Match Preview : Swindon Wildcats

By Phoebe Clifford

We are back in action tomorrow for our mid week derby game against the Swindon Wildcats. We face off against the Wildcats at The Pound for an electric game of ice hockey! 

Wednesday 18th February – Bristol Pitbulls vs Swindon Wildcats 

The Drive Bristol North Pitbulls are taking on the Swindon Wildcats for their fifth meeting against the side. The Cats currently sit top of the table and have qualified for play offs, collecting 67 points so far. With 32 wins and just 11 losses so far this season, The Cats have dominated the standings. #18 Tyler Watkins has had a strong season with 25 goals in 40 games played as well as #23 Logan vande Meerakke with an astonishing 37 assists in 39 games. Despite facing two losses last weekend, Aaron Nell showed a solid performance scoring two out of the four Swindon goals. 

Face Off 

The puck drops at 7:30pm with doors opening at 6:30pm for entry. There are VERY limited tickets remaining so don’t miss out, click the link here to secure your spot: https://iceaccount.co.uk/bristol-pitbulls/event-tickets/?event_id=7982&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! 

Pride Week jersey auction 🏳️‍🌈

The players will be wearing their Pride jerseys as part of EIHA Pride Week for all 3 games from the 15th to the 22nd at The Pound. Highest bidders can collect their jerseys after the Phantoms game on the 21st in the bar!