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Dollar Beers/Dollar Dogs Return Next Friday

March 20, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Wednesday, March 26 vs. Lake Erie Monsters

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.

Web Coupon: Fans can click here to buy discounted tickets online or print a coupon redeemable at the box office for up to four tickets for only $5 (upper bowl) or $10 (lower bowl) each.

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

Friday, March 28 vs. Milwaukee Admirals

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.

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

Red Wings Jersey Auction: Auctions for autographed, game-issued Detroit Red Wings jerseys of Brett Lebda, Chris Osgood and Kyle Quincey will conclude with silent auctions during the game and live auctions afterward. Online bidding, currently taking place here, will establish the starting silent auction bids for each jersey. All proceeds will benefit the Griffins Youth Foundation.

GRAHA Greatness: The Grand Rapids Amateur Hockey Association will be recognized during the first intermission for its commitment to youth hockey in the Greater Grand Rapids area.

An Army of One: The second intermission will feature a United States Army swearing-in ceremony on the ice.

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.

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 Relay For Life.

Saturday, March 29 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.

Star Wars Night: Numerous Star Wars characters will wander the concourse. New this year, fans can get their picture taken with the characters in front of a green screen, allowing them to be a part of the Star Wars world for a $5 donation to the Griffins Youth Foundation.

McCarty Poster Raffle: For a $5 donation, fans can enter a raffle to win an autographed Darren McCarty poster that commemorates his time in Grand Rapids.

Jazz it Up: The Thornapple Kellogg High School Jazz Band will perform prior to the game from the north concourse.

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 Junior Pacers.




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