Griffins post-game open skate

[Swayze 81]

This may not be in the right section, but there's been no response all week in the Griffins section of the forum. Anyways:

Going to the Griffins game Saturday, there's open skate after the game, just wondering if anyone knows if it's strictly bring your own skates or is there rental available?

[Hockeytown_Ryan 122]

Is there a number to call? I am sure there is somewhere. Id call and ask.

If It were Me Id say it would be BYOS.

found this page....Griffins Contact Numbers

Edited March 17, 2011 by Hockeytown_Ryan

[Trastion 22]

No rentals that I know of. I have never skated in it but I have never heard of them having rentals. You have to sign a waiver and provide your own equipment.

From the Promo info on the Griffins website... "Post-Game Skate: Presented by J & H Family Stores, bring your skates and take to the ice for the post-game skate."

you can read it all here. Griffins Promos

Waiver form is Here.

Hope that helps.

[Swayze 81]

Okay thanks guys. I tried getting ahold of Van Andel Arena and they weren't sure, gave me the Griffins number and no one has ever picked up the phone when I called it.

Appreciate the help.

[GROwl 5]

Sorry - just saw your post. I've skated with the kids many times after games. Definitely bring your own skates - there are none available to rent, borrow or steal.

Also, to save time after the game, stop at Guest Services before the game or during one of the intermissions to pick up and sign a waiver form. Give it back to them and they will stamp your hand.

At the end of the game, go down to the south tunnel where the zamboni comes out - you can either go to the west side or the east side. The east side has less people generally for whatever reason. There is usually a Throw-for-Dough right after the game that you will have to wait for. You then go down through the tunnel where there will be folding seats set up to sit down on and put on your skates. Leave your shoes there. Go back through the tunnel (there will be mats so you don't need to worry about your blades). Skip waiting in line at the table since you've already turned in your waiver and go directly to the ice. You'll be able to skate about 40 minutes. At the beginning, there will be lots of kids, but they start leaving after 15 minutes or so.

The ice will be chopped up since the zamboni doesn't come out between the end of the game and the post game skate, but its still fun. Afterwards, if you know any of the players (or want to meet some), they are generally passing through the area where you put your skates on since its between their locker room and their parking lot.

Have fun.

Edited March 17, 2011 by GROwl

[Swayze 81]

That was VERY informative GROwl, thanks

[eva unit zero 271]

Sorry - just saw your post. I've skated with the kids many times after games. Definitely bring your own skates - there are none available to rent, borrow or steal.

Sure there are. Just make sure you find someone with the same size skates as you wear, swipe the bag, and voila.

[GROwl 5]

Sure there are. Just make sure you find someone with the same size skates as you wear, swipe the bag, and voila.

I guess that could happen. I also chatted with an older man a few years ago who had borrowed skates from one of the Griffins for the post-game skates. He was the Griffin player's father-in-law. He was in town visiting and his young grandson wanted him to go out on the ice with him after the game. But unless you have similar connections, best to bring your own skates.