The regular season is almost over for the U17 AAA Okotoks Oilers, but the players are still working hard ahead of the playoffs.
The team is comprised of players from Strathmore, Chestermere, Okotoks, and High River.
Coach Ken Plaquin said the team will play the Calgary Bulls on Saturday, March 8 at 5 p.m. at the Chestermere Rec Centre.
"It's just really fun for the kids that are from Strathmore, and Chestermere to get a chance to play in front of their friends that they usually don't get when they're playing in Okotoks."
Plaquin has been coaching for over 20 years.
"I retired from hockey from playing when I was 30, and I've been kind of coaching ever since."
Oilers players like forward Kade Pierson, defenseman Arjun Sahota, forward Gavin Wrathall, forward Ryder Sinnott, and defenseman Cameron Johnson all asked Plaquin if they could play the game on Saturday in their home city of Chestermere.
Twenty players make up the roster for the club including Sinnott who said he began playing hockey when he was only four years old.
"I started playing pond hockey with my dad and that's how I learned how to skate and do all that stuff. My dad just drew me to it by his love and obsession for the game."
Pierson mentioned that Saturday's game in front of their home crowd will be a huge asset.
"Just get everybody out there and have a fun night."
The Oilers are currently sitting in third place in the standings and have already clinched a playoff spot with a record of 21-9-2.