As the season gains momentum, the action in the Scottish National League (SNL) promises another exciting weekend. Six out of the seven teams are hitting the ice this Saturday in three matchups. Here’s a rundown of what’s at stake.
Aberdeen Lynx vs Edinburgh Capitals
Linx Ice Arena, Aberdeen – Saturday, 7:15 PM
This could be the game of the weekend as the defending league champions Aberdeen Lynx host the Edinburgh Capitals. It’s the first time these two powerhouses will meet this season, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Aberdeen Lynx, coming into the season as league and Scottish Cup winners, are in top form, leading the table with 11 points from six games. Meanwhile, the Capitals, who claimed the Playoff title last season, are sitting just behind them in second place, with eight points from four games. With both teams boasting depth and discipline, fans can expect a fierce and evenly matched contest.
This rivalry always delivers, and Saturday night promises another thrilling chapter.
Kilmarnock Thunder vs Kirkcaldy Kestrels
Galleon Centre, Kilmarnock – Saturday, 5.30 PM
After a week off, Kilmarnock Thunder return to home ice at the Galleon Centre, seeking their first victory of the season. With four games played and no wins yet, Thunder are determined to turn things around. Their last meeting against the Kestrels earlier this month saw them fall short, but with time to regroup, they’ll be hoping for a stronger showing.
Kirkcaldy Kestrels, on the other hand, have been busy, playing seven games and securing three wins so far. Currently sitting fourth in the league, just one point behind the Dundee Rockets, they know that this matchup is critical if they want to push into the top three. With the league leaders all in action this weekend, those two points could make all the difference.
Will Thunder finally find their form, or will Kestrels extend their winning ways?
Dundee Rockets vs Paisley Pirates
Dundee Ice Arena – Saturday, 7PM
Another grudge match looms between the Paisley Pirates and the Dundee Rockets. Just last weekend, the Rockets triumphed 5-1 over the Pirates in Braehead, earning themselves a four-point weekend and vaulting into third place on the league table.
With three wins from four games, Dundee sits just behind the Edinburgh Capitals with seven points. A win this weekend could see them leapfrog into second place, depending on the result of the Aberdeen-Edinburgh clash. The Pirates, meanwhile, will be eager to bounce back after last week’s defeat, hoping to reclaim some pride and valuable points.
Can the Pirates retaliate, or will the Rockets soar to another victory?
Weekend Fixtures 10/20
With so much on the line this weekend, fans are in for an exciting night of SNL hockey. Whether it’s the Thunder searching for their first win, the Rockets aiming to climb higher, or the Lynx and Capitals renewing their fierce rivalry, Saturday promises to bring plenty of drama and top-tier action. Let the games begin!
