IHL 2 Rockford IceHogs

Rockford's semifinal schedule with Wings set

Published on May 3, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


Rockford, Ill.- The Rockford IceHogs, in conjunction with the Kalamazoo Wings and United Hockey League, announced the IceHogs-Wings Semifinal Colonial Cup Playoff schedule. The series marks a rematch of last season's First Round series and once again Kalamazoo will have home-ice advantage.

The IceHogs-Wings series will open on Friday, May 5 at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo with Game One at 6:30 p.m. (CST). Game Two will follow on Saturday, May 6 in Kalamazoo with a start time of 6:30 p.m.

The series moves to Rockford for Games Three and Four beginning on Sunday, May 7. The puck will drop at 5:05 p.m. for Game Three. The Hogs and Wings will resume the best-of-seven series on Wednesday, May 10 at the Rockford MetroCentre with Game Four at 7:30 p.m.

If necessary, Game Five will swing the series back to Wings Stadium on Friday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. If a Game Six is necessary, the Hogs and Wings will face-off at the MetroCentre in Rockford on Sunday, May 14 at 5:05 p.m. and a series deciding Game Seven is slated for Tuesday, May 16 in Kalamazoo at 6 p.m.

Game Date Location Time (all times CST) Season Ticket To Use

Game 1 Friday, May 5 at Kalamazoo 6:30 p.m.

Game 2 Saturday, May 6 at Kalamazoo 6:30 p.m.

Game 3 Sunday, May, 7 at Rockford 5:05 p.m. (Season Ticket "D")

Game 4 Wednesday, May 10 at Rockford 7:30 p.m. (Season Ticket "E")

Game 5 (if necessary) Friday, May 12 at Kalamazoo 6:30 p.m.

Game 6 (if necessary) Sunday, May 14 at Rockford 5:05 p.m. (Season Ticket "F")

Game 7 (if necessary) Tuesday, May 16 at Kalamazoo 6:00 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale at the MetroCentre Box Office for the upcoming Semifinal of the Colonial Cup Playoffs. You can purchase tickets by calling (815) 968-5222 or by logging on to centreevents.com to purchase playoff tickets.

Also, if fans are interested in attending any of the upcoming IceHogs games in Kalamazoo, you can contact the Wings Stadium Box Office at (269) 345-5101 for tickets. IceHogs fans can also stay at the Clarion Hotel, located at 3600 East Cork Street in Kalamazoo, at a special UHL rate of $59.95 per night. To make a reservation at the Clarion Hotel call (269) 385-3922 and mention the IceHogs to receive the discounted rate.




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