Griffins Opening Night at Van Andel Arena
The Grand Rapids Griffins, the Detroit Red Wings' AHL affiliate, open their home schedule against the Manitoba Moose at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Van Andel Arena. Opening Night brings $3 beers and hot dogs plus a postgame open skate; grab tickets on the Griffins' site.
The Griffins won the Calder Cup in 2013 and 2017, and this is where future Red Wings get their polish. Everybody heading out after the opener gets a magnet schedule.
Worth circling too: the 29th annual New Year's Eve game at 6 p.m. on December 31, 2026, with postgame fireworks, and a 10-year anniversary celebration of the 2017 Calder Cup on January 16, 2027.
Tickets are at griffinshockey.com; for season or group seats call (616) 774-4585.
Worth circling too: the 29th annual New Year's Eve game at 6 p.m. on December 31, 2026, with postgame fireworks, and a 10-year anniversary celebration of the 2017 Calder Cup on January 16, 2027.
Tickets are at griffinshockey.com; for season or group seats call (616) 774-4585.
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