
Griffins in a Giving Mood
Published on November 26, 2002 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Friday, December 6, 2002 vs. Utah Grizzlies
Time: 7:30 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Available at The Zone (Van Andel Arena store or Rivertown Crossings Mall kiosk) 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
Third Jerseys: The Griffins will wear their special red and white jerseys, modeled after those of the Detroit Red Wings.
Holiday Toys: Fans can register for a chance to win some of the holiday season's most popular toys, including Barbie as Rapunzel, Spiderman Web Blaster, Bratz Dolls and more!
First Intermission: There will be a GRAHA mini-mite game during the first intermission.
B-I-N-G-O: All fans can play Classic Rock Bingo, presented by WLAV. As they enter the arena, fans will be given bingo cards containing titles of classic rock songs, and they'll cross off the names of the songs as they are played during the game. When a fan gets five songs in a row on the card, it may be redeemed at the WLAV table on the concourse for a chance to win prizes.
Saturday, December 7, 2002 vs. Utah Grizzlies
Time: 7:30 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Available at The Zone (Van Andel Arena store or Rivertown Crossings Mall kiosk) 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
Afternoon Hockey: Davenport University will take on Grand Valley State University at 4:00 p.m.
Scout Night: The Griffins are expecting up to 1,700 scouts from the Grand Rapids area.
Trading Cards: The first 5,000 fans will receive four Griffins trading cards, in the first of four Shoe Carnival Trading Card Nights. The remaining three sets will be given out on Jan. 18, Feb. 21 and Mar. 23. To complete the full-team set, fans can purchase the remaining cards at The Zone merchandise store.
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 go to the Grand Rapids Jaycees. Post-Game Autographs: Six Griffins players will sign autographs in the stands for 15 minutes after the game.
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