Royals to Face Americans in Second Round of WHL Playoffs
April 4, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Victoria Royals News Release
Victoria, BC- The Victoria Royals will take on the Tri-City Americans in the second round of the 2018 WHL Playoffs in a best-of-seven series that begins on Friday and Saturday at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.
Single game tickets for Round 2 are on sale now at the Select Your Tickets Box Office and start at just $20. Tickets are available over the phone at 250-220-7777, or in-person at the Select Your Tickets Box Office.
The Royals defeated the Vancouver Giants 4-3 in the first round of the WHL Playoffs. Victoria holds the second seed in the BC Division, and as a result, will have home ice advantage versus Tri-City who is ranked as the first wildcard team.
The Americans won their first round best-of-seven series vs. the Kelowna Rockets with a 4-0 sweep.
Series Schedule:
Friday, April 6th - Tri-City @ Victoria - 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, April 7th - Tri-City @ Victoria - 7:05 p.m.
Tuesday, April 10th - Victoria @ Tri-City - 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday, April 11th - Victoria @ Tri-City - 7: 05 p.m.
Friday, April 13th - Tri-City @ Victoria - 7:05 p.m. (if necessary)
Sunday, April 15th - Victoria @ Tri-City - 5:05 p.m. (if necessary)
Wednesday, April 18th - Tri-City @ Victoria - 7:05 p.m. (if necessary)
This series will mark the first time in the Royals' seven-year history that these two teams have met in the WHL Playoffs.
Group together and save big. Ask about the benefits and savings on our great packages for groups of eight or more! For full details call the Royals' Ticketing Office at 250-220-7889 or email them at tickets@victoriaroyals.com.
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