AHL Grand Rapids Griffins

Winning Wednesday, Sunday Is Fun Day Set for Griffins' Holiday Week

Published on December 17, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release


Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 vs. Toronto Marlies

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

Hockey Night: Wednesday is Hockey Night! Through a new partnership between the Griffins, the Downtown Development Authority, the Arena District and several sponsors, fans attending any Wednesday game this season can show their tickets to receive drink specials and 20% off food at participating Arena District restaurants and bars, both before and after the game. For a list of the 20 participating establishments, visit griffinshockey.com/hockeynight . (Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts, offers or specials).

Winning Wednesday: All fans who were in attendance for the Griffins' 5-2 win over the Houston Aeros on Dec. 15 can redeem their ticket stubs for free tickets to this game. Furthermore, if the Griffins beat the Toronto Marlies, each fan in attendance can redeem their ticket stub for a free ticket to the Griffins game on Wednesday, Jan. 5 against Hamilton. If the Griffins win, the box office will be open following the game for redemptions. Fans may also redeem their stubs at The Zone during business hours (M-F 10-6; Sat. 10-2) and at the box office the night of Dec. 22.

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 (M-F 10-6; Sat. 10-2) can purchase a lower bowl ticket for just $10 - a savings of $7! Limit four tickets per card per person.

Post-Game Party: Join us at Peppino's downtown after the game to meet Griffins players and coaches and enjoy $2 drafts and a special Griffins buffet.

Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010 vs. Lake Erie Monsters

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

Sunday is Fun Day!: Fans can enjoy $1 Cole's breadsticks and $1 Pepsi products from 3-5 p.m.

Crazy Band and Jersey Card Giveaway: Kids in attendance will receive a hockey skate Crazy Band, while the first 1,500 fans will receive a Jan Mursak jersey card presented by Jack Links.

Griffins Give Back: Thanks to the "Griffins Give Back" program, hundreds of local unemployed workers plus their family members are receiving free tickets to this game. Several thousand tickets have been distributed through three Grand Rapids offices of Michigan Works! While supplies last, those who visit Michigan Works! in person and present both proof of unemployment and a valid Michigan photo I.D. can receive up to four free tickets. Michigan Works! locations and hours are as follows:

* 1560 Leonard NE - Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.;

* 121 Franklin SE - Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (no Saturday hours);

* 622 Godfrey SW - Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. (no Saturday hours).

Fan 4 Pack: Receive four tickets and $12 in concession cash for a great low price. Click here or call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2.

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 (M-F 10-6; Sat. 10-2) can purchase a lower bowl ticket for just $10 - a savings of $7! Limit four tickets per card per person.

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.

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.

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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