AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Griffins Host Rivermen, Great Skate Saturday

Published on January 7, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 vs. Peoria Rivermen

Presented by MetroPCS

Time : 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6 p.m.)

Scarf Giveaway : The first 2,500 fans will receive a Griffins scarf, courtesy of MetroPCS.

Mascot Mania : Various local mascots will roam the concourse and interact with fans throughout the game while celebrating Griff's 17th birthday.

Post-Game Autographs : Triston Grant, Francis Pare and Riley Sheahan will sign autographs following the game from the team's bench, presented by Huntington Bank.

Great Skate Winterfest : Celebrate winter in our city and skate with Griffins players at the Great Skate Winterfest at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids. Enjoy a day full of winter-inspired events, sports demonstrations and family activities starting at noon on Saturday, followed by the annual 24-hour skating marathon with Griffins players that begins at 10 p.m. Fans can help raise money for the Griffins Youth Foundation by sponsoring a Griffins player or collecting pledges for their own participation in the Great Skate. Admission to the Great Skate Winterfest is free, but donations are encouraged and certain activity fees apply. For more information, visit griffinshockey.com/greatskate.

Fan 4 Packs : For select games, receive four tickets and $12 in concession cash for a great low price. Valid for games on Jan. 12; Feb. 2; March 9; and April 13. Visit griffinshockey.com/f4p or call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2.

Ticket Information

Tickets for all 2012-13 Grand Rapids Griffins home games may be purchased:

- In person at all Star Tickets outlets and at The Zone on the west side of Van Andel Arena;

- By phone through Star Tickets at (616) 222-4000 or (800) 585-3737;

- Online through griffinshockey.com /tickets;

- For season ticket packages please call (616) 774-4585;

- For group information please visit griffinshockey.com/group .

Advance ticket prices are $14, $16 and $18 in the arena's upper level, and $18, $22, $26 and $32 in the lower level. (Additional $2 per ticket on day of game.) On game night, tickets may be purchased without a convenience charge at the Van Andel Arena box office, beginning 90 minutes before game time. Fans who attend multiple games can avoid charges and receive a discount from the single-game price by purchasing a 10- or 20-game partial season package.

Season-Long Offers

Military Nights : Every home game this season, current members of our military can purchase up to four upper bowl tickets for $13 each (or $11 in advance at The Zone) with a valid military ID. The offer also extends to veterans who present a VA ID or discharge papers.

The Vault Restaurant and Bar : Enjoy food and drink specials in the Fifth Third Bank Vault prior to every Griffins home game. The full-service restaurant and bar is located inside Van Andel Arena, offers happy hour from 5-6 p.m. and is open for the duration of the game. Call (616) 742-6453 for reservations.

MOS Corner Office : Presented by Michigan Office Solutions, this section, located on the terrace level above section 118, provides the best seats in the house for groups of up to 30 people, with La-Z-Boy chairs and an array of unprecedented amenities. Call (616) 774-4585.

Social Media Specials : Special discounts on lower and upper bowl tickets are often available for fans that follow the Griffins on Facebook and Twitter. To find out where you can follow the Griffins and Join The Conversation, visit griffinshockey.com/socialmedia.




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