The Arnprior Packers trajectory, already on an upswing with previous ownership, is looking good as the club prepares for the 2022-23 Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League season.
Dustin Dorkin is Operations President in an organization where he says everyone wears flexible hats, and he says discussions about purchasing the team date back to before last year’s Holiday season.
The Packer Ops President says the new owners are strong on player development and will offer team members something no other Junior B club in the country may have access to.
Dorkin say a nucleus from last year have decided to return, including a few unexpected players; that, combined with some key acquisitions bode well.
Packers training camp begins September 7th. The first home exhibition game is Sept 15th against Ottawa West. Coach Cape expects the roster to be finalized September 24th, with the club’s home opener Saturday October 1st at 3PM at the Nick Smith Centre.
By Rick Stow