Storm Set for First Round Rematch

July 27, 2013 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release

TAMPA BAY - The fourth seeded Tampa Bay Storm will face the number one seed Jacksonville Sharks in the first round of the 2013 Arena Football League playoffs on Saturday, August 3.

The Storm entered tonight's game knowing it would need to travel to either Jacksonville or Philadelphia for the first round. The Sharks win, coupled with a Philadelphia Soul loss to the San Antonio Talons, guaranteed a rematch between the two South Division rivals.

This will be the first playoff game for the Storm since the team faced the Spokane Shock in ArenaBowl XXIII in 2010.

The Five-Time World Champion Tampa Bay Storm was awarded the 2012 AFL Support Staff of the Year. Single game tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, by calling 800.745.3000 or by visiting the McDonald's© Ticket Office at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. Season tickets can be purchased by visiting TampaBayStorm.com or by calling 813.301.6600. Additionally fans and sponsors can follow the Storm on Facebook (Tampa Bay Storm) or Twitter (@tampabaystorm ) for up to date news and exclusive content.

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