AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Griffins Ready For Busy Thanksgiving Week

November 17, 2011 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011 vs. Hamilton Bulldogs

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

Winning Wednesday presented by Amway: If the Griffins beat the Bulldogs, each fan in attendance will receive a free ticket to the next Wednesday game, Dec. 14 versus Rockford. Additionally, the first 200 fans to visit the Amway table in Section A will receive a t-shirt. If the Griffins win, the box office will be open following the game for redemptions.

Redemption Wednesday: All fans in attendance for the Griffins' 3-0 win over Lake Erie on Nov. 2 who did not redeem their ticket stub for a free ticket to the Nov. 9 game versus Rockford can instead redeem it for a free ticket to this game at The Zone during business hours (M-F 10-6; Sat. 10-12) and at the box office before the game.

Library Night: Fans who 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 can 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.

Dinner with a Griffin: The Griffins are offering fans the opportunity to "Win Dinner with a Griffin," to benefit the family of fallen Walker Police Officer Trevor Slot. Fans can secure their chance at one of two all-expenses-paid dinners with either defensemen Greg Amadio and Doug Janik or forwards Mitch Callahan and Tomas Tatar by purchasing a $10 raffle ticket at the Griffins Booster Club table during any game in November.

Friday, Nov. 25, 2011 vs. Oklahoma City Barons

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

]Teddy Bear Toss: Fans are asked to bring a new store-tagged teddy bear or stuffed animal to throw on the ice when the Griffins score their first goal. All stuffed animals collected will be donated to Hug-A-Bears of Kent County.

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

Free Ride Friday: Ride the Rapid to and from any Friday game and enjoy complimentary fare by showing your ticket to that night's game. Visit ridetherapid.org for schedule information, routes and maps.

College Night: College students can show their ID to purchase a lower 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 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.

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.

Tune Up the Trumpet: Trumpet player Jack Misner will be on hand to provide trumpet chants throughout the game.

Dinner with a Griffin: The Griffins are offering fans the opportunity to "Win Dinner with a Griffin," to benefit the family of fallen Walker Police Officer Trevor Slot. Fans can secure their chance at one of two all-expenses-paid dinners with either defensemen Greg Amadio and Doug Janik or forwards Mitch Callahan and Tomas Tatar by purchasing a $10 raffle ticket at the Griffins Booster Club table during any game in November.

Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011 vs. Oklahoma City Barons

Time: 5 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 4 p.m.).

Mascot Mania: Various local mascots will roam the concourse and interact with fans throughout the game while celebrating Griff's 16th birthday.

"Be Your Own Bobblehead" T-Shirt Giveaway: The first 1,500 kids 12 and under will receive a "Be Your Own Bobblehead" t-shirt.

Cotton Candy for Kids: The first 200 kids 12 and under that visit the arena's new Ice Cream concession stand behind section 110 will receive a free bag of cotton candy.

Griffins Give Back: Hundreds of local unemployed workers plus their family members are receiving free tickets to this game. Over 1,000 tickets will be distributed through two Grand Rapids offices of Michigan Works! While supplies last, those who visit Michigan Works! in person and present both proof of unemployment and a valid Michigan photo I.D. can receive up to four free tickets.

Sunday is Fun Day!: Enjoy $1 Cole's Breadsticks and $1 Pepsi drinks from 4-6 p.m. Enjoy live music from Jaded 8 and the J&H Family Stores Post-Game Open Skate.

Senior Sunday: Fans 55 and older with ID can purchase a Lower Level Center Ice ticket for $15 and play bingo in the arena banquet room from 4-5 p.m.

Library Night: Fans who 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 can 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.

Post-Game Open Skate: Bring your skates to the rink and take to the ice for the post-game open skate, presented by J&H Family Stores.

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.

Organist: Dale Zieger will be on hand to provide organ music and chants for fans during the game.

Dinner with a Griffin: The Griffins are offering fans the opportunity to "Win Dinner with a Griffin," to benefit the family of fallen Walker Police Officer Trevor Slot. Fans can secure their chance at one of two all-expenses-paid dinners with either defensemen Greg Amadio and Doug Janik or forwards Mitch Callahan and Tomas Tatar by purchasing a $10 raffle ticket at the Griffins Booster Club table during any game in November.

Ticket Information

Tickets for all 2011-12 Grand Rapids Griffins home games may be purchased:

- In person at all Star Tickets outlets, West Michigan Meijer locations, 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 at griffinshockey.com; - 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.) For Sunday-Thursday games, a limited number of advance-purchase, upper level tickets will go on sale for just $8 one week prior to each contest.

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.

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