
Griffins Ready for Hockey Without Barriers, Sensory Friendly Game
February 17, 2022 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 vs. Bakersfield Condors
Presented by Lewis Tree Service
Time: 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6 p.m. for the general public, 5:45 p.m. for season-ticket members).
$2 Beers and $2 Hot Dogs: Every Friday, enjoy $2 domestic drafts and $2 hot dogs from 6-8 p.m., while supplies last. The $2 promotions will be served at stand one in the lobby, the stand next to section A on the concourse, and at the Hops & Vines stand located next to section 120.
Free Ride Friday on The Rapid: Ride the Rapid to and from any Friday game and enjoy a complimentary fare by showing your ticket to that night's game. Visit ridetherapid.org for schedule information, routes and maps.
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 vs. Bakersfield Condors
Hockey Without Barriers/Sensory Friendly Game presented by Adventure Credit Union
Time: 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6 p.m. for the general public, 5:45 p.m. for season-ticket members).
Tomas Tatar Bobblehead Giveaway: The first 2,500 fans in attendance will receive a Tomas Tatar Champion Series bobblehead courtesy of Adventure Credit Union.
Sensory Friendly Game: This game will feature decreased stimulation for those who are sensitive to loud noises and strobing lights. There will also be sensory rooms available away from the action, which includes seating and activities away from the crowd noise. Click here to see all of the sensory friendly amenities available throughout the game.
Mental Health Awareness Night: The Griffins will host their first-ever Mental Health Awareness Night and become the first AHL franchise to participate in the Hockey Talks campaign. Join the Griffins for this one-of-a-kind opportunity to show support of positive change around mental health concerns and raise awareness for the mental health community in West Michigan. The Griffins will wear a Hockey Talks sticker on their helmets, similar to those worn by NHL clubs across the continent. Click here for more information about the night and to purchase tickets.
WXSP-TV: WXSP is the exclusive live in-market television partner for the Griffins, televising this game and nine others this season. A sister station to WOOD TV8 and WOTV, WXSP can be found on all local cable systems as well as a series of low-power channels across the region, including in Grand Rapids (WOLP channel 27), Holland (WOHO ch. 33), Muskegon (WOMS ch. 29), Kalamazoo (WOKZ ch. 50) and Battle Creek (WOBC ch. 14).
Buddy's Pizza Friends & Family 4-Packs: Available for all Saturday games, each pack includes four tickets, one four square cheese pizza at Buddy's Pizza, and $20 in concession cash for a great low price. Visit griffinshockey.comf4p or call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2. Continuing this season, fans may use their concession cash to purchase healthy choice menu options at the stand located outside of section 126, including low-fat yogurt, apples, oranges, granola bars and smoothies.
American Hockey League Stories from February 17, 2022
- Bradley, Miner Reassigned to ECHL's Utah Grizzlies - Colorado Eagles
- Florida Assigns Chase Priskie to Charlotte - Charlotte Checkers
- Yauheni Aksiantsiuk Reassigned to Texas - Texas Stars
- Roadrunners Host Kids Weekend Saturday and Sunday - Tucson Roadrunners
- T-Birds to Host Sensory-Friendly Game on April 3 - Springfield Thunderbirds
- Reign Deal Adam Johnson to Lehigh Valley - Ontario Reign
- Sushko to Flyers, Adam Johnson Acquired - Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Monsters Recall Pair from ECHL's Kalamazoo Wings - Cleveland Monsters
- Griffins Ready for Hockey Without Barriers, Sensory Friendly Game - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Devils Assign Goaltender Daws to Utica - Utica Comets
- Belleville Sens Launch Sens Skater and Belly's Clean-Up Crew Activations - Belleville Senators
- Moose Recall Desrosiers - Manitoba Moose
- Bears Weekly #19: New England Road Trip Ahead - Hershey Bears
- Amerks Partner with American Red Cross to Host Community Blood Drive at Blue Cross Arena February 24 - Rochester Americans
- Black History Month Profile: Jarome Iginla - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Canucks Pick up Fifth Consecutive Win with Road Victory over Bakersfield - Abbotsford Canucks
- Gulls' Success Continues against San Jose - San Diego Gulls
- Barracuda Fall 5-1 in Penalized Affair - San Jose Barracuda
- Henderson Falls to Colorado, 6-3 - Henderson Silver Knights
- Colorado Uses Explosive Third Period to Top Silver Knights, 6-3 - Colorado Eagles
- Griffins Split Two-Game Series at Texas - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Hogs Hot in Milwaukee, Riding Season-Long Four-Game Win Streak - Rockford IceHogs
- Admirals See Four-Game Win Streak Snapped - Milwaukee Admirals
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