Three Times the Fun for Griffins This Weekend
Published on March 13, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Grand Rapids Griffins (37-16-6-6) vs. Peoria Rivermen (33-29-1-1)
TONIGHT 7 p.m. Van Andel Arena
Saturday 7 p.m. Van Andel Arena
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Milwaukee Admirals (41-16-3-4)
Sunday 4 p.m. Van Andel Arena
- Tonight's game is the rescheduled date for the game that was originally set for Wednesday, March 11. All tickets previously issued for the March 11 game will be valid for admission tonight.
- The return of former Red Wings and Griffins goalie Manny Legace to Michigan as a member of the Peoria Rivermen is just one part of what's shaping up to be a memorable weekend at Van Andel Arena. Tonight, Friday the 13th could prove to be lucky for several fans. If the Griffins score with 13:13 showing on the clock of any period, one lucky fan will win a pair of full season tickets for the 2009-10 season. In addition, if Jan Mursak (#13) scores a goal, 13 fans will win a Griffins prize pack. 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 ($10 lower-bowl ticket with student I.D. or library card).
- On Saturday, the first 2,500 fans will receive a Griffins tin lunchbox featuring Justin Abdelkader and Griff, thanks to Bethany Christian Services and Appletree Christian Learning Centers. Fans who bring their skates can take to the ice for the post-game open skate.
- On Sunday, the first 1,500 fans will receive a Jiri Hudler Detroit Red Wings jersey card, presented by Independent Bank. In addition, fans can purchase either a 12-oz. Pepsi product or a pair of Cole's Bread Sticks (one Pizzastick, one Cheesestick) for just $1 at designated concession stands from 3-5 p.m. while supplies last. The game marks the final Reading Goals and Winning Wednesday (from March 4) redemptions of the season.
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 March 13, 2009
- Valiant comeback by Chops falls short against Wolves on Friday - Iowa Chops
- Wolf Pack tops Sharks 4-2 - Connecticut Whale
- Griffins Roll Past Rivermen, 4-1 - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Houston Aeros fall 6-3 to Quad City Friday night at Toyota Center - Houston Aeros
- Crawford withstands a rampage of shots - Rockford IceHogs
- Sharks third period rally falls short of the pack - Worcester Sharks
- Bower hat trick powers Flames to 6-3 win - Abbotsford Heat
- Falcons Fall Just Short In The Shootout - Springfield Falcons
- Crunch Scare Away Monsters - Syracuse Crunch
- Bulldogs edged by Moose, 4-3 - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Sens sink Amdirals - Binghamton Senators
- Rampage Can't Break the Ice, Fall 3-0 - San Antonio Rampage
- Monarchs Green Light Extinguished - Manchester Monarchs
- Devils Power to 3-1 Win Over Monarchs - Albany Devils
- Griffins End Peoria's Winning Streak in 4-1 Defeat - Peoria Rivermen
- Penguins dominant in win over River Rats - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Lessard scores in regulation and shootout to help Sound Tigers earn two points against Sprinfiel - Bridgeport Islanders
- Moose down Dogs, 4-3 - Manitoba Moose
- Senators Top Admirals 6-2 - Norfolk Admirals
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Drops Rats 4-1 - Albany River Rats
- Bruins Hang On For 4-3 Win Over Pirates - Portland Pirates
- P-Bruins Defeat Pirates 4-3 - Providence Bruins
- Senators Assign Peter Regin To Binghamton - Binghamton Senators
- Amerks Announce Early Eagle Pricing For Next Season - Rochester Americans
- Crunch Players to Sign Autographs at Olum's Appliances & Electronics - Syracuse Crunch
- Abdelkader Bobblehead Giveaway and Star Wars Night Set for Weekend vs. Marlies - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Rampage Re-assign Gistedt to Arizona - San Antonio Rampage
- Florida Panthers Reassign Michal Repik To Amerks - Rochester Americans
- Hawks Return Brent To Rockford - Rockford IceHogs
- Rockford Travels To San Antonio Tonight - Rockford IceHogs
- San Jose Sharks Reassign Defenseman Derek Joslin And Goaltender Thomas Greiss To Worcester - Worcester Sharks
- Amerks Season Ticketholder Of 40 Years Wins 2009 Honda Fit - Rochester Americans
- Labatt's Celebrity Bartending Series Continues March 17 at Chadwick's Sports Bar and Grill - Syracuse Crunch
- Dunham And Merkosky Enter Binghamton Hockey Hall Of Fame Tonight - Binghamton Senators
- Falcons Host Sound Tigers Tonight - Springfield Falcons
- AHL announces suspension - AHL
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
- Aeros to wear charities jersey, host Quad City tonight at 7:35 p.m. - Houston Aeros
- AMERKS HOST MARLIES TONIGHT - Rochester Americans
- Bears Sign Defenseman Greg Amadio For 2009-2010 Season - Hershey Bears
- Wolf Pack "Tip-a-Player" Event Raises over $41,000 for Gaylord Hospital - Connecticut Whale
- Three Times the Fun for Griffins This Weekend - Grand Rapids Griffins
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