Winning Wednesday and '80s Fauxback Night
December 2, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 vs. Chicago Wolves
Time: 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6 p.m.).
Winning Wednesday presented by Farm Bureau Insurance: Every time the Griffins win at home on Wednesday, each fan in attendance will receive a free ticket to the next Wednesday game. To redeem a Winning Wednesday ticket, please visit the box office following the Winning Wednesday game, The Zone during normal business hours, or the Van Andel Arena box office prior to the next Wednesday game beginning at 5:30 p.m. Fans who exchange their Winning Wednesday ticket at The Zone on a non-game day will receive 20% off the purchase of one item (excluding jerseys). One discount per person present.
Hockey Night in Grand Rapids: For select Wednesday games, show your Griffins ticket at participating Arena District restaurants and bars to enjoy Hockey Night in Grand Rapids specials. On Dec. 7, Stella's Lounge will offer half-off cronic fries or chili cheese fries and $2 off Stella's punch. In addition, Peppino's will feature $2.50 Corona and Corona Light and $3 margaritas, while J. Gardella's Tavern's specials include half-off drinks and a $4 select food menu. Hockey Night specials will also be available on Jan. 25, Feb. 8 and March 29. Visit griffinshockey.com/hockeynight for more information.
Post-Game Parties at Peppino's: After every Wednesday game, join Griffins players and staff for the official post-game party at Peppino's Sports Grille downtown.
Pepsi Reading Goals Redemption Date: Children with Griff's Reading Goals bookmarks who have completed the required three hours of reading can redeem their bookmark for two free upper level tickets to either of the following games: Dec. 7 or Dec. 21.
Library Nights: For every Wednesday game, fans can present their Grand Rapids Public Library card or Kent District Library card at the Van Andel Arena box office on the night of the game or at The Zone anytime during the store's regular business hours to purchase either an Upper Level ticket for $14 (regularly $16 advance and $19 day of game) or a Lower Level Faceoff ticket for $18 (regularly $20 advance and $23 day of game). Limit four tickets per card per person, subject to availability.
Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 vs. Milwaukee Admirals '80s Fauxback Night presented by WZZM 13
Time: 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6 p.m.).
'80s Fauxback Night presented by WZZM 13: What if the Griffins existed in the early 1980s? Take part in this fake throwback "fauxback" - night as the Griffins will don special-edition jerseys that feature a 1980s-themed logo. A number of in-game elements including video board graphics and music will also be set to highlight the 1980s.
Ice Scraper Giveaway presented by WZZM 13: The first 2,500 fans in attendance will receive an ice scraper.
Post-Game Jersey Auction: After the game in The Intermission Restaurant, fans can bid on the special-edition fauxback jerseys that were worn during the game, with proceeds benefitting the Grand Valley State club roller hockey team.
Post-Game Autograph Session presented by Huntington Bank: Three Griffins players will sign autographs following the game from the team's bench.
$2 Beers and $2 Hot Dogs: Fans can enjoy $2 domestic drafts and $2 hot dogs from 6-8 p.m., while supplies last.
Get in the D-ZONE presented by Family Fitness: Every Friday night is a Griffins D-Zone night. Avoid the concession lines and get your $2 beers and $2 hot dogs served to you in your seats. Call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2 or visit griffinshockey.com/dzone today to purchase a package of four or more D-Zone tickets.
Free Ride Friday on the Rapid: Ride the Rapid to and from any Friday game and enjoy complimentary fare by showing your ticket to the game. Visit ridetherapid.org for schedule information, routes and maps.
College Night presented by Michigan First Credit Union: College students can show their ID at every Friday game to purchase an Upper Level ticket for $14 (or $13 in advance at The Zone). Limit one ticket per ID.
Ticket Information
Tickets for all 2016-17 Grand Rapids Griffins home games may be purchased:
- In person at all Star Tickets outlets and at The Zone on the west side of Van Andel Arena; - By phone through Star Tickets at (800) 585-3737; - Online through griffinshockey.com/buytickets; - For season ticket packages please call (616) 774-4585; - On the Griffins app, available for iPhone and Android; - For group information please visit griffinshockey.com/group.
Advance ticket prices are $16, $18, $19 and $21 in the arena's upper level, and $20, $24, $29 and $35 in the lower level. (Additional $3 per ticket on day of game.) On game night, tickets may be purchased without a convenience charge at the Van Andel Arena box office, beginning 90 minutes before game time. Fans who attend multiple games can avoid charges and receive a discount from the single-game price by purchasing a 10- or 20-game ticket plan.
Season-Long Offers
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 ext. 4.
Social Media Specials: Special discounts on lower and upper bowl tickets are often available for fans that follow the Griffins on Facebook and Twitter.
Military Nights: Every home game, current members of our military can purchase up to four Upper Level tickets for $14 each or four Lower Level Faceoff tickets for $18 each with a valid military ID. The offer also extends to veterans who present a VA ID or discharge papers. For additional military ticket discount opportunities available in both the upper and lower level of the arena, please call 616.774.4585 ext. 2.
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