Griffins will play preseason contest at Compuware Arena in Plymouth

By Michael Caples –

The Grand Rapids Griffins announced their preseason schedule today, and fans of the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate on the east side of the state will be pleased.

The Griffins will take on the Lake Erie Monsters on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the home of the Plymouth Whalers – Compuware Arena. The next night, the two clubs will play at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario – home of the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires.

Tickets for the Sept. 28 game in Plymouth are now on sale for $10 online or by calling (734) 453-8400.

The Griffins officially begin the defense of their AHL championship title in October, and will raise a new banner to the rafters of Van Andel Arena on Oct. 18.