
Chelios, Rybar Assigned by Detroit
September 29, 2018 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Detroit Red Wings on Saturday assigned defenseman Jake Chelios and goaltender Patrik Rybar to the Grand Rapids Griffins.
Grand Rapids will hold its first practice at Van Andel Arena on Monday, Oct. 1 at 9:30 a.m. in preparation for the season-opening games at Texas on Oct. 5 and San Antonio on Oct. 6. The Griffins return home for Opening Night presented by Huntington Bank on Friday, Oct. 12 against Hershey.
Single-game tickets for all 38 home games are currently on sale. Fans can secure their full-season, select-season or group ticket packages by calling (616) 774-4585 ext. 2 or visit griffinshockey.com for more information.
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