Express player David Brewer and Northmen Denver Dunfield battle along the boards near the end of the third. (Credit: Tyler Farrer/Tyler Farrer Photography)   The Fredericton Express were defeated by the Miramichi Northmen 4-3 in a tight game on Oct. 25 at the Grant-Harvey Centre. The sold-out crowd was passionate throughout the game, cheering on the new Fredericton franchise. The first period began with a fight eight seconds in. Express player Travis Fullerton took on Northme