Todd Griffith

Last updated
Todd Griffith
Todd Griffith (2062699385).jpg
Born (1985-01-27) January 27, 1985 (age 39)
Welland, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Forward
Shot Left
Played for AHL
Bridgeport Sound Tigers
ECHL
Toledo Walleye
Reading Royals
Johnstown Chiefs
South Carolina Stingrays
Bakersfield Condors
CHL
Wichita Thunder
Laredo Bucks
Missouri Mavericks
Texas Brahmas
EIHL
Newcastle Vipers
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2005–2013

Todd Griffith (born January 27, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward.

Contents

Playing career

Griffith spent time playing Junior Hockey for the Welland Cougars of the Golden Horseshoe Junior Hockey League and the Belleville Bulls, Owen Sound Attack, and Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League. [1]

Griffith began his professional career with the Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League during the 2005-06 season. [1] During the 2006-07 Ice Hockey season, Griffith played 48 games for the Bakersfield Condors of the ECHL and 1 game for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League. [1]

During the 2007–08 season, Griffith remained in the ECHL, playing for the Condors and the South Carolina Stingrays. [1] [2] For the 2008-09 Ice Hockey season, Griffith began the season with the Newcastle Vipers of the EIHL, before leaving the team to join the Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL. [2] [3]

On May 22, 2009, after being with the Chiefs in the interim, Griffith re-signed with the Newcastle Vipers. [3] On October 24, 2009, Griffith left the Vipers again, signing with the Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League on January 8, 2010. [4] [5] On November 3, 2010, Griffith was traded by the Bucks to the Texas Brahmas, also of the Central Hockey League, in exchange for Jeff Hazelwood. [6] On February 4, 2011, for the second time during the 2010-2011 season, Griffith was traded, along with Steven Later, to the Missouri Mavericks in exchange for Sean Muncy. [7]

On September 8, 2011, Griffith re-joined the Bucks by signing with the team. [8] On December 11, 2011, Griffith signed with the Reading Royals of the ECHL. [9] On January 29, 2012, Griffith was traded by the Royals to the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL in exchange for Aaron Lewicki and Ryan Blair. [10] On November 19, 2012, Griffith was released by the Walleye. [11] On November 24, 2012, Griffith was signed by the Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League. [12]

Todd also played Jr.B Lacrosse for the Welland Warlords for 2 seasons. Racking up over 200 PIM in under 10 games over those 2 seasons. Legend has it he brought a sledgehammer to center floor in a game against the Six Nations Warriors Jr.B club. Griffith was best known as the toughest player in the league to ever to wear a cascade helmet

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeague GP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2001–02 Welland Cougars GHL 271071737—————
2002–03 Belleville Bulls OHL 5171853701119
2003–04 Belleville BullsOHL37961546—————
2003–04 Owen Sound Attack OHL286172250222
2004–05 Kingston Frontenacs OHL6826325853—————
2005–06 Kingston FrontenacsOHL55312657111622412
2005-06 Laredo Bucks CHL —————72130
2006–07 Bakersfield Condors ECHL 462617439320116
2006–07 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 10002—————
2007–08 Bakersfield CondorsECHL4313162990—————
2007–08 South Carolina Stingrays ECHL1266121691012
2008–09 Newcastle Vipers EIHL 291472175—————
2008–09 Johnstown Chiefs ECHL291091997—————
2009–10 Newcastle VipersEIHL1336939—————
2009–10 Laredo BucksCHL3312152727763911
2010–11 Texas Brahmas CHL16561179—————
2010–11 Missouri Mavericks CHL241411251970444
2011–12 Laredo BucksCHL12571239—————
2011–12 Reading Royals ECHL1453823—————
2011–12 Toledo Walleye ECHL241292156—————
2012–13 Toledo WalleyeECHL40005—————
2012–13 Wichita Thunder CHL25911203962137
AHL totals10002—————
ECHL totals1727260132380111128
CHL totals110455095203271091922
EIHL totals42171330114—————

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Central Hockey League</span> North American mid-level minor professional ice hockey league

The Central Hockey League (CHL) was a North American mid-level minor professional ice hockey league which operated from 1992 until 2014. It was founded by Ray Miron and Bill Levins and later sold to Global Entertainment Corporation, which operated the league from 2000 to 2013, at which point it was purchased by the individual franchise owners. As of the end of its final season in 2014, three of the 30 National Hockey League teams had affiliations with the CHL: the Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Jeff Bes is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player who played several seasons with the Laredo Bucks. Bes has played for many minor league teams such as the Dayton Bombers, Chicago Wolves, Mississippi Sea Wolves, Orlando Solar Bears, Jacksonville Lizard Kings, SaiPa and several other teams including the Dukes of Hamilton. He also coaches in the SPHL.

The ECHL All-Star Game is an exhibition ice hockey game that traditionally marks the midway point of the ECHL's regular season, with many of the league's star players playing against each other. The starting lineup for the teams, including the starting goaltender, is voted on by the coaches, players, and other league representatives. The coaches for the All-Star Game teams are typically the head coaches of the teams that, at the time of the All-Star Game roster announcements, are leading their respective conferences in point percentage. The All-Star Game festivities also includes an ECHL All-Star Skills Competition, a competition showing the various talents of the all-stars.

