View from the Booth pre-game.

The puck drops in about 3 1/2 hours on the only game this weekend in Wilkie. The bantams host the Kyle/Beechy team, and it being the only game, we'll do a Stars-style pre-game.

Both teams (I'm expecting) are probably going to need this game to sweat all the turkey out that was eaten during the holidays. Look for a few key plays to make the game for one team or break the teams confidence.

Keys for Wilkie:

-Crisp passes: Game one of the new year is always tough, but the standard "keep your head up, kid" saying should be in the back of every players mind.

-Help your goalie: Don't leave him hang out to dry. Defense wins games.

Keys for Kyle/Beechy:

-Contain: Wilkie's a speedy team. Containing the speed will ultimately let you cause turn-overs.

-Short shifts: Because of their speed, putting in your 4o second shifts will mean so much more then just letting the next guy on the ice.

Puck drops at 6pm.