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Griffins Clinch Second Place in Central Division
April 21, 2024 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
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Grand Rapids Griffins face off with the Rockford IceHogs
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The second-seeded Grand Rapids Griffins will begin their quest for a third Calder Cup championship by facing the third-seeded Rockford IceHogs in the best-of-five Central Division Semifinals, with Game 1 Saturday at 8 p.m. EDT at the BMO Center.
The Griffins' second-place finish in their division is the highest since the 2017-18 season, when they completed a six-season run during which they won two division titles (2012-13 and 2014-15), finished second on three occasions (2013-14, 2016-17 and 2017-18), and claimed both of their Calder Cups (2013 and 2017).
The complete series schedule is as follows:
Tickets for Game 2 on Wed., May 1 and Game 3 on Fri., May 3 at Van Andel Arena are on sale now and can be purchased through griffinshockey.com/tickets , or via the Griffins app for iPhone or Android .
Fans who want to experience every Griffins game at Van Andel Arena during the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs can purchase a Griffins Playoff SuperPass. Enjoy the same great seat at significant savings plus the convenience of the "pay-as-we-play" method of payment. Click here to reserve your Griffins Playoff SuperPass or call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2.
Groups of 10 or more can receive special pricing to playoff games and receive an unforgettable experience. To book a group outing during the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs, click here or call (616) 774-4585 ext. 4. Playoff suites and other premium areas are also available.
Continuing a postseason tradition, the Griffins are extending their popular Friday promotion and will offer $2 beers and $2 hot dogs for all home playoff games from 6-8 p.m., while supplies last. In addition, fans will receive Griffins playoff rally towels, compliments of Gun Lake Casino. All Griffins postseason games can be heard on 96.1 The Game.
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