Elaine Shircliff
@imaraindancer.bsky.social
Sports Journalist, Creative Writer, Lover of Life and Books.
Covering the Grand Rapids Griffins, The AHL, PWHL, occasionally the Olympics <3
Covering the Grand Rapids Griffins, The AHL, PWHL, occasionally the Olympics <3
After @theahl.com Hall of Fame induction ceremony in February, I sat down with Chicago Wolves Vice Chairman/Governor Wendell Young to discuss what he finds beautiful about the AHL, his favorite memories, & what kind of legacy he hopes to leave behind one day
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August 16, 2026 at 9:35 PM
After @theahl.com Hall of Fame induction ceremony in February, I sat down with Chicago Wolves Vice Chairman/Governor Wendell Young to discuss what he finds beautiful about the AHL, his favorite memories, & what kind of legacy he hopes to leave behind one day
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"Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts,which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Please nourish my mind, body, and soul. Don't let this lettuce on my Taco Bell make me sick. Amen." - Me eating lunch today
July 20, 2026 at 5:08 PM
"Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts,which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Please nourish my mind, body, and soul. Don't let this lettuce on my Taco Bell make me sick. Amen." - Me eating lunch today
After a lifetime of dreaming, I finally made publishing a book a reality.
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July 16, 2026 at 5:29 PM
After a lifetime of dreaming, I finally made publishing a book a reality.
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PWHL Detroit brought in grit and players with leadership in their first ever draft class.
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PWHL Detroit 2026 Draft Picks Bring Leadership and Grit to the Table
In their first-ever draft, PWHL Detroit loaded up on leadership and grit.
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June 22, 2026 at 1:18 AM
PWHL Detroit brought in grit and players with leadership in their first ever draft class.
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PWHL Detroit drafted six players in their first-ever PWHL Entry Draft.
Manon Rheaume clearly has an identity for Detroit and it's grit, leadership, and skill.
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#PWHL #pwhldetroit
Manon Rheaume clearly has an identity for Detroit and it's grit, leadership, and skill.
thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/...
#PWHL #pwhldetroit
PWHL Detroit 2026 Draft Picks Bring Leadership and Grit to the Table
In their first-ever draft, PWHL Detroit loaded up on leadership and grit.
thehockeynews.com
June 22, 2026 at 1:43 AM
PWHL Detroit drafted six players in their first-ever PWHL Entry Draft.
Manon Rheaume clearly has an identity for Detroit and it's grit, leadership, and skill.
thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/...
#PWHL #pwhldetroit
Manon Rheaume clearly has an identity for Detroit and it's grit, leadership, and skill.
thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/...
#PWHL #pwhldetroit
Curious who is on PWHL Detroit's roster leading up to the 2026 Entry Draft?
I've got you covered!
In my latest from The Hockey News, I quickly touch on who was signed during Phases 1-4 and who was traded after Phase 4 was complete.
Enjoy ! 🫶
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I've got you covered!
In my latest from The Hockey News, I quickly touch on who was signed during Phases 1-4 and who was traded after Phase 4 was complete.
Enjoy ! 🫶
thehockeynews.com/womens/the-f...
The First 10 Players On PWHL Detroit's Inaugural Roster
Now that Phases 1-4 of the Expansion Player Distribution Process are complete, let's take a look at the 10 players PWHL Detroit signed to their inaugural roster, and one who joined the team via a trad...
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June 17, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Curious who is on PWHL Detroit's roster leading up to the 2026 Entry Draft?
I've got you covered!
In my latest from The Hockey News, I quickly touch on who was signed during Phases 1-4 and who was traded after Phase 4 was complete.
Enjoy ! 🫶
thehockeynews.com/womens/the-f...
I've got you covered!
In my latest from The Hockey News, I quickly touch on who was signed during Phases 1-4 and who was traded after Phase 4 was complete.
Enjoy ! 🫶
thehockeynews.com/womens/the-f...
Phase 4 of the PWHL Expansion Distribution Process kicks off tomorrow at noon and ends Monday at 3pm.
Here are a list of players PWHL Detroit should consider adding to their roster
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Here are a list of players PWHL Detroit should consider adding to their roster
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PWHL Detroit Should Consider Acquiring These Players In Phase 4
At the end of Phase 3 of PWHL expansion, PWHL Detroit has three more roster spots to fill in order to meet the 10 player minimum.
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June 13, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Phase 4 of the PWHL Expansion Distribution Process kicks off tomorrow at noon and ends Monday at 3pm.
Here are a list of players PWHL Detroit should consider adding to their roster
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Here are a list of players PWHL Detroit should consider adding to their roster
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The Grand Rapids Griffins are the first team in @theahl.com to clinch a playoff spot in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs.
