Bulldogs visit Spruce Kings tonight

It's the first meeting of the season between these clubs, as the Bulldogs (7-10-1-0, 3rd Island) visit the Prince George Spruce Kings (12-6-0-1 3rd Mainland) at the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena to kick off yet another three game weekend road swing through the Interior and Lower Mainland.


The Bulldogs last played Saturday night at home, where they had a two game winning streak snapped with a 4-0 loss to the Vernon Vipers. The Spruce Kings were last in action in Salmon Arm on Sunday, where they had a two game winning streak snapped as well with a 2-1 loss to the Silverbacks.

The Rolling Mix Arena - formerly  as the Prince George Coliseum (it will always be the Coliseum, or Castle to me!) is always a tough place to play, so the Dogs had best be ready to play. Every rink is a tough one to play in, but the Coliseum is perhaps a tad tougher for most teams out of the Mainland Division that only visit it once a year due to the fact that it's unique. The playing surface is 10 feet shorter than a regulation sheet at 190 feet versus 200 feet. Not only is the surface a different size, but the corners are very square and the boards and glass are very active and have some unique bounces.

Here's a look inside - every time I watch this video, I can't not smile when it gets to "Hockey Grandma"

Here's a glance at how close the Bulldog's bench is to the broadcast booth - if the visitors are in control and the rink is quiet, I'm feel like I'm pretty much broadcasting to the bench!

I'll  bring the action to you on Pacific Chevrolet Bulldogs Hockey on 93.3 The Peak FM, with the pregame show commencing the proceedings at 6:45, with the puck dropping shortly after 7:00pm.

Tonight's 2nd Intermission guest is Jared Thomas, the play-by-play voice of the Merritt Centennials, who the Bulldogs visit tomorrow night to continue their trip.

If you aren't in listening range of 93.3 The Peak FM you can listen/watch the game by:

Listening Live on your computer: www.933thepeak.com
Listening Live on your SmartPhone : www.tunein.com/mobile/
Watching Live on your computer/SmartPhone www.hockeytv.com

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