AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Griffins' Annual New Year's Eve Party Tonight

Published on December 31, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Grand Rapids Griffins (18-15-0-1) vs. Hamilton Bulldogs (20-8-2-3) TONIGHT 7 p.m. Van Andel Arena

Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Lake Erie Monsters (13-18-0-3) Sunday 4 p.m. Van Andel Arena

* The Griffins will host their 13th annual New Year's Eve Extravaganza tonight, when fans are invited to stay after the game to enjoy West Michigan's largest indoor fireworks show and take to the ice for a post-game open skate. A fierce interpretation of Griff will be featured on special jerseys that will be worn by the Griffins and auctioned after the game to benefit the GVSU club roller hockey team, and the first 2,000 fans will receive a 2010 Griffins calendar presented by Delta Imports and Fox Motors.

* The Griffins beat Iowa 6-0 on Dec. 31, 2008 to improve their record in their annual New Year's Eve game to 4-7-1-0. Grand Rapids will carry a calendar-year record of 41-33-2-4 (0.550) into tonight's affair.

* On Sunday, fans can enjoy $1 Pepsi products and $1 Cole's Breadsticks from 3-5 p.m. and take part in a post-game open skate, while the first 1,000 kids ages 12 and younger will receive a Griffins player card strip, courtesy of Play N Trade Alpine. In addition, fans who present their public library card at the Van Andel Arena box office on the night of the game or at The Zone anytime during regular business hours can purchase a lower bowl ticket for just $10, a savings of $7. (Limit four tickets per card per person.)

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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