Leafs host Castlegar Tuesday in first of two-game home-and-home series
By The Nelson Daily Sports
The Nelson Leafs enter the home stretch of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League exhibition season when the Green and White meet rival Castlegar Rebels in a home-and-home series beginning Tuesday at the NDCC Arena.
Nelson takes a 1-1 preseason mark into the contest after dropping a 6-2 decision to Beaver Valley Nitehawks Saturday at the Hawks Nest.
Beaver Valley held periods leads of 2-0 and 5-1.
Leafs coach Dave McLellan said fans will see most of the team that will open the KIJHL regular season Friday at home against Kelowna Chiefs.
Since starting the recruiting season in April, the Leafs have witnessed more than a 100 players from throughout North America come through the team doors in hopes of landing a spot on the Heritage City franchise.
Game time is back to the regular 7 p.m. start time.
The teams conclude the series Wednesday in Castlegar with puck drop set for 8 p.m.
LEAFS BANTER: Season tickets are now on sale at Mallard’s Source for sports, the NDCC Arena and during Leafs home games. For more information contact marketing@nelsonleafs.ca . . . . Nelson opens the regular season Friday (September 11) against Kelowna Chiefs in the first of a two-game weekend home stand. Saturday (September 12) the Fernie Ghostriders are in town to meet the Leafs at the NDCC Arena. Both games have a 7 p.m. start time.
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