Weekend Preview : MK Lightning and Sheffield Steeldogs
By Phoebe Clifford
The Bristol Drive North Pitbulls are back in action this Friday hosting MK Lightning at The Pound, hoping for another big win, before we take on the Sheffield Steeldogs on Saturday.
Friday 24th October – Bristol Pitbulls vs MK LightningÂ
After a huge win last weekend at The Pound against Hull, the Pitbulls are back hoping to do the same against MK Lightning. Currently sitting 6th in the league with 11 points, MK have won five out of their nine games so far with #95 Jordan Cownie holding the title for the most goals for the Lightning with seven across nine games. Last weekend Lightning had a big win against Telford, with two goals from Jokinen, although they lost on their trip to Leeds 6-2 so they will be after a win this Friday. #23 Dominik Gabaj is also one to watch having four goals so far with nine assists in nine games played.Â
Face Off
The puck drops at 7:30pm with doors opening at 6:30pm for entry. There is still time to get tickets so don’t miss out, click the link here to secure your spot: https://iceaccount.co.uk/bristol-pitbulls/event-tickets/?event_id=7998&stage=1
Can’t make it?
It’s not a problem if you can’t make the home game as we will be live streaming it the whole time! We also have live updates on X as soon as the game begins if you head over to @BristolPitbulls.
Check out the link here to watch the game live: https://pitbullstv.bristolpitbulls.co.uk/
Merch
Our merch table is located to the left of the entrance of the rink so you can’t miss it! You can purchase hats, jerseys, t-shirts and more to show your support for the Pitbulls.
Competitions : 50/50 and Chuck the Puck
You can win an exciting cash prize when you enter our 50/50 draw, tickets will be at the merch table to buy. For anyone who wants some fun you can buy your foam pucks from the merch table. Be ready to chuck them onto the ice during the 2nd intermission in an attempt to get the closest to the face off spots to win a prize!
Jersey Auction
This weekend you can bid for your favourite player’s spooky jersey during the game! Winners will get their jersey and a photo with their chosen player after the final buzzer in the bar.
Saturday 25th October – Sheffield Steeldogs vs Bristol Pitbulls
We then head to Sheffield on Saturday to take on the Sheffield Steeldogs for a 4pm face off. The Steeldogs currently hold 11 points sitting 5th in the league, just above MK Lightning. They have played ten games with two wins and three OT wins, scoring 39 goals. #8 Walker Sommer has scored 8 goals in eight games, four of these being last weekend in a 9-6 win against the Romford Raiders. Bair Gendunov is a strong player to watch, collecting 8 assists and 5 goals in 9 games.