Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey

Calling all hockey fans! Gear up to cheer for the Grand Rapids Griffins, a development affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings. This powerhouse team boasts a rich history, sending over 200 players to the NHL and claiming two league championships.

Looking for an electrifying date night, a memorable family adventure, or a way to beat the winter blues? Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about the team, schedule, arena, and more. Get ready for an unforgettable hockey experience!

What’s Coming up - Season Schedule

The Grand Rapids Griffins offer an electrifying atmosphere from October to April, making every game night a potential highlight. Beyond the exciting competition, the schedule is packed with special offers on food and drinks, themed nights that encourage creative fan attire, and dedicated nights to show appreciation for the loyal Griffins fanbase. 

Promotions include “Winning Wednesday,” when a home victory earns everyone in attendance a free ticket to the next Wednesday game, essentially doubling your Griffins fix. There are fan giveaways throughout the season, games that offer $2 beers and $2 hot dogs, a post-game fireworks show on New Year’s Eve, and much more – including a special 30^th anniversary celebration on Nov. 30 and the annual Fan Appreciation Night on April 11. Check out the full Griffins schedule.

The 2025-2026 home opener is Oct. 10 and the final regular season home game is April 11 – and then, hopefully, it’s on to the Calder Cup playoffs. The Griffins made it to the Calder semifinals last season!

Team Roster

Catch the excitement of rising stars with the Grand Rapids Griffins! This talented team boasts players like Amadeus Lombardi, who had a breakout season last year with 19 goals and 40 points, and defenseman Antti Tuomisto, who led the team’s defensemen in both assists (24) and points (27). Goalies Michael Postava and Sebastian Cossa, forwards Carter Mazur, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Nate Danielson, and defenseman Alex Sandin-Pellikka were all included in an August 2025 list of “10 exciting prospects Detroit Red Wings must know about now” by Red Wings news and opinion site Octopus Thrower.

The Griffins organization has a rich history of developing future NHL players. Since the team’s inception in 1996, 214 Griffins – 29 goalies and 185 skaters – have gone on to play at least one NHL game. A Griffins alumnus has had his name engraved on the Stanley Cup in each of the last six years and 15 former Griffins were on the playoff roster of the 2008 Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings.  So, you might be witnessing the next generation of hockey greats. Keep an eye on the coaches too – three former Griffins head coaches have gone on to successful NHL careers.

Cheer on the Griffins - Buy Tickets

Whenever you feel like catching a Grand Rapids Griffins game, buy tickets online or at the arena. Thanks to affordable prices, you can bring the kids along or become a season regular – full-season memberships and 10- or 20-game plans are available on the Grand Rapids Griffins site. A Friends and Family 4-pack offers discounted tickets and other perks every Saturday home game. And don’t forget to take advantage of college student discounts, military discounts and group discounts!

More About Van Andel Arena

The Grand Rapids Griffins' home arena, open since 1996, offers an exciting atmosphere, over 10,000 seats, and plenty of food and beverage vendors. 

Concession stands offer a great variety of options that will please any sports fan. All concessions are cashless, requiring a credit card, ApplePay, GooglePay or PayPal. The Consumers Credit Union Club Restaurant and Bar is a full-service restaurant and bar located on the lower level. It’s open two hours prior to most games and remains open during the event.

Van Andel Arena is wheelchair accessible, offers complimentary hearing assistance devices and makes sensory bags – featuring a wiggle seat, lap pad, noise-canceling headphones and fidget toys – available on a first-come first-served basis. All reachable signs have Braille lettering. Wheelchair users Stefanie Shaffer and Erika Nala Franco had a blast at a Griffins game during their Grand Rapids visit – watch their video.  

Attractions, Hotels & Restaurants Nearby 

Turn your Grand Rapids Griffins game into a memorable weekend getaway! With plenty of hotels, restaurants, and attractions near Van Andel Arena (home of the Griffins), you can easily plan a fun-filled stay.

Choose from 13 hotels, all within walking distance of the arena. There's no need to worry about traffic after the game! With tons of bars and restaurants nearby, you can find the perfect spot for post-game drinks and delicious meals. Fill up the rest of your time here at local attractions, including Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids Children's Museum, The Blue Bridge, and the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

Start planning your trip to Grand Rapids today to cheer on the Griffins and so much more!