

[y-Elaine Shircliff @imaraindancer]

The Grand Rapids Griffins take down the Chicago Wolves, 2-1, in a shootout to improve their record to 22-1-0-1.

John Leonard with the shootout winner.

Carter Gylander stopped 28 or 29 shots.

#gogrg #lgrw @GracedByRainPod

[y-Elaine Shircliff @imaraindancer]

Dominick Fensore strips Tyler Angle of the puck at the blue line setting in motion a set of beautiful passes before Justin Robidas guves Chicago the 1-0 lead.

An out of place William Wallinder left that side of the ice defenseless.

#gogrg #lgw #lgrw @GracedByRainPod

[y-Elaine Shircliff @imaraindancer]

Antti Tuomisto hasn't been afraid to use his strength this season.

Loving the way he sticks to opponents on the way to the net. Then pushes them further away from his goaltender after the whistle blows.

It's been fun watching him hone his game.

#gogrg #lgrw @GracedByRainPod

[y-Elaine Shircliff @imaraindancer]

Just a small glimpse into how Ian Mitchell has been playing as an extension of the goaltender the past few games.

Today, it's allowed Carter Gylander to have a chance to breathe and focus on the side of the net where the play is located.

#gogrg #lgrw @GracedByRainPod

[Graced By Rain @GracedByRainPod]

It has been very fun to watch Antti Tuomisto grow as a defender.

Hopefully the Red Wings organization take a moment to see that he's worth keeping around at the end of the season.

#gogrg #lgrw

[y-Elaine Shircliff @imaraindancer]

Griffins defender Antti Tuomisto has been quite the annoyance to Wolves goaltender Cayden Primeau in the first period.

He's been trying to wiggle pucks loose from Primeau and has been sitting on the doorstep when play is deep in the offensive zone

#gogrg #lgrw @GracedByRainPod

[Grand Rapids Griffins @griffinshockey]

IT’S GAME DAY‼️ Bring it on, Wolves #GoGRG

📍 : Allstate Arena
⏰ : 4 PM
💻 : AHLTV on FloHockey https://t.co/K1zdGDHoeZ
📻 : WOOD Radio https://t.co/gejoZ2Grch

[y-Elaine Shircliff @imaraindancer]

Whether it be as a teammate or coach, Brian Lashoff has been with Dominik Shine every step of the way.

Tonight, we talked about the amazing penalty kill and what it's been like watching Dominik Shine grow into the Captain he is today.

#gogrg #lgrw @GracedByRainPod @TheAHL

[Graced By Rain @GracedByRainPod]

It's been an honor and a privilege to cover Dominik Shine <3

#gogrg #lgrw

[y-Elaine Shircliff @imaraindancer]

Hear from Captain Dominik Shine after tonight's win. We talked about their lovely first period, incredible special teams, and the honor of playing over 500 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins.

#gogrg #lgrw @gracedbyrainpod @TheAHL

[Graced By Rain @GracedByRainPod]

Oh my!! Look at all those incredible milestones <3

#gogrg #lgrw

[y-Elaine Shircliff @imaraindancer]

One of my favorite things about covering the Grand Rapids Griffins is getting these super fun stat related sheets whenever something cool happens.

In this case, it's a lot of super cool history facts about the 21-1-0-1 Griffins.

#gogrg #lgrw @GracedByRainPod @TheAHL

[y-Elaine Shircliff @imaraindancer]

Ian Mitchell has done an incredible job of acting as an extension of Sebastian Cossa and has been phenomenal in the crease tonight.

He has been a lovely addition to the blue line.

#gogrg #lgrw @GracedByRainPod

[y-Elaine Shircliff @imaraindancer]

After two periods of play, the Grand Rapids Griffins still lead the Rockford IceHogs, 1-0.

It's been an evenly matched game between the two squads.

#gogrg #lgrw @GracedByRainPod

[y-Elaine Shircliff @imaraindancer]

Grand Rapids heads to the locker room leading Rockford, 1-0.

Much better start for the Griffins than the past 5 games. They came out quicker & more focused. Their net front presence has been noticeable, allowing them to easily pick up rebounds.

#gogrg #lgrw @GracedByRainPod

[y-Elaine Shircliff @imaraindancer]

I really like the Griffins second power play unit of Austin Watson, Eduards Tralmaks, Tyler Angle, Antti Tuomisto, and Jakub Rychlovsky.

The entire unit is quick to shoot and quick to set up.

Both units are great. I just really enjoy ppu2.

#gogrg #lgrw @GracedByRainPod

[y-Elaine Shircliff @imaraindancer]

Nolan Moyle laid a nice, hard hit behind Sebastian Cossa, and then skated down to the other end to lay another hit behind Drew Commesso.

A litttle under 11 to play in the first period.

Griffins and Ice Hogs tied at zero.

#gogrg #lgrw @GracedByRainPod

[y-Elaine Shircliff @imaraindancer]

Guys, I'm so sorry.

They are only honoring Dominik Shine tonight.

John Leonard will receive his award on the 21st.

#gogrg #lgrw @GracedByRainPod

[y-Elaine Shircliff @imaraindancer]

Coop waving to the crowd at @VanAndelArena is the moat precious thing ever 🥹

#gogrg #lgrw @GracedByRainPod