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Eagles to Take on Steelheads in First Round of ECHL

April 13, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release


WINDSOR, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles will meet the Idaho Steelheads in the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2014 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs. The series will kick-off on Friday, April 18th at CenturyLink Arena in Boise. Colorado secured the fifth seed in the conference standings after completing a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the Alaska Aces on Saturday, coupled with the Las Vegas Wranglers 4-1 win over the Bakersfield Condors on Sunday. Idaho enters the playoffs as the fourth-seeded team in the Western Conference.

This will be the second straight post-season to see the Eagles and Steelheads clash in the opening round of the playoffs. The Steelheads advanced to the Western Conference semifinals after defeating the Eagles in six games in 2013. Tickets for first round home playoff games start at just $17 each and are available for purchase by calling 970-686-SHOT (7468), clicking www.comcasttix.com, or visiting the Budweiser Events Center Box Office. The complete schedule for the upcoming series is as follows:

Game 1: Friday, April 18, Colorado at Idaho, 7:10 PM

Game 2: Saturday, April 19, Colorado at Idaho, 7:10 PM

Game 3: Tuesday, April 22, Idaho at Colorado, 7:05 PM

Game 4: Thursday, April 24, Idaho at Colorado, 7:05 PM

Game 5**: Friday, April 25, Idaho at Colorado, 7:05 PM

Game 6**: Monday, April 28, Colorado at Idaho, 7:10 PM

Game 7**: Tuesday, April 29, Colorado at Idaho, 7:10 PM

** - if necessary

The winner of the best-of-seven series will advance to take on the winner of the quarterfinals series between the top-seeded Alaska Aces and the eighth-seeded Las Vegas Wranglers. On the other side of the Western Conference playoff bracket, the second-seeded Ontario Reign will meet the seventh-seeded Stockton Thunder, while the third-seeded Utah Grizzlies square off with the sixth-seeded Bakersfield Condors. Stayed tuned to Playoff Headquarters on ColoradoEagles.com for the latest playoff information.

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