Red & White Game cancelled
September 15, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Grand Rapids, Mich. â Subsequent to the National Hockey League's announcement on Wednesday that its teams will not play until the current collective bargaining agreement is replaced, the Grand Rapids Griffins today announced the cancellation of the Detroit Red Wings' 2004 Red & White Game, originally set for Thursday, Sept. 23 at Van Andel Arena. The game will not be rescheduled.
Fans possessing tickets to the game have the option to either exchange their tickets or redeem them for a full refund, as specified in a letter being mailed today to Griffins season ticket holders.
Under Option A, fans who exchange their tickets by March 1, 2005, will receive the following for each Red & White Game ticket they possess:
Two vouchers good for tickets to any 2004-05 Griffins regular season home game, in their season ticket price category;
One $10 gift certificate to The Zone, the Griffins' retail store at Van Andel Arena;
One free local entertainment or restaurant voucher, valued at approximately $10.
Under Option B, fans who return their tickets to the Griffins office prior to Nov. 1, 2004, will receive a full refund.
Any ticket holders who have questions are encouraged to call the Griffins office at (616) 774-4585.
The Griffins will commence their ninth training camp on Wednesday, Sept. 29, and will open the 2004-05 American Hockey League regular season on Friday, Oct. 15, when they host the Cleveland Barons in a 7:30 p.m. start at Van Andel Arena. Griffins full-season, mini-season and group ticket packages are currently on sale through the team's office at (800) 2-HOCKEY, while single-game tickets will go on sale later this month.
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