Storm host weekend doubleheader at Bonnetts Energy Centre
Grande Prairie's AJHL club carries a 4-2 record into back-to-back home games this weekend, with team leaders pointing to strong culture and returning veterans as reasons for early confidence.
The Grande Prairie Storm, sitting at four wins and two losses this young AJHL season, host a weekend doubleheader at Bonnetts Energy Centre. They face the Devon Xtreme on Friday at 7 p.m. in the two teams' first meeting of the season, then play the Bonnyville Pontiacs on Saturday at 6 p.m.
Captain Braeden Veldhuizen, 20, said the team is excited for the home showcase and feels increasingly confident as the games pile up. In his final AJHL season, he credited the team's culture and a core of returning players with junior experience for easing the leadership load on him.
Assistant captain Bowen Grycan, who is from Grande Prairie, said there's a buzz about being the hometown player and that performing in front of the home crowd is exciting. He called the chance to lead the Storm in his last AJHL season a great honour.
Assistant captain Treysen Miller, now in his second season with the team, said the group wants to build on last year's work while supporting newcomers. He said he hopes the Storm can secure two home wins this weekend before heading out on a four-game road trip after Thanksgiving.
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