Five-Game Homestand Starts Tonight
December 4, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Grand Rapids Griffins (13-8-0-0) vs. Rockford IceHogs (12-11-2-1) TONIGHT 7 p.m. Van Andel Arena
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Peoria Rivermen (11-9-1-2) Saturday 7 p.m. Van Andel Arena
* After playing four of their last five games on the road, the Griffins return to Van Andel Arena this weekend to start a five-game homestand.
* Tonight will feature Dollar Beers and Dollar Dogs from 6-8 p.m. (while supplies last), College Night presented by McFadden's, the D-ZONE presented by WGRD 97.9 FM, and a special ticket offer at Facebook.com/grgriffins.
* On Saturday, 2,500 fans will receive a Griffins winter hat, courtesy of Comerica Bank, and fans can enjoy a post-game skate and post-game Huntington autograph session with Dick Axelsson, Kris Newbury and Mattias Ritola.
TICKETS: Tickets for both games are available at The Zone at Van Andel Arena and all Star Tickets outlets, including Meijer stores. Call 222-4000 / 800-585-3737 or purchase online at griffinshockey.com.
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- P-Bruins Defeat Pirates 3-2 in Shootout - Providence Bruins
- Rivermen Handle Manitoba 7-1 - Peoria Rivermen
- Admirals Downed by Stars - Milwaukee Admirals
- Houston Aeros Earn Point in 3-2 OT Loss To San Antonio Rampage - Houston Aeros
- Monarchs Stay Ahead Of The Pack - Manchester Monarchs
- Flyers Name Peter Laviolette Head Coach - Adirondack Phantoms
- An Indoor Classic: Sens Blank Crunch 5-0 - Binghamton Senators
- Falcons Fall To Sharks - 4-2 - Springfield Falcons
- Wolves Scare Off Monsters, 3-2 - Chicago Wolves
- Bulldogs Set Franchise Records With 3-0 Win - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Admirals Stun Phantoms In Overtime 2-1 - Adirondack Phantoms
- Beaudoin's Hat Trick Powers Texas Past Milwaukee 5-1 - Texas Stars
- Rockford Holds on for 2-1 Win Over Griffins - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Moose Downed By Rivermen, 7-1 - Manitoba Moose
- Sharks clip Falcons 4-2, win 6th straight game - Worcester Sharks
- Monarchs defeat Wolf Pack - Connecticut Whale
- Pirates Bested in a Shootout - Portland Pirates
- Devils Upend Sound Tigers, 5-1 - Albany Devils
- Hogs win fourth straight - Rockford IceHogs
- Rats Edge Hershey 3-1 - Albany River Rats
- Crunch Blanked by B-Sens - Syracuse Crunch
- Ryan Craig Is The Answer As Admirals Top Phantoms - Norfolk Admirals
- Devils Skate Past Sound Tigers, 5-1 - Bridgeport Islanders
- San Jose Sharks Reassign Forward Ryan Vesce And Defenseman Derek Joslin To Worcester - Worcester Sharks
- Ducks Recall Sexton From Moose - Manitoba Moose
- Kings To Host 2010 NHL Entry Draft Weekend At Staples Center And L.A. Live - Manchester Monarchs
- Time Warner Cable Cup Sweepstakes Closing Soon - Albany River Rats
- Panthers Assign Goaltender Alexander Salak To Amerks - Rochester Americans
- B-Sens Team With Magic 101.7 For The 2009 Teddy Bear Toss - Binghamton Senators
- Amerks Sign Forward Colt King To Two-Way AHL Deal - Rochester Americans
- O'Reilly Recalled, Santorelli Reassigned - Milwaukee Admirals
- Richards Recalled From Toledo, Hogs Face Griffins Tonight - Rockford IceHogs
- Marlies To Host Sledge Hockey Shootout On Saturday - Toronto Marlies
- Amerks Ready For Two-Game Set In Abbotsford This Weekend - Rochester Americans
- Fletcher Recalled From Reading - Providence Bruins
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- Lightning Recall Center Blair Jones From Admirals - Norfolk Admirals
- Ring In 2010 For $10 - Peoria Rivermen
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