First Game

Squeaked out the first win against Nunavut this morning.  Great group of guys and we had a fantastic game to kick off the week.  I got to throw the draw to the button for hammer (The Dominion asks that each team member throw at least one throughout the week), so after watching my opposing second, Lee,  drop it on the back four, I tossed mine to the back twelve and we go first.  We ended up tied going into the 8th and Balsy made a nice double to close it out.  There were missed shots on both sides, for sure, but everyone's still getting used to the ice.  It was a bit disappointing out there with probably 8-10 picks through the game and a huge drop in speed after the 5 minute 4th end break.  The curl seemed to pick up throughout the game as well which kind of left us playing on a different sheet every end.  Hopefully we start getting used to it and make more and more shots each game.  It'll be nice to see an end come together as opposed to feeling like we're chasing all the time.  Regardless, it's great to start with a win and now I'm anxious to get back out there and go again.  This time maybe we can avoid the pre-game equipment issues and all get out for our 5 minute practice.  Jordan will elaborate on that I'm sure.  We'll see what happens at 4:45 against Nova Scotia.