The Peoria Rivermen, the Grand Rapids Griffins and a rabbi with a 500-pound ice-sculptured menorah walked into Carver Arena …
In the end, the Rivermen got the last laugh, delivering the punch line with a 4-3 shootout tiebreaker victory Tuesday over the Grand Rapids Griffins to beat the North Division power for the first time in four tries this season.
A celebration of Hannukah, complete with a 500-pound ice sculpture of a menorah and a performance by Rabbi Eli Langsam, kicked off the AHL team’s final home game as 4,002 looked on.
You’re a true inspiration for all the fellow brothers where out in the boondocks… keep on bringing warmth to the cold climate
Go Eli! Fro a Chaver in Toronto