GROwl

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.

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.

i have a friend from Bulgaria and he told me that in his country (and some other eastern european countries), the last name is actually a variation of the father's name. So a male with a last name "Bogdanov" means his father's name is "Bogdan". For a female her last name will become "Bogdanova".

I think you're very close. Often, the last name stays the same as the parents. It a baby's middle name that generally is a form of the father's name. "ova, ovna, eva or evna" translates to daugther of. "ov, ovich, ev, or evich" translates to son of.

We need a lot of future ___ Pavelevich Datsuk(s)to maintain the excellence of Red Wing Hockey!

This is one of the best fundraisers in the hockey world. I've attended it in the past with my kids; it was fun for the fans watching, those playing, and the Griffins themselves. Highly recommend for all ages!

Robin BigSnake caused a lot of laughter at a Muskegon game we went to a few years ago...both for his name and his play.  I don't think he ever played in the NHL though he went to one of the Wings' training camps.

Last week when Joey Mac and Thomas McCollum were both up with the Wings, the Griffins signed Dov Grumet-Morris to be backup goalie.