Mathew Barzal has returned to the lineup to solidify the Thunderbirds’ attack as they prepare for the Regina Pats in the WHL championship series. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse/T-Birds

Mathew Barzal has returned to the lineup to solidify the Thunderbirds’ attack as they prepare for the Regina Pats in the WHL championship series. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse/T-Birds

WHL championship series to be televised

Thunderbirds-Pats matchup opens Friday in Regina

  • Wednesday, May 3, 2017 12:43pm
  • Sports

The Seattle Thunderbirds and Tribune Broadcasting Seattle have joined to broadcast the Seattle Thunderbirds vs. Regina Pats Western Hockey League championship series presented by Rogers. The television coverage partnership was announced Wednesday.

This TV can be seen over the air locally on Channel 13.2 and on Comcast Cable Channel 357. JOEtv can be seen over the air locally on Channel 22 and on Comcast Cable Channel 110.

Games 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the series will be broadcast on This TV. Game 2 will be broadcast on JOEtv.

Game 1 is 6 p.m. Friday at the Brandt Centre, and Game 2 is 6 p.m. Saturday, also in Regina.

The Thunderbirds host Games 3, 4 and, if necessary, 5 at the ShoWare Center next week.

“We are excited our fans will be able to watch our second consecutive appearance in the WHL championship,” said T-Birds Vice President Colin Campbell. “We have had great fan support all season long, and we look for that to continue in the Championship. We are very appreciative of the partnership with Tribune Broadcasting Seattle to have what is going to be an exciting series made available for all our fans in the region to watch.”

WHL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES GLANCE

Best-of-seven championship

Regina vs. Seattle

Game 1 – Seattle at Regina, Friday, May 5, 6 p.m.

Game 2 – Seattle at Regina, Saturday, May 6, 6 p.m.

Game 3 – Regina at Seattle, Tuesday, May 9, 7:05 p.m.

Game 4 – Regina at Seattle, Wednesday, May 10, 7:05 p.m.

Game 5 – Regina at Seattle, Friday, May 12, 7:35 p.m.*

Game 6 – Seattle at Regina, Sunday, May 14, 5 p.m.*

Game 7 – Seattle at Regina, Monday, May 15, 6 p.m.*

* if necessary

TICKETS

Single-game tickets for Games 3 and 4 are on sale online and at the ShoWare Center box office. The box office is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and at noon on Saturday and Sunday game days.

Game 3 is a Directors Mortgage 2-for-Tuesday game, featuring two-for-one tickets in all price levels and $2 concession specials on beer, hot dogs, popcorn and soda.

Game 4 is a White Out Wednesday game. Wear your favorite white T-Birds jersey or T-shirt.


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