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Grand Rapids Griffins

Promotions in Place for Calder Cup Finals

June 1, 2017 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Friday, June 2, 2017 vs. Syracuse Crunch (Game 1/Home Game 1)

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

Dunk Tank: From 5:45-7 p.m. on the plaza in front of the arena, fans can purchase three throws for $5 to try and sink a Syracuse Crunch jersey-wearing participant. All proceeds benefit the Griffins Youth Foundation.

Zamboni Photo Opportunity: One of the team's Zambonis will be parked on the plaza in front of the arena from 5:45-7 p.m., giving fans an opportunity to get their picture taken with it as they enter the building.

Live Music: Local artist Drew Behringer will perform on the concourse by Amway Section A prior to the game.

Trophy Presentation: As the Western Conference Champions, the Griffins will be awarded the Robert W. Clarke trophy in a pre-game ceremony.

National Anthem: The Detroit Red Wings' own Karen Newman will perform the anthem.

$2 Beers and $2 Hot Dogs: The Griffins are extending their popular Friday promotion and will offer $2 beers and $2 hot dogs for all home playoff games for two hours after the doors open, while supplies last.

Playoff Rally Towels presented by Auto Value Parts Stores: 3,000 Griffins rally towels will be distributed during each game of the finals.

Free Ride to the Playoffs: Ride the Rapid to and from any home postseason game and enjoy complimentary fare by showing your ticket to the game. Visit ridetherapid.org for schedule information, routes and maps.

All Remaining Griffins Games to Air on ESPN 96.1: The radio broadcasts for the Griffins' 2017 Calder Cup Playoff games are moving to ESPN 96.1 FM from Newsradio WOOD 106.9 FM/1300 AM.

Saturday, June 3, 2017 vs. Syracuse Crunch (Game 2/Home Game 2)

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

Dunk Tank: From 5:45-7 p.m. on the plaza in front of the arena, fans can purchase three throws for $5 to try and sink a Syracuse Crunch jersey-wearing participant. All proceeds benefit the Griffins Youth Foundation.

Zamboni Photo Opportunity: One of the team's Zambonis will be parked on the plaza in front of the arena from 5:45-7 p.m., giving fans an opportunity to get their picture taken with it as they enter the building.

Face Painters: Gear up for the game and get your face painted on the concourse through the first intermission.

$2 Beers and $2 Hot Dogs: The Griffins are extending their popular Friday promotion and will offer $2 beers and $2 hot dogs for all home playoff games for two hours after the doors open, while supplies last.

Playoff Rally Towels presented by Auto Value Parts Stores: 3,000 Griffins rally towels will be distributed during each game of the finals.

Free Ride to the Playoffs: Ride the Rapid to and from any postseason game and enjoy complimentary fare by showing your ticket to the game. Visit ridetherapid.org for schedule information, routes and maps.

All Remaining Griffins Games to Air on ESPN 96.1: The radio broadcasts for the Griffins' 2017 Calder Cup Playoff games are moving to ESPN 96.1 FM from Newsradio WOOD 106.9 FM/1300 AM.

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 vs. Syracuse Crunch (Game 6/Home Game 3)*

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

$2 Beers and $2 Hot Dogs: The Griffins are extending their popular Friday promotion and will offer $2 beers and $2 hot dogs for all home playoff games for two hours after the doors open, while supplies last.

Playoff Rally Towels presented by Auto Value Parts Stores: 3,000 Griffins rally towels will be distributed during each game of the finals.

Free Ride to the Playoffs: Ride the Rapid to and from any postseason game and enjoy complimentary fare by showing your ticket to the game. Visit ridetherapid.org for schedule information, routes and maps.

All Remaining Griffins Games to Air on ESPN 96.1: The radio broadcasts for the Griffins' 2017 Calder Cup Playoff games are moving to ESPN 96.1 FM from Newsradio WOOD 106.9 FM/1300 AM.

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 vs. Syracuse Crunch (Game 7/Home Game 4)*

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

$2 Beers and $2 Hot Dogs: The Griffins are extending their popular Friday promotion and will offer $2 beers and $2 hot dogs for all home playoff games for two hours after the doors open, while supplies last.

Playoff Rally Towels presented by Auto Value Parts Stores: 3,000 Griffins rally towels will be distributed during each game of the finals.

Free Ride to the Playoffs: Ride the Rapid to and from any postseason game and enjoy complimentary fare by showing your ticket to the game. Visit ridetherapid.org for schedule information, routes and maps.

All Remaining Griffins Games to Air on ESPN 96.1: The radio broadcasts for the Griffins' 2017 Calder Cup Playoff games are moving to ESPN 96.1 FM from Newsradio WOOD 106.9 FM/1300 AM.

* If necessary

Ticket Information

Tickets for all 2017 Grand Rapids Griffins home playoff 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; - On the Griffins app, available for iPhone and Android; - 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 ext. 4.

Social Media Specials: Special discounts on lower and upper bowl tickets are often available for fans that follow the Griffins on Facebook and Twitter.

Military Nights: Every home game, current members of our military can purchase up to four Upper Level tickets for $16 each or four Lower Level Faceoff tickets for $20 each with a valid military ID. The offer also extends to veterans who present a VA ID or discharge papers. For additional military ticket discount opportunities available in both the upper and lower level of the arena, please call 616.774.4585 ext. 2.

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