GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins on Tuesday released their 2016-17 promotional schedule, featuring a number of giveaways and the return of many popular season-long promotions.

The Griffins’ season begins with Opening Night presented by Huntington Bank on Friday, Oct. 14, when the team hosts the Chicago Wolves. Promotions for the season opener include a magnet schedule giveaway, $2 beers and $2 hot dogs and a post-game open skate.

Single-game tickets for all 38 regular season home games at Van Andel Arena will go on sale to the general public this Friday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. 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.)

Griffins tickets can always be purchased in advance of game night through the following methods (all purchases subject to a convenience charge):

• In person at The Zone at Van Andel Arena;
• In person at Star Tickets outlets;
• Online through griffinshockey.com/buytickets;
• On the Griffins app, available for iPhone and Android;
• By phone through Star Tickets at 1-800-585-3737.

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 select-season package. These plans, along with full-season, FLEX ticket vouchers and group ticket packages, may be ordered through the Griffins’ office at (616) 774-4585.

Grand Rapids’ giveaway schedule includes a magnet schedule (Oct. 14), team poster (Nov. 5), 2017 calendar (Nov. 18), goalie helmet bank (Jan. 7), alpine hat (Jan. 21), beer stein (Jan. 28), Tyler Bertuzzi bobblehead (Feb. 4), plush Griff (Feb. 18) and a Nathan Paetsch bobblehead (April 8).

Key promotional dates include the Red Kettle Game (Nov. 11), Teddy Bear Toss (Nov. 25), ‘80s Fauxback Night (Dec. 9), the 20th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration (Dec. 31), Superhero Night (Jan. 7), the Great Skate Winterfest (Jan. 21-22), Social Media Night (Jan. 28), the 16th Annual Matinee Game (Feb. 15), the sixth annual Purple Community Game (Feb. 17), Toy Night (Feb. 18), Star Wars Night (Feb. 25), St. Patty’s Day Celebration (March 17), ‘90s Night (March 24), the fifth annual Brain Injury Awareness Game (March 29) and Bring Your Dog Game (April 12).

The popular Friday night beer and hot dog promotion returns in conjunction with College Night presented by Michigan First Credit Union for all 17 Friday home games this season, featuring $2 hot dogs and $2 domestic drafts from 6-8 p.m., while supplies last. Free Ride Friday allows fans to enjoy complimentary fare on the Rapid by showing their ticket to that night’s game. Visit ridetherapid.org for schedule information, routes and maps.

Several other recurring promotions will be featured throughout the Griffins’ schedule, including 11 Winning Wednesdays, six post-game open skates, five Huntington Bank post-game autograph sessions with select Griffins players and six post-game jersey auctions, including Red Kettle jerseys (Nov. 11), ‘80s Fauxback jerseys (Dec. 9), two styles of fan-designed jerseys (Jan. 21 and March 24), Van Andel Institute purple jerseys (Feb. 17) and the team's Friday night jerseys (April 14).

All promotions and dates are subject to change. For more information, visit griffinshockey.com or call (800) 2-HOCKEY.

2016-17 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE

Oct. 14: Opening Night presented by Huntington Bank
• Magnet schedule giveaway
• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs
• Post-game open skate

Nov. 5: Team Poster Giveaway presented by Eikenhout Inc.
• Friends & Family 4-Pack game

Nov. 11: Red Kettle Game presented by Salvation Army
• Red Kettle jersey auction post-game
• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs

Nov. 18: Calendar Giveaway presented by Fox Motors
• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs

Nov. 25: Teddy Bear Toss presented by J&H Family Stores
• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs
• Post-game open skate
• Pepsi Reading Goals redemption date

Dec. 2: Presented by DTE Energy
• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs

Dec. 9: ‘80s Fauxback Night presented by WZZM 13
• ‘80s Fauxback jersey auction post-game
• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs
• Huntington Bank post-game autograph session

