AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Aeros Make Rare Visit to the Van

Published on April 4, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Grand Rapids Griffins (28-39-2-6) vs. Houston Aeros (41-26-2-4)

TONIGHT - 7 p.m. - Van Andel Arena

- The Houston Aeros, previously one of Grand Rapids' fiercest and most frequent rivals, will make their only Van Andel Arena appearance of the season tonight, part of a four-games-in-five-nights set that the Griffins are facing for the second straight week. The Aeros paid 16 visits to West Michigan over the Griffins' first three AHL campaigns (2001-04), but tonight's game will mark just their ninth appearance in the last four seasons and their first since taking a 4-3 shootout win here on Oct. 21, 2006.

- Tonight's game will again feature the popular Dollar Dogs/Dollar Beers promotion, with $1 hot dogs and 21 oz. domestic drafts starting at 6 p.m. (until 8 p.m. or while supplies last). Ticket promotions include the Wendy's Family Four Pack, Bono's Pit BBQ Student Night and Library Night. Go to griffinshockey.com for complete details.

- Last Saturday's sellout crowd of 10,834 at Van Andel Arena - the fourth of the season - brought Grand Rapids' attendance to 248,274 through 37 home games (6,710 avg., sixth in AHL). That number represents a year-to-date increase of 2.5% over 2006-07, when the Griffins eventually finished with their largest attendance in four years. Last season, Grand Rapids welcomed 242,155 fans through its first 37 home games. The Griffins need to draw 26,384 over their final three home games (8,795 avg.) to register an attendance increase for the second straight year, something that the franchise has never accomplished.

TICKETS: Tickets for tonight's game are available at The Zone at Van Andel Arena and all Star Tickets Plus outlets, including Meijer stores. Call 222-4000 / 800-585-3737 or purchase online at griffinshockey.com.

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