Dan Cleary Named Interim General Manager for Grand Rapids Griffins
Former Detroit Red Wing Dan Cleary has been named interim general manager for the Grand Rapids Griffins.
Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Battle Creek, MI, September 25, 2026 —
Dan Cleary, a former player for the Detroit Red Wings, has been appointed as the interim general manager for the Grand Rapids Griffins. The Grand Rapids Griffins are an American Hockey League (AHL) team. The specific details regarding the commencement date of this interim role were not provided. Similarly, the duration for which Mr. Cleary will serve in this capacity has not been disclosed.
Further information concerning the circumstances leading to this appointment, such as whether it follows a departure or a change in management structure for the Griffins, has not been made public. The scope of Mr. Cleary’s responsibilities as interim general manager also remains unspecified in the provided details. This includes whether his duties will encompass player personnel decisions, contract negotiations, or broader team operations.
Mr. Cleary’s connection to the Detroit Red Wings organization is noted, highlighting a history with the National Hockey League (NHL) team. His experience as a player for the Red Wings is a significant aspect of his background. However, the summary does not detail the specific years of his playing tenure or his previous roles within hockey operations, if any, beyond his playing career.
The Grand Rapids Griffins, as an AHL affiliate, typically operate under the umbrella of an NHL parent club. The nature of this interim appointment could signal a period of transition or evaluation for the team’s management. The lack of additional context means that the specific objectives or expectations for Mr. Cleary in this interim role are not detailed. The team’s current standing or future plans that may have influenced this decision are also not available.
Additional details, such as the name of the previous general manager or the reasons for the interim appointment, were not included in the information provided. The timeline for naming a permanent general manager, if that is the eventual plan, is also unknown. The professional background of Mr. Cleary outside of his playing days with the Red Wings has not been elaborated upon.
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