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Griffins Go Purple for Cancer Research

February 17, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Grand Rapids Griffins (20-20-5-4) vs. Peoria Rivermen (27-21-2-1) Saturday 7 p.m. Van Andel Arena

* The Griffins have partnered with the Van Andel Institute (VAI) for their first-ever "Purple Game." Nearly everything at Van Andel Arena on Saturday will be in sync with the color associated with cancer survivors.

* The Griffins will wear special purple jerseys that will be autographed and auctioned to the public in the Fifth third Bank Vault restaurant after the game, with proceeds benefiting VAI. Other purple elements include 10,000 purple t-shirts and 2,500 white and purple rally towels that will be given away to fans; Purple polo shirts worn by the Griffins staff; Purple concession items such as cotton candy, sno cones and cupcakes; Purple VAI logos embedded in the arena's ice surface; and Purple game production elements, including songs, videos and LED graphics.

* Four-year-old Clayton Kendall, a two-time cancer survivor from Grant, Mich., will drop the ceremonial first puck before the game, and a salute to cancer survivors will take place during the first intermission.

* During the second intermission, one-of-a-kind speed painter Dan Dunn and his Paintjam act will take place at center ice to create a portrait of a famous personality that will be auctioned at a later date through VAI.

* Fans who would like to attend the game and support fundraising for cancer research can order their tickets through a special promotional code that will allocate $3 of their ticket price to VAI. Visit griffinshockey.com/promocode and enter the code "purple." One hundred percent of the funds raised through the Purple Game will go directly to research at VAI. TICKETS: Tickets for Saturday's game can be purchased in person at The Zone at Van Andel Arena and all Star Tickets outlets, including Meijer stores, by phone at 222-4000 / 800-585-3737, or online at griffinshockey.com.

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