Ninth Annual Matinee: The Griffins will welcome more than 5,000 elementary through high school students for their ninth annual matinee game presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union. In a major educational event for West Michigan schools, elementary and middle school students will learn about topics centered on life science, physical science and technology through interactive displays on the concourse prior to the game.

Career Forum: Prior to the game, high school students will participate in a career forum focusing on the emerging careers of tomorrow, with presentations from West Michigan experts and professionals. Lake Michigan Credit Union Business Development Manager Vickie Smith will also discuss financial responsibility following high school and share information on the Hutt Scholarship.

Winning Wednesday: This game marks the first Winning Wednesday of the 2009-10 season. If the Griffins win, each fan in attendance will receive a free ticket to the Griffins vs. San Antonio Rampage game on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

Veterans Day Special: In honor of Veterans Day, all active and retired military personel can show their military I.D. at the box office to receive either a $10 lower bowl ticket or a $5 upper bowl ticket.

Lunch with the Griffins: Fans can go to griffinshockey.com/promocode and enter the code “downtown” to receive a ticket special good for a $10 upper bowl ticket and a $5 food voucher.

Library Day: Fans who present their Grand Rapids Public Library or Kent District Library card at the Van Andel Arena box office on the day of the game or at The Zone anytime during regular business hours (M-F 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) can purchase a lower bowl ticket for just $10, a savings of $7. Limit four tickets per card per person.