AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Griffins Salute Their Hometown Heroes

Published on November 2, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 vs. Toronto Marlies

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

Tickets: Available at The Zone and all Star Tickets Plus outlets, including West Michigan Meijer stores. Charge by phone at (616) 222-4000 / (800) 585-3737 or visit griffinshockey.com.

Prices: $5 (advance purchase only), $13, $15, $17, $20 and $25.

A Salute to GR's Heroes: The Griffins will honor Grand Rapids' finest with pre-game and in-game salutes in recognition of local police officers, firefighters and paramedics. Some of these men and women will be on the ice with service vehicles during the first intermission for a brief presentation in their honor.

Haircuts for Heroes: The Griffins and SportClips are teaming up to benefit the VFW Operation Uplink. SportClips will be giving $5 hair cuts to fans on the concourse during the game. All proceeds will help provide free phone cards to troops and hospitalized veterans to connect more than 60,000 military families around the world this holiday season.

"It's Showtime" Lights: Fans will get charged up during a pre-game music and light show.

Anthem: The national anthems of the United States and Canada will be performed by members of the Forest Hills Central Middle School band and choir.

Throw for Dough: Fans can purchase Throw-for-Dough pucks for $1 or $3 for a chance to win $5,000, a $25 Visa gift card from Lake Michigan Credit Union, or a Griffins souvenir at the conclusion of the game. Proceeds will benefit Hudsonville Christian Schools.

Post-Game Skate: Griffins fans can bring their skates and take to the ice after the game for the O'Charley's Post-Game O'pen Skate.

Post-Game Autographs: Griffins players will sign autographs for fans after the game from the bench.

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