AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Griffins Host Two to Close out 2011

Published on December 30, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Grand Rapids Griffins (12-13-3-2) vs. Peoria Rivermen (14-15-2-1) TONIGHT 7 p.m. Van Andel Arena

Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Milwaukee Admirals (19-8-0-1) Saturday 6 p.m. Van Andel Arena

* With points in nine of their last 11 games (5-2-2-2), the Griffins will bid farewell to 2011 with a pair of home games this weekend. They'll face Peoria tonight before welcoming Milwaukee on Saturday for their 15th annual New Year's Eve Celebration.

* Tonight's contest features dollar beers and dollar dogs from 6-8 p.m., while supplies last, as well as other popular Friday promotions, including: College Night, which allows college students to purchase a lower bowl ticket for $13; and Free Ride Friday, which provides complimentary fare on the Rapid to or from the game by showing your ticket to tonight's game.

* Saturday's NYE affair features giveaways, unique jerseys, post-game entertainment and a special 6 p.m. start time. The first 2,000 fans will receive a Griffins team poster, courtesy of Fox Honda. The team will wear jerseys designed by Jason Valenti of Sayre, Penn., who won the Griffins' annual jersey design contest held over the summer. All jerseys will be signed by the respective Griffins player and auctioned off following the game inside the Fifth Third Vault, with proceeds benefitting GVSU club roller hockey. Post-game activities include West Michigan's largest indoor fireworks display and a J&H Family Stores post-game open skate.

TICKETS: Tickets for both games 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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