In the Bridge

Whoo whoo whose hometown? The one and only Drew Owsley will be playing in front of the home crowd as the boys take on the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

AND OH MY GOODNESS THERE'S A GREAT ARTICLE IN THE LETHBRIDGE HERALD ABOUT THE OWL!

Proud to be an American
Written by Dale Woodard

Drew Owsley always hoped he would one day step out onto the Enmax Centre ice wearing a Lethbridge Hurricanes jersey.
But as the local 19-year-old netminder steps out tonight, he’ll be happy with the jersey he’s wearing.
So will the Tri-City Americans.
Owsley — along with fellow Lethbridge product forward Patrick Holland — take to the ice tonight as the 15-4 U.S. Division-leading Americans tangle with the Hurricanes during Western Hockey League action at 7 p.m.
“I’m pretty excited to play in front of friends and family,” said Owsley. “I grew up watching the Hurricanes and always wanted to play here.”
Tonight Owsley will get that chance, even if it’s just for one game as a member of the visiting team.
“It’ll be a bit different, but I’m happy where I am,” and Owsley.
So are the Americans.

“At the camp there was talk about the Russian goalie coming,” said Owsley. “I just tried not to worry about that. I came in motivated from the start.”
That motivation landed Owsley the starter’s job and the hefty workload that came with it.
“It’s a lot different than last year,” said Owsley. “Last year I would play a game and sit out for 10. I can get into a groove more and get more confidence every game I play.”
His starter’s role didn’t come without some hard work as Owsley rolled up his sleeves over the summer months and trained with goaltender coach Gerry Price, father of Montreal Canadiens netminder Carey Price.
“He’s been a big help,” said Owsley. “He knows the game and his son is in the NHL. He knows how to deal with certain things. He told me to play my style of game. He didn’t try to change anything.”

Don't forget the time zone difference, pre-game starts at 5:45 our time! See y'all at the live blog!