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Griffins Host Wolves for 14th Annual Matinee Game

October 30, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 vs. Chicago Wolves

Time : 11 a.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 9 a.m.).

14th Annual Matinee Game : The Griffins' annual matinee game has become a major educational event for West Michigan schools. Approximately 3,000 students and teachers will arrive at 9 a.m. to take part in many unique learning experiences prior to the game's start time of 11 a.m. This season, the Griffins have partnered with local organizations such as the West Michigan Optometric Association and the West Michigan District Dental Society to provide a variety of "Health & Wellness" educational displays and exhibits for students and teachers. For more information, please call (616) 774-4585 ext. 4.

High School Symposium : For the third year in a row, the matinee game experience will include the Griffins High School Symposium, which will assist students in developing their career interests and preparing for an academic life beyond high school. The Griffins have teamed up with Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Northwood University, Aquinas College, Western Michigan University and Calvin College to create a fun event that will showcase a wide variety of exciting programs offered within each school's curriculum. For more information, please call (616) 774-4585 ext. 4.

Senior Bingo : From 9:15-10:30 a.m., the Griffins will welcome senior citizens to play bingo in the banquet rooms. Bingo is free and prizes include Griffins memorabilia and various gifts from our sponsors. For more information, please call (616) 774-4585 ext. 4.

Amway Winning Wednesday : Every time the Griffins win at home on Wednesday, each fan in attendance will receive a free ticket to the next Wednesday game. Additionally, the first 300 fans to visit the Amway table in Section A will receive a gift. Fans can also enjoy a buy-one, get-one-free deal on a 16 oz. Pepsi all night long at any concession stand that sells fountain drinks. (Winning Wednesday and BOGO Pepsi offers exclude Dec. 31 game.) To redeem a Winning Wednesday ticket, please visit the box office following the Winning Wednesday game, The Zone during normal business hours, or the Van Andel Arena box office within an hour and a half of the next Wednesday game.

Library Nights : For every Sunday and Wednesday game (excluding Dec. 31), fans can present their Grand Rapids Public Library card or Kent District Library card at the Van Andel Arena box office on the night of the game or at The Zone anytime during the store's regular business hours to purchase either an Upper Level ticket for $14 (regularly $16 advance and $19 day of game) or a Lower Level Faceoff ticket for $18 ( (regularly $20 advance and $23 day of game). Limit four tickets per card per person, subject to availability.

Ticket Information

Tickets for all 2014-15 Grand Rapids Griffins home games may be purchased:

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

- By phone through Star Tickets at (800) 585-3737;

- Online through griffinshockey.com/buytickets;

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

- For group information please visit griffinshockey.com/group.

Advance ticket prices are $16, $18, $19 and $21 in the arena's upper level, and $20, $24, $29 and $35 in the lower level. (Additional $3 per ticket on day of game.) On game night, tickets may be purchased without a convenience charge at the Van Andel Arena box office, beginning 90 minutes before game time. Fans who attend multiple games can avoid charges and receive a discount from the single-game price by purchasing a 10- or 20-game ticket plan.

Season-Long Offers

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.

Social Media Specials : Special discounts on lower and upper bowl tickets are often available for fans that follow the Griffins on Facebook and Twitter. To find out where you can follow the Griffins and Join The Conversation, visit griffinshockey.com/socialmedia.

Military Nights : Every home game, current members of our military can purchase up to four Upper Level tickets for $14 each or four Lower Level Faceboff tickets for $18 each with a valid military ID. The offer also extends to veterans who present a VA ID or discharge papers.


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