ECHL Idaho Steelheads

Steelheads announce playoff dates, tickets on sale

April 5, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


Boise, Idaho - The Idaho Steelheads today announced its 2006-07 ECHL's National Conference, West Division first round playoff schedule and on sale date for tickets against the Stockton Thunder.

If Idaho holds its current 4th place seed, it will open the best-of-seven series at home on Tuesday, April 10th with a Game 2 on Wednesday, April 11th. The teams will play Games 3, 4 and, if needed, Game 5 in Stockton. Games 6 and 7, if needed, would return to Qwest Arena on Wednesday, April 18th and Thursday, April 19th.

If Idaho drops to 5th seed, the first two games of the series will open in Stockton, followed by three possible home games: Game 3 on Sunday, April 15th, Game 4 on Monday, April 16th and, if needed, Game 5 on Wednesday, April 18th. If the series warrants a Game 6 and/or 7, those games would be played in Stockton.

Tickets for Games 1 and 2 for either scenario are on sale now by calling 331-TIXS, by visiting www.idahosteelheads.com (using the print-at-home feature), or by stopping by the Qwest Arena box office. For groups or to guarantee the best seats with a playoff package, please call 383-0080.

The full schedule is as follows:

Scenario #1 (Idaho High Seed) vs Stockton Thunder

Game 1 4/10 Tuesday 7:10 MDT Stockton @ Idaho

Game 2 4/11 Wednesday 7:10 MDT Stockton @ Idaho

Game 3 4/13 Friday 6:30 MDT Idaho @ Stockton

Game 4 4/15 Sunday 3:00 MDT Idaho @ Stockton

Game 5 4/16 Monday 6:00 MDT Idaho @ Stockton (if nec.)

Game 6 4/18 Wednesday 7:10 MDT Stockton @ Idaho (if nec.)

Game 7 4/19 Thursday 7:10 MDT Stockton @ Idaho (if nec.)

Scenario #2 (Idaho Low Seed) vs Stockton Thunder

Game 1 4/11 Wednesday 6:00 MDT Idaho @ Stockton

Game 2 4/13 Friday 6:30 MDT Idaho @ Stockton

Game 3 4/15 Sunday 7:10 MDT Stockton @ Idaho

Game 4 4/16 Monday 7:10 MDT Stockton @ Idaho

Game 5 4/18 Wednesday 7:10 MDT Stockton @ Idaho (if nec.)

Game 6 4/20 Friday 6:30 MDT Idaho @ Stockton (if nec.)

Game 7 4/21 Saturday 6:30 MDT Idaho @ Stockton (if nec.)

Idaho and Stockton are tied with 86 points apiece. If they remain tied at the end of the season, the team with the most wins breaks the tie.

The Steelheads play in 3rd-seeded Bakersfield tomorrow night, followed by the final game of the season in Fresno Saturday. Stockton will close out their season in Las Vegas against the first seed Wranglers Friday and Saturday.

The final two games of the season can be watched on B2 Networks (link from www.idahosteelheads.com ) or on 1350 KTIK The Ticket radio with Joe O'Donnell calling the action.

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