Two regulation losses put the Griffins on the brink of missing the playoffs again

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – It was another busy week for the Grand Rapids Griffins, who are still trying to stay in the hunt for the playoffs in a trio of Central Division matchups. Grand Rapids began this week’s action with another Wednesday night clash with the Chicago Wolves, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes. Similar to what happened last week, the Griffins fell behind in the first period, as Joseph LaBate gave the visitors the lead in the final minute of the opening frame. Tuukka Tieksola added to the lead in the early portion of the second period.…