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AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Griffins at Home for the Holidays

December 17, 2002 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Thursday, December 26, 2002 vs. Cincinnati Mighty Ducks

Time: 7:00 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Available at The Zone (Van Andel Arena store or Rivertown Crossings Mall kiosk) and all Tickets PLUS outlets, including West Michigan Meijer stores. Charge by phone at (616) 222-4000 / (800) 585-3737. Purchase on-line at www.griffinshockey.com. Prices: $5 (advance purchase only), $10, $12, $16, $20, $25
Food Drive: To celebrate Boxing Day, the Canadian holiday, fans are asked to bring boxed food items that will be collected at arena entrances and donated to local charities and food pantries.
What's In The Box?: A mysterious box will be displayed on a concourse table, and hints pertaining to its contents will be provided throughout the game. The first fan to successfully guess "what's in the box" will take it home!
On-Ice Boxing: Fans will don oversized boxing gloves and slug it out during the first intermission.

Saturday, December 28, 2002 vs. Milwaukee Admirals

Time: 7:30 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Available at The Zone (Van Andel Arena store or Rivertown Crossings Mall kiosk) and all Tickets PLUS outlets, including West Michigan Meijer stores. Charge by phone at (616) 222-4000 / (800) 585-3737. Purchase on-line at www.griffinshockey.com. Prices: $5 (advance purchase only), $10, $12, $16, $20, $25
Giveaway: The first 5,000 fans will receive mini foam hockey sticks, courtesy of WGRD.
Family Four Pack: The Fox 17 Family Four Pack Night offers fans four tickets, four hot dogs, four soft drinks and two Griffins hats for just $44.
Post-Game Autographs: Six Griffins players will sign autographs in the stands for 15 minutes after the game.
Post-Game Skate: The fourth Stouffer's Post-Game Family Fun Skate will take place. Fans who bring their own skates can hit the ice at Van Andel Arena for 45 minutes after the game.

Monday, December 30, 2002 vs. Utah Grizzlies

Time: 7:00 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Available at The Zone (Van Andel Arena store or Rivertown Crossings Mall kiosk) and all Tickets PLUS outlets, including West Michigan Meijer stores. Charge by phone at (616) 222-4000 / (800) 585-3737. Purchase on-line at www.griffinshockey.com. Prices: $5 (advance purchase only), $10, $12, $16, $20, $25

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 vs. Utah Grizzlies

Time: 7:00 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Available at The Zone (Van Andel Arena store or Rivertown Crossings Mall kiosk) and all Tickets PLUS outlets, including West Michigan Meijer stores. Charge by phone at (616) 222-4000 / (800) 585-3737. Purchase on-line at www.griffinshockey.com. Prices: $5 (advance purchase only), $10, $12, $16, $20, $25
Giveaway: The first 5,000 fans will receive noisemakers, courtesy of the Griffins. New Year's Worldwide: There will be celebrations throughout the game as the clock strikes midnight in locations around the world.
Post-Game Skate: The fifth Stouffer's Post-Game Family Fun Skate will take place. Fans who bring their own skates can hit the ice at Van Andel Arena for 45 minutes after the game.

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