PRE-GAME: Video Game Challenge

SAINT JOHN – Tonight at Boston Pizza, an epic battle between Sea Dog Danick Gauthier and Wildcat Scott Trask will be played in the world of EA Sports’ NHL 11. The video game features Canadian Hockey League clubs for this time in this year's version.

The event is part of the Brunswick News Rivalry Cup, which Saint John already won for having a sell-out crowd on hand for Sunday’s match at Harbour Station.

From the Sea Dogs website last Friday:

The Saint John Sea Dogs and Moncton Wildcats have agreed on the format for the newest component of the Cup: the EA Sports NHL 11 Video Game Challenge. The latest version of this video game includes teams from the Canadian Hockey League.

The challenge has been set for Tuesday, Feb. 15, as Boston Pizza in Saint John and Moncton will link up for the head-to-head online challenge. Danick Gauthier of the Sea Dogs and Scott Trask of the Wildcats will battle for three Rivalry Cup points in one winner-take-all game. Meanwhile, two lucky fans will compete on behalf of their teams in a best-of-three series, with the winner taking five points in the Cup.

Fans in both cities will have the opportunity to watch the competitions by attending the event. In Saint John, there will be giveaways courtesy of the Sea Dogs, Moosehead Breweries, Boston Pizza and EB Games. The fun begins at 6 p.m., with the puck set to drop on Game 1 of the fan challenge at 6:30 p.m.

The fun begins at Moncton’s Boston Pizza at the same time.