Tonight's our last scrimmage before we head out to Vancouver. I believe we're playing the Cereal Killers in an "exhibition" warm-up....last night we worked on a couple of things that I hope we'll carry over into the tournament, as they were important drills. Mostly worked on the PP, PK, one-timers, and the breakout. Things were clicking -- tempo was up and the sweat was poring considering the 30'C temperature in the arena.
*** GATORS UPDATE ***
Not sure of all the details, but it sounds like the boys went out to Edmonton and started off pretty good, but the late nights and the competition got the better of them. All in all, it sounds like they all had a GREAT time, and after all, isn't that what it's all about??
Still undecided on the equipment I'll be bringing out tonight -- most likely the new trapper and old blocker (if their both dry by tonight). Sadly, I left my goalie pants to dry out on the balcony last night, but I'm not sure how dry they'll be since it rained for about 3 hours last night -- hopefully, they'll bake in the sun today. I think I'll give my new pads a workout in tonight's scrimmage -- it should only be half the game, and I guess I'll decide whether to bring them to Western's later this week. Sure they look nicer, but my old pads -- despite the stink factor -- are SO worked in!!
This week, even though it's a short one, is taking FOREVER to get through as the anticipation of next week's tournament is all-consuming. And in that spirit, here are the PRELMINARY ROUND schedules for the upcoming teams (as compiled from the CBHA website -- so don't yell at me if they're wrong)....
MANITOBA SELECTS (Team MB) Nationals Schedule
I'm excited that I'll be able to watch EVERY preliminary Team MB games, and hopefully, some of the other National teams as well. Friday will be a busy day and (hopefully) Saturday will be busy as well. Remember to check HERE FIRST for LIVE updates of those games...as I'll be posting to this blog via my cell phone as the GOALS ARE SCORED!!
I can't wait!!
*** GATORS UPDATE ***
Not sure of all the details, but it sounds like the boys went out to Edmonton and started off pretty good, but the late nights and the competition got the better of them. All in all, it sounds like they all had a GREAT time, and after all, isn't that what it's all about??
Still undecided on the equipment I'll be bringing out tonight -- most likely the new trapper and old blocker (if their both dry by tonight). Sadly, I left my goalie pants to dry out on the balcony last night, but I'm not sure how dry they'll be since it rained for about 3 hours last night -- hopefully, they'll bake in the sun today. I think I'll give my new pads a workout in tonight's scrimmage -- it should only be half the game, and I guess I'll decide whether to bring them to Western's later this week. Sure they look nicer, but my old pads -- despite the stink factor -- are SO worked in!!
This week, even though it's a short one, is taking FOREVER to get through as the anticipation of next week's tournament is all-consuming. And in that spirit, here are the PRELMINARY ROUND schedules for the upcoming teams (as compiled from the CBHA website -- so don't yell at me if they're wrong)....
MANITOBA SELECTS (Team MB) Nationals Schedule
- Monday, 4-Aug 6:00 PM @ Copeland - Manitoba Selects v Edmonton Reapers
- Tuesday, 5-Aug 3:00 PM @ Copeland - Surrey Saints v Manitoba Selects
- Wednesday, 6-Aug 7:30 PM @ Planet 4 - Brampton Midnight Express v Manitoba Selects
- Thursday, 7-Aug 12:00 PM @ Planet 1 - Men's Manitoba Selects v Bonavista Cabots
- playoffs TBD on Friday & Saturday
- Thursday, 7-Aug 4:30 PM @ Planet 1 - Winnipeg CTO v Calgary Pitbulls
- Friday, 8-Aug 10:00 AM @ Planet 4 - Winnipeg CTO v Fraser Valley Flinstones
- Friday, 8-Aug 4:30 PM @ Planet 1 - BC1 v Winnipeg CTO
- playoffs TBD on Saturday
- Thursday, 7-Aug 7:30 PM @ Planet 1 - Winnipeg Cereal Killers v Calgary Agent Orange
- Friday, 8-Aug 1:00 PM @ Burnaby - Winnipeg Cereal Killers v BC3
- Friday, 8-Aug 7:30 PM @ Planet 1 - BC1 v Winnipeg Cereal Killers
- playoffs TBD on Saturday
I'm excited that I'll be able to watch EVERY preliminary Team MB games, and hopefully, some of the other National teams as well. Friday will be a busy day and (hopefully) Saturday will be busy as well. Remember to check HERE FIRST for LIVE updates of those games...as I'll be posting to this blog via my cell phone as the GOALS ARE SCORED!!
I can't wait!!
