Saturday night is scheduled to be the first trip to the Bruce II for the
DEER LAKE RED WINGS and they come looking to keep the Mariners at bay.
Led by Brandon and Mike Hynes the Wings have a formidable veteran offense with Luke Parsons and Ryan Penney also dangerous offensive threats.
A bittersweet moment for Mariner faithful this weekend as former Mariner and fan favorite Greg Edgar is rumored to be suiting up for the enemy on the frozen battlefield on Saturday night.
General Manager Mark Lawrence expects a warm welcome for the former Mariner right winger and even though him and his staff are disappointed in not having him on their side this season, he looks forward to having him back at the Bruce II but he won't look quite right in that jersey.
Edgar had two goals and an assist in his first game as a Wing and looks to add to that against his former squad.
The Mariners are coming off a solid weekend of hockey, but fell short in the points department netting only one out of a possible four.
The team has steadily improved with the tandem of Juan Stickland and Todd Savory at the helm. they have had a positive impact on how they have grown as a unit
The team has not been outworked in any game this season and they have surprised both their opponents and their own hometown fans with their skill level and their shift to shift compete.
Adults only tickets can be purchased at the Orange Store this evening if u want to avoid the lineup.
Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30pm and doors open at 6:30pm