Griffins Remaining Season Cancelled

Today, the American Hockey League and the Grand Rapids Griffins announced that the league’s Board of Governors has voted to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 AHL regular season and the 2020 Calder Cup Playoffs due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.

AHL president and CEO David Andrews released the following statement:

After a lengthy review process, the American Hockey League has determined that the resumption and completion of the 2019-20 season is not feasible in light of current conditions. The league’s operational focus has turned toward actively preparing for the 2020-21 season. We are very grateful to the National Hockey League and its teams for their support and leadership in navigating through the challenges faced over the past two months. The AHL continues to place paramount importance on the health and safety of our players, officials, staff and fans and all of their families, and we all look forward to returning to our arenas in 2020-21.

What does that mean for Grand Rapids Griffins season ticket members and FLEX ticket buyers? They will receive an email from the team this week regarding refund, redemption and credit rollover options for the 2020-21 season. Single-game ticket purchasers for any of the final seven home games of the 2019-20 regular season who have not already received refunds or credits can visit the Griffins’ canceled game FAQ page for information on their options.

Griffins president Tim Gortsema. “While we all miss sports, and hockey in particular, we recognize that the continued health and safety of our players, staff and fans will always take precedence.

The Griffins have united with the West Michigan Whitecaps, Grand Rapids Drive, and West Michigan Sports Commission to help our community during this pandemic. You can join the effort by visiting OneTeamForWestMichigan.com.