AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

McCarty Poster, Mascot Mania, Reading Day on Tap for Sunday

Published on February 29, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Lake Erie Monsters

Sunday - 4 p.m. - Van Andel Arena

- A limited edition poster commemorating Darren McCarty's tenure as a Griffin will be given away to the first 1,500 fans through the turnstiles, courtesy of Delta Imports. Highlights of the 24" x 36" poster include a celebration of the first goal from his memorable hat trick during his Van Andel Arena debut on Feb. 15 and his unforgettable bout with Milwaukee's Alex Henry on Feb. 16.

- Griff's Carnival will feature Mascot Mania, with more than 20 local mascots entertaining the crowd and playing a broomball game during the second intermission. Face-painting, sign-making, balloons, a first-intermission hockey game with kids from the Griffins Youth Foundation, an O'Charley's Post-Game Open Skate, and a post-game autograph session with three players are all on the agenda.

- The inaugural "Reading Day with the Griffins" will celebrate the start of Reading Month. Children's author Brad Herzog will meet parents and kids from 3-5 p.m. on the concourse and sign copies of his new book, E is for Extreme. Six of Herzog's books will be among 18 hockey, sports and Michigan-themed books that will be available for fans to purchase at 20 percent off listed prices, with all proceeds benefiting the Griffins Youth Foundation. Finally, both the Grand Rapids Public Library and the Kent District Library will have tables on the concourse to sign up new patrons, and all current library card holders can get a 2-for-1 deal on tickets at the Van Andel Arena box office on game day (limit two complimentary tickets per card).

TICKETS: Tickets for Sunday's game are available at The Zone at Van Andel Arena and all Star Tickets Plus outlets, including Meijer stores. Call 222-4000 / 800-585-3737 or purchase online at griffinshockey.com.

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