AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Darren McCarty, American Idol Highlight Weekend

Published on February 15, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Lake Erie Monsters TONIGHT - 7 p.m. - Van Andel Arena

Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Milwaukee Admirals Saturday - 7 p.m. - Van Andel Arena

- Former Red Wings star Darren McCarty is slated to make his much-anticipated Van Andel Arena debut tonight when the Griffins begin a five-game home stand. From 6-8 p.m., fans can visit arena concession stands to purchase $1 hot dogs and $1 beers (21 oz. domestic drafts, with ID). Local band Sons of Beaches will perform live before the game and during intermissions, and three Griffins players will sign autographs after the game. A host of ticket promotions include the Wendy's Family Four Pack, Bono's Pit BBQ Student Night, Library Night and the popular web coupon. Visit griffinshockey.com for complete details.

- On Saturday, Phil Stacey from last season's American Idol will meet fans and sign autographs before the game against Milwaukee and perform live from the ice during the first intermission, thanks to Lighthouse Insurance. The Griffins will wear special jerseys with a stylistic "G" crest that will be up for silent auction before and during the game, with a live auction taking place afterwards. All proceeds will benefit the Griffins Youth Foundation. In addition, fans can bring their skates and take to the ice after the game for the O'Charley's Post-Game O'pen Skate.

- In celebration of Hockey Day in Michigan on Saturday, the Griffins will host a Cross-Ice Hockey Jamboree at Van Andel Arena. Approximately 250 players from nine West Michigan youth hockey associations will participate in cross-ice games from noon-5:30 p.m. For the Griffins game that night, three of those teams will join in the pre-game festivities by helping the promotional team throw t-shirts into the crowd and skating out with each starting Griffins player as he is introduced. In addition, Griff will make a series of visits to area hockey rinks from 4-7 p.m.

TICKETS: Tickets for both games are still 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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