ASSINIBOIA — It might not seem like arena season yet but Curtis Nelson, President of the Richardson Pioneer Southern Rebels Jr. B Hockey Club, says once August long weekend is over, they are full steam ahead on their upcoming season.
Sept. 5 – 7 weekend in Assiniboia will be a fun filled atmosphere as it will include Rebels training camp, along with a Moose Jaw Warriors WHL exhibitions game along with the Banjo Bowl being shown on the big screen outside Southland Co-op Centre. A tailgate party will also be part of the weekend events.
The Rebels and their leadership team will be at the rink all weekend and are looking forward to all the opportunities this weekend arena event offers residents and fans to start getting excited about hockey season.
“A good portion of our players are coming back that makes everyone excited for the new season. Combined with Todd Elick as head coach, there is plenty of positivity going into our season,” said Nelson.
Nelson affirms that Spencer Kirby has been named new General Manager and his hockey experience and long time Assiniboia residency will be an asset in this role
Travis Marit, team strength and conditioning coach is working both with players and other athletes in the new gym that was created for this purpose, mentioned in a spring Rebels story for Assiniboia Times.
“The ice is going in middle of August and the team will get on the ice as soon as that happens,” adds Nelson.
