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Griffins' Home Finale Packed With Fun

April 1, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Wednesday, April 7, 2010 vs. Rochester Americans

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

Library Night: Fans who 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 can purchase a lower bowl ticket for just $10 - a savings of $7! Limit four tickets per card per person.

Reading Goals: This marks the final Reading Goals redemption game of the season. Kids who have completed the required three hours of reading may redeem their bookmarks prior to the game at The Zone at Van Andel Arena, or at the arena box office on the night of the game.

Friday, April 9, 2010 vs. Lake Erie Monsters 2009-10 Season Finale presented by Great Lakes Chrysler/Jeep

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

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

Tote Bag Giveaway: The first 2,000 fans will receive a Griffins Tote Bag courtesy of Great Lakes Dodge Dealers.

Muskegon Hockey Night: As they recognize the 50th season of professional hockey in Muskegon, the Griffins are offering Lakeshore hockey fans $8 upper level tickets and $12 lower level tickets, a $5 savings off the box office price. This offer is for advance or online purchase only. For more information, please visit griffinshockey.com/muskegon .

College Night: Presented by McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon, college students can show their ID to purchase a lower bowl ticket for just $10 (regular price $17). Limit one ticket per ID per person. Students are also encouraged to stop by the McFadden's concourse table to receive a free pass to the post-game party at McFadden's.

Get in the D-ZONE: The Griffins and the "Free Beer and Hot Wings Show" at WGRD 97.9 have teamed up again this season to present the D-Zone. Limited ticket packages are still available for this game. Price also includes in-seat wait service for dollar beers and dollar dogs. Call 616-774-4585 ext. 3042 to order, or visit griffinshockey.com/dzone for more information.

Drawing for Playhouse Raffle Winner: The winner of the season-long raffle for the Griffins/Van Andel Arena playhouse, a benefit for the Griffins Youth Foundation, will be drawn and announced during the second intermission. This spectacular custom-built playhouse, donated by Out on a Limb Playhouses of Grand Haven, includes amenities such as a 22" HD television, a Sony PlayStation 3 game system with EA Sports' NHL 2010 video game, two stadium-style seats, a custom-made bench modeled after those in the Griffins' locker room, an "ice-rink" floor with dasher boards, a Griffins hanging scoreboard light, a built-in street hockey net and much more! The winner will also receive free delivery and site preparation/landscaping within 50 miles of Grand Rapids. Raffle tickets are available for $5 each or five for $20 and may be purchased at the playhouse display in the Van Andel Arena lobby before any Griffins game, on the concourse during intermission, or at griffinshockey.com/playhouse . Online sales will end at noon on April 9, while in-arena sales will end at the conclusion of the first intermission that night.

"Put A Lid On It" Bike Giveaway: A 10-year-old girl from Holland will receive a brand new bike during a second-period presentation, courtesy of the Griffins' "Put A Lid On It" helmet safety program presented by Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. Her name was chosen at random from those of more than 450 children who visited griffinshockey.com during the past year and made a pledge to always wear their helmets when riding their bikes. For more information on the program or to make a helmet pledge, visit griffinshockey.com/community/lid .

Throw for Dough: Fans can purchase Throw-for-Dough pucks for $1 or $3 for a chance to win $5,000, a $25 Visa gift card from Lake Michigan Credit Union, or a Griffins souvenir. Proceeds will help fund scholarships for GVSU Hospitality and Tourism Management students.

Post-Game Skate: Bring your own skates and take to the ice following the game.

Ticket Information

Tickets for all 2009-10 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 or startickets.com .

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.

March Mayhem 4-Packs: The Griffins' March Mayhem specially priced 4-packs, which have been held over for the remaining two home games in April, range from $40 to $72. Each 4-pack purchase will be entered to win a Mini-Xtreme Hoop set - a value of $144.99 - courtesy of JustInTymeSports. Please visit griffinshockey.com/marchmayhem for more details.

Facebook "I'm A Fan" Deal: For just $15, fans of the Griffins on Facebook can purchase a ticket and receive an "I'm a Fan" t-shirt. Out of town fans are welcome to purchase the package as well to receive a t-shirt, and the Griffins will donate the ticket to a worthy local charity. To purchase, please visit griffinshockey.com/promocode and enter the code TSHIRT.

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