AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Reinforced Griffins Host IceHogs Tonight

Published on March 4, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Grand Rapids Griffins (35-15-6-6) vs. Rockford IceHogs (32-24-0-5)

TONIGHT 7 p.m. Van Andel Arena

- Having earned three points in their last two games, the Griffins return to Van Andel Arena tonight to host Rockford and continue their chase of division-leading Manitoba. The Griffins reside in second place in the North Division race, five points in back of the Moose with a game in hand and eight points ahead of Hamilton.

- The Griffins are slated to have three recent Detroit Red Wings in their lineup tonight in forwards Darren Helm, Ville Leino and Darren McCarty.

- As part of Winning Wednesday, fans who were in attendance for the Griffins' 3-2 overtime win against Toronto on Jan. 21 can redeem their ticket stubs for a free ticket to tonight's game. Plus, if Grand Rapids defeats Rockford, all fans in attendance can redeem their ticket stubs for a free ticket to the Sunday, March 15 game vs. Milwaukee.

- Organist Dale Zieger will be on hand to perform throughout the game.

- Children who've completed the required three hours of reading as part of the "Griff's Reading Goals" program, presented by Pepsi, Celebration Cinema, Appletree Christian Learning Centers and Snip-Its, can redeem their voucher at The Zone or at the Van Andel Arena box office for two free tickets to tonight's game.

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

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