Milwaukee, WI-- With their 3-2 shootout victory last night, the Milwaukee Admirals have clinched a spot in the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season and are now gearing up for a crucial game against Houston on Friday.

The Admirals currently stand alone in first place in the tightly packed West Division, two points ahead of second place Houston who has also clinched a spot in the playoffs. Depending on the results of the Aeros game tonight, the two teams could be battling for sole possession of first place on Friday.

On Friday the first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive a seat cushion courtesy of the Milwaukee Brewers. Friday is also the last game of the Admirals and Brewers “Two-Man Advantage” ticket package. For only $16, fans get one (1) Bow ticket to Friday’s game at the Bradley Center and one (1) Terrace Reserved ticket to one of two select Brewers games at Miller Park during the 2011 season. The package is valued at $32 and must be purchased by 5pm today.

For more information or to go on your own 2-man Advantage, please call the Miller Park Box Office at 414-902-4000 or contact the Admirals Ticket Office at 414-227-0550.
Also, Milwaukee's own Pat McCurdy will entertain fans with his musical genius before and after the game and also during intermissions.

During the second intermission the University of Wisconsin Women’s Hockey Team will be honored on the ice as the team won its fourth national championship in the past six years. After the game, two Admirals players will be available for autographs in the Aurora Sports Medicine Institute Autograph Corner.

Then on Sunday, April 3 the Admirals are taking on the Peoria Rivermen at 5 pm at the Bradley Center. Prior to the game the team will host the annual “Battle of the Badges” at 12:30 pm.

The Battle of the Badges pits Milwaukee area Police Officers against area Fire Fighters in an annual game that raises money for the MACC Fund. Battle of the Badges tickets are just $16 for adults and $11 for kids and one ticket is good for both the Battle of the Badges contest and the Admirals game. Plus, a portion of the proceeds from each “Battle of the Badges” ticket sold will be donated to the MACC Fund, and sports memorabilia will be auctioned off as well.

To order tickets for the “Battle of the Badges” fans should call the Admirals office at (414) 227-0550 and ask for “Battle of the Badges” tickets. Doors open at noon for the Battle of the Badges.

Sunday’s contest is also a Private Bank Family Day, where fans can purchase four tickets, four hot dogs, and four sodas for just $44! Private Bank Family Day packages must be purchased 24-hours in advance. Following the game, anyone with skates can take a lap around the Bradley Center Ice in the Private Bank Family Skate. In addition, after the game two Admirals players will sign autographs in the Aurora Sports Medicine Institute Autograph Corner.

Fans can purchase tickets by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or logging on to milwaukeeadmirals.com. Group discounts are available starting with just ten people and get a minimum of $2 off the face value. For more information or to purchase group tickets fans can call the Admirals office at (414) 227-0550 or visit milwaukeeadmirals.com. Don’t forget to follow the Admirals on Twitter (@mkeadmirals) and on Facebook!