Blackburn Hawks head over the border again tomorrow night for a Northern League showdown with high-flying Dundee Stars.
The Stars have won their last three games and will provide a stern test for the Hawks, who are looking to bounce back after suffering consecutive Northern League defeats to Solway Sharks.
The Hawks came away empty handed after a fiercely-fought encounter with the Sharks last weekend, a defeat which came hot on the heels of a home reverse against the same opponents.
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Those narrow losses have left Hawks trailing in the race for a play-off place and they now face a Dundee side which won 6-1 at Blackburn Arena earlier in the season.
Hawks general manager Konrad Tapp admitted that his players faced a tough assignment.
He said: "Dundee are strong and have a very realistic chance of winning the title, whereas we are now left with a slim chance of a play-off place after the defeats against Solway."
Hawks should have Wayne Slater and Chris Arnone back in business for the trip to Scotland, but will still miss a number of key players due to work commitments.
Despite the depleted squad, Tapp remains optimistic that the Hawks can produce a good performance.
He added: "I expect a squad of between 12 and 15 out players.
"It is not a big bench, but we have secured results with smaller benches.
"I know that win or lose, every one of the players will put in 100 per cent to give the fans a good show and that is all I can ask."
There is no home action this weekend, but there will be a double opportunity to catch the Hawks in action next weekend.
However, for anyone who cannot wait for next weekend's double header there is the chance to go along to the Arena to cheer on the Lancashire Raptors, who face Flintshire Freeze tomorrow night (face-off is at 5.30pm).
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