Dozens of residents were outside of the Strathmore Family Centre to kick off the regular season for the Agra Risk Wheatland Kings.
The local hockey team hosted a home opener tailgate party in the centre's parking lot on Friday (Sept. 19), which featured live music, hot food, and cold drinks.
After a strong preseason, the Kings carried the momentum into the regular season, starting with a 6-2 home victory against the Ponoka Stampeders after the party.
The following night, the Kings hosted the High River Flyers, ending the game with a 5-3 victory in favour of the Kings.
As for what comes next, the Kings will be hosting the Red Deer Vipers at the Strathmore Family Centre on Friday at 7:45 p.m.
You can see a gallery from the home opener tailgate party below: