Steelheads first round opponent set
Published on April 8, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release
BOISE, Idaho - The third-seeded Idaho Steelheads will face the second-seeded Las Vegas Wranglers in the first round of the 2005-06 Kelly Cup Playoffs. Alaska clinched the title spot in the West Division last night with a 6-3 win in Fresno.
The dates of the playoffs are as follows:
The Steelheads open with Games 1 and 2 on April 11th and 12th in Las Vegas. Games 3 and 4 of the best-of-seven series will be played at Qwest Arena on Friday, April 14th and Saturday, April 15th. If necessary, Game 5 will be at Qwest Arena on April 17th, and Games 6 and 7 will go back to Las Vegas on April 18th and 19th.
IDAHO STEELHEADS VS LAS VEGAS WRANGERS
WEST DIVISION SEMIFINALS (All times MDT)
Game 1 - @ Las Vegas - Tuesday, April 11 - 8:05 pm
Game 2 - @ Las Vegas - Wednesday, April 12 - 8:05 pm
GAME 3 - @ IDAHO - FRIDAY, APRIL 14 - 7:10 pm
GAME 4 - @ IDAHO - SATURDAY, APRIL 15 - 7:10 pm
GAME 5 - @ IDAHO - MONDAY, APRIL 17 - 7:10 pm (IF NECESSARY)
Game 6 - @ Las Vegas - Tuesday, April 18 - 8:05 pm (IF NECESSARY)
Game 7 - @ Las Vegas - Wednesday, April 19 - 8:05 pm (IF NECESSARY)
Tickets for Friday's and Saturday's home games are now on sale at the Qwest Arena Box Office and Select-A-Seat outlets, by calling 331-TIXS (8497). Prices range from $12.50 - $33.50. Fans are encouraged to wear white to create a "white out!"
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