Houston Meets Grand Rapids in First Round of Playoffs
April 21, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
Houston, TX - The Houston Aeros announced the schedule for the Western Conference Quarter Finals. The Aeros will meet the Grand Rapids Griffins in a best of five opening round series.
2013 Calder Cup Playoffs
Western Conference Quarter Finals - Best of five
Houston Aeros (6 - Seed) vs. Grand Rapids Griffins (3 - Seed)
Schedule:
1 Grand Rapids at Houston Friday, Apr. 26 7:05 PM
2 Grand Rapids at Houston Sunday, Apr. 28 5:05 PM
3 Houston at Grand Rapids Wednesday, May 1 7:00 PM (ET)
4 Houston at Grand Rapids Friday, May 3 7:00 PM (ET) - X
5 Houston at Grand Rapids Saturday, May 4 7:00 PM (ET) - X
X If Necessary
The Aeros will host the first two games of the series, starting on Friday, April 26 at 7:05 p.m. with Game One at Toyota Center. Game Two is scheduled for a 5:05 p.m. faceoff at Toyota Center. The series shifts to Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids for Game Three on Wednesday, May 1 at 6:00 PM (CT). If necessary, Game Four and Game Five will also be in Grand Rapids. The Griffins host Game Four at 6:00 p.m. (CT) on Friday, May 3. Game Five is slated for Saturday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m. (CT).
Calder Cup Playoff ticket information is available on www.aeros.com . Tickets for the playoffs will go on sale at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 22. Groups of 15 or more receive a discount on all tickets, to book your group outing to an Aeros Calder Cup Playoff game please call 713-974-PUCK (7825).
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