Eagles Clinch 4th Seed in Western Conference; Opening Round Playoff Dates Set
March 27, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release
LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles, proud affiliate of the NHL's Winnipeg Jets & the AHL's St. John's IceCaps, announced this evening the dates for their upcoming series in the opening round of the ECHL's Kelly Cup playoffs. With their win tonight, the Eagles locked up 4th place in the Western Conference in their first season in the ECHL; their opening round opponent will be determined by the end of the week.
Regardless of which team the Eagles play in the opening round, they will start the 5-game series on the road with games on Tuesday, April 3 & Wednesday, April 4. Games 3, 4, & 5 (the final two, if necessary) will be played at the Budweiser Events Center on Friday, April 6, Saturday, April 7 & Monday, April 9. Eagles home games will start at 7:05 p.m. (MST).
Tickets for the home dates are on sale now (starting at just $16) and can be purchased by visiting www.ComcastTix.com or calling 1-877-544-TIXX (8499). Eagles season ticket holders should use the blue, round 1 tickets in the back of their ticket books (complete details outlined below).
Blue Ticket - Game A Game 3 on Friday, April 6
Blue Ticket - Game B Game 4 on Saturday, April 7*
Blue Ticket - Game C Game 5 on Monday, April 9*
* - If Necessary
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