. . "The Van Andel Arena is a 10,834-seat multi-purpose arena, situated in the Heartside district of Grand Rapids, Michigan. After a $75 million construction effort, the arena opened on October 8, 1996, and since has attracted over five million patrons. It is home to the popular Grand Rapids Griffins ice hockey team, the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Detroit Red Wings."@en . . . . . . "1996-10-08Z"^^ . "7.7E7"^^ . . . "Van Andel Arena"@en . . "February 8, 1995" .