Dec. 31: 20th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration presented by Farm Bureau Insurance
• 6 p.m. start
• Post-game indoor fireworks show
• Post-game open skate

Jan. 7: Superhero Night/Goalie Helmet Bank Giveaway presented by Comerica Bank
• Huntington Bank post-game autograph session
• Friends & Family 4-Pack game

Jan. 21: Alpine Hat Giveaway presented by Adventure Credit Union
• Great Skate Winterfest at Rosa Parks Circle
• Fan-designed jersey auction #1 post-game
• Friends & Family 4-Pack game

Jan. 27: Presented by WZZM 13
• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs

Jan. 28: Beer Stein Giveaway/Social Media Night presented by Centennial Securities
• Huntington Bank post-game autograph session
• Friends & Family 4-Pack game

Feb. 4: Tyler Bertuzzi Bobblehead presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union
• Post-game open skate
• Friends & Family 4-Pack game

Feb. 8: Presented by Spectrum Health Heart Center
• Winning Wednesday
• Pepsi Reading Goals redemption date

Feb. 15: 16th Annual Matinee Game presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 11 a.m. start
• Interactive and educational displays featured on the concourse for elementary through high school students

Feb. 17: Sixth Annual Purple Community Game presented by Van Andel Institute
• Van Andel Institute purple jersey auction post-game
• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs

Feb. 18: Toy Night/Plush Griff Giveaway presented by Flagstar Bank
• Huntington Bank post-game autograph session
• Friends & Family 4-Pack game

Feb. 24: Presented by Eikenhout Inc.
• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs

Feb. 25: Star Wars Night presented by DTE Energy
• Post-game open skate
• Friends & Family 4-Pack game

March 17: St. Patty’s Day Celebration
• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs

March 24: ‘90s Night
• Fan-designed jersey auction #2 post-game
• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs

March 29: Fifth Annual Brain Injury Awareness Game presented by Brain Injury Association of Michigan
• Winning Wednesday
• Pepsi Reading Goals redemption date

April 8: Nathan Paetsch Bobblehead presented by Michigan Office Solutions
• Mascot Mania
• Post-game open skate
• Friends & Family 4-Pack game

April 12: Bring Your Dog Game presented by Nestlé Purina
• Winning Wednesday
• Pepsi Reading Goals redemption date

April 14: Season Finale presented by Huntington Bank
• Friday night jersey auction post-game
• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs

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 today to purchase a package of four or more D-Zone tickets for any Friday night game.

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.

College Nights: 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.

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.

Hockey Night in Grand Rapids: For select Wednesday games, show your Griffins ticket at participating Arena District restaurants and bars to enjoy Hockey Night specials. A full list of dates and participating establishments will be made available prior to the start of the season. Visit griffinshockey.com/hockeynight for more information.

Winning Wednesdays: 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. 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.

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 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 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 advance and $23 day of game). Limit four tickets per card per person, subject to availability.

Friends & Family 4-Packs: Available for all Saturday games (excluding New Year’s Eve), each pack incudes four tickets and $12 in concession cash for a great low price. Visit griffinshockey.com/f4p or call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2. Continuing this season, fans may use their concession cash to purchase healthy choice menu options at the stand located outside of section 125, including low-fat yogurt, apples, oranges, granola bars and smoothies.

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. 25 and 30; Dec. 7 and 21; Bookmark #2 – Jan. 25; Feb. 8; March 29; April 12.

Post-Game Open Skates: Oct. 14, Nov. 25, Dec. 31, Feb. 4, Feb. 25, April 8.

Huntington Bank Post-Game Autograph Sessions: Oct. 22, Dec. 9, Jan. 7, Jan. 28, Feb. 18.

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 ext. 4.

J. Gardella’s Burger and Beer Special: Available on select tickets, take your used Griffins ticket to J. Gardella’s Tavern to enjoy a burger and beer for $7. Refer to the back of select tickets for details.

All promotions and dates subject to change. For more information, visit griffinshockey.com.