PRE-GAME: Saint John vs Lewiston

Game Day

Saint John Sea Dogs @ Lewiston MAINEiacs
Tonight, 7:00 pm
Willie O'Ree Place, Fredericton

Saint John Sea Dogs

Record: 4-1-0-0
Last Game: 8-4 Win vs Lewiston

Notes: This will be only the second game in franchise history to be played in a neutral city... the other neutral cited game was in Fredericton at the Aitken Centre in 2006... there are two Fredericton natives on the Sea Dogs line-up: Zach Phillips and Mike Thomas... Mike Thomas also played in the 2006 game... This will be Mike Kelly's return behind the bench in Fredericton.

Lewiston MAINEiacs

Record: 3-2-0-0
Last Game: 8-4 loss @ Saint John

Notes: This will be a Lewiston home game... the game has been promoted and advertised by the Maineiacs... Zach Shannon and Simon Bissonnette are the native sons on the Lewiston roster.

Pre-Game Notes: Tickets are expected to be available at the door at the 1,750-seat Willie O'Ree Place, costing $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for students. Tickets can also be bought at Kingswood Park, Source for Sports (downtown only), and Fredericton Dairy Queen locations.

Proceeds from the game will be turned over to the Fredericton Midget AAA Darcy Simon Canadiens program.

Additionally, current midget Canadiens' head coach Kevin Pottle and former coach Danny Grant will act as honorary coaches for the respective junior teams. Pottle will join MacAdam with the Maineiacs while Grant joins up with Kelly and Co. with the Sea Dogs.

pre-game notes courtesy of: http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/sports/article/777933

Station Nation Fact: Chris DiDomenico made his QMJHL pre-season debut in 2006 at the Aitken Centre. He had no points and four penalty minutes.

photo from: www.saintjohnseadogs.com