Griffins Go to the Dogs
Published on February 18, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Saturday, March 1, 2003 vs. Rochester Americans
Time: 7:30 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Available at The Zone inside Van Andel Arena 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 Final Saturday: This marks the final Saturday night home game of the regular season.
Who Let the Dogs Out?: Dozens of dogs from the Kent Animal Network (made up of the Humane Society of Kent County, the Kent County Animal Shelter, Vicki's Pet Connection and C-Snip) will be on display on the arena concourse. Fans can choose a new best friend and start the adoption process that night. (Dogs cannot be taken home that night, but will be available to go home with their new families the next morning at the Humane Society). The adoption is sponsored in part by Nestle Purina, which will also provide dog and cat food samples at the exits after the game.
Giveaway: The first 1,500 fans will receive a Griffins pennant, courtesy of Comcast. Youth Hockey: A team from SKYHA will scrimmage during the first intermission.
Throw for Dough: During the game, fans can purchase red balls for $1 and green balls for $3 apiece. At the conclusion of the game, a target will be placed at center ice. Fans can throw the balls at the target for a chance to win up to $5,000. Proceeds from the sale of the balls will go to the Williams Syndrome Association.
Sunday, March 2, 2003 vs. Rochester Americans
Time: 4:00 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 3:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Available at The Zone inside Van Andel Arena 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 Griff's Birthday Carnival: Children can play carnival games throughout the arena in celebration of Griff's seventh birthday. All participating children will win prizes.
Post-Game Skate: The eighth 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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