AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Jersey Cards, Dollar Beers, Cross-Ice Jamboree and ZOOperstars Highlight Weekend Against Rochester

Published on January 22, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


January 30, 2009, vs. Rochester Americans

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

Tickets: Available at The Zone and all Star Tickets 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.

Jersey Card Giveaway: The first 1,500 fans will receive a Jakub Kindl jersey card presented by One Communications.

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

College Night: Presented by McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon, college students can visit the arena box office on the night of the game or The Zone anytime during the store's regular business hours to purchase a lower bowl ticket for just $10 with a valid student ID. While at the game, show your ID at the McFadden's concourse table to pick up a free pass to the post-game party, which is good for no cover charge and drink specials.

Library Night: Fans who present a public library card from the Grand Rapids Public Library or Kent District Library at the arena box office on the night of the game or at The Zone anytime during the store's regular business hours can purchase a lower bowl ticket for just $10 (limit four per card).

Family Four Pack: Fans can visit griffinshockey.com to purchase the Griffins Family Four Pack, good for four Griffins tickets and four $5 concession vouchers for just $54. Purchase by phone at 616-774-4585 ext. 2. (Offer NOT valid at the Van Andel Arena Box Office, The Zone, or any West Michigan Meijer locations.)

January 31, 2009 vs. Rochester Americans

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

Tickets: Available at The Zone and all Star Tickets 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.

Cross Ice Jamboree: All afternoon leading up to the game, the Griffins will host their second-annual Cross-Ice Jamboree. From 11 a.m.-5:15 p.m., over 330 youth hockey players from 11 different associations will participate in cross-ice games. The associations include Walker, Holland, EGRAHA (East Grand Rapids), KHASA (Kentwood), Capital Center Pride (Lansing), Battle Creek, Cadillac, Georgetown, GRAHA (Grand Rapids), KOHA (Kalamazoo) and Rockford. Last year's inaugural jamboree, which coincided with Hockey Day in Michigan, was the state's largest event, with 250 players from nine different associations.

ZOOperstars: A special appearance by the ZOOperstars will take place during both intermissions.

Reading Goals: Children who've completed the required three hours of reading as part of the "Griff's Reading Goals" program can redeem their voucher at The Zone or at the Van Andel Arena box office for two free tickets to this game.

Post-Game Skate: Bring your skates and take to the ice for the Post-Game Open Skate.

Post-Game Autographs: Francis Lemieux, Jamie Tardif and Garrett Stafford will sign autographs after the game from the Griffins bench (players subject to change).

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