Thunder Finalize CHL Semi-Final Schedule vs. Fort Worth
April 10, 2013 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Wichita Thunder News Release
Wichita, KS ( April 10th ) - The Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League announced this afternoon the finalized schedule for its upcoming series against the Fort Worth Brahmas in the CHL Semi-Finals. Wichita will open up the best-of-seven series hosting Game 1 tonight at INTRUST Bank Arena at 7:05 p.m. The series will follow a 2-2-1-1-1 format.
Wichita enters as the number two seed while Fort Worth finished as the three seed. The two teams met in last year's CHL Semi-Finals, with the Thunder winning in six games and advancing to the team's first CHL Finals in 14 seasons.
The Thunder is coming off its second sweep in franchise history by knocking off the Arizona Sundogs, winning three of those games in overtime. Wichita has won six consecutive overtime playoff games dating back to 2010-11. It was the most overtime games in a single series since 2009 when Odessa beat Laredo in six games with four of those contests going to extra time.
Fort Worth ended its series last night in Quad City, winning 1-0 over the Mallards and claiming the series in five games. The Brahmas earned two victories in overtime during the series and had three of the five games decided by one goal.
CHL Conference Semi-Finals - Series "F" (best-of-7)
Fort Worth Brahmas vs. Wichita Thunder
Game 1 - Wednesday, April 10th - Fort Worth at Wichita, 7:05 p.m.
Game 2 - Thursday, April 11th - Fort Worth at Wichita, 7:05 p.m.
Game 3 - Thursday, April 18th - Wichita at Fort Worth, 7:30 p.m.
Game 4 - Saturday, April 20th - Wichita at Fort Worth, 7:30 p.m.
*Game 5 - Sunday, April 21st - Fort Worth at Wichita, 5:05 p.m.
*Game 6 - Tuesday, April 23rd - Wichita at Fort Worth, 7:00 p.m.
*Game 7 - Wednesday, April 24th - Fort Worth at Wichita, 7:05 p.m.
*if necessary
(All times Central)
Tickets are on sale now for Game 1, which is tonight night at 7:05 p.m. For tickets, call 755-SEAT, visit the INTRUST Bank Arena box office or online at www.selectaseat.com .
Wichita Thunder season tickets for 2013-14 are now on sale. A $50 dollar non-refundable deposit is required for all season tickets. Contact the Wichita Thunder Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at (316) 264-4625 or visit the fan relations table behind section 120 at any Wichita Thunder home game for more information. Join the Blue Revolution today!
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