Griffins Face Tough Test Before Christmas
Published on December 21, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Grand Rapids Griffins (12-15-1-2) vs. Rockford IceHogs (18-6-2-4)
TONIGHT - 7 p.m. - Van Andel Arena
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Chicago Wolves (20-7-1-0)
Saturday - 7 p.m. - Van Andel Arena
- The Griffins' recent 5-2-0-1 run at home will be put to the test this weekend, as they host Rockford and Chicago squads - the top teams in the West Division - that boast a combined record of 38-13-3-4 (0.716).
- Tonight, the first-place IceHogs will try to become the first opponent in Griffins history to sweep a season series of at least four games, as they have two regulation victories and a shootout win thus far.
- The Griffins tonight will wear their special third jerseys, modeled after the Red Wings' white road sweaters. Fans can get four tickets and four Wendy's single combos for just $44 when they purchase the Wendy's Friday Family Four Pack, available at Star Tickets Plus outlets. Other ticket promotions include Bono's Pit BBQ Student Night ($10 lower bowl ticket with ID) and Library Night ($5 upper bowl ticket with public library card).
- On Saturday, the Wolves, whose rivalry with Grand Rapids was once among the fiercest outside the NHL, will darken Van Andel Arena's doorstep for only the second time in 13 months. Chicago visited just twice last season, with the Griffins last winning 2-1 in overtime on March 31.
- For Saturday's game, fans can visit griffinshockey.com to print a coupon redeemable at the box office for up to four tickets for only $5 (upper bowl) or $10 (lower bowl) each. Fans can also bring their skates and take to the ice after the game for the O'Charley's Post-Game O'pen Skate, and Griffins players Evan McGrath, Ryan Oulahen and Garrett Stafford will sign autographs for fans after the game from the bench (players subject to change).
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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