The Icers got things kicked off last Friday with the annual Blue/White game, with the veteran-laden Whites laying a 6-2 beatdown on the Blues. All in all it was about what you'd expect from a scrimmage, but the hits will be for real on Friday night when the Icers open the regular season hosting the Towson Tigers.
Towson comes in after splitting a pair with Navy last weekend, beating the Middies 4-2 before being blanked 4-0. The Tigers will be a good test for the re-tooled Icers squad before they head to Athens for a rare early season matchup with long-time rival OU.
Tonight, I'll be planted firmly in front of my TV as the NHL season kicks off, and I'm hoping my other blue and white team doesn't break my heart again this year. Speaking of re-tooling -- Brian Burke and Ron Wilson have totally revamped the Toronto Maple Leafs, with 10 new players on the roster tonight as they open at the Air Canada Center against the Montreal Canadiens.
I don't care how you cut it, this is THE rivalry in hockey, despite the down years by the Leafs over the last - oh, quarter century or so! Should be fun, even if the NHL can't be bothered to put the HD feed on its Center Ice package.
Burke and Wilson promise that the Leafs will be bigger and tougher. Icers head coach Scott Balboni is promising the Icers will be bigger and tougher. Coincidence that all three played their collegiate hockey at Providence College? Hmmm.
Speaking of the NHL, Rodney has a new poll on the team website, asking for a vote for your favorite NHL team. Any beefs about your team being listed as 'Other' (including the Blue Jackets) should be directed HIS way, not mine! :-)
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