Bulldogs host Vipers tonight to conclude weekend

It's the fifth game this season against an Interior Conference opponent, and the ninth out-of-conference game for the Bulldogs (10-8-0-0, 3rd Island) as they host the Vernon Vipers (9-6-0-0, 5th Interior) for the first of two meetings between the teams this season.

The Bulldogs were in action last night at home, where they stretched their winning streak to  seven straight, while extending their season-long unbeaten streak on home ice to eight games with a 4-3 win over the Cowichan Valley Capitals. 

The Vipers were in Powell  River, where they won their  sixth in a row, 5-3 over the Kings.


It's an interesting story when one looks into the Vipers schedule this season. The Vipers entered play last night on a five game winning streak - it was preceeded by a four game losing streak. They were in Powell River last night, where they began an ELEVEN game road trip - holy cow. They've already played nine road games - but they've only been out of the Interior Conference once, to Chilliwack. When they return home after their eleven straight on the road run is complete, they'll play 22 of their final 33 games at home.

A must read to catch up on all things Vipers, is the Vipers Die Hard Fan blog

The full crew will be back in the broadcast booth tonight - I'll handle the hosting and play-by-play, Bruce MacDonald takes care of game analysis and colour commentary and Dan Tisserand compiles player and team statistics. Pacific Chevrolet Bulldogs Hockey on 93.3 The Peak FM is on the air at 6:45 for the pregame show, with all the game action to follow after the puck drop at 7:00pm.

This Week's episode of the Island Division This Week is our 2nd Intermission feature - if you haven't heard it yet, the premise is simple. It's a compilation of previews, recaps and highlights from all the Island Division broadcasters, courtesy of Dan Marshall, Nanaimo Clippers play-by-play voice on our sister station, 106.9 The Wolf FM in Nanaimo. 

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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