ROYALS
BEGIN PLAYOFF MARCH WITH CHIEFS ON FRIDAY
Victoria hosts
Spokane for Game 1 & 2 this weekend.
For
Immediate Release
Wednesday,
March 23, 2016
Victoria, BC- The Victoria Royals will take on the Spokane Chiefs
in the first two games of Round 1 of the 2016 WHL Playoffs presented by Pepsi,
2 Burley Men, The Zone @ 91.3, Gillis Plumbing and The Home Handyman. Game 1
will take place on Friday and Game 2 on Saturday with puck drop for both
contests scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
EXPERIENCE
COUNTS:
The Royals’
and Spokane Chiefs’ rosters have a combined 348 games worth of playoff
experience between the two teams. Victoria holds the edge as their roster has
206 playoff games played. Joe Hicketts, Tyler Soy, and Logan Fisher are all
tied for the team lead, each having appeared in 25 contests. Meanwhile, the
Chiefs’ roster has played in a total of 142 playoff games, with Jason Fram’s 32
post-season contests leading the club.
OPENING
STRONG: In their
five year history, the Royals have earned a 4-2 record in the first home game
of a playoff series. Victoria collected wins over the Prince George Cougars in
2015, Spokane Chiefs and Portland Winterhawks in 2014, and Kamloops Blazers in
2013. Alex Forsberg leads all active Royals with three points (1g-2a) in
opening home games, while Joe Hicketts, Jack Walker, and Tyler Soy are close
behind, each with two assists.
BOTH
GAMES
Royals’
fans are encouraged to wear black and blue to all home games in support of the
team’s playoff run.
Tickets:
-
Royals’ Playoff Ticket
Packs are on sale and guarantee the same seat for all post-season games at a
discounted rate. A $75 per-seat deposit is required to hold a Royals’
Playoff Package due to the amount of home playoff games that will be played
being unknown at this time.
Pre-Game:
-
2 Burley Men will be
giving away a Royals’ jerseys via a draw at their table located at Gate 1.
Intermission
Activities:
Second
Intermission
-
Chuck-a-Puck
o A
Royals Prize Pack, featuring two lift passes to Mt. Washington Alpine Resort
and $40 to the Royals’ Team Store.
o Jiffy
Lube oil change (approx. 20-30 winners/game)
FRIDAY
– GAME 1
Intermission
Promos:
Promo
-
Gillis Plumbing Let’s
Make a Deal (second intermission)
o Two
contestants will pick mystery prizes, where one fan could win a gift
certificate from Sante Spa valued at $50.
SATURDAY
– GAME 2
Intermission
Promos:
Promo
-
The Home Handyman
Shootout (first intermission)
o Two
fans will test their hockey skills by shooting pucks at a shot board. The fan
who scores on the middle slot will win a two-hour service call valued at $125
courtesy of The Home Handyman.
-
2 Burley Men Find Marty
o One
fan will race blindfolded to try and find Marty before time expires to win $500
towards a move courtesy of 2 Burley Men.
Single game
tickets to the Royals’ 2016 WHL Playoff run versus Spokane are on sale now at
the Select Your Ticket Box Office and start at just $13.00. Tickets are
available over the phone at 250-220-7777, online at www.victoriaroyals.com or in-person at
the Select Your Tickets Box Office.
