The Oceanside Generals finished the preseason with a 2-1 record. The Generals lost to Campbell River 3-2, beat Mission City 4-3 and Nanaimo 5-4 in a shootout.
Generals Head Coach Dan Lemmon comments on how his team played in the three games.
” I wanted to see that we’re getting better and the kids are picking up things that the coaching staff is trying to teach them. I would say after watching three games, I’m not incredibly pleased but we definitely picked some things up and got better.”
In both victories the Generals came from behind.
“Right now everyone looks good on paper but now the going gets tough, now its the real deal and every game means something from here on out.”
A pair of veterans James Brendeland and Landon Dziadyk did not play in any of the preseason games.
“Both guys have minor injuries and we just rested them to make sure they can be fully healthy by the time they come back. It’s just a day by day thing right now and nothing too serious.”
Lemmon is hopeful both players will be in the lineup come Thursday when the Generals open the 2019-20 regular season in Nanaimo.
Game time is set for 7:15 PM at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Fans can catch all the action on 88.5 The Beach and Hockey TV.
The Generals home opener will be Saturday September 7th at the Howie Meeker Arena against Westshore. Puck drop is 7 PM.
Kyle Ireland