When Ricky Koivu first entered the Anchorage Armada locker and got to meet his brand new teammates ahead of a first practice, it was a very welcoming environment. Of course, his brother Paul Koivu was already one of the leaders of the team and most vocal player in the dressing room, so it was easy for Ricky to get settled in. He got to meet his fellow rookie boats Leon Lokitonov, Sam McMuffin, Luka Magic and Chase Yardley Jr. who were all excited to join the squad too. To welcome the rookies, they started off having a 5 on 5 match between the rookies and 5 vets of the team (Paul Koivu, Spack Jarrow, Lord Zomp, Red Kirkby and Richard Dickbutt McFudderdudder II). It was actually a surprisingly close game, with the rookies being able to keep up with the pace of the game the vets played at, but ultimately the scrimmage finished 5-4 in favour of the vets. It was a fun first day that made Koivu excited for the days ahead as a Boat. (177 words)