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Griffins Prepare for Final Homestand of Regular Season

April 3, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Wednesday, April 10, 2013 vs. Chicago Wolves

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

Winning Wednesday : When the Griffins win on Amway Winning Wednesday, so do you! All fans who were in attendance for the Griffins' 3-2 overtime win over the Chicago Wolves on March 13 can redeem their ticket stub for a free ticket to this game. Tickets can be redeemed at The Zone during business hours (M-F 10-6; Sat. 10-2) and at the box office the night of April 10. Additionally, the first 300 fans to visit the Amway table in Section A will receive a gift.

Buy-One, Get-One Pepsi : Every Wednesday, fans can enjoy a buy-one, get-one-free deal on a 16 oz. Pepsi all game long at any concession stand that sells fountain drinks.

Library Night : Fans can present their Grand Rapids Public Library card or Kent District Library card at the Van Andel Arena box office on the day of the game or at The Zone anytime during the store's regular business hours to save $7 off the price of a Lower Level Faceoff ticket (regularly $18 in advance and $20 day of game). Limit four tickets per card per person, subject to availability.

Reading Goals : Children with Griff's Reading Goals bookmarks who have completed the required three hours of reading can redeem their bookmark for two free upper level tickets to this game. This is the final redemption date for the 2012-13 season.

Friday, April 12, 2013 vs. Milwaukee Admirals

Presented by H&R Block

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

Dollar Beers and Hot Dogs : Enjoy $1 hot dogs and $1 domestic drafts from 6-8 p.m., while supplies last.

College Night : Presented by H&R Block, 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.

Free Ride Friday : 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.

Get in the D-ZONE : Every Friday night is a Griffins WGRD D-Zone night. Avoid the concession lines and get your $1 beers and $1 hot dogs served to you in your seats. Call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2 or visit griffinshockey.com/dzone to get your tickets today.

Saturday, April 13, 2013 vs. Peoria Rivermen

Presented by Michigan Office Solutions

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

Fan Vote Bobblehead Giveaway : 2,500 fans will go home with a Tomas Tatar bobblehead that was determined by a fan vote, courtesy of Michigan Office Solutions.

Post-Game Open Skate : Bring your skates to the rink and take to the ice after the game, courtesy of J&H Family Stores.

Post-Game Autographs : Select Griffins players will sign autographs following the game from the team's bench, presented by Huntington Bank.

Fan 4 Packs : For the final game this season, receive four tickets and $12 in concession cash for a great low price. Visit griffinshockey.com/f4p or call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2.

Popcorn Pack : Enjoy $16 in total ticket savings and unlimited popcorn refills when you purchase four or more Griffins tickets with the Saturday Night Popcorn Pack. Visit griffinshockey.com/popcorn for more information.

"Put A Lid On It" Bike Giveaway : Alex Weisner, 10, of Holland will receive a new bike during a third-period timeout, courtesy of the Griffins' "Put A Lid On It" helmet safety program presented by Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. His name was chosen at random from more than 500 children who visited griffinshockey.com during the past year and made a pledge to always wear their helmets when riding their bikes. For more information on the program or to make a helmet pledge, visit griffinshockey.com/putalidonit.

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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