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8:30pm MSTedmontonoilers.com 630 CHED, Oilers Radio Network and edmontonoilers.com Jack - Bob's Preview PRE-GAME AUDIO Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Curtis Hamilton MORE INFO Following yesterday-s practice at Prospera Place in Kelowna, the Oilers bussed to Penticton, settled in and prepared for the team-s upcoming clash with the Vancouver Canucks.The Oilers- game day routine began with an up-tempo football live morning skate at the nearby South Okanagan Events Centre, where all games will be played during the 2011 Young Stars Tournament. OKC Barons Head Coach Todd Nelson and his crew ran lines yesterday, but made a few changes heading into tonight-s contest. 11 forwards and seven defenceman will dress tonight, constructing the following line combinations:Hamilton - Nugent-Hopkins - PelssCzerwonka - Marti football live ndale - TyrvainenMusil - FedunSchmidtOlivier RoyRoy had the opportunity to represent Team Canada at the 2011 World Junior Championship this past January. He struggled at times, posting a 3.57 goals-against average and .875 save-percentage in three games in which he amassed a 2-1 record.-It was a great experience no matter what happened in the end,- he explained. -To play in an NHL rink was great, football live it was packed. Representing my country was a dream for me and having the chance to do that was awesome. We missed the gold by one period and that's never easy.-In regards to tonight and facing the Canucks in another packed house in Penticton, Roy is calm and generally reserved, but quietly excited to do his thing and make a mark.-I-m really looking forward to the game,- he said. -I-ve played in a football live couple before, but getting this opportunity is unique. It-s a big year for me and I need to show the organization that I-m there for them. I-ll start with tonight-s game.- CHEMISTRY TEST tonight, there-s certainly more to the story. On the team-s second line, Anton Lander and Tobias RiederThe coaches pushed the pace this morning, but the players pushed right back-even harder. The energy inside the football live locker room is high and Coach Nelson and others are thrilled to see such enthusiasm this early in camp.-I think there's going to be a lot of energy tonight from both teams,- he said. -You can tell by the morning skate that guys are really excited.-They're eager to get things going and I expect a very high pace tonight from both teams. The guys are ready to go and we're going to have some fun toni football live ght.-Nelson also noted that it appeared to be a calming energy running through this year. Last season, nerves ran rampant, but the 2011 edition is a more veteran-laden squad, helping guide the team-s prized youth in a pressure-packed environment.-We have some guys that have been here before, and I think that's played a calming presence for the new guys. I'm sure there are going to be a few nerves, football live but for the most part they seem very comfortable right now.-Cornet is one of them, and he-s primed and ready to get things underway.-It's going to be an aggressive game,- he said -Our game-plan will be to be as aggressive as possible. It's the first game for them and for us, so we're going to put pressure on them and capitalize on their mistakes. It should be fun.-Tonight's game can be seen LIVE football live right here on edmontonoilers.com.Follow me on Twitter | @ryandittrick football live
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