The Grand Rapids Griffins posted their 2023-2024 season’s promotional schedule yesterday afternoon:
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 – 8 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.
