The SMJHL season is nearly upon us, and as such, players are arriving and fans are getting ready to buy tickets. Well, some fans. The real fans, the true elite, have purchased their season tickets well in advance. These people are a cut above the rest and therefore deserve to be treated as such. The season ticket holders, or “A-Tier Fans” will get to visit with the team to meet players, get autographs, and have an overall fun day for almost no additional charge. Planning these events can be considered costly, so the team has decided to instead put rookie defender, Delver Fudgeson in charge of the entire event. While some may consider it foolish to put someone who has just moved to the city in charge of a big event like this, those people should know that he was thrilled when asked to do this job. His exact quote was “Okay, I guess.” No hesitation!

The event itself took place in the part of Lethbridge that Delver is most familiar with so far: the team practice facility. There was an open skate with the players, and then everyone got a tour of the water fountain and snack machine. Several of the teams veterans didn’t bother to show up to practice, but those who did were relatively friendly to the season ticket holders. Fans got their autographs and a chance to see the behind the scenes of player practice, such as Delver’s pre and post workout naps. With any luck this event has made a lasting impression on the wealthier fan base, who will surely renew their season tickets if this is the sort of thing they can look forward to every year.

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