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Winning Wednesday and "Salute to Heroes" on Tap Next Week

November 29, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 vs. Peoria Rivermen

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

Winning Wednesday : When the Griffins win on Amway Winning Wednesday, so do you! If the Griffins beat the Peoria Rivermen, every fan in attendance may redeem their ticket stub for a free ticket to the Griffins game on Wednesday, Dec. 19 versus Rochester. The box office will be open following the game for redemptions if the Griffins win. Additionally, the first 300 fans to visit the Amway table in Section A will receive a gift.

Redemption Wednesday : All fans who were in attendance for the Griffins' 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Admirals on Nov. 7 can redeem their ticket stub for a free ticket to this game. Tickets can be redeemed at The Zone during business hours (M-F 10-6; Sat. 10-2) and at the box office the night of Dec. 19.

Wednesday is Hockey Night : For every Wednesday home game from December through March, show your Griffins ticket at 17 Arena District restaurants and bars -- including Peppino's Sports Grille, home of the Griffins' Wednesday post-game parties with the players -- to enjoy Happy Hour specials before the game and Hockey Night specials afterward. Visit griffinshockey.com/hockeynight for a list of participating establishments.

Buy-One, Get-One Pepsi : Every Wednesday, fans can enjoy a buy-one, get-one-free deal on a 16 oz. Pepsi all game long at any concession stand that sells fountain drinks.

Library Night : Fans who present their Grand Rapids Public Library card or Kent District Library card at the Van Andel Arena box office on the day of the game or at The Zone anytime during the store's regular business hours to save $7 off the price of a Lower Level Faceoff ticket (regularly $18 in advance and $20 day of game). Limit four tickets per card per person, subject to availability.

Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 vs. Rockford IceHogs

Time : 4 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 3 p.m.)

Salute to Heroes : The Griffins will honor local heroes throughout the evening. Firefighters, police and paramedics are encouraged to take advantage of special ticket offers to attend.

Superhero Cape Giveaway : The first 1,500 fans will receive a Griffins' superhero cape, in conjunction with Salute to Heroes night.

Sunday is Fun Day! : Every Sunday, fans can enjoy $1 Pepsi drinks and $1 ice cream from 3-5 p.m.

Library Night : 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 save $7 off the price of a Lower Level Faceoff ticket (regularly $18 in advance and $20 day of game). Limit four tickets per card per person, subject to availability.

Post-Game Autographs : Select Griffins players will sign autographs following the game from the team's bench, presented by Huntington Bank.

Reading Goals : 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 this game.

Ticket Information

Tickets for all 2012-13 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 through griffinshockey.com /tickets;

- For season ticket packages please call (616) 774-4585;

- For group information please visit griffinshockey.com/group .

Advance ticket prices are $14, $16 and $18 in the arena's upper level, and $18, $22, $26 and $32 in the lower level. (Additional $2 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 partial season package.

Season-Long Offers

Military Nights : Every home game this season, current members of our military can purchase up to four upper bowl tickets for $13 each (or $11 in advance at The Zone) with a valid military ID. The offer also extends to veterans who present a VA ID or discharge papers.

The Vault Restaurant and Bar : Enjoy food and drink specials in the Fifth Third Bank Vault prior to every Griffins home game. The full-service restaurant and bar is located inside Van Andel Arena, offers happy hour from 5-6 p.m. and is open for the duration of the game. Call (616) 742-6453 for reservations.

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.

Social Media Specials : Special discounts on lower and upper bowl tickets are often available for fans that follow the Griffins on Facebook and Twitter. To find out where you can follow the Griffins and Join The Conversation, visit griffinshockey.com/socialmedia.

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