Grizzlies Host Las Vegas Monday, Tuesday to Open Playoffs
Published on April 1, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release
Bakersfield, California - The Utah Grizzlies tonight released their first round playoff schedule. The post-season will begin Monday and Tuesday when Utah hosts Las Vegas at Maverik Center to start a 2-3 series.
The schedule became official after Utah's 4-0 win tonight in Bakersfield to close the regular season.
*Monday, April 2:* Las Vegas at Utah, 7:05 p.m., 1230 KFAN-2
*Tuesday, April 3:* Las Vegas at Utah, 7:05 p.m., 1230 KFAN-2
*Thursday, April 5:* Utah at Las Vegas, 8:05 p.m., 860 AM, Utah's Big Talker
***Friday, April 6:* Utah at Las Vegas, 8:05 p.m., 860 AM, Utah's Big Talker
***Monday, April 9:* Utah at Las Vegas 8:05 p.m., 860 AM, Utah's Big Talker
It marks the second time in three years that the two teams will meet in the first round. Utah beat the Wranglers three games to two in the best-of-five first round in 2010. The two teams also met in the 2008 Conference Finals.
The Grizzlies went 5-4 versus the Wranglers during the regular season.
All games will begin with 30 minute pre-game editions of "Grizzlies on the Fly" on the radio in Salt Lake. Games can also be heard and viewed (PPV) online at www.utahgrizzlies.com.
Playoff packages for the first round, start at just $16 for lower bowl seating and include both games. Call (801) 988-8800 for more information.
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