Your Aberdeen Wings (20-22-10) hit the road tonight to take on the Bismarck Bobcats (31-16-3). So far this season it has been all Bismarck. Aberdeen is currently 0-8-2 vs the Bobcats this season, with 5 of the games being decided by 2 goals or less.
While Bismarck has clinched a spot in the playoffs, this game has meaning to both teams, as the Wings fight for the final 2 playoff spots Bismarck is in a battle for the NAHL Central Division crown. The Wings have been playing well as of late and will try to use that in tonight’s game to get a win in their last regular season trip to the VFW Sports Center.
DeYoung has lead the Wings on the road so far this season with 4 goals and 11 assists. Following him are Kevin Fitzgerald, 8 goals 5 assists and Carter Roo 4 goals 9 assists, who also had the overtime game winner last Saturday in Minnesota. Roo and goaltender Peter Thome were names NAHL Central Division Honorable Mention Stars of the Week for their efforts last week.
Tonight’s game can be heard on 94.1 the ROCK, or at hubcityradio.com and as always you can stream the game at fasthockey.com. The Wings will close out the week with a home game vs these Bismarck Bobcats Friday night at the Odde Ice Center. It’s COLLEGE NIGHT!!! Show your college ID at the door and receive a $6 general admission ticket. You can also ride the bus from the student center at NSU @ 5:30 & 6pm and back after the game for FREE! Friday’s corporate sponsor is MZB!