ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Road Warriors Announce Opening Round Playoff Series

Published on April 1, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


GREENVILLE, SC - The Greenville Road Warriors announced today that they will be playing the Florida Everblades for the opening round of the 2012 Kelly Cup Playoffs.

For the second straight season the Road Warriors have qualified for the Kelly Cup Playoffs and have secured home ice advantage for the first round against the Florida Everblades. The Eastern Conference quarterfinal series is a best-of-five series in which the Road Warriors will play the final three games at home. Games one and two will be played in Florida on Monday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. and on Wednesday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. Game Three will be held at the BI-LO Center on Friday, April 6 at 7:35 p.m. with Game Four to follow on Saturday, April 7 at 7:05 p.m. and Game Five on Monday, April 9 at 7:35 p.m. Games Four and Five will be played as necessary.

At the playoff home opener on Friday, April 6 the Road Warriors will be giving away rally towels to the first 1,500 fans through the door. The rally towels are sponsored by Deaville Roofing and Construction, GEICO, and Konica Minolta. Also, the BI-LO Family Fun Section will be open to fans. To get up to four free tickets in the BI-LO Family Fun Section show your BI-LO BONUSCARD at the Breakaway Honda Ticket Office at BI-LO Center starting at 5:35 p.m. Tickets for the BI-LO Family Fun Section are available while supplies last.

The Greenville Road Warriors and the Florida Everblades have not played each other since January 28, 2012 in Florida. The last time the Road Warriors hosted the Everblades was December 29, 2011. Greenville has a 7-3-1 record vs. Florida, with a 4-1-0 away record and 3-2-1 home record.

The Road Warriors have discounted playoff packages on sale right now which feature pay-as-you-go options and tickets starting as low as $8.50 per game. There are also group discounts and preferred seating based on availability for any group of 10 or more that books in advance. Call the Road Warriors at 864-674-PUCK (7825) to reserve your playoff tickets today.

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