Bombers Announce Home Playoff Dates
Published on March 28, 2002 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
Johnstown Chiefs, Cincinnati Cyclones, and Wheeling Nailers are possible opponents in three different Northwest Division Semifinal scenarios
The Dayton Bombers have announced their home playoff dates for the Northwest Division Semifinals of the East Coast Hockey League Kelly Cup Playoffs. The Bombers, who have qualified for post-season competition for the 11th straight season, can face either the Johnstown Chiefs, the Cincinnati Cyclones, or the Wheeling Nailers in a best-of-five, Northwest Division Semifinal series. Regular season play comes to an end after Sunday's East Coast Hockey League action. The Bombers host Toledo at 6:00 p.m. at the Nutter Center.
Should the Bombers face the Johnstown Chiefs in the Northwest Division Semifinals, they would have home games at the Nutter Center on Wednesday, April 3 (Game 1) at 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 5 (Game 2) at 7:30 p.m., and, if necessary, Wednesday, April 10 (Game 5) at 7:00 p.m.
Should the Bombers play against the Cincinnati Cyclones in the Northwest Division Semifinals of the Kelly Cup Playoffs, they would play at the Nutter Center on Wednesday, April 3 (Game 1) at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, April 6 (Game 3) at 7:30 p.m., and, if necessary, Wednesday, April 10 (Game 5) at 7:00 p.m.
Should the Bombers compete against the Wheeling Nailers, the Bombers would have home games on Wednesday, April 3 (Game 1) at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, April 6 (Game 2) at 7:30 p.m., and, if necessary, Wednesday, April 10 (Game 5) at 7:00 p.m.
The Dayton Bombers' final home and regular season game is Sunday, March 31 at 6:00 p.m. at the Nutter Center. It will be Fan Appreciation Night at the Nutter Center. There will also be an Easter Egg Hunt at this special holiday game. In addition, there will be a pre-game skate from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. on the Nutter Center ice.
Tickets for this game and all playoff games can be purchased by calling the Bombers at (937) 775-4747 or by visiting the Nutter Center Box Office.
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