Griffins Return Home Tonight With 2-0 Lead
April 20, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
AHL Calder Cup Playoffs * North Division Semifinals
#2 Hamilton Bulldogs at #3 Grand Rapids Griffins
Grand Rapids Leads Best-of-Seven Series, 2-0
Game 3 TONIGHT 7 p.m. Van Andel Arena
- Fresh off their weekend sweep of Games 1 and 2 at Hamilton, the Griffins return to Van Andel Arena tonight to host Game 3 of the North Division Semifinals. Game 4 (Wednesday) and Game 5 (Friday, if necessary) will also take place in Grand Rapids.
- Tonight will mark just the second home game for the Griffins since March 21, as they've played 11 of their last 12 contests away from Van Andel Arena. It's also the Griffins' first home playoff game since April 27, 2007.
- AHL All-Rookie Team member Justin Abdelkader leads Grand Rapids with five playoff points, ranking first among league rookies and tying for second overall on the circuit. All five of his points have come during the third period.
- The first 1,500 fans tonight will receive a poster celebrating the Griffins' first 100 NHL alumni, courtesy of Grand Valley State University.
TICKETS: Tickets for Games 3-5 are available at The Zone at Van Andel Arena and all Star Tickets outlets, including Meijer stores. Call 222-4000 / 800-585-3737 or purchase online at griffinshockey.com/playoffs.
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