#gogrg #lgrw #ahl
📸: Texas Stars/Logan Foust
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📸: Texas Stars/Logan Foust
February 28, 2026 at 3:41 AM
The Grand Rapids Griffins are the first team in @theahl.com to clinch a playoff spot in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs.
#gogrg #lgrw #ahl
📸: Texas Stars/Logan Foust
#gogrg #lgrw #ahl
📸: Texas Stars/Logan Foust
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Ahem I HAVE A LOT MORE TO SAY go listen on my podcast here📺🗑️ bsky.app/profile/hell...
I wrote a deep dive on the new America’s Next Top Model documentary, why Tyra even went on the show if she wasn’t going to own her mistakes, and the trauma-p0rn of reality TV. Highly recommend this one if you love/hate reality TV📺🚮 www.patreon.com/posts/151394...
Ep 81: The explosive America's Next Top Model documentary Tyra Banks DEFINITELY shouldn't have done (and why she did anyway) | Lane Moore
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February 22, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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Johnnys kids in the olympic pic, thats awesome
February 22, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Johnnys kids in the olympic pic, thats awesome
Reposted by Elaine Shircliff
Reposted by Elaine Shircliff
The Grand Rapids Griffins surpassed last year's point total in 23 fewer games with a 2-1 overtime win Friday. #GoGRG #LGRW
Grand Rapids Griffins add another milestone to historic season
Team surpasses last year's point total in 23 fewer games with 2-1 overtime win against the Chicago Wolves on Friday.
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February 21, 2026 at 2:12 PM
A little fun fact for you today :
In January, Brandon Halverson launched "Halvy's Saves For Recovery" to benefit alcohol & drug recovery programs at Helio Health.
For every save he makes, Halverson will donate $1 to Helio Health to support programs for alcohol & drug recovery
In January, Brandon Halverson launched "Halvy's Saves For Recovery" to benefit alcohol & drug recovery programs at Helio Health.
For every save he makes, Halverson will donate $1 to Helio Health to support programs for alcohol & drug recovery
Friday’s AHL Three Stars of the Night ⤵️
⭐️ Trevor Connelly
⭐️⭐️ Daniil Miromanov
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Brandon Halverson
⭐️ Trevor Connelly
⭐️⭐️ Daniil Miromanov
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Brandon Halverson
February 21, 2026 at 4:19 PM
A little fun fact for you today :
In January, Brandon Halverson launched "Halvy's Saves For Recovery" to benefit alcohol & drug recovery programs at Helio Health.
For every save he makes, Halverson will donate $1 to Helio Health to support programs for alcohol & drug recovery
In January, Brandon Halverson launched "Halvy's Saves For Recovery" to benefit alcohol & drug recovery programs at Helio Health.
For every save he makes, Halverson will donate $1 to Helio Health to support programs for alcohol & drug recovery
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[nervous valedictorian graduation speaker about to get a standing ovation]:
a flush is meant to signal an end. A passage. A discarding of remnants left useless to the body and the being from whence they came.
and yet.
and yet it is a beginning.
a flush marks the first steps of a journey towards renewal.
i say flush not to forget.
rather flush to forge ahead, anew.
and yet.
and yet it is a beginning.
a flush marks the first steps of a journey towards renewal.
i say flush not to forget.
rather flush to forge ahead, anew.
February 21, 2026 at 12:40 PM
[nervous valedictorian graduation speaker about to get a standing ovation]:
Some Grand Rapids Griffins news and storylines since their return from @theahl.com All-Star break!
#gogrg #lgrw #ahl
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#gogrg #lgrw #ahl
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Griffins News: Olympians, Sled Hockey, Winning with 11-7! — Graced By Rain
The Grand Rapids Griffins returned from the 2026 AHL All-Star break with a fire in their bellies, winning three-straight games to improve their record to 38-7-2-1 (79 points). They won back-to-back ga...
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February 20, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Some Grand Rapids Griffins news and storylines since their return from @theahl.com All-Star break!
#gogrg #lgrw #ahl
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#gogrg #lgrw #ahl
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February 11, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Game day fit featuring @hockeytownwpod.bsky.social and my coat highlighting the weight I've lost since I moved to Grand Rapids in April.
#gogrg #lgrw #ahlallstar
#gogrg #lgrw #ahlallstar
February 10, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Game day fit featuring @hockeytownwpod.bsky.social and my coat highlighting the weight I've lost since I moved to Grand Rapids in April.
