Griffins to Open Training Camp Sunday
January 29, 2021 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Griffins will commence their 25th training camp this Sunday, Jan. 31 with a 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. practice at Van Andel Arena.
Head coach Ben Simon's squad will hold practices at the same time Monday through Thursday, as the Griffins prepare to open the 2020-21 season on the road next Friday, Feb. 5 against the Chicago Wolves at 8 p.m. EST. Grand Rapids will play its first four games in hostile territory before returning to Van Andel Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20 for Opening Night presented by Huntington, when the Cleveland Monsters will provide the opposition at 4 p.m.
The Griffins' training camp roster will be announced on Sunday via the team's social media channels.
Griffins practices at Van Andel Arena are closed to the public but open to media, with several new procedures and requirements in place. Any media needing information or assistance are invited to contact the Griffins' public relations department.
While the Griffins remain hopeful for the potential to host fans at Van Andel Arena at some point, it is anticipated that the season will begin without fans in attendance. Fans are encouraged to watch the games via a subscription to AHLTV ($34.99 for all 30 Griffins games), tune in on Newsradio WOOD 106.9 FM/1300 AM, and follow the team's social media channels. Important information for Griffins season ticket members is available at griffinshockey.com.
• Discuss this story on the American Hockey League message board...
American Hockey League Stories from January 29, 2021
- San Diego Gulls Sign Matt Lorito to One-Year Contract - San Diego Gulls
- Season Opener Watch Party Friday - Tucson Roadrunners
- Griffins to Open Training Camp Sunday - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Amerks Sign Elie, Welsh to One-Year AHL Deals - Rochester Americans
- Blackhawks Assign Defenseman Madison Bowey to IceHogs - Rockford IceHogs
- Phantoms Preseason Game at Newark, NJ Cancelled - Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Blackhawks Re-Assign Lindholm, Teply to Taxi Squad - Rockford IceHogs
- Texas Stars Hire Mike DeGaetano as New Athletic Trainer - Texas Stars
- Penguins Recall Robert, Sign Three to Tryouts - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
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
- Peppino's to Host Griffins Watch Parties for All Road Playoff Games
- Griffins Clinch Second Place In Central Division With Overtime Win Over Milwaukee
- Griffins Clinch Second Place in Central Division
- Griffins Finish Regular Season Road Games with 4-1 Loss to Iowa
- Austin Czarnik Returns to Grand Rapids