The following night they narrowly beat last season's losing finalists in both play-off and cup competitions Billingham Stars 2-1in the first match of this season's NIHL North Cup.
The Hawks have two away games next weekend - a league game against Sheffield Spartans at iceSheffield on Saturday (3.45pm face off) and then away at Billingham in the cup on Sunday (6.30 face off).
The next Blackburn Hawks home game is on Sunday 20th October when they face last season's league champions Solway Sharks in a 5.45 face off.
More info: www.blackburnhawks.com
Photo by John Milton: www.togger.co.uk
Ice Hockey Review 12/13 North available now - the ONLY book that covers all NIHL North 1 & 2 teams.
On sale at Hawks home games or available by mail order - more details here: http://www.poshupnorth.com/2013/09/ice-hockey-review-1213-north-available.html
