Stars and Flyers ready for Scottish derby

Photo: Derek Black

Dundee and Fife will contest the first Scottish derby of 2022 in what will be unusual circumstances.

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Due to COVID-19 restrictions north of the border, only a maximum of 200 can be inside the Dundee Ice Arena for tonight's game which would otherwise expect to welcome a crowd of over 2,000 people.

The Stars have played one game since leaving COVID-19 protocol which saw them lose 7-1 in Belfast. Prior to that, they were on a three-game winning streak. Dundee have the league's worst powerplay at 14.29%, but this is almost double than where it was some two months ago. 

Fife will contest their first game since 12 December this evening. Todd Dutiaume's team are now out of protocol and looking to put an end to what was a five-game losing streak before they were put into isolation. Fife's powerplay has been good at just shy of 17%, however a penalty kill of 66.67% is the league's worst by some distance.

These teams met four times in Premier Sports Challenge Cup action, with both teams taking a win each. However, the flyers have won the last two meetings.