10,000 Fans to Receive Griffins T-Shirts on Opening Night
September 30, 2002 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Saturday, October 12, 2002 vs. Cleveland Barons
Time: 7:30 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6:30 p.m.).
Tickets: Approximately 2,000 available at The Zone (Van Andel Arena store or Rivertown Crossings Mall kiosk) and all Tickets PLUS outlets, including West Michigan Meijer stores. Charge by phone at (616) 222-4000 / (800) 585-3737. Purchase on-line at www.tickets.com or www.griffinshockey.com. Prices: $5 (advance purchase only), $10, $12, $16, $20, $25 Giveaway: The first 10,000 fans will each receive a commemorative white t-shirt, courtesy of Nextel and Meijer. Fans are encouraged to wear the t-shirts as part of a unique pre-game show featuring black lights inside the arena.
National Anthem: The national anthem will be performed by Alto Reed, saxophone player for Bob Seger's Silver Bullet Band and occasional performer of the anthem at Joe Louis Arena.
Pre-Game: A special pre-game ceremony will celebrate the debut of the five-year affiliation between the Griffins and Detroit Red Wings. The Griffins will raise their third consecutive division championship banner, commemorating their 2001-02 West Division title. First Intermission: Youth hockey scrimmage, featuring the bantam Griffins.
Post-Game Autographs: Six Griffins players will sign autographs in the stands for 15 minutes after the game.
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