Rivalry Cup Could be Decided in Coming Days
February 11, 2011 - Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
Saint John Sea Dogs News Release
The winner of the Brunswick News Rivalry Cup could be decided in the next few days as fourteen points are on the line between now and Tuesday.
The Saint John Sea Dogs and Moncton Wildcats have agreed on the format for the newest component of the Cup: the EA Sports NHL 11 Video Game Challenge. The latest version of this video game includes teams from the Canadian Hockey League.
The challenge has been set for Tuesday, Feb. 15, as Boston Pizza in Saint John and Moncton will link up for the head-to-head online challenge. Danick Gauthier of the Sea Dogs and Scott Trask of the Wildcats will battle for three Rivalry Cup points in one winner-take-all game. Meanwhile, two lucky fans will compete on behalf of their teams in a best-of-three series, with the winner taking five points in the Cup.
Fans in both cities will have the opportunity to watch the competitions by attending the event. In Saint John, there will be giveaways courtesy of the Sea Dogs, Moosehead Breweries, Boston Pizza and EB Games. The fun begins at 6 p.m., with the puck set to drop on Game 1 of the fan challenge at 6:30 p.m.
Saint John leads 22-9 in the Rivalry Cup standings and needs just two points to capture the trophy. The Sea Dogs have an opportunity to clinch the Cup on the ice at Sunday's game against the Wildcats, a 4 p.m. start at Harbour Station. There are three points on the line for the result, plus up to three points to be awarded for attendance. Only 100 seats remain for Sunday's game, with 200 standing room tickets set to be released once those seats are sold. Tickets can be obtained by calling the Harbour Station box office at (506) 657-1234, or by visiting www.tickets.harbourstation.ca
Saint John is in action on the road tonight at 7 p.m. against the Prince Edward Island Rocket. Tim Roszell will have the call on News 88.9 FM http://www.news889.com/ Fans can also catch all the action online via the official TELUS QMJHL webcast (click http://qmjhl.mytelus.com to order; charges apply).
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