Wildcatters Look to Take Series Lead, Host Florida Tonight
April 27, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release
Beaumont, TX (April 27, 2007) The Texas Wildcatters split the first two games of the South Division Finals in Florida and return home for games 3, 4 and 5 against the Everblades. Tonight's game 3 begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tonight is "Don't Mess with Texas Night" as the first 3,000 fans will receive miniature Texas state flags compliments of Copeland Contractors. Fans are asked to wear the colors of the Texas state flag and Wildcatters colors.
Saturday night's game begins at 7:00 p.m. and it is Whiteout night. Fans are asked to wear all white and create a whiteout atmosphere at Ford Arena. The first 1,000 fans will receive rally towels compliments of Sabrina's Women's Clothing.
Monday night's game is at 7:00 p.m. as well. The first 1,000 fans will receive 'Catters Card Signs compliments of FedEx Kinko's.
The Wildcatters face the Florida Everblades in the best of seven South Division Semifinals. The schedule is as follows:
Game 3: Friday, April 27, 7:30 p.m. CT @ Texas, Ford Arena
Game 4: Saturday, April 28, 7:00 p.m. CT @ Texas, Ford Arena
Game 5: Monday, April 30, 7:00 p.m. CT @ Texas, Ford Arena
Game 6: Friday, May 4, 6:30 p.m. CT @ Florida, Germain Arena *
Game 7: Saturday, May 5, 6:30 p.m. CT @ Florida, Germain Arena *
* (if necessary)
The Kelly Cup Playoffs are in Southeast Texas for the first time in history. The next Wildcatters home games will be Friday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 28 at 8:00 p.m. and if necessary on Monday, April 30 vs. Florida. Playoff ticket packages are available by calling the Wildcatters at (409) 951-5500. For single game playoff tickets stop by the Ford Park Box Office, call (409) 833-7747 or log on to ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit the Wildcatters online at www.wildcattershockey.com. Don't miss any hard-hitting Wildcatters hockey action. Wildcatters' 2007-08 season tickets are also now on sale. They start at just $9 per game and feature numerous benefits including free parking and discounted merchandise. The Texas Wildcatters are the ECHL affiliate for the AHL's Houston Aeros.
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