
Scotty Bowman caps off "Grand Finale Weekend"
April 7, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Friday, April 15, 2005 vs. Cincinnati Mighty Ducks
Time: 7:30 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6:30 p.m.).
Tickets: Available at The Zone and all Star Tickets Plus 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.
College Night: College students who show a valid student ID can purchase an upper bowl ticket (rows D-R) for $8, a savings of $5.
Giveaway: The first 3,000 fans will receive a Griffins travel mug, courtesy of West Michigan Chrysler Jeep Dealers.
Youth Hockey: The GRAHA squirt rec #1 team will skate during one of the intermissions.
Throw for Dough: Lake Michigan Credit Union offers fans the opportunity to win up to $5,000. Throughout the night, fans can purchase blue balls for $1 and green balls for $3 apiece. At the conclusion of the game, fans can throw their balls at a target at center ice for a chance to win up to $5,000. Proceeds from the event will benefit the National Guard 1073rd Maintenance Company from Greenville.
Post-Game Autographs: Griffins players will sign autographs in the stands for 15 minutes during the Fox Hyundai Post-Game Autograph session.
Saturday, April 16, 2005 vs. San Antonio Rampage
Time: 7:30 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6:30 p.m.).
Tickets: Available at The Zone and all Star Tickets Plus 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.
Scotty Bowman: In the fourth and final installment of the "Hockeytown Heroes" series, legendary Detroit Red Wings head coach and Hockey Hall of Famer Scotty Bowman will sign autographs in the arena banquet room from 6:30-7:20 p.m., courtesy of West Michigan Chrysler Jeep Dealers. He will also drop the puck for the ceremonial faceoff.
Post-Game Autographs: Griffins players will sign autographs in the stands for 15 minutes during the Fox Mitsubishi Post-Game Autograph session.
American Hockey League Stories from April 7, 2005
- Wolf Pack recall MacIntyre - Connecticut Whale
- Gamache, Hamhuis Name to AHL All-Star Teams - Milwaukee Admirals
- Rampage Game Day - San Antonio Rampage
- Bruins back on ice Friday - Providence Bruins
- Ryan Miller Named a First Team All Star - Rochester Americans
- Fan Appreciation Night to feature block party - Houston Aeros
- Aeros playoff tickets go on sale Saturday - Houston Aeros
- Cammalleri Earns AHL Second Team All-Star Honors - Manchester Monarchs
- Bruins' Hilbert named an AHL All-Star - Providence Bruins
- Lowell's Kobasew named AHL First Team All-Star - Albany Devils
- Wolves Trio Earn All-Star Honors - Chicago Wolves
- Kronwall named AHL First Team All-Star - Grand Rapids Griffins
- 2004-05 AHL All-Star Teams announced - AHL
- Pirates Sign Chris Bourque, Son of NHL Legend Ray Bourque - Portland Pirates
- Scotty Bowman caps off "Grand Finale Weekend" - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Church Night at the Crunch - Syracuse Crunch
- Lowell's Cam Ward named to 2004-05 AHL All Rookie Team - Albany Devils
- Defenseman Dave Karpa Signed to P.T.O. - Syracuse Crunch
- Crunch edge Moose in thriller - Syracuse Crunch
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