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Another season of Junior B hockey hits the ice at the Nick Smith Centre on Friday.
September 18th marks the start of the Arnprior Packers’ 2026-27 season, taking on the Glengarry Brigade.
Over the summer, the team managed to secure and lockdown some players for this season’s roster.
In June, the Packers traded Devin McCarthy and Cole King to the Perth Blue Wings for forward Ayden Childerhose and defenceman Jory Leakey.
Then in August, the team announced they had signed defencemen Cal Forshee and Liam Marcil, goalie Gavin LeGree, and forward Max Windle.
Then this September, they’ve signed defenceman Calen Gorr and acquired forward Chris Neil.
We had the chance to catch Forshee at the grand reopening of the Nick Smith Centre. He says everyone has been extremely welcoming and he can’t wait to get the season started.
Co-Owner and General Manager of the Arnprior Packers, Donaven Welk says the team’s fortunate to have a strong season on the horizon.
The Packers’ home opener is this Friday, September 18th at 7:30pm. For more information visit the Arnprior Packers’ website. Ticket information will come available soon.
(Written by: Bob Kubbinga)
