GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins on Wednesday announced their promotional schedule for the 2023-24 season, featuring a number of giveaways and the return of many popular season-long promotions. Single-game tickets for each of the team’s 36 regular-season home games at Van Andel Arena will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. at griffinshockey.com/tickets.

The Griffins will launch the home portion of their 72-game slate on Friday, Oct. 13 against the Colorado Eagles with Opening Night presented by Huntington Bank. Promotions for the home opener include a magnet schedule giveaway, $2 beers/hot dogs, and a post-game open skate.

Grand Rapids’ other giveaways this season include a team calendar (Oct. 14), bucket hat (Nov. 11), sugar skull bobblehead (Nov. 26), Cousin Griffy bobblehead (Dec. 15), adult Flying Toasters jersey (Jan. 27), Friends hat (Feb. 16), belt bag (March 2), and a mystery bag (April 21).

Key promotional dates include: Military Appreciation Night (Nov. 11 – 7 p.m. start); 22nd annual School Day Game (Nov. 15 – 11 a.m. start); Teddy Bear Toss (Nov. 24); Hispanic Heritage Night (Nov. 26); Eighth annual Red Kettle Game for The Salvation Army (Dec. 1); A Griffins Christmas Vacation (Dec. 15); 26th annual New Year’s Eve Celebration (Dec. 31 – 6 p.m. start); Heroes vs. Villains (Jan. 13); What Could’ve Been Night (Jan. 27); Princess Night (Feb. 10); Friends Night (Feb. 16); Hockey Without Barries/Sensory Friendly Game (Feb. 24); the Jake Engel Memorial Dog Game (Feb. 25); Salute to Badges (March 2); 12th annual Purple Community Game for Van Andel Institute (March 15); Star Wars Night (March 16 – 8 p.m. start); HOPE Network Night (April 12); and Fan Appreciation Night (April 21).

The popular Friday night beer and hot dog promotion returns for all Friday home games this season, featuring $2 hot dogs and $2 domestic drafts from 6-8 p.m., while supplies last. Free Ride Fridays allows fans to enjoy a complimentary fare on The Rapid by showing their ticket to that night’s game. Visit ridetherapids.org for schedule information, routes and maps.

Several other recurring promotions will be available throughout the Griffins’ schedule, including eight Winning Wednesdays, three post-game player autograph sessions, four post-game open skates and seven post-game jersey auctions. The jersey auctions are set to include snow camo jerseys (Nov. 11), Hispanic heritage jerseys (Nov. 26), The Salvation Army Red Kettle jerseys (Dec. 1), Flying Toasters jerseys (Jan. 27), sensory/mental health awareness jerseys (Feb. 24), Van Andel Institute purple jerseys (March 15), and the HOPE Network jerseys (April 12).

Fans can sign up for the Early Access Ticket Pre-Sale List on Sept. 8 for the opportunity to purchase tickets before the general public. To do so, visit laylo.com/griffinshockey/m/xe4aO. Griffins tickets can be purchased through the following methods (all purchase subject to a convenience charge):

• Online through griffinshockey.com/buytickets;
• On the Griffins app, available for iPhone and Android;
• In person at The Zone at Van Andel Arena, beginning TBD (open 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday);
• By phone at (616) 774-4585 or (800) 2-HOCKEY.

Advance ticket prices start at $17 for upper level crease, $19 for upper level faceoff, $22 for upper level center ice, $23 for upper level preferred, $24 for upper level prime and $26 for upper level edge; and $25 for lower level faceoff, $29 for lower level center ice, $34 for lower level preferred and $50 for lower level glass. (Additional $3 per ticket on day of game.)

On game night, tickets may be purchased without a convenience charge at the Van Andel Arena box office, beginning 90 minutes before puck drop. 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 by calling the Griffins’ office at (616) 774-4585 ext. 2 or visiting griffinshockey.com.

