Grisdale playe for the Michigan Tech Huskies from 1967-71. After graduation, he was signed to a minor league tryout contract by the Toronto Maple Leafs. He played for the Tulsa Oilers for a time. Many player jumps to the WHA in 1972 gave him a chance with the Leafs. In 49 games in 1972-73 he had a +/- of -22. He was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in 1974. Grisdale was a regular with the Canucks until his retirement in 1979. He is currently the commissioner of the BCHL, and resides in the city of Coquitlam.