Hockey fans can expect plenty of fireworks at Friday's matchup between the Coquitlam Express and Langley Rivermen.
The BCHL-leading Rivermen head into the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex at 7 p.m. for their fifth game this year against their division rivals. The matchup between the two teams that have combined for a total of 35 goals in their previous four meetings features three of the BCHL's top scorers.
Coquitlam's Adam Rockwood has a league-leading 24 assists and is tied with the Rivermen's Mitch McLain for fifth in points with 28. Corey Mackin is second in rookie scoring with 25 points and his 13 goals lead the Express.
Rockwood and Nicholas Rasovic will both rejoin the BCHL's most potent offence after representing Canada West at the CJHL Prospects Showcase in Yarmouth, N.S. Rockwood notched a pair of assists for Canada West who fell to the Canada East squad 8-4 in the two game series.
The puck drops Friday at 7 p.m. with pre-game festivities getting underway at 5:45 p.m. with music, hockey activities and a barbecue by donation.
