Easter Weekend Preview

This weekend is lite on home team activity. The Mavericks are waiting to see who they will play in the next round of the CHL Playoffs and the Command are on the road against Chicago. You have a couple of avenues to get a hockey fix this weekend. You can head west on I-70 and catch the Topeka RoadRunners in the NAHL Playoffs. The RoadRunners will host the Texas Tornado for the first two games of the South Division playoffs on Friday, April 6th and Saturday, April 7th at Landon Arena. Both games will begin at 7:05 p.m.

The RoadRunners went into the final weekend of the regular season tied with Texas for the second seed and the right to have home ice for the first postseason series. Texas applied the pressure by winning on Friday and Saturday. Topeka responded by dominating the Odessa Jackalopes, winning 6-3 and 3-1 , securing their playoff position.
If you decide to catch these games. I suggest that before the game you stop by Blind Tiger Brewery and Restaurant for an early dinner. The place has great food and some nice beers on tap, you won’t be disappointed.
If you rather stay close to home, you can head to The Blue Line Sports Bar. The place is paradise for the KC hockey fan. There are televisions all over the place and every available game able to be viewed. The menu is outstanding also. I suggest the Mavericks Mac & Cheese or the Scouts Meat Loaf.
You can still get a Mavericks fix this weekend. Carlyle Lewis and Mac will be at Shocking Prices on Saturday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
The Kansas City Command are heading to Chicago for a Saturday night game against the defending Central Division champion Rush!  It will mark the fourth straight game for KC against a 2011 AFL division champ.  The schedule has been tough but the players and coaches are working hard to improve and get that first win to begin the build towards a playoff run.  There is still a lot of season remaining with 15 games left to play.
The game will be broadcast on Sports Radio 810 WHB. The game can also be viewed on the web via the team's Ustream channel, accessible at www.kccommand.com/webcasts.
While none of the local teams are hosting games this weekend you still have some nice options to enjoy some arena sports.