BLACKBURN Hawks have the greatest possible incentive ahead of tonight's ice hockey crunch at Milton Keynes - win and go top.

Victory over the third placed Kings would send Bobby Haig's men to number one spot in the English Premier League.

The player-coach, boosted by last weekend's double victory over Oxford and Romford, says: "It's a massive game and we will give it our best shot."

Canadian hot-shot Andrew Dickson, who has smashed through the 100 points barrier, is an injury doubt.

"Andrew suffered a nasty cut and severe bruising to a knee on Sunday and is unable to fully extend his leg," said Haig. "But he is travelling down with us and will play if at all possible.

"The same applies to James Beale who has a groin strain. James isn't 10 per cent by a long way but he will battle on. That's just the sort of spirit we need right now."

Hawks are still missing injured duo Matt Jones and Jim Pennycook while Gordon Whyte is unavailable due to work commitments.

Hawks have a Saturday league date with Swindon at the Arena (face-off 6pm).

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