Friday, January 11

friday night action in the valley

The Mission City Outlaws, coming straight off a 6-5 victory at home last night, face a tough challenge this evening when they tackle the Pilots in Abbotsford. The Pilots continue to lead the Brittain Conference, despite an incredible run of victories by second placed Aldergrove, Abbotsford has managed to maintain a sizable lead on the Kodiaks. If the standings remain the same, the Pilots and Outlaws would face each other in the first round. In tonight's other match-up, the Ridge Meadows Flames host the North Delta Devils at Cam Neely Arena. While the Flames seem locked into third place in the Brittain Conference, nice points ahead of fourth and fifteen points out of second, the Devils are in a heated battle to qualify for a playoff spot in the Shaw Conference. North Delta, currently alone in third place, are just four points ahead of fifth placed Grandview. So, every game is a big one for the Devils down the stretch. Both games start at 7:30.