Thanksgiving Feast for Hockey Fans
November 26, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Grand Rapids Griffins (9-5-2-2) vs. Manchester Monarchs
TONIGHT 7 p.m. Van Andel Arena
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Chicago Wolves
Friday 7 p.m. Van Andel Arena
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Rochester Americans
Saturday 7 p.m. Van Andel Arena
- After playing five of their last six games on the road, the Griffins will reacquaint themselves with Van Andel Arena this week by sandwiching three home games around Thanksgiving. Tonight marks their first-ever meeting with the Manchester Monarchs, Friday features the season's first visit by the defending Calder Cup champion Chicago Wolves, and Saturday will see the North Division-rival Rochester Americans come to town.
- As part of Winning Wednesday, all fans in attendance tonight can redeem their ticket stub for a free ticket to the Dec. 17 game vs. Syracuse if the Griffins defeat the Monarchs.
- Friday is Salute to Heroes Night, presented by the U.S. Army. The Griffins will salute local police officers and fire fighters, and Sgt. Slaughter will meet fans and sign autographs prior to the game from 6-7 p.m. (Fans are encouraged to bring their own item for The Sarge to sign, but color photos will be available for a monetary donation.) It's another Dollar Beers, Dollar Dogs night, with $1 hot dogs and $1 domestic drafts available from 6-8 p.m. while supplies last, as well as College Night and Library Night.
- Saturday is the Griffins' Ninth Annual Teddy Bear Toss, presented by Michigan Office Solutions. Fans are encouraged to bring new, store-tagged teddy bears and stuffed animals to toss onto the ice when the Griffins score their first goal. In addition, fans can bring their skates and take to the ice for the post-game open skate.
TICKETS: Tickets for all three 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.
American Hockey League Stories from November 26, 2008
- Pelletier's Four Goals Propel Hogs To 6-1 Win - Rockford IceHogs
- Admirals Get by Peoria 4-1 - Milwaukee Admirals
- Admirals Sink Rivermen 4-1 - Peoria Rivermen
- Rampage Struggle in 6-1 Loss to Rockford - San Antonio Rampage
- New Line Sparks Admirals Past Falcons - Norfolk Admirals
- Falcons Lose To Admirals 6-4 - Springfield Falcons
- Chris Porter is Back with Peoria - Peoria Rivermen
- Griffins Fall 3-2 in Seven-Round Shootout to Monarchs - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Fantastic Finish Earns Flames Point In Overtime Loss - Abbotsford Heat
- Monarchs Give Thanks For Perfect Road Trip - Manchester Monarchs
- Pirates Lose 4-3 Against Sharks - Portland Pirates
- Devils Blank Bruins, 3-0, to Win Fourth Straight - Albany Devils
- Laliberte, Powe Power Phantoms - Adirondack Phantoms
- Sharks extend streak to five with 4-3 win in Portland - Worcester Sharks
- P-Bruins Fall to Devils 3-0 - Providence Bruins
- Aeros provide options for Holidays, earn Community of Respect designation - Houston Aeros
- Marlies Hosted D.A.R.E. School Day Game At Ricoh Coliseum - Toronto Marlies
- Wolves Release Marchesi - Chicago Wolves
- Pirates to Hold Toy Drive at Saturday's Game - Portland Pirates
- Aeros release defenseman Jon Insana - Houston Aeros
- Amerks Introduce Holiday Pack Options - Rochester Americans
- Gord Baldwin Assigned To Quad Cities - Abbotsford Heat
- Chris Porter is Back with Peoria - Peoria Rivermen
- Amerks Fall 3-1 In Toronto, Drop Seventh Straight - Norfolk Admirals
- Lightning Reassign D Jamie Heward to Norfolk - Norfolk Admirals
- Admirals Acquire Forward Grant Potulny from San Antonio - Norfolk Admirals
- Moose recall Derlago from Bakersfield - Manitoba Moose
- Monarchs To Host Thanksgiveaway Game - Manchester Monarchs
- Rampage Trade Grant Potulny To Norfolk - San Antonio Rampage
- Ross Carlson Signs P.T.O with Rivermen - Peoria Rivermen
- Worcester Sharks partner with Aubuchon Hardware and American Red Cross - Worcester Sharks
- Brad Brown Released From Try-Out Agreement - Abbotsford Heat
- Amerks Acquire Forward Randall Gelech From Grand Rapids - Rochester Americans
- Skate With The Bulldogs - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Admirals, Brewers Team Up for Two-Man Advantage - Milwaukee Admirals
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
- McCarty and Helm Trade Places - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Amerks In Toronto Today - Rochester Americans
- Thanksgiving Feast for Hockey Fans - Grand Rapids Griffins
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