Brian Curran, Head Coach and General Manager of The Drumheller Dragons
It may seem like summer has just started, but as we head toward summer's end, hockey season is gearing up.
With their home opener less than a month away, the Drumheller Dragons hockey club heads to camp this weekend to select their team for the new hockey season.
One thing is already standing out for the team’s head coach.
“I’m thinking we’re one of the quicker teams I’ve had,” said Drumheller Dragons Head Coach and General Manager Brian Curran.
Curran wants to stick with his formula of skill, speed and physical presence on the ice.
“I think that’s what made us successful last season, so we certainly want to have a well rounded team like we did last year .”
“I think we have that.”
This year the Dragons have trimmed the number of camp attendees compared to previous years.
“We’ll have roughly about 40 players here. We’ve cut down in our numbers this year because we’ve had enough looks at the players we’ve recruited for the past year,” said Curran.
Traditionally the Dragons have had 75 hockey players to this main camp, but Curran felt the smaller camp to be more in line with the type of game he wants his team to play, and helps to better focus player selection.
“My scouting staff and myself, we just wanted to make sure we give 40 young men coming to our camp, that includes our veterans from last year, the best opportunity to make it here.”
The Drumheller Dragons camp runs Saturday, August 16 to Monday, August 18.
“You look forward to seeing all the boys return,” said Curran.
“I have a hard time believing we’re starting when we do - it’s thirty degrees outside.”
The Dragons’ regular season home opener is Friday, September 12, at Memorial Arena.