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

2023-24 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE

Fri., Oct. 13 vs. Colorado Eagles: Opening Night presented by Huntington Bank

• Magnet schedule giveaway
• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs
• Post-game open skate
• WXSP-TV game

Sat., Oct. 14 vs. Colorado Eagles

• Calendar giveaway courtesy of Fox Motors

Fri., Oct. 27 vs. Cleveland Monsters

• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs

Fri., Nov. 10 vs. Toronto Marlies

• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs
• Snow camo jerseys
• Post-game open skate
• WXSP-TV game

Sat., Nov. 11 vs. Toronto Marlies: Military Appreciation Night presented by DTE

• Bucket hat giveaway
• Snow camo jersey auction post-game

Wed., Nov. 15 vs. Chicago Wolves: 22nd Annual School Day Game presented by Consumers Credit Union

• Winning Wednesday presented by Michigan First Credit Union
• 11 a.m. start time

Fri., Nov. 24 vs. Chicago Wolves: Teddy Bear Toss Game presented by J&H Family Stores

• $2 beers & $2 hot dogs
• Teddy Bear Toss
• Pepsi Reading Goals Redemption Date

Sun., Nov. 26 vs. Manitoba Moose: Hispanic Heritage Night presented by Patron

• Sugar Skull bobblehead giveaway (21 & older)
• Hispanic Heritage jersey auction post-game
• $1 soda and $1 ice cream
• Pepsi Reading Goals Redemption Date
• WXSP-TV game

Wed., Nov. 29 vs. Chicago Wolves

• Winning Wednesday presented by Michigan First Credit Union
• Pepsi Reading Goals Redemption Date

Fri., Dec. 1 vs. Milwaukee Admirals: Eighth Annual Red Kettle Game presented by The Salvation Army

• Red Kettle jersey auction post-game
• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs

Mon., Dec. 11: 15th Annual Tip-A-Griffin at Peppino’s, benefiting the Griffins Youth Foundation

Wed., Dec. 13 vs. Texas Stars

• Winning Wednesday presented by Michigan First Credit Union
• Pepsi Reading Goals Redemption Date

Fri., Dec. 15 vs. Texas Stars: A Griffins Christmas Vacation presented by Centennial Securities

• Cousin Griffy bobblehead giveaway
• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs
• WXSP-TV game

Sun., Dec. 31 vs. Cleveland Monsters: 26th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration presented by Captain Morgan

• 6 p.m. start time
• Post-game fireworks
• Post-game open skate
• WXSP-TV game

Wed., Jan. 10 vs. Milwaukee Admirals

• Winning Wednesday presented by Michigan First Credit Union

Fri., Jan. 12 vs. Rockford IceHogs

• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs

Sat., Jan. 13 vs. Rockford IceHogs: Heroes vs. Villains Night presented by Michigan First Credit Union

• Character appearances on the concourse
• Post-game player autographs

Wed., Jan. 24 vs. Rockford IceHogs

• Winning Wednesday presented by Michigan First Credit Union

Fri., Jan. 26 vs. Belleville Senators

• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs

Sat., Jan. 27 vs. Belleville Senators: What Could’ve Been Night presented by Acrisure

• Adult Flying Toasters jersey giveaway
• Flying Toasters jersey auction post-game
• WXSP-TV game

Sat., Jan. 27-Sun., Jan. 28: 19th Annual Great Skate Winterfest at Rosa Parks Circle, benefiting the Griffins Youth Foundation

Fri., Feb. 9 vs. Manitoba Moose

• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs

Sat., Feb. 10 vs. Manitoba Moose: Princess Night presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union

• Princesses on the concourse
• Pre-game tea party
• Post-game open skate

Fri., Feb. 16 vs. Cleveland Monsters: Friends Night presented by Adventure Credit Union

• Friends hat giveaway
• Couch from Friends at arena
• WXSP-TV game

Wed., Feb. 21 vs. Texas Stars

• Winning Wednesday presented by Michigan First Credit Union
• Pepsi Reading Goals Redemption Date

Thu., Feb. 22: 17th Annual Griffins & Sled Wings Sled Hockey Game at Griffs IceHouse at Belknap Park, benefiting the Grand Rapids Sled Wings and the Griffins Youth Foundation

