NAHL Aberdeen Wings

Wings Weekend Preview

Published on February 12, 2016 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Aberdeen Wings News Release


The Wings are back at the Odde this Friday and Saturday night! Friday night the Wings (14-19-8) will host the Brookings Blizzard (17-19-6). This will be the 9th meeting of the instate rivals this season, with Aberdeen holding a (6-1-2) series lead, including winning the last 6 straight. Brookings is 5-12-4 on the road this year while the Wings are 7-10-3 at the Odde. The Blizzard split last weekend, losing Friday to Austin 6-1 and beating the Magicians 5-2 Saturday. Looking at the bigger NAHL Central division picture the two teams are currently battling for a playoff spot. Brookings with 40 points currently holds the 4th and final spot with the Wings just 4 points back. The teams will only face one another 2 more times after Friday's meeting so any points the Wings can get will be big in their final push to the playoffs.

Saturday night Minot (23-16-4) returns to the Odde to face the Wings for the 5th time in the last 3 weeks. The Minotauros are currently sitting in 2nd place in the division, just one point behind the Bismarck Bobcats. Look for a tight game Saturday as the two teams have at least gone into overtime 2 of the last 4 meetings. Aberdeen will look for Matt Pulver to stay hot after his return. In the last 5 games played Pulver has 2 goals and an assist. Returner Austin Heakins is tied with Pulver over that time period with a goal and 2 assists of his own. Kevin Fitzgerald has 3 assists which matched Pulver and Heakins in points over the last 5 games.

The doors open at 5:30 both nights with the puck dropping at 7:15! Remember Friday night is singles night! With happy hour and $2 popcorn running from 5:30-6:30, and a singles section where you can mingle with other singles! Saturday is the Pre-V-Day game! Like and share the Wings facebook post for your opportunity to win the Wings Valentine's day package, which includes @ reserved seats at Saturday night's game, a dozen roses, $50 gift card to Minerva's in Aberdeen, and a Wings prize package! The winner will be announced Saturday at noon!

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