The Saint John Sea Dogs’ first playoff game, to be played
on Friday, March 23, will be broadcast live nationally on Sportsnet. The game
will also air on the French language station TVA Sports.
“We are honoured that the Sea Dogs and the city of Saint
John will be showcased nationally yet again,” said Sea Dogs President Wayne
Long in a team release. “We are looking forward to another big crowd and
another great game.”
The Sea Dogs were just on national television a week ago,
defeating the Quebec Remparts 4-1 at Harbour Station. Sportsnet’s broadcast of
the game, featuring Jeff Marek, Brad May, RJ Broadhead, Sam Cosentino and the
legendary Rob Fualds, was solid.
This is a bit surprising because that game – and the
series – shouldn’t be the most entertaining in the Canadian Hockey League. The
Sea Dogs will likely play either the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles,
Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, or the PEI Rocket in the first round. None of those
teams are having, ummm…. the greatest seasons of all-time.
But, Sportsnet will also be broadcasting CIS Nationals
from Fredericton that weekend, which makes the decision to feature Saint John
on Friday Night Hockey a lot more sensible. It'll be a good weekend for the New Brunswick sports scene.
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