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Rochester Americans defenseman and assistant captain Nathan Paetsch has announced his retirement from professional hockey, ending an illustrious 17-year playing career with nearly 900 games in the National Hockey League, American Hockey League and the Deutsche Eishockey Liga in Germany.
“I was extremely fortunate to play the game for as long as I have and to create so many lasting friendships with teammates, coaches, front office staff and support staff,” said Paetsch. “I couldn’t be happier to have started and finished my career with the Rochester Americans. The city and organization not only gave me a place to play, but more importantly, a home and a family. It was extremely special to begin my career as a teammate of Chris Taylor and end it with him as my coach.
The blood drive will take place on Saturday, Jan. 2 at Van Andel Arena.
Credit: WZZM Published: 10:49 AM EST December 17, 2020 Updated: 10:49 AM EST December 17, 2020
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan With the need for blood rising even more after the holidays, the Grand Rapids Griffins and Versiti Blood Center of Michigan will once again team up to host a blood drive at Van Andel Arena, on Saturday, Jan. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All donations are by appointment, with a goal of 65 donors for this drive. Please click
here or call 866-642-5663 to register.
As a reprise to their highly successful blood drive at the arena in June, the Griffins and Versiti are offering everyone who registers and attempts to donate a $10 e-gift card redeemable at 70 vendors, along with Griffins swag and a certificate for a free order of breadsticks or pizza puffs from Uccello’s. In addition, all successful donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies.
Grand Rapids Business Journal
April 5, 2021
The DTE Energy Foundation recently awarded more than $100,000 in grants to Michigan emergency food banks and providers, including in West Michigan.
April 2, 2021
The 2021 ALICE Report found 38% of households still struggled to make ends meet in 2019 prior to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
April 2, 2021
Mary Muliett may have taken a roundabout path into social work, but looking back on her early years, she realizes she was always drawn to working with children and families.
March 30, 2021
The Grand Rapids Pride Center chose a new leader to replace Thomas Pierce, who stepped down last fall.
March 29, 2021
A nonprofit that serves children, youth and families will host a grand opening this week for its new Fresh Market at UMCH.
Griffins to host drive-thru Teddy Bear Toss
Courtesy Grand Rapids Griffins
The Grand Rapids Griffins are teaming up with J&H Family Stores, Billy Bear Hug Foundation, Feeding America West Michigan and The Salvation Army to host a drive-thru Teddy Bear Toss & Holiday Drive from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Griff’s IceHouse at Belknap Park.
“We’re thrilled to be able to carry on the tradition of our hugely popular Teddy Bear Toss, which has seen our fans donate more than 60,000 stuffed animals over the last 20 years,” said Bob Kaser, the Griffins’ vice president of community relations and broadcasting. “And with so many people in West Michigan facing hardships this year, it’s also important for us to come together and continue helping organizations like The Salvation Army and Feeding America that do so much good in our community.”
By WMMN
Dec 14, 2020
Bob Kaser, Radio Voice of the Grand Rapids Griffins joined West Michigan s Morning News to talk about the annual Teddy Bear Toss moving forward despite the season being delayed.