AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Teddy Bear Toss And Locks Of Love Set For Friday Against IceHogs

November 20, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 vs. Rockford IceHogs Presented by Douglas J Aveda Institute

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

Teddy Bear Toss: Fans are encouraged to bring new store-tagged teddy bears and stuffed animals to throw onto the ice after the Griffins score their first goal. The Griffins' annual Teddy Bear Toss is the largest supplier of teddy bears to Hug-A-Bears of Kent County.

Buy a Teddy at the Game: In conjunction with the annual Teddy Bear Toss, Noah's Ark will be selling teddy bears on the concourse for $10. In addition, for each teddy bear sold during the game, Noah's Ark will donate $1 to Hug-A-Bears of Kent County.

Locks of Love: Participants willing to donate their hair to Locks of Love in a ceremony during one of the intermissions are still needed and will be accepted all week leading up to the game. All participants will receive a free hair makeover courtesy of Douglas J Aveda Institute. Call (616) 774-4585 ext. 3047 to participate.

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

College Night: Presented by McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon, college students can show their ID to purchase a lower bowl ticket for just $10 (regular price $17). Limit one ticket per ID per person. Students are also encouraged to stop by the McFadden's concourse table to receive a free pass to the post-game party at McFadden's.

Get in the D-ZONE: The Griffins and the "Free Beer and Hot Wings Show" at WGRD 97.9 have teamed up again this season to bring back the D-Zone. Now you can purchase four-packs of tickets for just $52 to single D-Zone games and get a D-Zone T-shirt for just $6 more. Avoid the concession lines and enjoy $1 beers and $1 hot dogs served to you in your seats! Visit griffinshockey.com/dzone for more information on select games available.

Post-Game Skate: Bring your own skates to take to the ice following the game.

Ticket Information * In person at all Star Tickets outlets, West Michigan Meijer locations, and at The Zone on the west side of Van Andel Arena; * By phone through Star Tickets at (616) 222-4000 or (800) 585-3737; * Online at griffinshockey.com or startickets.com.

Single-game ticket prices are $5 (Sunday-Thursday games only, advance purchase at The Zone), $13, $15 and $17 in the arena's upper level, and $17, $20, $25 and $30 in the lower level.

Holiday Flex Pack: The Griffins are now offering the perfect gift for any fan on your holiday shopping list. Buy six Lower Level Faceoff FLEX tickets, which are redeemable in any increment for the Griffins game(s) of your choice, and also receive a Griffins/Red Wings laptop messenger bag. Perfect for travel or business, this exclusive bag offers maximum protection for your laptop and features pockets to accommodate an iPod, cell phone and many other personal storage needs. This package is a $140 value for ONLY $99. Upgrade your tickets to the Center Ice sections for just $18 more! For more information, please visit griffinshockey.com/holiday.

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