Bulldogs host Grizzlies tonight for 2017 Home Opener

It's a night that fans have been waiting much too long for, as they can finally watch their team on home ice again for the first time since February, as the Bulldogs (0-1-0-0) host the Victoria Grizzlies (1-1-0-0) tonight for their 2017-2018 Home Opener.

The Dogs were last in action Friday night in Nanaimo, where they fell 5-3 to the Clippers after leading 2-1 with less than six minutes left in the game. The circumstances of course matter not - lose 5-3 8-3 or 1-0, or win by the same score. I still think it begs mentioning when there's only been one game so far to speak of.

The Grizzlies were in Powell River for a double header to open the season last Friday and Saturday. They dropped an 8-2 decision on opening night, but bounced back with a 2-1 double overtime win on Saturday.

Be sure to get to the rink early as there will be pregame festivities outside, including a BBQ to support Literacy Alberni. 93.3 The Peak FM Afternoon Drive host John Vosper will be there as well broadcasting Live.

If you can't make it to the rink, we'll do our best to make you feel like you're there on Van Isle Ford Bulldogs Hockey on 93.3 The Peak FM. I'll take care of the hosting and play-by-play duties, with Bruce MacDonald providing the colour commentary and analysis and Dan Tisserand covering the team and player statistics.

Tonight's 2nd Intermission guest is Eddie Gregory, play-by-play voice of the Coquitlam Express, who visit the Dog Pound 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