Terry W. Ruskowski is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre and coach. He played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Minnesota North Stars in the National Hockey League (NHL), and for the Houston Aeros and Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association (WHA). Ruskowski's leadership on the ice was recognized with his tenure as captain of the Aeros, Black Hawks, Kings, and Penguins, the only player in major professional history to captain four clubs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dov Grumet-Morris</span> American ice hockey player

Dov Grumet-Morris is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the American Hockey League (AHL). He played ten years of professional hockey in North America and Europe.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Sgroi</span> Ice hockey player

Mike Sgroi is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player. Sgroi last played for the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL, the 28th team of his professional career.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Toledo Walleye</span> Minor league ice hockey team in Ohio, United States

The Toledo Walleye are a professional ice hockey team based in Toledo, Ohio. The Walleye are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the ECHL. The Walleye were founded in 1991 as the Toledo Storm and play their home games at the Huntington Center, which opened in 2009. Since the beginning of the 2009–10 season, the team has been affiliated with the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League and the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League with an agreement in place through the 2023–24 season.

Kevin Reiter is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender. He last played in the Central Hockey League with the Fort Wayne Komets and retired from playing after the 2010–11 season. From 2013-2017, he worked as the goaltending coach for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. He is currently serving as the Director of Player Personnel for USA Hockey National Team Development Program.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Allen Americans</span> Minor professional ice hockey team

The Allen Americans are a professional ice hockey team headquartered at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas, which currently plays in the ECHL. The team was founded in 2009 in the Central Hockey League (CHL) where they played for five seasons, winning the Ray Miron President's Cup twice. The CHL folded in 2014 and the ECHL accepted the remaining CHL teams as members for the 2014–15 season. In their first two seasons in the ECHL, Allen advanced to the Kelly Cup finals, winning the championship in both years. The team is led by President Jonny Mydra and Head Coach/General Manager Chad Costello. Currently, the Americans are affiliated with the National Hockey League Ottawa Senators and the American Hockey League Belleville Senators.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Travis Ehrhardt</span> Canadian hockey player

Travis Ehrhardt is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who last played for Glasgow Clan in the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jared Nightingale</span> American ice hockey player

Jared Nightingale is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who primarily played in the American Hockey League (AHL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Erick Lizon</span> Canadian ice hockey player

Erick Lizon is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who has played in Ontario Junior Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, United Hockey League, Central Hockey League, ECHL, American Hockey League and Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey. He played for a total of five seasons with Wichita Thunder in Kansas, USA and is currently under contract with the Brantford Blast of Brantford, Ontario in the ACH league for the 2019–20 season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rob Nolan</span> Canadian ice hockey player

Rob Nolan is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender.

The 2011–12 Missouri Mavericks season was the third season of the Central Hockey League (CHL) franchise in Independence, Missouri. On September 17, 2011, the Mavericks announced an affiliation agreement with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League. On March 23, 2012, the Mavericks clinched a playoff berth with a 5–3 victory against the Bloomington Blaze. The Mavericks' season ended on April 26, 2012, when they were eliminated in Game 7 of the Turner Cup Conference Finals by the Fort Wayne Komets.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Hedden</span> Canadian ice hockey player

Mike Hedden is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who played in the American Hockey League (AHL). He is currently serving as an assistant coach with the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steven Oleksy</span> American ice hockey player

Steven Andrew Oleksy is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for Orlando Solar Bears in the ECHL. He has formerly played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">David Rutherford (ice hockey)</span> Canadian ice hockey player

David Rutherford is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who last played for Diables Rouges de Briançon in the Ligue Magnus. Rutherford was previously with the Belfast Giants of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL).

Erik Spady is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the Brampton Beast of the Central Hockey League.

The 2014–15 Missouri Mavericks season is the 6th season of the ECHL franchise in Independence, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri.

The 2016–17 ECHL season was the 29th season of the ECHL. The regular season schedule ran from October 14, 2016 to April 9, 2017, with the Kelly Cup playoffs following. Twenty-seven teams in 21 states and one Canadian province each played a 72-game schedule.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Todd Griffith". EliteProspects.com . Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Ice Hockey: Todd Griffith Boosts Vipers' Bite". Daily Mirror . August 11, 2008. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Griffith Agrees Newcastle Return". BBC . May 22, 2009. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  4. ↑ Lee Ryder (October 24, 2009). "Fans' Favourite Todd Griffith Departs Vipers". Evening Chronicle . Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Laredo Bucks 2009–10 CHL season Transactions". Pointstreak.com . Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Brahmas Make Trade for Scorer Todd Griffith". OurSportsCentral.com . November 3, 2010. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Mavericks Acquire Steven Later to Complete Trade with Brahmas". OurSportsCentral.com . February 7, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Bucks Bring Back Sniper". OurSportsCentral.com . September 8, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  9. ↑ "Royals Sign Forwards Chase Watson and Todd Griffith". OurSportsCentral.com . December 11, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  10. ↑ "Walleye Send Lewicki and Blair to Reading". OurSportsCentral.com . January 31, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  11. ↑ "ECHL Transactions - Nov. 19". ECHL . November 19, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  12. ↑ "Thunder Make Changes as Fort Worth Looms". OurSportsCentral.com . November 24, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.