AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Brandon Inge, Dollar Beers, Dollar Dogs at January 18 Griffins Game

January 11, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008 vs. Rochester Americans

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

Tickets: Available at The Zone and all Star Tickets Plus outlets, including West Michigan Meijer stores. Charge by phone at (616) 222-4000 / (800) 585-3737 or visit griffinshockey.com.

Prices: $5 (advance purchase only), $13, $15, $17, $20 and $25.

Winning Wednesday: Fans who were in attendance for the Griffins' 2-1 shootout win over Hamilton on Dec. 12 can redeem their ticket stubs for free tickets to this game. Stubs must be redeemed at either The Zone or the Van Andel Arena box office. Similarly, if the Griffins beat Rochester, each fan in attendance will win a free ticket to the March 5 game against Toronto.

Youth Foundation Hockey: Teams from the Griffins Youth Foundation will play during the second intermission.

Piles of Pucks: WKLQ's Michael Grey will be on the ice during the first intermission to host the Bud Light Piles of Pucks competition.

Post-Game Party: Fans can join Griffins players and coaches after the game at Gardella's for the Winning Wednesday post-game party. Present your ticket stub and receive special drink prices.

Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 vs. Rochester Americans

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

Tickets: Available at The Zone and all Star Tickets Plus outlets, including West Michigan Meijer stores. Charge by phone at (616) 222-4000 / (800) 585-3737 or visit griffinshockey.com.

Prices: $5 (advance purchase only), $13, $15, $17, $20 and $25.

Tiger Time: Detroit Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge will meet fans and sign autographs prior to the game, presented by Sprint.

Dollar Beers, Dollar Dogs: From 6-8 p.m., fans can visit Van Andel Arena concession stands to purchase $1 hot dogs and $1 beers (21 oz. domestic drafts, with ID).

Red Wings Jersey Auction: Auctions for autographed, game-issued Detroit Red Wings jerseys of Tomas Kopecky, Kirk Maltby and Derek Meech will conclude with silent auctions during the game and live auctions afterward. Online bidding, currently taking place at griffinshockey.com, will establish the starting silent auction bids for each jersey.

Red Wings Look-A-Likes: The Griffins will wear their special third jerseys, modeled after the Red Wings' road white sweaters.

Wendy's Family Four Pack: Fans can get four tickets and four Wendy's single combos for just $44 when they purchase the Wendy's Friday Family Four Pack, available at Star Tickets Plus outlets.

Bono's Pit BBQ Student Night: All students can visit the arena box office to purchase a lower bowl ticket for just $10 with a valid student ID.

Library Night: Fans can purchase up to four upper bowl tickets for just $5 each when a Grand Rapids Public Library, Kent District Library or Lakeland Library Cooperative card is presented at the box office.

Web Coupon: Fans can visit griffinshockey.com to print a coupon redeemable at the box office for up to four tickets for only $5 (upper bowl) or $10 (lower bowl) each.

Reading Goals: Children who've completed the required three hours of reading as part of the "Griff's Reading Goals" program can redeem their voucher at The Zone or at the Van Andel Arena box office for two free tickets to this game.

Throw for Dough: Fans can purchase Throw-for-Dough pucks for $1 or $3 for a chance to win $5,000, a $25 Visa gift card from Lake Michigan Credit Union, or a Griffins souvenir at the conclusion of the game. Proceeds will benefit the Grand Rapids Community College Alumni Association.

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