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The Daily: Griffins Must Wait for Playoffs; First Home Game is May 6
TL;DR
The Grand Rapids Griffins will not start their playoffs until May, with their first home game scheduled for May 6. They will face the winner of the Manitoba Moose vs. Milwaukee Admirals series in a best-of-five semifinal.
Key points
- Grand Rapids Griffins have a first round bye
- First home playoff game on May 6
- Best-of-five series against Manitoba Moose or Milwaukee Admirals
- Games 3, 4, and 5 in Grand Rapids
- All home games start at 7 p.m.
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Michael Brandsegg-Nygard
The Grand Rapids Griffins’ first round bye means they will have a lengthy wait before they will play a best-of-five series against the winner of the Manitoba Moose vs. Milwaukee Admirals first round series.
The Griffins first two games of the Central Division semifinal will be on the road (dates and time to be determined). Games 3, 4, and 5 are scheduled for Grand Rapids on Wednesday, May 6, Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9. All three games in Grand Rapids are 7 p.m. starts.
Tickets go on sale this Friday. By the way, the Griffins will continue their popular $2 beer and $2 hot dog promotion for all home playoff games.
The earliest the Griffins will know their opponent is this Friday. The latest it will be known is Sunday.
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Q&A
When do the Grand Rapids Griffins start their playoff games?
The Grand Rapids Griffins will start their playoff games in May, with their first home game on May 6.
Who will the Griffins play in the playoffs?
The Griffins will play against the winner of the Manitoba Moose vs. Milwaukee Admirals series.
What are the scheduled dates for the Griffins' home playoff games?
The Griffins' home playoff games are scheduled for May 6, May 8, and May 9, all starting at 7 p.m.
