GRIFFINS WELCOME PISTONS' BAD BOY RICK MAHORN

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 vs. Toronto Marlies

Time: 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6 p.m.).

Tickets: Available at The Zone and all Star Tickets Plus outlets, including West Michigan Meijer stores. Charge by phone at (616) 222-4000 / (800) 585-3737 or visit griffinshockey.com.

Prices: $5 (advance purchase only), $13, $15, $17, $20 and $25.

Winning Wednesday: Fans who were in attendance for the Griffins’ 5-3 win over Toronto on March 5 can redeem their ticket stub for a free ticket to this game. Stubs must be redeemed at either The Zone or the Van Andel Arena box office. Similarly, if the Griffins beat Toronto, each fan in attendance will win a free ticket to the March 19 game against the Marlies.

Web Coupon: Fans can click here to buy discounted tickets online or print a coupon redeemable at the box office for up to four tickets for only $5 (upper bowl) or $10 (lower bowl) each.

Reading Goals: Children who’ve completed the required three hours of reading as part of the “Griff’s Reading Goals” program can redeem their voucher at The Zone or at the Van Andel Arena box office for two free tickets to this game.

Post-Game Party: Fans can join Griffins players and coaches after the game at Gardella’s for the Winning Wednesday post-game party. Present your ticket stub and receive special drink prices.

Saturday, March 15, 2008 vs. Lake Erie Monsters

Time: 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 6 p.m.).

Tickets: Available at The Zone and all Star Tickets Plus outlets, including West Michigan Meijer stores. Charge by phone at (616) 222-4000 / (800) 585-3737 or visit griffinshockey.com.

Prices: $5 (advance purchase only), $13, $15, $17, $20 and $25.

Bad Boys, Bad Boys: Michigan Office Solutions presents former Detroit Piston Rick Mahorn, who will meet fans and sign autographs prior to the game and make an on-ice appearance.

B-Ball Jersey Giveaway: The first 1,000 kids in attendance will receive a basketball-style Griffins jersey, courtesy of Comerica Bank and My Way Storage.

Throw for Dough: Fans can purchase Throw-for-Dough pucks for $1 or $3 for a chance to win $5,000, a $25 Visa gift card from Lake Michigan Credit Union, or a Griffins souvenir at second intermission. Proceeds will benefit St. Anthony’s School Board.

Post-Game Skate: Fans can bring their skates and take to the ice after the game for the O’Charley’s Post-Game O’pen Skate.