Weekend Preview : Romford Raiders and Peterborough Phantoms

By Phoebe Clifford

The Drive Bristol North Pitbulls are back in The Pound this weekend as we face off against the Romford Raiders on Saturday before taking the trip up to Peterborough on Sunday. 

Saturday 10th January – Bristol Pitbulls vs Romford Raiders  

The Bristol Pitbulls take on the Romford Raiders for the fourth time this season hoping to skate away with a second win. The Raiders currently sit 8th in the league collecting 26 points. #29 Jake Sylvester has been strong for the Raiders with 23 goals scored, followed by Tjay Anderson with 21 goals scored so far. Another stand out player for the Raiders this season is Adam Laishram, #98, with 29 assists. Last weekend Romford lost both of their games against MK Lightning and the Telford Tigers so they will be looking to play a strong game at The Pound. 

Face Off 

The puck drops at 7pm with doors opening at 6pm 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=7987&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!

Signing table 

Both Jay King and Jake Bryceland will be in the bar after the game signing autographs. Remember to bring any merchandise or photos you’d like signed! 

Sunday 11th January – Peterborough Phantoms vs Bristol Pitbulls  

On Sunday the Pitbulls head to Peterborough to take on the Phantoms in a 5:30pm face off. The Phantoms sit 5th in the league with 36 points. A stand out player for Peterborough this season has been #29 Cameron Hough with 37 goals scored so far, making him the top scorer of the entire league. Furthermore, Janne Laakkonen holds the title for most assists in the league with 47. Last weekend, the Phantoms took two losses against the Bison (4-2) and Swindon Wildcats (4-5) so the Pitbulls can expect a potentially strong game.