Yep, the AJHL started their pre-season schedule tonight here in Grande Prairie with my "Home" town team the
STORM taking on the Sherwood Park Crusaders.

.....VS.....

I wasn't going to go tonight, but with WRG working the late shift, I figured what the heck. I was expecting a typical exhibition game, lots of passing and shooting, but not much urgency. Holy shit, was I wrong....clearly, those boys are playing for their jobs and were given'er. Hitting, good passing plays, nice goals...not to mention a wonderful toe to toe slug fest in the second period. Pretty good for the pre-season, can't wait for the regular season to start now!!!
(Now, I had to leave part way into the third, but the score was 4-1 for the Storm at that point, I'll get the score up as soon as I find out)