The Oil Kings are set to face the Portland Winterhawks tonight in Game 1 of the WHL's Championship Series. I figured it was a good occasion to blow the dust of the blog and share some behind the scenes shots of the morning skate.
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| Last thing the players see as they leave the dressing room |
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| The room prepared by Rogan Dean, Brian Cheeseman, and Mike Kilbride. |
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| Never forgotton, #PlayforPelssy |
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| A personal note from Ryan Smyth sent to the team. |
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| Derek Laxdal address the media. |
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| Steve Hamilton first man on the ice at the Moda Center |
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| Guy Flaming doing the Pipeline Show live from the rink in the broadcast booth |
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| Tyler Santos on the ice during morning skate |
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| The Moda Center is all cleaned up after last night's thrilling Trailblazers win. |
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| Ripcity is everywhere here. |
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| Upper bowl seats come equipped with binoculars. |
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| The ice back in and ready to go. Complete with the oversized logo. |