The Chinook double up the Reign in home opener, Falcons up next!!!

Howard in nets tonight?

The Chinook double up the Reign in home opener!
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The Calgary Chinook start off the season with a win in front of a 19678 sold out crowd on Friday night at the Scotia Bank Saddledome.

Pavelski had 2 goals (both unassisted) and an assist in this game.  Ferland also scored for the Chinook with only 6 minutes of ice time.

"It's important to start the season with a win. " Said captain Crosby.  "Although our line (with Gaudreau and Pastrnak) got shut out tonight, it's great to see that all four of our lines can contribute equally.  That tells how much depth we have on our team."

Giordano, Weber, Letang, Pietrangelo, and Shattenkirk all logged 20 minutes or more ice time.  "All six of our guys at the back are equally talented. " Said Alternate Captain Shea Weber.  "We are still experimenting with the pairs, hopefully in a couple more games, we will create some chemistry among us. "

The Chinook despite having 51 shots on Crawford, only scored 4 goals.  "We have to give credit to Corey for the Reign. "  said GM Eugene Yip "It's difficult when a goalie has to work the whole game, especially facing 24 shots in the 2nd period."

On Sunday, the Chinook will host the Fort Erie Falcons which beat the Dayton Musicmen 9-1.  Burns has 1 goals and 3 assists against his former team.  Ex-Chinook Werenski and Gibson returns to Calgary hoping to spoil the party.  Gibson and Werenski were traded to the Fort Erie in the off season for Drouin and two 1st round pick.  One of the picks ended up selecting highly trouted Defenseman Cale Makar and Drouin was traded again to Dayton in a package of getting the now captain Sidney Crosby.

"The Falcons are a dangerous team. " said Yip " They are good in  all 3 zones and I am sure they will come at us hard."

Rumour is that Howard will get the start for this evening.