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Darren McCarty Autograph Signing Highlights Three Home Games in Four Nights

January 16, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 vs. Toronto Marlies

Time: 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6 p.m.).

Tickets: Available at The Zone and all Star Tickets outlets, including West Michigan Meijer stores. Charge by phone at (616) 222-4000 / (800) 585-3737 or visit griffinshockey.com.

Prices: $5 (advance purchase only), $13, $15, $17, $20 and $25.

Winning Wednesday: All fans who were in attendance for the Griffins' 6-5 shootout win over Rockford on Jan. 7 can redeem their ticket stub for a free ticket to this game. Redemption can be done in advance at The Zone, or on game night at the Van Andel Arena box office. In addition, if Grand Rapids defeats Toronto, all fans in attendance can redeem their ticket stub for a free ticket to the game on Wednesday, March 4 vs. Toronto.

Post-Game Party: The Griffins invite all fans 21 and older to the Winning Wednesday Post-Game Party at Grand Woods Lounge. Enjoy great food and drink specials and meet Griffins players and coaches.

Hockey in Heels: Presented by Douglas J, free armchair massages will be given on the concourse, and throughout the game there will be numerous spa treatment and product giveaways.

Reading Goals: Children who've completed the required three hours of reading as part of the "Griff's Reading Goals" program can redeem their voucher at The Zone or at the Van Andel Arena box office for two free tickets to this game.

Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 vs. Quad City Flames

Time: 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6 p.m.).

Tickets: Available at The Zone and all Star Tickets outlets, including West Michigan Meijer stores. Charge by phone at (616) 222-4000 / (800) 585-3737 or visit griffinshockey.com.

Prices: $5 (advance purchase only), $13, $15, $17, $20 and $25.

Player Card Strip #3: The first 1,500 kids will receive a Griffins player card strip, which features Justin Abdelkader, Mattias Ritola, Francis Pare, Jason Jozsa and Jan Mursak.

Dollar Beers, Dollar Dogs: The ever-popular promotion runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs and $1 domestic drafts while supplies last.

College Night: Presented by McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon, college students can visit the arena box office on the night of the game or The Zone anytime during the store's regular business hours to purchase a lower bowl ticket for just $10 with a valid student ID. While at the game, show your ID at the McFadden's concourse table to pick up a free pass to the post-game party, which is good for no cover charge and drink specials.

Library Night: Fans who present a public library card from the Grand Rapids Public Library or Kent District Library at the arena box office on the night of the game or at The Zone anytime during the store's regular business hours can purchase a lower bowl ticket for just $10 (limit four per card).

Get Pumped!: Receive a special ticket discount based on the national average price of a gallon of gasoline, thanks to Marathon Oil. Valid for tickets in sections 101, 102 and 128.

Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 vs. Quad City Flames

Time: 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6 p.m.).

Tickets: Available at The Zone and all Star Tickets outlets, including West Michigan Meijer stores. Charge by phone at (616) 222-4000 / (800) 585-3737 or visit griffinshockey.com.

Prices: $5 (advance purchase only), $13, $15, $17, $20 and $25.

McCarty Autographs: Four-time Stanley Cup champion Darren McCarty of the Detroit Red Wings will sign autographs from 6-7 p.m, presented by Aquinas College.

Red Wings-Style Anthem: Detroit Red Wings' anthem singer Karen Newman will perform the National Anthem.

Rally Towels: The first 2,000 fans will receive Griffins rally towels, courtesy of Aquinas College.

Post-Game Skate: Bring your skates and take to the ice for the Post-Game Open Skate.

Post-Game Autographs: Mattias Ritola, Justin Abdelkader and Darren Haydar will sign autographs after the game from the Griffins bench (players subject to change).

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