Grand Rapids Griffins

In what has become something of a tradition in western Michigan, The Grand Rapids Griffins welcomed Great Lakes Base and Great Lakes Garrison for their sixth annual "Star Wars Night" promotion.  As the fans walked into Van Andel Arena, they would find themselves surrounded by over 40 Star Wars characters!!! 

Photo courtesy of Great Lakes Garrison

The Grand Rapids Griffins hosted The Oklahoma City Barons in a game that had playoff implications in the AHL (American Hockey League) standings.  The Griffins' Gustav Nyquist scored a pair of goals and Ty Conklin made 30 saves as the Griffins won 4-3 in a overtime "shootout."

Meanwhile, Great Lakes Base, Great Lakes Garrison and Mando Mercs were helping raise money for The Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation with everything from photo booths, custom "Star Wars Night" Griffins team merchandise and plenty of Star Wars-themed fun for hockey fans to take part in.  By the end of the night, we helped raise $5,087 for the Foundation.


Grand Rapids Griffins "Star Wars Night" Mission Photos

The Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation was established in 1995 to expand the opportunities for participation in ice skating and related sports and activities, and to encourage academic excellence, community involvement and healthy lifestyles among the youth of West Michigan.