There may be some travel involved but it’s something the Swift Current Colts can live with in order to secure competition during the week for the team the coach says.
Colts head coach Phil Braun said the move to play in the Moose Jaw city league was made to give the team more opportunities to play during the week.
The Colts are happy with the move and the opportunity it presents to them.
“This is our first year here and so far it’s been a good experience. We are happy to be in the league and get a few more games during the week and stuff like that,” Braun said.
“We haven’t had league play for a senior team (forever) as far as I know. So we mainly just do tournaments until we get to regional play.”
The travelling from Swift Current to other games throughout the league presents no problem for the Colts.
“It’s not too bad especially when the weather has been as nice as it has been.”
Braun said he did not think the Colts ever competed in the city league.
“No, I don’t think we have. It will be good as a season goes.”
Braun said right now the teams we’re just getting accustomed to participating in the league.
“I think the first few games are you know figuring out who is who and (who is where), and so it’ll be good.
“Our first two games have been good and gone well for us. But we’ll definitely see some good competition.”
Last year the Colts did not make regional play and they’re hoping by playing in the Moose Jaw city league their game will improve.
“I think will have some good opportunity against a lot of teams. To have games somewhat close to home on a regular basis will be good,” he said.
