The Basingstoke Bison are in National League/Cup action this weekend, starting with a trip down the M4 to tackle the Bristol Pitbulls on Saturday night.
Followed on Sunday afternoon by a visit from the current league champions, as we welcome the Leeds Knights on their return to the Silverdome arena. Face-off on Sunday is at the earlier time of 4.15pm.
A special mention to the travelling Knights fans, Bison fans won’t have forgotten the support we received from them on that emotional night back in April 2023.
The Herd will bring the momentum of a four-game unbeaten home run onto the ice this Sunday.
Last Saturdays win against Telford Tigers showed a level of determination the team has added to its armoury, coming from a goal down to claim victory inside the final minutes of the 3rd period, when overtime seemed the likely outcome.
As the clock ticked down, the Wall of Sound got to work, increasing the energy for the boys on the ice, ultimately resulting in Alex Sampford netting the game winning goal at 58.51, the volume this goal triggered certainly put the rinks recent re-furbishment to the test.
The two teams had met earlier this month, when the Bison stunned Leeds in their own rink with a dramatic overtime victory thanks to a Will Stead goal.
No doubt our opponents will be looking to overturn that result and take the points back to Yorkshire.
But this Bison side has found its confidence at home and the atmosphere inside The Barn has become a major weapon. The Herd will look to use that as they go head-to-head with one of the league’s elite.
Fans of the Bison, you know the team will give it everything on the ice, which means there’s no excuse for you not to do the same in the stands.
Remember to visit the Merchandise stand and pick up a Bison related bargain ahead of the festive season.
From now until Cyber Monday, you can grab:
10% OFF Bison merchandise — online and at the rink
20% OFF for Season Ticket Holders — check your email for your exclusive code!
*Offers Excludes player's line & jerseys
On match night you can purchase, Pucks for the Chuck-a-Puck activity held at the end of the 2nd period, raffle tickets for Shirt Off The Back and a chance to win a Bison game worn jersey, which is presented by the player post game.
Lastly, the 50/50 draw, this is your chance to win a cash prize on the night, tickets prices are;
£1 for one ticket, £2 for 3 tickets, £5 for 10 tickets, £10 for 20 tickets and £20 for 50 tickets.
For those who maybe new to watching the Bison and are wondering what the 50/50 draw is;
50% of the ticket proceeds make up the nightly prize fund, the remaining 50% goes to support the costs of running team.
Remember, the more tickets you buy, the bigger the winning cash prize one of you will take home.



