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Griffins Host Milwaukee for 10th Annual Matinee Game

November 4, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 vs. Milwaukee Admirals10th Annual Matinee Game Presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union

Time: Noon at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 11 a.m.).

10th Annual Matinee Game : Sponsored by Lake Michigan Credit Union, the Griffins' annual matinee game has become a major educational event for West Michigan schools. Approximately 5,000 students and teachers will arrive at 10 a.m. to take part in many unique learning experiences. Elementary kids will discover topics centered on science, technology, engineering and mathematics through interactive displays and hands-on activities set up by Michigan Technological University. Meanwhile, this season's middle/high school career forum will focus on career strategies. West Michigan experts and professionals will share effective strategies and tips to help students strengthen their skills for future careers. In addition, Lake Michigan Credit Union's director of business development and community involvement, Vickie Smith, will discuss financial responsibility following high school and share information about the 2011 LMCU Hutt Scholarship. For more information on the Griffins' 10th annual matinee game, please click here.

Matinee Bingo: Now in its second year during the matinee game, the Griffins will welcome over 200 senior citizens for bingo in the banquet rooms from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bingo is free and prizes include Griffins memorabilia and various gifts from our sponsors.

Winning Wednesday: If the Griffins beat the Milwaukee Admirals, every fan in attendance may redeem their ticket stubs for a free ticket to the Griffins game on Wednesday, Dec. 8 against Milwaukee. If the Griffins win, the box office will be open following the game for redemptions. Fans may also redeem their stubs at The Zone during business hours (M-F 10-6; Sat. 10-2) and at the box office the night of Dec. 8.

Library Day: Fans who present their Grand Rapids Public Library card or Kent District Library card at the Van Andel Arena box office on the day of the game or at The Zone anytime during the store's regular business hours (M-F 10-6; Sat. 10-2) can purchase a lower bowl ticket for just $10 - a savings of $7! Limit four tickets per card per person.

Ticket Information

Tickets for all 2010-11 Grand Rapids Griffins home games may be purchased:

- In person at all Star Tickets outlets, West Michigan Meijer locations, and at The Zone on the west side of Van Andel Arena;

- By phone through Star Tickets at (616) 222-4000 or (800) 585-3737;

- Online at griffinshockey.com;

- For season ticket packages please call 616-774-4585;

- For grou imformation please visit griffinshockey.com/group.

Single-game ticket prices are $5 (Sunday-Thursday games only, advance purchase at The Zone), $13, $15 and $17 in the arena's upper level, and $17, $20, $25 and $30 in the lower level.

MOS Corner Office: Presented by Michigan Office Solutions, this section located on the terrace level above section 118 provides the best seats in the house for groups of up to 30 people, with La-Z-Boy chairs and an array of unprecedented amenities. Call (616) 774-4585. Facebook/Twitter Specials: Special discounts on lower and upper bowl tickets will be available for fans that follow the Griffins on Facebook and Twitter.

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