Griffins players and coaches visit local restaurants each season to serve food and wait tables, with tips and proceeds benefiting the Griffins Youth Foundation. On Monday, Dec. 1, Peppino’s once again host the event at four locations throughout West Michigan: Downtown Grand Rapids, Allendale, Jenison and Kentwood. Over its 16 editions, Tip-A-Griffin has raised more than $126,000…

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New GR Outdoor Pool Pass Program offering free access to city youth who register by opening day! Passholders will receive a physical card for scanning at the gate, or an option to have their membership looked up by staff. The Grand Rapids Department of Parks and Recreation has summer on its mind, as it rolled…

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The Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation’s board of directors has named Kevin Langseth as the organization’s new executive director. Langseth, who obtained an MBA from Western Michigan University in 1993, previously served as the director of officiating in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) during the 2021-23 seasons. His 30-year career at the NCAA Division 1 hockey…

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This year for the 2 Saturday’s leading up to Christmas break, we decided to do spirit days and encouraged all players and families to join in! We were so excited to see everyone having fun and showing their spirit around the rink!  Thanks to all who joined in our fun!   Santa even came for a…

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December 5th – 12th We have been given the amazing opportunity to participate in a Five Below Fundraiser this year! Christmas is just around the corner- this is a great time to check off some of those gifts & help GYF earn some money too!  10% of all purchases made with the attached flyer will…

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins’ popular Tip-A-Griffin fundraiser is back for its 14th edition on Monday, Dec. 5 from 6-8 p.m., when team players, coaches and hockey staff will help serve tables at four Peppino’s locations in West Michigan. Griffins personnel will wear personalized aprons that will be autographed and made available through…

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Griffins Youth Foundation’s board of directors on Monday named Jennifer Lardie as the organization’s new executive director. Lardie has a long association with the foundation, most recently having served as its director of coaching since 2014. She has also been involved with numerous volunteer opportunities within the foundation since 2009 and is a…

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GRIFFINS’ “PUT A LID ON IT!” PROGRAM TO OFFER DRIVE-THRU BIKE HELMET DISTRIBUTIONS GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins’ “Put A Lid On It!” (PALOI) bike helmet safety program will kick off its 17th summer in July with a pair of drive-thru helmet distributions at Griff’s IceHouse at Belknap Park (130 Coldbrook NE). Up to…

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