Grand Rapids Griffins Purple Community Game

Due to unsafe ice conditions, the Grand Rapids Griffins Purple Community Game has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. We appreciate your understanding and continued support.

Tickets for the originally scheduled March 13 date will automatically be valid for the rescheduled date. Fans planning to attend the makeup March 24 game do not need to take further action. Additional information regarding the rescheduled game can be found at griffinshockey.com.

Join Van Andel Institute for the Grand Rapids Griffins Purple Community Game at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, at Van Andel Arena.

Each Purple Pack ticket directly contributes $3 to biomedical research and science education programs at VAI. Purchase your Purple Pack ticket today!

Pre-order your exclusive co-branded VAI Purple Community and Grand Rapids Griffins merch! Orders can be picked up on game night at the Purple Community table. One hundred percent of your merchandise purchase benefits Van Andel Institute.

The Purple Community Game will also feature:

• A special intermission hosted by Maranda of WOOD-TV
• Purple Community ceremonial puck drop
• 50-50 raffle benefiting Van Andel Institute
• $2 beers and $2 hot dogs from 6–8 p.m.
• Limited-edition jersey auction

Pre-order your exclusive co-branded VAI Purple Community and Grand Rapids Griffins merch! Orders can be picked up on game night at the Purple Community table. One hundred percent of your merchandise purchase benefits Van Andel Institute.

Thank you to those who participated in the first round of the purple jersey auction to claim your custom, purple-themed jerseys. All proceeds from the jersey auction benefit Van Andel Institute. There are a handful of jerseys remaining! Stay tuned for additional updates regarding the auction. 

Thanks to our incredible 2026 sponsors!