Defenseman Paul Elliott is a game-time decision but is expected to be on the ice for warmups no matter what.
If he does not play, Robin Richards will get to play in his first home playoff game, and Igor Agarunov will likely move back to the blue line.
Coach Ruskowski said he will be starting Pier-Olivier Pelletier in goal for the fifth straight game, so we can expect to see him lead the Bucks onto the ice.
There are no new players on the the Bucks' roster in the pre-game notes, so it seems if they are getting an amateur defenseman, they will be waiting until at least Game 6.
You can check out those notes, my notebook from today's paper and Bryan Benway's preview for more on tonight's all-important matchup.
Those of you not in attendance can follow tonight's game here or on Pointstreak, watch on CHL-TV or listen on Imagen 94.1 FM.
Teams just skated out, and Pelletier did indeed lead the Bucks, and Chris Whitley expectably did the same for the Americans.
Elliott is out there, but I guess Ruskowski will want to see how he feels when he comes off the ice before he makes a decision about his status for tonight.
The other Southern Conference Semifinal game on the schedule tonight, Game 5 between the Governors' Cup champion Odessa Jackalopes and defending President's Cup champion Texas Brahmas, will begin at 7:05 p.m.
Somehow, the Americans fans with a drum got tickets for seats right in front of the press box. I am not a fan of this.
UPDATE: Elliott will play, and Richards is again the scratch for the Bucks.
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