Griffins' Pare named AHL Player of the Week

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12/22/2008 - Springfield, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Grand Rapids Griffins center Francis Pare has been named the American Hockey League Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, it was announced on Monday.

In four games during the span, Pare recorded three goals and four assists along with a plus-seven rating as the Griffins went 4-0-0-0.

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