
Griffins Prep for Comerica Park Game and NYE Celebration
December 23, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 vs. Toronto Marlies
Outdoor Game at Comerica Park
Time : 5 p.m. at Comerica Park (doors open at 4 p.m.).
Outdoor Game : The Griffins will battle the Toronto Marlies, along with the elements, at Comerica Park for the first-ever outdoor game in franchise history as part of the Hockeytown Winter Festival. For a full list of events and times, please visit the Winter Classic fan guide.
Coke Zero Fan Zone : Located in parking lots 1 and 2 just outside Comerica Park, the Coke Zero Fan Zone will welcome thousands of hockey fans per day. Enjoy entertainment complete with live music, interactive hockey games, Red Wings alumni autograph and Q&A sessions, a unique synthetic ice skating rink (skate rental available for an additional fee), pick-up hockey, outdoor fire pits, special food and beverage options and much more. Fans can enjoy free admission to all outdoor Winter Festival activities by showing their ticket to the game.
Tiger Club : The Tiger Club is located on the 100 Suite Level in right field with a view of the playing field. The Tiger Club Lobby is located behind Section 112 of the concourse. The public can also enter the club off of Witherall Street next to the main Box Office.
Tiger Den Lounge : The Tiger Den Lounge includes a complete a la carte menu and theme bar areas. The lounge is open to the public for all 2013 SiriusXM Hockeytown Winter Festival events, and is accessible off the main concourse behind Section 131 or through a private entry on Montcalm Street across from the Tigers Parking Garage.
Ticket Info : Fans can purchase tickets at http://www.griffinshockey.com/buytickets/ or purchase tickets for $18, $28 and $38 through 55.
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 vs. Toronto Marlies
17th Annual New Year's Eve Celebration
Time : 6 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 5 p.m.).
Post-Game Fireworks : Stick around after the game for West Michigan's largest indoor fireworks show.
Post-Game Open Skate : Bring your skates to the rink and take to the ice for the post-game open skate. Other post-game open skate dates include Jan. 11, Feb. 22, March 29 and April 18.
Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 vs. Chicago Wolves
Time : 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6 p.m.).
$2 Beers and $2 Hot Dogs : Fans can enjoy $2 hot dogs and $2 domestic drafts from 6-8 p.m., while supplies last.
Free Ride Friday on the Rapid : Ride the Rapid to and from any Friday game and enjoy complimentary fare by showing your ticket to the game. Visit ridetherapid.org for schedule information, routes and maps.
H&R Block College Night : College students can show their ID to purchase an upper bowl ticket for $13 (or $11 in advance at The Zone) and stop by the McFadden's concourse table to receive a free pass to the post-game party at McFadden's.
Get in the D-ZONE : Every Friday night is a Griffins D-ZONE night. Avoid the concession lines and get your $2 beers and $2 hot dogs served to you in your seats. Call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2 or visit griffinshockey.com/dzone to get your tickets today.
Ticket Information
Tickets for all 2013-14 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;
- For season ticket packages please call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2;
- 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
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 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.
Military Night: 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.
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