#gogrg #lgrw #ahlallstar
#gogrg #lgrw #ahlallstar
Beauty Facts and Stats : 2026 @theahl.com All-Star Classic Edition
#AHLAllStar
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#AHLAllStar
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Beauty Facts and Stats : 2026 AHL All-Star Classic Edition — Graced By Rain
On February 10 and 11, the best and brightest of the American Hockey League will put their skills on display in the league’s annual All-Star Classic. The first AHL All-Star game was hosted in Clevelan...
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February 10, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Beauty Facts and Stats : 2026 @theahl.com All-Star Classic Edition
#AHLAllStar
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#AHLAllStar
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There's just something about writing articles in hotel lobbies earlier in the morning that really scratches an itch on my brain.
February 10, 2026 at 2:21 PM
There's just something about writing articles in hotel lobbies earlier in the morning that really scratches an itch on my brain.
Some fun facts about the 2026 @theahl.com All-Star Classic to get your week going :)
There are 49 players participating in this year's events. 44 are playing in their first All-Star.
27 are 23 or younger and 12 are AHL rookies.
28 have played in the NHL this season.
#AHLAllStar
There are 49 players participating in this year's events. 44 are playing in their first All-Star.
27 are 23 or younger and 12 are AHL rookies.
28 have played in the NHL this season.
#AHLAllStar
February 10, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Some fun facts about the 2026 @theahl.com All-Star Classic to get your week going :)
There are 49 players participating in this year's events. 44 are playing in their first All-Star.
27 are 23 or younger and 12 are AHL rookies.
28 have played in the NHL this season.
#AHLAllStar
There are 49 players participating in this year's events. 44 are playing in their first All-Star.
27 are 23 or younger and 12 are AHL rookies.
28 have played in the NHL this season.
#AHLAllStar
Since 1995, 977 players have competed in @theahl.com All-Star Classic.
94.4% of those players have also competed in the NHL in their careers.
#ahlallstar
94.4% of those players have also competed in the NHL in their careers.
#ahlallstar
February 10, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Since 1995, 977 players have competed in @theahl.com All-Star Classic.
94.4% of those players have also competed in the NHL in their careers.
#ahlallstar
94.4% of those players have also competed in the NHL in their careers.
#ahlallstar
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Counterpoint: it was a GREAT display of hockey from the Monsters.
ICYMI
The Grand Rapids Griffins fell to the Cleveland Monsters, 4-1, on Wednesday night.
And, simply put, it was not a good display of hockey from the Griffins.
#gogrg #lgrw #ahl
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The Grand Rapids Griffins fell to the Cleveland Monsters, 4-1, on Wednesday night.
And, simply put, it was not a good display of hockey from the Griffins.
#gogrg #lgrw #ahl
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Griffins Crumble Under Monsters, Lose 4-1 — Graced By Rain
The Grand Rapids Griffins fell to the Cleveland Monsters, 4-1, on Wednesday evening. Eduards Tralmaks scored the Griffins lone goal at the 18:30 mark of the first period when he tipped Ian Mitchell’s ...
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January 30, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Counterpoint: it was a GREAT display of hockey from the Monsters.
ICYMI
The Grand Rapids Griffins fell to the Cleveland Monsters, 4-1, on Wednesday night.
And, simply put, it was not a good display of hockey from the Griffins.
#gogrg #lgrw #ahl
www.gracedbyrain.com/graced-by-sp...
The Grand Rapids Griffins fell to the Cleveland Monsters, 4-1, on Wednesday night.
And, simply put, it was not a good display of hockey from the Griffins.
#gogrg #lgrw #ahl
www.gracedbyrain.com/graced-by-sp...
Griffins Crumble Under Monsters, Lose 4-1 — Graced By Rain
The Grand Rapids Griffins fell to the Cleveland Monsters, 4-1, on Wednesday evening. Eduards Tralmaks scored the Griffins lone goal at the 18:30 mark of the first period when he tipped Ian Mitchell’s ...
www.gracedbyrain.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:57 PM
ICYMI
The Grand Rapids Griffins fell to the Cleveland Monsters, 4-1, on Wednesday night.
And, simply put, it was not a good display of hockey from the Griffins.
#gogrg #lgrw #ahl
www.gracedbyrain.com/graced-by-sp...
The Grand Rapids Griffins fell to the Cleveland Monsters, 4-1, on Wednesday night.
And, simply put, it was not a good display of hockey from the Griffins.
#gogrg #lgrw #ahl
www.gracedbyrain.com/graced-by-sp...
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CALEB WILLIAMS THE MAN THAT YOU ARE
CALEB WILLIAMS THE MAN THAT YOU ARE
January 19, 2026 at 2:39 AM
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CALEB WILLIAMS THE MAN THAT YOU ARE
CALEB WILLIAMS THE MAN THAT YOU ARE