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Admirals to Face Bears in Opening Round of Playoffs

April 10, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - Today, the Norfolk Admirals announced that they will face off against the Hershey Bears (Washington Capitals) in a best-of-seven East Division Semifinal playoff series beginning April 19th in Hershey.

The Admirals, who have clinched the third-seed in the East Division with two games remaining in the regular season, will meet archrival Hershey for the third time in their AHL playoff history. Norfolk held a 7-3-0-0 record in the regular season series against the Bears, including a mark of 4-1-0-0 in the Keystone State.

Second-seed Hershey will host Game 1 on Wednesday, April 19th, with Norfolk home for Games 2 and 3 on Friday, April 21st and Saturday, April 22nd. The series will return to GIANT Center for Game 4, and if necessary, Games 5 and 6. Game 7 would take place at Norfolk Scope on Monday, May 1st, also if necessary.

East Division Semifinal Schedule
Game One Wednesday, April 19th at GIANT Center 7:00 p.m.
Game Two Friday, April 21st at Scope 7:15 p.m. (Game A)
Game Three Saturday, April 22nd at Scope 7:15 p.m. (Game B)
Game Four Tuesday, April 25th at GIANT Center 7:00 p.m.
Game Five* Friday, April 28th at GIANT Center 7:00 p.m.
Game Six* Saturday, April 29th at GIANT Center 7:00 p.m.
Game Seven* Monday, May 1st at Scope 7:15 p.m. (Game C)

* if necessary

Individual Playoff Tickets for Games 2 and 3 are now on sale through the Scope Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at (757) 671-8100 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Prices are: Gold Level - $17, Red Level - $14, White Level - $12.

Playoff Ticket Packages are available through the Admirals' office. For more information, call the Admirals at (757) 640-1212 or visit www.norfolkadmirals.com.

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