***Predators Press Release***
ORLANDO, FL – The Orlando Predators have announced a change in the date and time of their previously scheduled Week 18 home game against the Iowa Barnstormers. Orlando will now play Iowa at CFE Arena on Monday, July 14th with an 8:00 p.m. kickoff time. The matchup was originally scheduled forThursday, July 10th.
“Playing on Monday night is a great opportunity for both our team and our fans.” said Head Coach Rob Keefe. “As a team, we gain additional practice days for extra preparation leading up to the game, which is invaluable. At the same time, our fans get to come watch the team in a primetime atmosphere at CFE Arena. I couldn’t be more excited for the change.”
The Week 18 matchup will mark Orlando’s second game against Iowa during the 2014 season, as the Predators travel to Des Moines to take on the Barnstormers this Saturday, May 31st. Orlando currently sits atop the American Conference’s South Division with a 6-4 record while Iowa is in fourth place in the East Division at 5-5.
ABOUT THE ORLANDO PREDATORS
The Orlando Predators are heading into their 23rd season as Orlando’s most exciting and innovative professional sports franchise. Proud members of the Arena Football League, the Predators have achieved unprecedented success on the field. Orlando has advanced to the AFL playoffs a league-leading 19 times in their history while securing seven conference championships, including two ArenaBowl Championship victories in 1998 and 2000.