Griffins Return Home Tonight to Battle Moose in Game 3
Published on May 4, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
- After the AHL regular season champion Moose held serve in Games 1 and 2 at the MTS Centre over the weekend, the Griffins will try to earn their first victory of the North Division Finals tonight as the series shifts to Van Andel Arena for three straight games.
- Fans can purchase a "Playoff 4-Pack" that includes four lower-bowl tickets to any home game during the Manitoba series, plus a limited-edition Darren McCarty figurine, for either $52 (Nets and Corners) or $72 (center ice Club section). Call (800) 2-HOCKEY or visit griffinshockey.com/playoffs to order.
- During his last four playoff games, Jimmy Howard has posted a 1.51 GAA and a 0.936 save percentage.
- Going back to Game 6 of the 2007 North Division Semifinals, the Griffins have scored exactly one goal in each of their last four playoff games against the Moose, all of which were staged at Winnipeg's MTS Centre. Grand Rapids' pair of 2-1 loss at Manitoba over the weekend came on the heels of a Hamilton series in which the Griffins scored three or more goals in all six contests.
- Games 4 and 5 (if necessary) will also take place at Van Andel Arena this Wednesday and Friday. On both nights, FanClappers will be handed out at the door courtesy of Pepsi, while Friday will feature the ever-popular Dollar Beers, Dollar Dogs promotion, with $1 domestic drafts and $1 hot dogs from 6-8 p.m., while supplies last.
TICKETS: Tickets for tonight's game are available at The Zone at Van Andel Arena and all Star Tickets outlets, including Meijer stores. Call 222-4000 / 800-585-3737 or purchase online at griffinshockey.com/playoffs.
American Hockey League Stories from May 4, 2009
- Griffins In Deep Hole After 3-1 Loss - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Moose Lead Series, 3-0 - Manitoba Moose
- Aeros Weekly - Houston Aeros
- The Worcester Sharks and Providence Bruins Playoff Series to Heat Up this Week! - Worcester Sharks
- Aeroes Look To Take 2-0 Series Lead - Houston Aeros
- AHL Morning Skate - AHL
- Moose Take Two From Griffins - Manitoba Moose
- Bears Halfway To Eastern Conference Finals, Up 2-0 - Hershey Bears
- Griffins Return Home Tonight to Battle Moose in Game 3 - Grand Rapids Griffins
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Grand Rapids Griffins Stories
- Griffins Sign Nolan Moyle to One-Year Contract
- Griffins Announce 2026-27 Schedule
- Two Hundred Kids to Receive Free Bike Helmets Next Week Through Griffins' 'Put a Lid on It' Program
- Michael Brandsegg-Nygard Named to AHL's Top Prospects Team
- Golf Classic, Youth Hockey Camps, Bike Helmet Giveaways Highlight Summer Schedule for Griffins
