The Dauphin Kings couldn't have asked for a better start to their season. The team beat the Virden Oil Capitals twice last weekend.
Now, the Kings will begin their first extended road trip of the season. Tonight, they're in Selkirk taking on the Steelers.
After last Sunday's win, the Kings didn't get long to celebrate as they were right back on the ice for a practice on Monday.
"It was pretty easy for the guys to come to the rink because we had a really good weekend," said Doug Hedley, Head Coach/GM. "I think the most impressive thing about practice right now is the intensity and speed the guys are competing at. It's good to see at this kind of year. We obviously still have a few extra guys so we have some strong battles going on."
Heading into the season, the Steelers were widely regarded as one of the best teams in the league. But, they have faltered early in the MJHL season. They lost last week 6-1 against Waywayseecappo.
Despite that loss, the Kings know the Steelers will have a lot more to bring to the table come game time tomorrow.
"They beat Steinbach to open the season and we know they're very offensive-minded," added Hedley. "They have six guys that would be top six on any team in the league. If they ever start clicking, they're going to be really tough. They have good some good players on the back end and good goaltending. There's no doubt they're going to be good."
The game will feature the return of Grady Hobbs. He missed the first two games of the season as he served a suspension from last season.
Other Notes:
After missing the first couple of days of practice, Marc Antoine-Couture was back to full contact in yesterday's practice, while Bryon Fobair remained wearing a no-contact jersey.
Game Facts:
Dauphin Kings PP: 0-8.
Dauphin Kings PK: 11-13.
Selkirk Steelers PP: 1-12.
Selkirk Steelers PK: 7-9.
Gametime:
You can hear all the action right here on 730CKDM beginning with the Parkland Source for Sports pre-game show at 7:15.
