Foundation helps hockey player keep skating after losing vision
As the Grand Rapids Griffins hold their annual Great Skate Winterfest, three out of the four top individual fundraisers for the event are all from one family. (WOOD TV8)
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The Great Skate is back in Grand Rapids on January 18
The annual Great Skate starts January 18th at noon and runs through January 19th at 10 p.m. at Rosa Parks Circle. (eightWest)
The Great Skate Winterfest Returns This Weekend!
The 17th annual event will run for 34 consecutive hours this Saturday, Jan. 18 and Sunday, Jan. 19 at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids.
Sports in Grand Rapids: What it takes to be #1 in the minor leagues
Like much of Grand Rapids, the area’s minor league sports teams were born of an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to building a vibrant community. (Experience Grand Rapids)
Salvation Army sponsoring 'Red Kettle Game' with Grand Rapids Griffins
For the fifth straight year, the Salvation Army will be sponsoring the "Red Kettle Game" played by the Grand Rapids Griffins on Dec. 6. (WZZM 13)
No Barriers
A pair of January events will highlight the opportunities for people with disabilities to play the game of hockey.
Free 'Try Blind Hockey' Event to be Held in Grand Rapids on Jan. 26
Visually impaired persons of all ages from across Michigan and beyond are invited to try blind hockey at no cost during this inaugural event.
Grand Rapids Griffins wait tables to raise money for youth foundation
The Grand Rapids Griffins were waiting tables Monday for the 13th edition of the Tip-A-Griffin fundraiser. (WZZM 13)
Tip-A-Griffin Returns on Nov. 18
The Griffins’ popular Tip-A-Griffin fundraiser is back for its 13th edition on Nov. 18 from 6-8 p.m., when team players, coaches and hockey staff will help serve tables at all six Uccello’s Ristorante locations in West MI.
Griffins offer boy tickets after friends don’t come to birthday party
A young hockey fan is about to have a lot of games to go to after what started off as a disappointing birthday. (FOX 17)
These dogs dressed up for a good cause at Grand Rapids Griffins game
There was plenty of "ruffness" off the ice when the Griffins took on Iowa at Van Andel Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 30, during a special Griffins Dog Game to raise funds for Paws with a Cause. (MLive)
U.S., Russian teams to compete in international youth sled hockey tournament
Grand Rapids will host the International Youth Sled Hockey Invitational this weekend, drawing elite teams including the Grand Rapids Sled Wings and the Youth Russian National All-Star Sled Hockey Team. (Mary Free Bed)