Watertown Wolves host Carolina for three FPHL games this weekend
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Watertown Wolves will have a busy weekend ahead of them.
Watertown (23-13-2) hosts the Carolina Thunderbirds (30-7-3) in a trio of Federal Prospects Hockey League games this weekend at the Watertown Municipal Arena. The Wolves are coming into this set of games after getting a win against the Hudson County Venom and a shootout loss to the Danbury Hat Tricks.
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Carolina is first place in the Continental Division and are red-hot with a 13-game winning streak. The last time the Thunderbirds lost was a 4-2 setback to the Blue Ridge Bobcats on Friday, January 17.
The Thunderbirds won the first two meetings of the season on December 13 and 14 with 3-2 and 4-0 victories in Winston-Salem, N.C.
This weekend's game will be filled with promotions. Friday will be School Spirit Night where students are encouraged to wear high school gear. Saturday night will be Star Wars Night with the Wolves wearing special sweaters. Sunday will have bring your own sign night.
Friday and Saturday nights games are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday's matchup will be at 7 p.m.
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