Griffins Shoot For a Cure During "Pink at the Rink"
Published on October 22, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Time: 4 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 3 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.
Pink at the Rink: The Griffins have teamed up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grand Rapids to host "Pink at the Rink." In support of breast cancer awareness month, all Griffins players will lace up their skates with pink laces and display pink ribbons on their helmets. During pre-game warmups, several players will sport pink tape on their sticks, which will subsequently be autographed and put up for bid during a silent auction on the concourse.
Ticket Fundraiser: Fans can purchase $10 upper bowl tickets and $15 lower bowl tickets through the "Pink at the Rink" link at griffinshockey.com, with $5 from every ticket going to Komen for the Cure.
Hats are Back: Griffins pink hats are back, presented by Centennial Securities and Action Restoration will be available for a $15 donation to Komen for the Cure. In addition, carnations from Sunnyslope Floral and Gift will be available for a donation.
Shoot for the Cure: From WZZM's Take Five, Catherine Behrendt will be joined by breast cancer survivors in an on-ice intermission ceremony and take part in "Shoot for the Cure."
Post-Game Skate: Fans can skate alongside Griffins players in a special O'Charley's O'pen Skate following the game. Donations for the skate are encouraged but not required.
Post-Game Autographs: Griffins players will sign autographs for fans from the Griffins bench.
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