Jeff Hoggan has led by example this season as the captain of the Griffins, and his contributions helped the team enter the postseason with momentum. As the only former Calder Cup champion on the roster, the team will lean on him for advice as they enter the playoffs.

Calle Jarnkrok grew up idolizing the Red Wings, and in late March he took the next step to joining his favorite team by joining the Griffins to adjust to North American hockey. After a whirlwind first few days, he's acclimating on and off the ice and hoping to deliver on high expectations.

Not many players have done as well in the NCAA tournament as defenseman Brett Skinner. In fact, in 17 years of the Griffins, only one other player comes close to matching Skinner’s collegiate résumé.

Former Michigan Wolverine Luke Glendening had his fair share of NCAA appearances during his college days. Familiar with the full spectrum of experiences that the tournament has to offer, Glendening understands the mentality the players need to adopt as they hit the ice this weekend.

Prior to turning professional with the Griffins, Riley Sheahan was a member of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, contributing to the program's rise to one of the nation's top teams. Although they fell short in the Frozen Four, he feels the experience helped him prepare for this season.