GRIFFINS TO HOST HOUSTON, SERVE UP MORE DOLLAR DOGS AND BEERS

Friday, April 4, 2008 vs. Houston Aeros

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.

Dollar Beers, Dollar Dogs: From 6-8 p.m., fans can visit Van Andel Arena concession stands to purchase $1 hot dogs and $1 beers (21 oz. domestic drafts, with ID).

Red Wings Look-A-Likes: The Griffins will wear their third jerseys, modeled after the Red Wings’ white road sweaters.

Wendy’s Family Four Pack: Fans can get four tickets and four Wendy’s single combos for just $44 when they purchase the Wendy’s Friday Family Four Pack, available at Star Tickets Plus outlets.

Bono’s Pit BBQ Student Night: All students can visit the arena box office to purchase a lower bowl ticket for just $10 with a valid student ID.

Library Night: Fans can purchase up to four upper bowl tickets for just $5 each when a Grand Rapids Public Library, Kent District Library or Lakeland Library Cooperative card is presented at the box office.

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. This is the final redemption date.

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 the conclusion of the game. Proceeds will benefit Grand Valley State University Club Roller Hockey.