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Grand Rapids Griffins announce promotional schedule

Photo by Amanda O'Toole/MiHockey
Photo by Amanda O’Toole/MiHockey


By @MichaelCaples –

The Grand Rapids Griffins announced their promotional schedule for the 2014-15 season today, and there’s plenty of chances for fans to get some good doorprizes or discounts on food and drinks.

Check it out for yourself:

14-15 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE

Oct. 10: Opening Night presented by Huntington Bank
•    $2 Beers and $2 Hot Dogs
•    Post-game open skate
•    LED glowstick giveaway
•    Comerica Park outdoor game jersey auction (post-game)

Oct. 31: Halloween Costume Party

•    $2 Beers and $2 Hot Dogs

Nov. 5: 14th Annual Matinee Game
•    11 a.m. start
•    Interactive and educational displays throughout the concourse for elementary and high school students

Nov. 15: Lego Night/Griffins Player Blockhead Giveaway (kids 12 and under)
•    Friends and Family 4-Pack game
•    Huntington Bank post-game autograph session

Nov. 22: Teddy Bear Toss presented by J&H Family Stores
•    Friends and Family 4-Pack game
•    Pepsi Reading Goals redemption date
•    Team poster giveaway

Dec. 5: Blue/Red Jersey Auction (post-game)
•    $2 Beers and $2 Hot Dogs

Dec. 27: 2015 Team Calendar Giveaway presented by Fox Motors
•    Friends and Family 4-Pack game
•    Huntington Bank post-game autograph session
•    Pepsi Reading Goals redemption date

Dec. 31: 18th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration presented by Farm Bureau
•    Post-game indoor fireworks show
•    Post-game open skate

Jan. 9: ‘80s Night
•    $2 Beers and $2 Hot Dogs

Jan. 10: Griffins Winter Hat Giveaway presented by Comerica Bank
•    Friends and Family 4-Pack game
•    Post-game open skate

Jan. 24: Scout Night/Superhero Lunch Box Giveaway (kids 12 and under) presented by Pepsi
•    East Grand Rapids vs. Grand Rapids Christian high school hockey (pre-game)
•    Fan design jersey auction #1 (post-game)
•    Friends and Family 4-Pack game

Jan. 24-25: Annual Great Skate Winterfest at Rosa Parks Circle in Downtown Grand Rapids

Jan. 31: Griffins Texting Gloves Giveaway
•    Social Media seminar (pre-game)
•    Friends and Family 4-Pack game
•    Huntington post-game autograph session

Feb. 7: Mitch Callahan Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union
•    Grandville vs. Detroit Catholic Central high school hockey (pre-game)
•    Mascot Mania
•    Friends and Family 4-Pack game

Feb. 13: Purple Community Game presented by Van Andel Institute
•    $2 Beers and $2 Hot Dogs
•    Van Andel Institute purple jersey auction (post-game)

Feb. 14: Griffins Jersey Scarf Giveaway presented by Centennial Securities
•    Friends and Family 4-Pack game
•    Post-game open skate

Feb. 21: Star Wars Night presented by Consumers Energy
•    Friends and Family 4-Pack game
•    Huntington Bank post-game autograph session

March 14: Griffins Cereal Bowl Giveaway presented by Flagstar Bank
•    Friends and Family 4-Pack game
•    Huntington Bank post-game autograph session

March 20: 90’s Night
•    $2 Beers and $2 Hot Dogs
•    Fan design jersey auction #2 (post-game)

March 22: Dog Day at Van Andel presented by Nestlé Purina
•    Bring your dog to the game (additional $5)
•    $1 Pepsi drinks and $1 ice cream from 3-5 p.m.
•    Post-game open skate
•    Pepsi Reading Goals redemption date

April 4: Tomas Jurco Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Michigan Office Solutions
•    Friends and Family 4-Pack game
•    Huntington Bank post-game autograph session
•    Pepsi Reading Goals redemption date

Apr. 18: Season Finale presented by Huntington Bank

•    Friday Night jersey auction (post-game)
•    Friends and Family 4-Pack game
•    Post-game open skate


SEASON-LONG PROMOTIONS

$2 Beers and $2 Hot Dogs: Every Friday, enjoy $2 domestic drafts and $2 hot dogs from 6-8 p.m., while supplies last.

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 to get your tickets today! The D-Zone seven-game pack includes games on Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 5, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 20 and April 17, and the 14-pack includes all Friday games.

College Nights: Every Friday, college students can show their ID to purchase an upper bowl ticket for $13 (or $11 in advance at The Zone) and stop by the McFadden’s concourse table to receive a free pass to the post-game party at McFadden’s.

Free Ride Friday on The Rapid: Ride the Rapid to and from any Friday game and enjoy a complimentary fare by showing your ticket to that night’s game. Visit ridetherapid.org for schedule information, routes and maps.

Wednesday is Hockey Night: For all Wednesday home games from December through March (excluding Dec. 31 game), show your Griffins ticket at participating 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.

Amway Winning Wednesdays: Every time the Griffins win at home on Wednesday, each fan in attendance will receive a free ticket to the next Wednesday game (offer excludes Dec. 31 game). Additionally, the first 300 fans to visit the Amway table in Section A will receive a gift.

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.

Library Nights:  For every Sunday and Wednesday home game (excluding Dec. 31), 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 in advance and $23 day of game). Limit four tickets per card per person, subject to availability.

Friends and Family 4-Packs: 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.

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 of the following games: Bookmark #1 – Nov. 12 and 22; Dec. 10 and 27; and Jan. 21; Bookmark #2 – Feb. 18; March 22; and April 1, 4 and 8.

Post-Game Open Skates: Oct. 10; Nov. 14; Dec. 31; Jan. 10; Feb. 14; March 22; and April 18.

Huntington Bank Post-Game Autograph Sessions: Nov. 15; Dec. 27; Jan. 31; Feb. 21; March 14; and April 4.

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.