AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Travis Richards Bobblehead Giveaway Highlights First Weekend in February

Published on January 28, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 vs. Hamilton Bulldogs

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

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 Chemical Bank, college students can show their ID to purchase a lower bowl ticket for $12 (or $10 in advance at The Zone) and 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: Every Friday night is a Griffins GRD-Zone Friday night. Avoid the concession lines and get your $1 beers and $1 hot dogs served to you in your seats! D-Zone four-packs are still available for this game. Please call 774-4585 ext. 2 or visit griffinshockey.com/dzone to get your tickets today!

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 GVSU Cheer.

Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 vs. Milwaukee Admirals

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

Youth Hockey Jamboree: In 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.

Travis Richards Bobblehead Giveaway and Autograph Signing: Presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union, 3,000 fans will receive a bobblehead of former Griffins defenseman Travis Richards, who was selected for the honor through fan voting. Richards, the Griffins' all-time leader in games played (655 from 1996-2006) and the only player in franchise history to have his jersey number (24) retired, will sign autographs for season ticket holders in the Arbor Mortgage Club prior to the Griffins game, and once again for the general public in Amway Section A during the first intermission.

Anthem Guest Karen Newman: The Red Wings' own Karen Newman will be on hand to belt out the national anthem prior to the game.

Jersey Auction: 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.

Popcorn Pack: Fans can purchase the Griffins' new Popcorn Pack for this game. Starting at just $55, Griffins' Popcorn Packs include one bottomless popcorn bucket and four specially priced Griffins tickets to Saturday games. Click here for more information and to purchase.

Post-Game Autographs: Presented by Huntington Bank, select Griffins players will sign autographs following the game from the Griffins bench.

Post-Game Skate: Presented by J & H Family Stores, bring your skates and take to the ice for the post-game skate.

Post-game Faith Chat: Fans are welcome to stick around after the game for a meet and greet with select Griffins players and team chaplain Tom Mellema, who will talk about how their faith has guided them in their respective careers.

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 GVSU Club Volleyball.

Ticket Information

Tickets for all 2010-11 Grand Rapids Griffins home games may be purchased:

* 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 ; * For season ticket packages please call 616-774-4585; * For group information please visit griffinshockey.com/group .

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.

Thomas McCollum 6-Packs: Enjoy spectacular savings and receive one item that no goaltender can do without, with the Thomas McCollum 6-Pack. Each pack includes six FLEX tickets and a Gatorade squeeze bottle autographed by Griffins goalie Thomas McCollum (while supplies last). Click here for more details.

MOS Corner Office: Presented by Michigan Office Solutions, this section located on the terrace level above section 118 provides the best seats in the house for groups of up to 30 people, with La-Z-Boy chairs and an array of unprecedented amenities. Call (616) 774-4585.

Facebook/Twitter Specials: Special discounts on lower and upper bowl tickets will be available for fans that follow the Griffins on Facebook and Twitter .

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