AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Griffins to Host Marlies for Home Opener

Published on October 6, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 vs. Toronto Marlies Opening Night Celebration presented by Xfinity

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

Free Glow Bams: The first 5,000 fans will receive Griffins glow bams, courtesy of Xfinity.

Jaded 8: Jaded 8 will perform live on the concourse from 6-7 p.m.

Fire on Ice: The West Michigan Burnerz will entertain fans before the game with their unique "pyrodynamic" stunt show.

Post-Game Fireworks: Stick around after the game for an extended post-game show, featuring West Michigan's largest indoor firework display.

Dollar Beers, Dollar Dogs: The return of the ever-popular promotion runs from 6-8 p.m., when fans can enjoy $1 domestic drafts and $1 hot dogs while supplies last.

Free Ride Friday: Ride the Rapid to and from the game and enjoy complimentary fare by showing your ticket to that night's game. Visit ridetherapid.org for schedule information, routes and maps.

College Night: College students can show their ID to purchase a lower 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 WGRD D-Zone night. Avoid the concession lines and get your $1 beers and $1 hot dogs served to you in your seats. Call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2 or visit griffinshockey.com/dzone to get your tickets today.

Post-Game Open Skate: Bring your skates and take to the ice after the game for the J&H Family Stores Post-Game Open Skate.

Ticket Information

Tickets for all 2011-12 Grand Rapids Griffins home games may be purchased:

- In person at all Star Tickets outlets, West Michigan Meijer locations, 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 at griffinshockey.com; - For season ticket packages please call 616-774-4585; - 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.) For Sunday-Thursday games, a limited number of advance-purchase, upper level tickets will go on sale for just $8 one week prior to each contest.

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