The Grand Rapids Griffins are hosting a Women in Sports Panel pre-game event. Join us as we speak with four different women who have made their mark in the collegiate and professional sports world. They will discuss the importance of women's participation in sports, the challenges women face in the industry, and share their own experiences and insight to help other women currently involved with a sport.

The pre-game panel will begin at 5:30pm in our Banquet Rooms (next to the Consumers Credit Union Club). Tickets can be purchased at the link below. Each ticket also gets you into the season finale Griffins game that night at 7pm. Confirmation details for the event will be sent via email to all those who purchased 48 hours prior to the event.

For questions or for groups of 10 or more, please contact Desmond Ray at dray@griffinshockey.com or at 616.774.7454 ext. 3060.

CATHY GEORGE

Newly appointed head coach of the West Michigan Pro Volleyball team, a new women's franchise on track to start in January 2024. Formerly known for her work at Michigan State University, spending 17 seasons as their head coach and becoming the college's all-time winningest head volleyball coach. Prior to this she spent 11 years coaching the sport at Western Michigan.

LISA BROWN-MILLER

1998 Olympic Gold Medalist for the USA Women's National Hockey Team. Lisa is just one of three players to have appeared on six Olympic US Women's Hockey teams. Currently spends her time on the ice with the Fox Motors Hockey Girls program, focusing efforts on the U14 team.

KERI BECKER

Grand Valley State University's Associate Athletic Director from 2011 to 2016. She was then promoted in 2016, and still holds the role, as Director of Athletics for GVSU. She was also the former Ferris State University softball coach from 1996-2011.

SARA STRONG

Registered ice hockey official for 15 years - working at all levels within the sport. She was also 1 of 8 American Officials to be selected for the 2022 Winter Olympics Women's Hockey tournament.