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LAS VEGAS – The Gladiators are relocating from New
Jersey to Las Vegas and will play their 2003 home games
at the Thomas & Mack Center. The move is effective
immediately.
Tickets are on sale today for the Las Vegas Gladiators
at 702-739-FANS or through the UNLV Tickets Web site
(www.unlvtickets.com).
“I am thrilled to bring Arena Football to Las
Vegas,” said Las Vegas Gladiators owner JIM FERRARO.
“Las Vegas is one of the fastest-growing cities
in the country and is hungry for professional sports
– especially football. We hope to be the preeminent
pro sports franchise in Las Vegas for many years to
come.”
The Gladiators are relocating to Las Vegas from New
Jersey because the team’s lease with Continental
Airlines Arena is prohibitive.
The team will remain in the AFL’s Eastern Division
for the 2003 season and all coaches and players will
remain intact. The team also retains all colors, logos
and records.
The Gladiators are the defending Eastern Division Champions
and finished 2002 with a 9-5 record. The team lost in
the quarterfinals of the 2002 playoffs to the Orlando
Predators.
Las Vegas Gladiators Home Game Schedule:
| Date: |
Time: |
Opponent: |
| Monday, February 17th |
7:00 PM |
Tampa Bay Storm |
| Sunday, March 2nd |
3:00 PM |
San Jose SaberCats |
| Sunday, March 16th |
3:00 PM |
Chicago Rush |
| Sunday, March 30th |
3:00 PM |
Georgia Force |
| Saturday, April 5th |
7:00 PM |
Colorado Crush |
| Sunday, April 27th |
3:00 PM |
Detroit Fury |
| Saturday, May 3rd |
7:00 PM |
New York Dragons |
| Friday, May 16th |
7:00 PM |
Buffalo Destroyers |
| All Times are
PST |
About Arena Football
Often recognized as one of the nation's most affordable
and fan-friendly sports leagues, the Arena Football
League kicks off its 17th season and first on NBC beginning
on Sunday, February 2, 2003. NBC will provide the AFL
with unprecedented exposure by televising up to 70 games,
including all playoff contests and ArenaBowl XVII on
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