To be really honest, I have not been in the SMJHL for long enough to see any particular rivalry for the Colorado Raptors.  There has not been any verbiage spread about in the Locker Room or through any private discourse I have had with my team mates.  That being said, I feel that, at least for this season, our rivalry has to be against the Kelowna Knights.  Having played 19 games, the Knights are 16 - 3 - 0, for 32 points.  They have accumulated 84.2% of the points available to them. This is a formidable team!  The team I play for, the Colorado Raptors are in second place overall, chasing the Knights.  We have gone 12 - 5 - 4 in our 21 games played for a total of 28 points.  We can not let Kelowna get too far ahead.  We have to play all out to try and draw them back to the pack.  This will take a concentrated effort on behalf of all our players.  I have faith that this can be accomplished.  Go Raptors !!

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