Hitmen prepare for Ice in first round of WHL playoffs
Published on March 12, 2007 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen will meet the Kootenay Ice in the first round of the 2007 WHL Playoffs.
The Best-of-Seven Eastern Conference Quarter-Final Series is a 2-2-1-1 format with Kootenay having home ice advantage.
For the third time in playoff history the Hitmen and Ice will meet. In 1999 Calgary eliminated Kootenay in seven games in the first round. In 2000 the Ice ousted the Hitmen in five games to win the Eastern Conference Championship.
On both occasions the series winner went on to win the WHL Championship.
See complete first round schedule below:
Game #1 @ Kootenay Friday, March 23rd 7:00pm
Game #2 @ Kootenay Saturday, March 24th 7:00pm
Game #3 @ Calgary Wednesday, March 28th 7:00pm
Game #4 @ Calgary Thursday, March 29th 7:00pm
Game #5 @ Kootenay Saturday, March 31st 7:00pm (if necessary)
Game #6 @ Calgary Monday, April 2nd 7:00pm (if necessary)
Game #7 @ Kootenay Wednesday, April 4th 7:00pm (if necessary)
Tickets for Hitmen home games will go on sale Friday, March 16th at 10 a.m. at all Ticketmaster locations or charge by phone by calling 777-0000.
Call Customer service for group ticket info at 777-4646.
Western Hockey League Stories from March 12, 2007
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- Wishart Named Player of the Week - Prince George Cougars
- Sexsmith Named WHL Goalie of the Week - Vancouver Giants
- Wheat Kings make plans for awards banquet - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Playoff Tickets On Sale at Noon - Everett Silvertips
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