
Join the Griffins for a New Year's Eve Extravaganza
Published on December 27, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
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.
Ring in the New Year: The Griffins will host their 12th annual New Year's Eve Extravaganza. Fans can stay after the game to enjoy West Michigan's largest indoor fireworks show, presented by Comcast.
Paint it Black: Griffins players will wear special black jerseys during the game that will be signed by the respective players and auctioned off throughout the remainder of the season. The first of four auctions with six sweaters will take place following the game, featuring the jerseys of Darren Haydar, Jakub Kindl, Francis Lemieux, Ryan Oulahen, Francis Pare and Landon Wilson. In addition, the first 1,500 fans will receive black Griffins t-shirts, and all fans are encouraged to wear black to the game.
Winning Wednesday: If the Griffins win, all fans in attendance can redeem their ticket stub for a free ticket to the Wednesday, Jan. 7 game versus Rockford.
Post-Game Skate: Bring your skates and take to the ice for the Post-Game Open Skate.
Contact: Randy Cleves, Senior Director of Public Relations (x3046) Randy Rice, Public Relations Assistant (x3026)
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