Individual News
14th of March 2008
The Basingstoke Bison take a break from league and cup action on Saturday to entertain local rivals the Bracknell Bees a side full of ex-Basingstoke players in a challenge match.
It will give both sets of players the chance to show off their skills without any pressure, and will be a nice break before both teams go silverware hunting in their respective leagues
Bison head coach and the man in charge of Bracknell last season Ryan Aldridge said: "We want to put on a show for the fans and make it great night of entertainment for them .We are going to have a few skills competition."
After the game on Saturday night, there will be the annual Bison shirt auction in the Q's Bar at the Basingstoke Arena. The chance fans to purchase a cup final worn jersey of their favourite player.
Also at the Bracknell game, there will be a chance to pick-up information on season tickets for next season. There are plenty of new packages this year to suit ever supporter and packs can be picked up either from reception, Paul Baldwin or Caz Silcox
Tickets at a reduced admission for Saturday are still available from the box office on (01256) 355266 with the game having a 6.30pn face-off.
On Sunday night the Bison return to bmibaby Elite League action with a trip to Coventry.
The side they beat on Wednesday night 4-2 in the first leg of the British Knockout Cup final. The return of that game is on Tuesday night.
The Herd have four games left in their league campaign and currently need three points to pip the Edinburgh Capitals for the eighth and final play-off spot. That is as long as the Caps don't pick anymore points in their final three games.
Edinburgh have just one game this weekend away at Manchester on Sunday.
Bison head coach Aldridge said: "We know it is going to be tough going to Coventry, but there is still a glimmer we can make the play-offs, so we will be going there looking to get something out of the game."
It will give both sets of players the chance to show off their skills without any pressure, and will be a nice break before both teams go silverware hunting in their respective leagues
Bison head coach and the man in charge of Bracknell last season Ryan Aldridge said: "We want to put on a show for the fans and make it great night of entertainment for them .We are going to have a few skills competition."
After the game on Saturday night, there will be the annual Bison shirt auction in the Q's Bar at the Basingstoke Arena. The chance fans to purchase a cup final worn jersey of their favourite player.
Also at the Bracknell game, there will be a chance to pick-up information on season tickets for next season. There are plenty of new packages this year to suit ever supporter and packs can be picked up either from reception, Paul Baldwin or Caz Silcox
Tickets at a reduced admission for Saturday are still available from the box office on (01256) 355266 with the game having a 6.30pn face-off.
On Sunday night the Bison return to bmibaby Elite League action with a trip to Coventry.
The side they beat on Wednesday night 4-2 in the first leg of the British Knockout Cup final. The return of that game is on Tuesday night.
The Herd have four games left in their league campaign and currently need three points to pip the Edinburgh Capitals for the eighth and final play-off spot. That is as long as the Caps don't pick anymore points in their final three games.
Edinburgh have just one game this weekend away at Manchester on Sunday.
Bison head coach Aldridge said: "We know it is going to be tough going to Coventry, but there is still a glimmer we can make the play-offs, so we will be going there looking to get something out of the game."