After choosing not to report to the Swift Current Broncos after the Christmas break, D Jesse Dudas returns for the first time tonight.

 

     The Broncos host the rival Regina Pats tonight at the Credit Union iplex in the sixth meeting of the season.  Lately, the rivalry has been one-sided; the Broncos have won the last four meetings, and seven of the last eight head-to-head.

     Tonight's game marks the return of veteran Defenseman Jesse Dudas who was traded to the Pats at the deadline for a 4th-round Bantam pick.  Dudas was injured for the first half of the season, and then chose not to report to the Broncos and opted for a trade.  

     The Pats sit in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, which is three points out of the final playoff spot.

     The Broncos will likely be missing Forwards Matt Tassone and Michael Stickland due to injury.  

     Face-off is at 7:30pm; action on the Eagle 94.1FM begins at 7:00pm with the pre-game show.