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Rattlers announce 2006 schedule

October 25, 2005 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Arizona Rattlers News Release


PHOENIX - The Arizona Rattlers have finalized their schedule for their 15th season in the twenty-year-old Arena Football League. The 2006 campaign opens up on the road in Los Angeles when they take on the division-rival Los Angeles Avengers on January 29 at STAPLES Center. The game will kickoff at 1:00 MST and be televised on NBC.

The Rattlers, who have qualified for 14 postseasons in their 15 years of existence, will play their home opener against the Austin Wranglers at America West Arena on Friday, February 3 at 7:00 p.m.

A new add-on in the division, the Utah Blaze, coached by former Rattler head coach Danny White, will play the Rattlers twice: February 18 in Arizona and April 7 in Utah.

The Rattler's three other divisional foes (Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and San Jose) will also meet up for home and away battles.

Non-divisional opponents that the Rattlers will face this season include Columbus, Nashville, Orlando, Chicago, Grand Rapids, Dallas and the defending champion Colorado Crush.

After opener on the road in Los Angeles, the Rattlers will play five of their six games at home, including three-consecutive (February 3, 12, and 18).

Rattler season tickets, which include all eight games played at America West Arena, can be purchased by calling 602-514-8300.

RATTLER'S 2006 SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT TIME*

Sunday, January 29 at Los Angeles Avengers 1:00 p.m.

Friday, February 3 Austin Wranglers 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 12 San Jose SaberCats 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 18 Utah Blaze 7:00 p.m.

Friday, February 24 at Columbus Destroyers 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 4 Nashville Kats 7:00 p.m.

Friday, March 10 Orlando Predators 7:00 p.m.

Friday, March 17 at Las Vegas Gladiators 8:30 p.m.

Friday, March 24 Los Angeles Avengers 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 2 at San Jose SaberCats TBD

Friday, April 7 at Utah Blaze 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 15 Chicago Rush 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 23 at Grand Rapids Rampage 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, April 29 at Dallas Desperados 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 6 Las Vegas Gladiators 7:00 p.m.

Friday, May 12 at Colorado Crush 6:00 p.m.

*All times AZ local

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