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Six members of the Ebb & Flow High School hockey course went behind the scenes with the Dauphin Kings last week.

Scott Malcolm, Creeden North, Creesun North, Darcy Malcolm Jr.,  Justice Hunter, Darius Racette, and Sam Houle took in a Kings practice at Credit Union Place during the team's preparation for the Turnbull Cup final against the Northern Manitoba Blizzard, but that wasn't it.

They toured the team's dressing room before lacing up their skates to skate with the team after practice. Creeden North was thrilled to be a part of the day.

"It felt good to be there, it felt amazing," said North. 

North says he enjoys hockey because it allows him to spend more time with his friends.

"I enjoy the contact, the fun that comes with it, and the friendships made," offered North.

The Ebb & Flow High School hockey course is run by Brad Dupasquier, an assistant and video coach with the Dauphin Kings. Brad also teaches a great music course at the school.

"They really enjoyed hanging out with the Kings. They were impressed with the players' dedication and the hard work they put into it," offered Dupasquier. "They enjoyed meeting the coaching staff, and Haley Choma was very helpful."

This new course at Ebb & Flow High School hit the ground running — or rather, skating. Every child who signed up was geared up with their own set of skates, a helmet, gloves, and a stick, ready to hit the ice. The group was a perfect mix: half of the kids were lacing up skates for the very first time, while the other half brought experience from recreational hockey leagues.

They worked on edges, puck handling skills, puck control, and so much more. Dupasquier was impressed with the player's strides taken over the winter months.

"They came a long way," ended Dupasquier. "They all have the equipment and ability to be full-time participants."

Dupasquier expects the course to return next season.