AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Surging Griffins Host First-Place Pair

Published on February 4, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Grand Rapids Griffins (22-21-1-5) vs. Hamilton Bulldogs (27-15-1-4) TONIGHT 7 p.m. Van Andel Arena

Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Milwaukee Admirals (26-13-2-6) Saturday 7 p.m. Van Andel Arena

* With consecutive wins prior to the AHL all-star break and points in three straight games (2-0-0-1) and five of their last seven outings (4-2-0-1), the Griffins will look to maintain their momentum when they host a pair of first-place teams this weekend. Grand Rapids will try for its first three-game winning streak this season when the North Division's Hamilton Bulldogs visit tonight, before welcoming the West Division's Milwaukee Admirals on Saturday. The Griffins have won two straight meetings with the Bulldogs as well as two of their last three clashes with the Admirals.

* Tonight, Dollar Beers, Dollar Dogs returns from 6-8 p.m. (while supplies last), while other promotions include College Night and the D-Zone.

* For Saturday's celebration of Hockey Day in Michigan, nearly 350 kids and 48 teams will play 140 games at Van Andel Arena from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., during the Griffins' fourth annual Cross-Ice Jamboree. This year's participating associations include GRAHA, EGRAHA, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Walker, Holland, Kentwood, Capital Centre Pride, Cadillac and Grand Valley...Prior to the Griffins game, 3,000 fans will receive a bobblehead of former Griffins defenseman Travis Richards, courtesy of Lake Michigan Credit Union. Richards will sign autographs for season ticket holders in the Arbor Mortgage Club prior to the game, and once again for the general public in Amway Section A during the first intermission...The Red Wings' own Karen Newman will sign the national anthem...The Griffins will wear special jerseys commemorating the AHL's 75th anniversary season, which will be signed by the respective players and auctioned off from the Fifth Third Vault following the game to benefit the Griffins Youth Foundation...After the game, fans can stick around for the Huntington Post-Game Autograph Session (with Griffins players Joakim Andersson, Adam Keefe and Chris Minard) and the J & H Family Stores Post-Game Skate.

* Griffins rookie goaltender Jordan Pearce owns a 4-0-1 record in his last five appearances and has allowed more than two goals just once in his last seven starts (5-1-1 since Jan. 13). He leads the Griffins with a 2.77 GAA, a 0.912 save percentage, and a 0.625 winning percentage (7-3-2).

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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