Stanley Cup Visit to Cap Off Griffins' Home Schedule

April 3, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release

April 10, 2009 vs. Hamilton Bulldogs

Time: 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6 p.m.)

Tickets: Approximately 500 access tickets (general admission) are available for $10 each at The Zone, by calling (616) 222-4000 / (800) 585-3737 or visiting griffinshockey.com.

Game-Night Sponsor: Great Lakes Chrysler Jeep Dealers

Lord Stanley's Cup: Fans will have the chance see and take photos with the most famous trophy in sports during its visit to Van Andel Arena's banquet room. Season ticket holders will be granted early admission into the viewing from 5:45-6 p.m. All other fans possessing a ticket to the game will have a chance to view the Cup from 6 p.m. until the end of the second intermission (approximately 8:50 p.m.), excluding a short window around 7 p.m. when the Cup will be taken to the ice surface for pre-game festivities.

Dollar Beers, Dollar Dogs: The ever-popular promotion runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs and $1 domestic drafts while supplies last.

College Night: Presented by McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon. Show your ID at the McFadden's concourse table to pick up a free pass to the post-game party, which is good for no cover charge and drink specials.

NYE Jersey Auction: The autographed, black-themed New Year's Eve jerseys of Aaron Downey, Jonathan Ericsson, Randall Gelech, Jimmy Howard, Daniel Larsson, Jamie Tardif and Griff, plus a team-signed jersey, will be auctioned after the game.

Throw for Dough: Fans can purchase Throw-for-Dough pucks for $1 or $3 for a chance to win $5,000, a $25 Visa gift card from Lake Michigan Credit Union, or a Griffins souvenir. Proceeds will benefit the Grand Raggidy Roller Girls.

Post-Game Skate: Bring your skates and take to the ice for the Post-Game Open Skate.

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