Mayor Gets Behind Falcons
May 9, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Fresno Falcons News Release
FRESNO, Calif. â In advance of the 2002 Taylor Cup Championship presented by Mono Wind Casino and PostalAnnex+, Fresno Mayor Alan Autry has placed a wager with Boise, Idaho Mayor Brent Coles as to the outcome of the series. The Fresno Falcons will open the Taylor Cup Championship tomorrow night against the Idaho Steelheads in Boise.
As per terms of the wager, if the Falcons defeat the Steelheads in the best-of-seven series, Mayor Coles will send Mayor Autry 350 pounds of potatoes. If the Steelheads win the series, Mayor Autry will send 350 pounds of Chooljian Brothers Raisins to Boise. In addition to the exchange of the teams' top agricultural products, the losing mayor will also purchase a season ticket for the winning mayor to his team's games next season. The losing mayor will also wear the winning team's jersey at the first city council meeting following the completion of the series.
"The Falcons appreciate Mayor Autry and the city of Fresno for getting behind the Falcons organization in their quest for the Taylor Cup," said Chandar Sports President John Tull. "It's great to have the support of entire Fresno community."
The Falcons and Steelheads will open the 2002 Taylor Cup Finals with Game One tomorrow night in Boise at 6:05 p.m. The game can be heard live on KAAT 103.1 FM, The Mountain Cat, with WCHL Broadcaster of the Year Brian Clark beginning at 5:50 p.m. with the Coors Light Pregame Show. After Game Two on Saturday night, the team will return home for Games Three and Four of the series on Wednesday, May 15, and Thursday, May 16 at Selland Arena. Face-off for both games is set for 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $14 at the Selland Arena box office, all Ticketmaster locations, or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.
Taylor Cup Finals
Game One at Idaho Friday, May 10 6:05 p.m.
Game Two at Idaho Saturday, May 11 6:05 p.m.
Game Three at Fresno Wednesday, May 15 7:30 p.m.
Game Four at Fresno Thursday, May 16 7:30 p.m.
Game Five at Fresno Sunday, May 19 5 p.m. (if necessary)
Game Six at Idaho Friday, May 24 6:05 p.m. (if necessary)
Game Seven at Idaho Saturday, May 25 6:05 p.m. (if necessary)
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