AJHL makes second go around in Strathmore

Justin Seward

Times Reporter

 

The south division-leading Brooks Bandits hockey club will be in Strathmore on March 1 to take on the Calgary Mustangs and will feature Bison Alumni Tristan Thompson and Davis Sheldon.
This will be the second AJHL game hosted in Strathmore this season, and with the first game leaving a great impression with the Calgary Canucks, the Mustangs took advantage of the great feedback they received to promote their team in other communities.
Strathmore Minor Hockey fundraising coordinator Fern Pagenkopf said that after the first game they knew what to expect and, with the help of both fan bases, anticipates a large turnout again.
“We’re hoping to have the turnout as we had it,” said Pagenkopf.
“It gives our fans an opportunity to see one of the premiere teams in the AJHL. Everybody really enjoyed the (first) game. It was great to see some local players and there are some Bison alumni coming for the Bandits/ Mustangs game. They’re not quite as local but do have ties to Strathmore.”
She added that this is a great opportunity for fundraising ideas for Strathmore Minor Hockey with the AJHL in the town on a limited basis.
Young players who wear their Storm jerseys to the game will be entered in a prize raffle while there will be another raffle for Hitmen tickets.
Puck Drop is at 7:30 p.m. at the Strathmore Family Centre on March 1.
Tickets are $15 for adults, and seniors and students are $10, while children 12 and under are free with a food bank donation.
Advanced tickets can be purchased at Strathmore Family Centre Skate Shop, Strathmore Times and participating local businesses.
More information can be found at www.smhockey.com.