I went to a preseason Chilliwack Bruins game last night against the Kamloops Blazers. As it was a preseason game the teams were not playing their final rosters. The game was a spirited affair with lots of offensive action from Chilliwack and hard hitting action from both teams. The fireworks began in the second period with a couple of scraps including one which saw 1 Chilliwack and 1 Kamloops player ejected and 8 more receiving ten minute misconducts making the benches look a little bare.

The action continued right till the end of the third period with Chilliwack besting Kamloops 6-4. The overall tempo was quick and with the exception of lots of penalties for interference, hooking and holding and of course the occasional fight tthe game maintained a good flow. The players are getting used to the enforcement of the rules such as was seen last year in the NHL. It reminded me of the NHL games I attended early last season and how the penalties seemed to be endless. As the season continues and the players adjust the penalties will allow the games to speed up as has happened with the NHL games.

A few players that stood out and I will continue to watch (if they stick around) include Oscar Moller from Sweden and Josh Aspenlind both of whom played a fast pitched exciting game. As the team comes together I think this will be an exciting team to watch. More to come.

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