Rivals Invade Van Andel Arena
Published on November 5, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Grand Rapids Griffins (5-2-0-2) vs. Manitoba Moose (5-5-0-1) TONIGHT 7 p.m. Van Andel Arena
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Chicago Wolves (5-4-1-0) Saturday 7 p.m. Van Andel Arena
* Tonight, the first 5,000 fans will receive a Griffins Rally Towel, presented by Play N Trade Alpine. It's another Dollar Beers, Dollar Dogs night from 6-8 p.m. while supplies last, and fans can take advantage of the College Night and D-Zone promotions. For complete promotional information, visit griffinshockey.com .
* If Grand Rapids can beat Manitoba, it would mark its first season sweep of the Moose since 2002-03 (4-0). The Moose, who are nearing the end of a brutal stretch of seven road games in nine days, have lost four straight games (0-3-0-1) and are 0-3 versus the Griffins this season. * Bottle.jpg Saturday is Faith and Family Night, presented by Appletree Christian Learning Centers, and the first 3,000 fans will receive a Griffins aluminum water bottle. Fans are welcome to stick around after the game for a post-game faith chat with select Griffins players and team chaplain Tom Mellema, who will talk about how their faith has guided them in their respective careers, and all fans can bring their skates for the Post-Game Open Skate. For complete promotional information, visit griffinshockey.com .
* Several former Griffins will return to Van Andel Arena on Saturday as members of the Wolves. Darren Haydar, who led the Griffins with 80 points (31-49-80) during the 2008-09 season, is back with the Wolves and currently leads the team with 10 points (3-7-10). Patrick Rissmiller ranked second on Grand Rapids last season with 45 points (20-25-45) and now shows one goal in five games with Chicago. Finally, goalie Drew MacIntyre (2004-06) is 0-2 with a 4.83 GAA.
TICKETS: Tickets for both games 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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