Sat., Feb. 24 vs. Texas Stars: Hockey Without Barriers/Sensory Friendly Night presented by University of Michigan Health-West

• Sensory/Mental Health jersey auction post-game

Sun., Feb. 25 vs. Milwaukee Admirals: Jake Engel Memorial Dog Game presented by Nestle Purina

• $1 soda and $1 ice cream
• Bring your dog to the game
• Pepsi Reading Goals Redemption Date

Wed., Feb. 28 vs. Iowa Wild

• Winning Wednesday presented by Michigan First Credit Union

Fri., March 1 vs. Iowa Wild

• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs

Sat., March 2 vs. Rockford IceHogs: Salute to Badges Night presented by Comerica Bank

• Belt Bag giveaway
• Post-game player autographs
• WXSP-TV game

Fri., March 8 vs. Chicago Wolves

• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs

Wed., March 13: 10th Annual Hockey Hops & Hope, benefiting Easterseals MORC

Fri., March 15 vs. Iowa Wild: 12th Annual Purple Community Game presented by Van Andel Institute

• Purple jersey auction post-game
• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs
• WXSP-TV game

Sat., March 16 vs. Iowa Wild: Star Wars Night presented by DTE

• 8 p.m. start time
• Star Wars character appearances

Wed., March 27 vs. Cleveland Monsters

• Winning Wednesday presented by Michigan First Credit Union
• Pepsi Reading Goals Redemption Date

Wed., April 3 vs. Chicago Wolves

• Pepsi Reading Goals Redemption Date

Fri., April 5 vs. Rockford IceHogs

• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs

Fri., April 12 vs. Rockford IceHogs: HOPE Network Night presented by HOPE Network

• HOPE Network jersey auction post-game
• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs
• WXSP-TV game

Sun., April 21 vs. Milwaukee Admirals: Fan Appreciation Night presented by Huntington Bank

• Mystery Bag giveaway
• $1 soda and $1 ice creams
• Post-game player autographs

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.

Military Nights: Every home game, current members of our military can purchase up to four Upper Level Faceoff or Crease tickets for $13 each, four Upper Level Center Ice tickets for $16 each or four Lower Level Faceoff tickets for $20 each with a valid military ID. The offer also extends to veterans who present a VA ID or discharge papers.

College Discount: College students can buy online using their school .edu email address or show their ID at every Friday game to purchase an Upper Level Faceoff or Crease ticket for $13, an Upper Level Center Ice ticket for $16, or a Lower Level Faceoff ticket for $20. Limit one ticket per ID if purchasing in-person. Visit griffinshockey.com/tickets to purchase College Night tickets and sign up for text alerts.

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.

Winning Wednesdays: Presented by Michigan First Credit Union, 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.

Library Nights: For all Wednesday and Sunday games, 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 an Upper Level Faceoff ticket for $17 (regularly $23), an Upper Level Center Ice ticket for $20 (regularly $26), or a Lower Level Faceoff ticket for $24 (regularly $29). Limit four tickets per card per person, subject to availability.

Friends and Family 4-Packs: These packs are available for all Saturday games during the 2023-24 season and include four or more game tickets, and $20 or more in concession cash. Visit griffinshockey.com/tickets or call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2.

Sunday is Fun Day: For all Sunday games except for New Year’s Eve, enjoy $1 small Pepsi drinks and $1 small ice cream cups from 4-6 p.m.

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. 24, Nov. 26, Nov. 29, and Dec. 13; Bookmark #2 – Feb. 21, Feb. 25, March 27, and April 3.

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 a La-Z-Boy chairs and an array of unprecedented amenities. Call (616) 744-4585 ext. 4.

Post-Game Open Skates: Bring your skates to the rink and take to the ice for a post-game open skate on Oct. 13, Nov. 11, Dec. 31, and Feb. 10. As a reminder, Van Andel Arena has a no-bag policy, but security will allow fans to use bags to bring in their skates.

Photo by Nicolas Carrillo/Griffins