AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Griffins Host Hockey at High Noon

Published on November 9, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Grand Rapids Griffins (5-6-0-0) vs. Rockford IceHogs (4-6-0-0)

TODAY Noon Van Andel Arena

The Griffins will close out a three-game homestand today by hosting Rockford at noon in their 11th annual matinee game. Today's contest, sponsored by Lake Michigan Credit Union, has become a major educational event for West Michigan schools. Approximately 5,000 students and teachers will arrive at 10 a.m. to take part in many unique learning experiences. Elementary kids will discover topics centered on science, technology, engineering and mathematics through interactive displays and hands-on activities set up by Grand Valley State University. In addition, several speakers will educate high school students on various opportunities. Lake Michigan Credit Union's director of business development and community involvement, Vickie Smith, will discuss financial responsibility following high school and share information about the 2012 LMCU Hutt Scholarship. John E. Weitzel, Western Michigan University's master faculty specialist, will discuss career opportunities in the fields of marketing and advertising. Matinee bingo returns for its third year prior to the game, as the Griffins will welcome over 200 senior citizens for bingo in the banquet rooms from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bingo is free and prizes include Griffins memorabilia and various gifts from sponsors. As part of Winning Wednesday, all fans who were in attendance for last Wednesday's 3-0 shutout of the Lake Erie Monsters can redeem their ticket stub for a free ticket to today's game. If the Griffins beat the IceHogs, all fans in attendance can redeem their ticket stub for a free ticket to the Nov. 23 game against Hamilton.

TICKETS: Tickets for today's game can be purchased in person at The Zone at Van Andel Arena and all Star Tickets outlets, including Meijer stores, by phone at 222-4000 / 800-585-3737, or online at griffinshockey.com.

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