
Winning Wednesday, Purple Community Game and Baseball Cap Giveaway Headline Homestand
February 12, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 vs. Milwaukee Admirals
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. All fans who were in attendance for the Griffins' win against the Milwaukee Admirals on Dec. 9 can redeem their ticket stub for a free ticket to this 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 home games, show your Griffins ticket at participating Arena District restaurants and bars to enjoy Hockey Night in Grand Rapids specials. On Feb. 17, Peppino's Sports Grille will offer $3 margaritas and $3.50 Coronas, while Buffalo Wild Wings and Grand Rapids Brewing Company will have extended post-game happy hours. Other Hockey Night specials will be available on March 2 and April 13. 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.
Library Nights: For every Sunday and 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 day 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.
Pepsi 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 any one of the following games: Feb. 17, Feb. 28, March 2 or April 13.
Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 vs. Charlotte Checkers
Purple Community Game presented by Van Andel Institute Purple Jersey Auction: After the game in The Intermission Restaurant, fans can bid on the purple jerseys that will be worn by the Griffins during the game, with proceeds to benefit the Van Andel Institute.
Purple Packs: Through this online offer, specially priced lower level Center Ice tickets to the Purple Community Game are available for just $23 per ticket - plus no service fees. The first 50 who purchase a Purple Pack will receive two passes to be part of the Griffins High Five Tunnel during the starting lineup introductions. Proceeds from every Purple Pack purchased will be donated to Van Andel Institute. Tickets are available at griffinshockey.com/purple.
$2 Beers and $2 Hot Dogs: Fans can enjoy $2 hot dogs and $2 domestic drafts from 6-8 p.m., while supplies last.
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.
Popcorn Packs: Enjoy all of the popcorn you can eat with this special Friday offer that includes four or more upper or lower level tickets and a Griffins popcorn bucket good for unlimited popcorn refills throughout the game. Popcorn packs are only available by calling 616-774-4585 ext. 2 or at griffinshockey.com/popcorn.
Get in the D-ZONE: 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!
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 vs. Charlotte Checkers
Presented by Option 1 Credit Union Baseball Cap Giveaway presented by Option 1 Credit Union: As pitchers and catchers throughout Major League Baseball report for spring training, the first 2,500 fans in attendance will receive a Griffins baseball cap.
Friends & Family 4-Packs: Available for all Saturday games, each pack includes four tickets and $12 in concession cash for a great low price. Visit griffinshockey.com/f4p or call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2.
Post-Game Autographs presented by Huntington Bank: Griffins players will sign autographs following the game from the team's bench.
Ticket Information
Tickets for all 2015-16 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.
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.
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.
Fox Motors Fast Lane: Fox Motors Fast Lane grants the owner of a Fox Motors vehicle the ability to bypass normal ticket lines on game nights by showing their keychain at the designated Fox Motors Fast Lane ticket window, located at Van Andel Arena's main box office. Once presented, the keychain owner may purchase their tickets, subject to availability, at the window and proceed into the game.
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