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The Austin Bruins are returning to Riverside Arena to kick off the month of November with a two game series against the central division leading Bismarck Bobcats (12-0-0-1) on Friday and Saturday.

The Bruins (8-5 overall) are fresh off a sweep of the Watertown Shamrocks last weekend.

The Bobcats are fresh off their first loss of the season in Minot on Saturday in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Minotauros. 

The loss marks the first loss of the year for the Bobcats, but the team has yet to lose in regulation. Bismarck holds the best point total (26) and percentage (.962) in the NAHL. The last time the Bruins and Bobcats met, the Black and Gold was swept 6-2 and 2-1 in Bismarck. 

Friday night is First Responders Night at Riverside Arena. All first responders who present a valid ID receive a free ticket to the game. 

Saturday is Halloween at Riverside. Fans are encouraged to dress up in costumes and goodie bags and activities will be available pregame in the Bear Den. There will be a kids costume contest during the first intermission, with the winner receiving a signed Austin Bruins replica jersey. 

Puck drop both nights is scheduled for 7:05 pm. Tickets can be found at tickets.austinbruins.com.