
Griffins to Give Away Joakim Andersson Bobblehead
January 11, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 vs. Chicago Wolves
Time : 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6 p.m.).
Amway Winning Wednesday : Every time the Griffins win at home on Wednesday, each fan in attendance receives a free ticket to the next Wednesday game. All fans who were in attendance for the Griffins' win against the Rockford IceHogs on Jan. 8 can redeem their ticket stub for a free ticket to this game. Additionally, the first 300 fans to visit the Amway table in Section A receive a gift. To redeem a Winning Wednesday ticket, please visit the box office following the Winning Wednesday game, The Zone during normal business hours, or the Van Andel Arena box office prior to the next Wednesday game beginning at 5:30 p.m. Fans can also enjoy a buy-one, get-one-free deal on a 16 oz. Pepsi all night long at any concession stand that sells fountain drinks.
Wednesday is Hockey Night : For every Wednesday home game through March, show your Griffins ticket at 16 Arena District restaurants and bars - including Peppino's Sports Grille, home of the Griffins' Wednesday post-game parties with the players -- to enjoy Happy Hour specials before the game and Hockey Night specials afterward. Visit griffinshockey.com/hockeynight for a list of participating establishments.
Library Nights : For every Sunday and Wednesday game, fans can present their Grand Rapids Public Library card or Kent District Library card at the Van Andel Arena box office on the night of the game or at The Zone anytime during the store's regular business hours to 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.
Friday, Jan. 17, 2014 vs. Abbotsford Heat
Time : 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6 p.m.).
$2 Beers and $2 Hot Dogs : Fans can enjoy $2 hot dogs and $2 domestic drafts from 6-8 p.m., while supplies last.
Free Ride Friday on the Rapid : Ride the Rapid to and from any Friday game and enjoy complimentary fare by showing your ticket to the game. Visit ridetherapid.org for schedule information, routes and maps.
H&R Block College Night : College students can show their ID to purchase an upper 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 D-ZONE night. Avoid the concession lines and get your $2 beers and $2 hot dogs served to you in your seats. Call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2 or visit griffinshockey.com/dzone to get your tickets today.
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 vs. Abbotsford Heat
Time : 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6 p.m.).
Joakim Andersson Bobblehead Giveaway : 2,500 fans will receive a Joakim Andersson bobblehead presented by Nestl̮̩ Purina.
Great Skate Winterfest : Griffins fans can enjoy a day full of winter-inspired events, sports demonstrations and family activities starting at noon on Saturday as part of the 2014 Great Skate Winterfest, which will run for 34 consecutive hours from Saturday to Sunday at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids. The sixth annual Winterfest will begin at noon on Saturday, leading into the Griffins' game versus the Abbotsford Heat at 7 p.m. Following the contest, Griffins players will make their way to Rosa Parks Circle for the 12th annual Great Skate, which features at least one player skating with fans for 24 consecutive hours - 10 p.m. on Saturday to 10 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, for a complete list of events, or to make a donation toward Griffins player's participation, visit griffinshockey.com/greatskate.
Fan 4 Packs : For select games, receive four tickets and $12 in concession cash for a great low price. Valid for games on Jan. 18; Feb. 15 and 22; March 8 and 29; and April 5. Visit griffinshockey.com/f4p or call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2.
Ticket Information
Tickets for all 2013-14 Grand Rapids Griffins home games may be purchased:
- In person at all Star Tickets outlets 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 through griffinshockey.com;
- For season ticket packages please call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2;
- 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.) On game night, tickets may be purchased without a convenience charge at the Van Andel Arena box office, beginning 90 minutes before game time. Fans who attend multiple games can avoid charges and receive a discount from the single-game price by purchasing a 10- or 20-game partial season package.
Season-Long Offers
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 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. To find out where you can follow the Griffins and Join The Conversation, visit griffinshockey.com/socialmedia.
Military Night: Every home game this season, current members of our military can purchase up to four upper bowl tickets for $13 each (or $11 in advance at The Zone) with a valid military ID. The offer also extends to veterans who present a VA ID or discharge papers.
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American Hockey League Stories from January 11, 2014
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- Admirals Fall to Wolves 2-1 - Milwaukee Admirals
- Hogs Cruise to 6-1 Win, Sweep Monsters - Rockford IceHogs
- Rampage Fall in Overtime to the Heat 3-2 - San Antonio Rampage
- Monsters Fall 6-1 in Rockford - Cleveland Monsters
- Morin's Natural Hat Trick Gives Texas Ninth Straight Home Victory - Texas Stars
- Griffins Hit Halfway Mark in Style - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Wolves Hold on for 2-1 Win over Admirals - Chicago Wolves
- B-Sens Fall 4-1 on Home Ice to Adirondack - Binghamton Senators
- Cornet's Late Goal Beats Barons - Charlotte Checkers
- Penguins Catch Fire in Third to Rally Past Wolf Pack - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Yann Danis Thrives in Return - Adirondack Phantoms
- Crunch Shut out Bruins 1-0 - Syracuse Crunch
- Amerks Edge Dogs 3-1, Snap Six-Game Winning Streak - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Sharks Attack Admirals with 5-1 Win - Norfolk Admirals
- Penguins defeat Wolf Pack, 5-3 - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Pirates blank Sound Tigers - Bridgeport Islanders
- Sharks Win Third Straight at DCU with 5-1 Thumping of Admirals - Worcester Sharks
- Falcons Fall Short In Hershey - Springfield Falcons
- Bears Defeat Falcons for Fourth Straight Home Win - Hershey Bears
- P-Bruins Stopped by Crunch 1-0 - Providence Bruins
- Domingue Dominates for First Shutout as Pirates Blank Sound Tigers - Portland Pirates
- Griffins Bounce Back, Beat Wild 4-1 - Iowa Wild
- IceCaps Down Marlies in 5-4 Shootout Win - St. John's IceCaps
- IceCaps Down Marlies 5-4 in Shootout - Toronto Marlies
- Monarchs fall to the Devils; return to action on Sunday - Manchester Monarchs
- Momentum Carries Devils To 5-2 Win - Albany Devils
- Griffins to Give Away Joakim Andersson Bobblehead - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Gameday: Comets at Stars - Utica Comets
- Goaltender Scott Stajcer Rejoins Wolf Pack - Hartford Wolf Pack
- IceHogs Face off against Monsters for Final Time of Season - Rockford IceHogs
- Tampa Bay Reassigns Defenseman Charles Landry to Florida Everblades - Syracuse Crunch
- Rangers Assign J.T. Miller to Hartford - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Pirates Return to Road to Face Sound Tigers in Bridgeport - Portland Pirates
- Penguins Announce Broadcast Info for Tonight's Game - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Capitals Re-Assign Center Michael Latta to Hershey - Hershey Bears
- Wolf Pack Add Forward T.J. Hensick - Hartford Wolf Pack
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