Bulldogs visit Spruce Kings tonight in Prince George

It's the start of another three-in-three weekend on the road, as the Bulldogs (8-16-2-4, 4th Island) pay a visit to Prince George to face the Spruce Kings (16-10-2-3, 2nd Mainland) at the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena. 

This is the second meeting of the season between the teams, with the first one settling nothing as they played to a 3-3 draw at the Multiplex on October 21st. 

The Bulldogs were last in action Sunday afternoon at home, where they lost their fourth in a row, 6-2 to the Surrey Eagles. The Spruce Kings last played Saturday night at home, where they won their fourth in a row, 3-0 over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks.  Tonight's game is the seventh of an eight game home stand for the Spruce Kings that began back on November 17th. They have gone 5-1-0-0 in the first six games of it. 

The Rolling Mix Arena - formerly known before this year 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!

Don't miss any of the action all this weekend from the road, as I'll have it covered for you on Pacific Chevrolet Bulldogs Hockey on 93.3 The Peak FM. Our pregame show gets going tonight at 6:45, with the puck drop and play-by-play to follow at 7:00. 

Tonight's 2nd Intermission guest is Jacob Bestebroer, Director of Scouting for the Chilliwack Chiefs, also also Colour Commentator/Analyst on Chiefs Broadcasts.

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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