
'80s Night, Jimmy Howard Bobblehead Giveaway Set for Griffins' Return Home
Published on January 13, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Friday, Jan. 21, 2011 vs. Chicago Wolves
Time: 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6 p.m.).
'80s Night: Fans are encouraged to attend the game in their best '80s attire, as they enjoy '80s-themed music and promotions throughout the night.
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.
College Night: Presented by Chemical Bank, college students can show their ID to purchase a lower bowl ticket for $12 (or $10 in advance at The Zone) and 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: Every Friday night is a Griffins GRD-Zone Friday night. Avoid the concession lines and get your $1 beers and $1 hot dogs served to you in your seats! D-Zone tickets are available in single-game four-packs and discounted multiple-game plans. Call 774-4585 ext. 2 or visit griffinshockey.com/dzone to get your tickets today!
Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 vs. Chicago Wolves
Time: 8 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 7 p.m.).
Jimmy Howard Bobblehead Giveaway: Presented by Huntington Bank, 3,000 fans will receive a Griffins Jimmy Howard bobblehead.
ZOOperstars!: The famous ZOOperstars! will perform during both intermissions.
John Walker Jam Band: The Johnny Walker Jam Band will treat fans to live music throughout the night.
Popcorn Pack: Fans can purchase the Griffins' new Popcorn Pack for this game. Starting at just $55, Griffins' Popcorn Packs include one bottomless popcorn bucket and four specially priced Griffins tickets to Saturday games. Click here for more information and to purchase.
In the Lineup: The Griffins and Huntington Bank are giving youth hockey players the chance to join the team on the ice during pre-game introductions during seven games this season. To enter the chance to win this unique opportunity, please click here . Winners will also receive four lower bowl tickets, a behind-the-scenes tour and autographed Griffins memorabilia.
Post-Game Autographs: Presented by Huntington Bank, select Griffins players will sign autographs following the game from the Griffins bench.
Post-Game Skate: Presented by J & H Family Stores, bring your skates and take to the ice for the post-game skate.
2011 Great Skate Winterfest: Jan. 22-23 at Rosa Parks Circle
Great Skate Winterfest: Celebrate winter in our city and skate with Griffins players at the Great Skate Winterfest at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids. Enjoy a day full of winter-inspired events, sports demonstrations and family activities starting at noon on Saturday, followed by the annual 24-hour skating marathon with Griffins players that begins at 10 p.m. Fans can help raise money for the Griffins Youth Foundation by sponsoring a Griffins player or collecting pledges for their own participation in the Great Skate. Admission to the Great Skate Winterfest is free, but donations are encouraged and certain activity fees apply. For more information, visit griffinshockey.com/greatskate .
Ticket Information
Tickets for all 2010-11 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 ; * For season ticket packages please call 616-774-4585; * For group information please visit griffinshockey.com/group .
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.
Thomas McCollum 6-Packs: Enjoy spectacular savings and receive one item that no goaltender can do without, with the Thomas McCollum 6-Pack. Each pack includes six FLEX tickets and a Gatorade squeeze bottle autographed by Griffins goalie Thomas McCollum (while supplies last). Click here for more details.
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.
Facebook/Twitter Specials: Special discounts on lower and upper bowl tickets will be available for fans that follow the Griffins on Facebook and Twitter .
American Hockey League Stories from January 13, 2011
- Barons Power Play Ends Rivermen Winning Streak - Peoria Rivermen
- Admirals Shutout by Moose - Milwaukee Admirals
- Rampage Fall to Griffins 5-2 - San Antonio Rampage
- Griffins Wrangle the Rampage, 5-2 - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Bryan Helmer Breaks AHL's Career Defenseman Scoring Mark - AHL
- Moose Blanks Admirals 3-0 - Manitoba Moose
- Monarchs Spoil Charlotte Comeback Attempt - Charlotte Checkers
- Elkins, King Crowned by Checkers - Manchester Monarchs
- Preview: Aeros Take Two-Game Win Streak to Chicago - Houston Aeros
- Dallas Stars Trade Fabian Brunnstrom to Toronto for Mikhail Stefanovich - Texas Stars
- Hamilton Bulldogs Report to the Community - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Whale Notebook - Connecticut Whale
- Pirates Winter Caravan to Visit State College on January 26 - Portland Pirates
- '80s Night, Jimmy Howard Bobblehead Giveaway Set for Griffins' Return Home - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Worcester Sharks Head Coach Roy Sommer to Coach 1,000th AHL Game on Friday in Springfield - Worcester Sharks
- Brian Leetch and Lyndon Byers Added to Boston Bruins Legends Roster for Whalers Vs. Bruins Legends G - Connecticut Whale
- Michael Keaton, Alan Thicke, and "Mystery, Alaska" Cast Members Highlight Celebrity Roster for Whale - Connecticut Whale
- Wolves and LifeSource out for Blood again on January 18 - Chicago Wolves
- B-Sens Announce Details of the 2011 Tioga Downs Casino Night - Binghamton Senators
- AHL All Star Classic to be Televised by FoxSports Southwest - Oklahoma City Barons
- Giroux Earns Performance of the Month Award - Oklahoma City Barons
- Baron Game Notes - Oklahoma City Barons
- McKenzie Returns to Chicago - Chicago Wolves
- Dallas Returns Larsen to Texas - Texas Stars
- Worcester IceCats Night at the DCU Center on Saturday, January 22nd - Worcester Sharks
- Rivermen Sign Ethan Cox to PTO - Peoria Rivermen
- Oklahoma City's Alexandre Giroux Earns Regenâ⢠Performance of the Month Award - AHL
- Coyotes Recall Mikkel Boedker from San Antonio - San Antonio Rampage
- Rampage Sign Jamie Bates to PTO - San Antonio Rampage
- Comcast Sportsnet Mid-Atlantic to Produce International Telecast of AHL All-Star Classic - AHL
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