IceGators announce potential playoff dates
Published on March 29, 2002 under ECHL (ECHL)
Louisiana IceGators News Release
Louisiana will play at Cajundome next Wednesday, Friday
The Louisiana IceGators have announced potential dates for the 2002 Kelly Cup Playoffs Southwest Division Semifinals, which will start next week. Louisiana won't know its opponent until Tuesday, April 2, when the 2002 Kelly Cup Playoffs Southwest Division Wild Card Game will take place.
However, the IceGators have announced that the first two games will take place on Wednesday, April 3, and Friday, April 5 at the Cajundome. The first 1,000 children 12 and under at Wednesday's game will receive an IceGators' captain Jay Murphy mini-stick, sponsored by Medical Center of Southwest Louisiana and Women's and Children's Hospital.
Currently, Louisiana could face any one of four opponents in the Southwest Division Semifinals â Jackson, Mobile, New Orleans or Pensacola. Following are the scenarios for each team. Game times will be announced early next week.
Louisiana vs. Jackson
Game 1 â Wednesday, April 3, Cajundome
Game 2 â Friday, April 5, Cajundome
Game 3 â Sunday, April 7, Mississippi Coliseum
Game 4 â Monday, April 8, Cajundome (if necessary)
Game 5 â Wednesday, April 10, Cajundome (if necessary)
Louisiana vs. Mobile
Game 1 â Wednesday, April 3, Cajundome
Game 2 â Friday, April 5, Cajundome
Game 3 â Saturday, April 6, Mobile Civic Center
Game 4 â Sunday, April 7, Mobile Civic Center (if necessary)
Game 5 â Tuesday, April 9, Cajundome (if necessary)
Louisiana vs. New Orleans
Game 1 â Wednesday, April 3, Cajundome
Game 2 â Friday, April 5, Cajundome
Game 3 â Sunday, April 7, New Orleans Arena
Game 4 â Monday, April 8, New Orleans Arena (if necessary)
Game 5 â Wednesday, April 10, Cajundome (if necessary)
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Louisiana vs. Pensacola
Game 1 â Wednesday, April 3, Cajundome
Game 2 â Friday, April 5, Cajundome
Game 3 â Saturday, April 6, Pensacola Civic Center
Game 4 â Sunday, April 7, Pensacola Civic Center (if necessary)
Game 5 â Tuesday, April 9, Cajundome (if necessary)
Tickets for the first two games of the 2002 Kelly Cup Playoffs Southwest Division Semifinals are on sale now. Ticket prices range from $10.50 for third-level tickets to $23.50 for premium rinkside seating and can be purchased at the Cajundome Box Office or by calling Ticketmaster at (337)262-8686.
The IceGators play their regular-season finale in Jackson tonight at 7 p.m., trying to extend their ECHL record for wins (55) and points (114) in a season.
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