Playoff Schedule Announced as Saints Battle Roughriders
April 11, 2015 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Dubuque Fighting Saints News Release
DUBUQUE, IA-The Dubuque Fighting Saints have advanced to the post-season for the fifth consecutive season and the puck will drop on the 2015 USHL Clark Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, April 14 at the Mystique Community Ice Center. The club has announced finalized playoff dates for the 2015 Eastern Conference Semifinal against the rival Cedar Rapids RoughRiders. The series opens Tuesday, April 14 in Dubuque with a 7:05 p.m. contest presented by Dubuque Fire Equipment, featuring a glow stick giveaway to the first 1,500 fans, as well as $2 Concession specials. Individual tickets for home games will go on sale Sunday, April 12 at Noon at the Fighting Saints Box Office, by calling 563.583.6880 or online at DubuqueFightingSaints.com.
Dubuque finished 3rd in the USHL's Eastern Conference, locking in a matchup with 2nd-seeded Cedar Rapids, making them the lower seed in the Eastern Conference Semifinal, which is a best-of-five series. As the playoff format is 1-2-1-1, Dubuque will host Game 1 on Tuesday, April 14 and, if necessary, Game 4 on Monday, April 20. Fans who have already picked up their playoff tickets are asked to use the ticket for GAME A at Tuesday's Game 1 on April 14, and the ticket for GAME B for Game 4 on Monday, April 20.
The complete schedule for the 2015 Eastern Conference Semifinal series is as follows:
Game 1 at Dubuque - Tuesday, April 14, Mystique Community Ice Center- 7:05 p.m. (GAME A Tickets)
Game 2 at Cedar Rapids- Friday, April 17, Cedar Rapids Ice Arena - 7:05 p.m.
Game 3 at Cedar Rapids- Saturday, April 18, Cedar Rapids Ice Arena - 7:05 p.m
Game 4 at Dubuque - Monday, April 20, Mystique Community Ice Center - 7:05 p.m. (if necessary) (GAME B Tickets)
Game 5 at Cedar Rapids - Wednesday, April 22, Cedar Rapids Ice Arena - 7:05 p.m. (if necessary)
Game 1 of the playoffs will feature many incredible offers for fans including a $2 Tuesday promotion which features special $2 hot dogs, $2 small popcorns and $2 small sodas at the concession stands.
Dubuque Fire Equipment presents Game 1 on Tuesday, and the first 1,500 fans will receive a red glow stick.
Full Season Ticket Holders who have signed up for "Pay as We Play" ticket packages will receive several special offers for the Eastern Conference Semifinal. Full Season Ticket Holders are asked to check their emails for a special exclusive offers only available for a limited time. They may also call 563.583.6880 for more details on this exceptional offer.
Full Season Ticket Holders are also encouraged to bring family and friends to home games in the Eastern Conference Semifinal, and those who bring five or more friends and family to the rink will receive an exclusive #CodeRed Fighting Saints playoff t-shirt.
Both Tuesday's Game 1, and Game 4 on April 20, presented by Exceptional Dentistry, are College Nights, featuring a special ticket offer for local students. With a valid college ID, students receive a ticket in the Attack section, plus $5 in Saints Bucks (good for concessions or merchandise) for just $10.
The Fighting Saints are asking the tri-state area to rally around the team for the opening of the playoffs. Tuesday, April 14 is "Wear Red for the Saints Day" and fans are encouraged to post a photo of themselves wearing red to the Fighting Saints Facebook page, or by tweeting the team @fightingsaints using the official playoff hashtag, #CodeRed, for a chance to win playoff tickets.
The Fighting Saints Box Office will be open Sunday, April 12 from Noon to 4 p.m. for those wishing to purchase playoff tickets. For Full Season Ticket Holders who have Game 1 included in their ticket package and those who have signed up for "Pay as We Play", playoff tickets may be picked up during that time or at the Fighting Saints Box Office this week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Playoff tickets start at just $10. Fans may call 563.583.6880 to order or visit DubuqueFightingSaints.com.
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