The Grand Rapids Griffins have had different heroes on different nights in their 27-1-1-1 start. But Sebastian Cossa’s consistency in net has been a staple of the best start in American Hockey League history.

He was there again Friday when he made a career-best 47 saves to help the Griffins record a 3-2 shootout win in a game they could have easily lost. Cossa (15th, 2021) tied Jared Coreau’s franchise record for stops on home ice while raising his season record to 16-1-1.

The Griffin extended their points streak to 17 consecutive games, the third-longest in AHL history.

Other Detroit prospects made significant contributions, including defenseman Antti Tuomisto (35th, 2019) who forced the game into overtime by scoring a tying goal with 2:14 minutes left in regulation.

Tuomisto Ties it🚨 2-2 #LGRW pic.twitter.com/mqv9FK1fSq

— Red Wings Prospects (@LGRWProspects) January 3, 2026

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (15th, 2024) also scored his eighth goal of the season, assisted by John Leonard, who now seems to be in Detroit’s plans. Leonard and Dominik Shine scored the shootout goals that provided the victory. Brandsegg-Nygard now has 21 points in 25 games for Grand Rapids.

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Brent Solomon score two goals, including the overtime winner in the Sioux Falls Stampede’s 5-4 win against the Des Moines Buccaneers. This kid is a sniper. Solomon has 14 goals and 17 assists for 31 points in 26 games.

Brent Solomon(4th round’25)
2 Goals(GWG) +/-0 3 SOG in a 5-4 OTW

1st ⭐️ of the game 2nd⭐️⭐️ of the night in the USHL.

Incredible play in OT stay for the celebration. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/Ki44XXFG9B

— Red Wings Prospects (@LGRWProspects) January 3, 2026

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