Griffins Dance with the Stars
November 23, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Grand Rapids Griffins (5-10-0-1) vs. Iowa Stars (8-9-1-0)
TONIGHT - 7 p.m. - Van Andel Arena
Saturday - 7 p.m. - Van Andel Arena
- The Griffins tonight start a two-game set at Van Andel Arena against the Iowa Stars. The Stars are coached by Dave Allison, who served as the Griffins' first head coach from 1996-98.
- Tonight, fans will travel back in time to visit the era of the Beatles, as tribute band YellowSub Marines will perform during both intermissions. Several ticket specials are available, including: a Griffinshockey.com coupon offering tickets for only $5 (upper bowl) or $10 (lower bowl); the Wendy's Family Four Pack, which includes four tickets and four Wendy's single combos for just $44; Bono's Pit BBQ Student Night ($10 lower bowl ticket with a student ID); and Library Night ($5 upper bowl ticket with a public library card).
- Saturday's game features the eighth annual Teddy Bear Toss and the popular Comerica Bank Youth Jersey giveaway. Fans are encouraged to bring new, store-tagged teddy bears and stuffed animals to toss onto the ice when the Griffins score their first goal. In addition, Griffins youth jerseys will be handed out from a Myway Storage SafeBox to the first 1,500 kids (ages 12 and under) in attendance.
TICKETS: Tickets for both games are available at The Zone at Van Andel Arena and all Star Tickets Plus outlets, including Meijer stores. Call 222-4000 / 800-585-3737 or purchase online at griffinshockey.com.
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