In 2000–01, Grimes played five games with the Griffins, getting no points, and spent 52 games with the Mobile Mysticks of the ECHL, scoring two points (0G-2A).
During the 2000–01 season, Grimes played a total of five games for the Griffins without recording any points, while he also spent 52 games with the Mobile Mysticks in the ECHL, contributing two points (no goals, two assists).