Griffen Molino
Griffen Molino | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 21, 1994 United States |
| Occupation | Professional ice hockey forward (retired) |
| Years active | 2012–2022 |
| Known for | Playing in the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks |
Griffen Molino (born January 21, 1994) is a retired American professional ice hockey forward. His latest team was the Utah Grizzlies in the ECHL, and he has previously competed in the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks.
Playing career
Molino's early development took place within Michigan's Little Caesars hockey organization, where he participated in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments in 2006 and 2007. Prior to his collegiate career, he played for the Brockville Braves in the CCHL, as well as the Sioux Falls Stampede and Muskegon Lumberjacks in the USHL.
From 2015 to 2017, Molino represented Western Michigan University as a member of the Broncos. Following his sophomore year, he secured a two-year entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks on March 28, 2017, entering the NHL as an undrafted free agent. He made his NHL debut shortly thereafter, appearing against the Los Angeles Kings three days after signing.
During the 2017–18 campaign, Molino was assigned to Vancouver’s AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets. His season was hampered by injuries and fluctuating performance, resulting in a total of 3 goals and 10 points across 46 games. The Canucks chose not to tender a qualifying offer at season’s end, rendering him a free agent.
After failing to obtain another NHL contract, Molino inked a one-year deal with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL on July 5, 2018. Throughout the 2018–19 season, he played 36 games for Toronto, tallying 4 points before being loaned to their ECHL affiliate, the Newfoundland Growlers, where he added 6 points over 10 games.
Continuing his professional journey as a free agent from Toronto, Molino signed with the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL on August 5, 2019.
Career statistics
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2012–13 | Brockville Braves | CCHL | 61 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2013–14 | Sioux Falls Stampede | USHL | 59 | 8 | 31 | 39 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2014–15 | Muskegon Lumberjacks | USHL | 57 | 18 | 46 | 64 | 39 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 10 | ||
| 2015–16 | Western Michigan University | NCHC | 36 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Western Michigan University | NCHC | 40 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Utica Comets | AHL | 46 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Toronto Marlies | AHL | 36 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| '2018–19 ECHL season' | 'Newfoundland Growlers' | 'ECHL' | '10' | '3' | '3' | '6' | '2' | '—' | '—' | '—' | '—' | '—' | ||
| '2019–20 ECHL season' | 'Utah Grizzlies' | 'ECHL' | '50' | '22' | '37' | '59' | '23' | '—' | '—' | '—' | '—' | '—' | ||
| '2019–20 AHL season' | 'Colorado Eagles' | 'AHL' | '9' | '1' | '2' | '3' | '4' | '—' | '—' | '—' | '—' | '—' | ||
| '2019–20' | 'Ontario Reign' | 'AHL' | '2' | '0' | '1' | '1' | '0' | '—' | '—' | '—' | '—' | '—' | ||
| '2022' | 'Team Murphy' | '3ICE' | '17' | '4' | '8' | '12' | '—' | '—' | '—' | '—' | '—' | |||
| NHL totals | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||