It's the opening game of a three-in-three weekend tonight for the Bulldogs (3-4-0-0, T-3rd Island) as they visit the defending Fred Page Cup Champion Prince George Spruce Kings (2-3-2-0, T-2nd Mainland) at the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena.
The Bulldogs were last in action Saturday night at home, where they won 2-1 over the Nanaimo Clippers. The Spruce Kings last played Sunday afternoon in Coquitlam, where they ended a three-in-three road trip of their own to the Lower Mainland with a 5-1 loss to the Express in Coquitlam.
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"
The Coliseum gondola is a unique vantage point to call a game from, to say the least, as you are perched directly above the visiting bench. Some....interesting things can sometimes be heard!
Van Isle Ford Bulldogs Hockey on 93.3 The Peak FM takes to the airwaves at 6:45 for the pregame show, with play-by-play to follow at 7:00pm.
Tonight's 2nd Intermission guest is Vanni DeBartolo, the play-by-play voice of the Chilliwack Chiefs, who the Bulldogs visit tomorrow night.
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
Hammer
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