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In the meantime, head coach Ross Frehlick oversaw one of the club’s most competitive training camps in recent memory with roster spots at a premium. “I would have to say in all my years being here, it’s probably the best and most intense camp we have ever had,” said Frehlick whose team welcomes Victoria to the Ladner Leisure Centre at 6 p.m. “There are only so many roster spots available and some tough decisions to make.”
A year ago, the Pioneers were in reach of the President’s Cup gold medal game in Nanaimo until a pivotal 24-hour stretch in round-robin play sent them in the other direction.
Frehlick came away from the tournament knowing more scoring depth had to be a priority.
Zach Herreweyers should provide a signi cant punch.
The 24-year-old Ontario native brings NLL experience and managed 32 points in 17 games with the WLA Salmonbellies two years ago. The club has also added more American talent in Joey Lucchesi who is a terri c athlete with eld experience.
In net, Ladner could be leaning on the two Zachs.
Hometown product Zach Wickett is back for his second season while 30-year-old Zach Boychuk brings plenty of WLA experience, including several seasons in Nanaimo.
A rare Saturday night (6 p.m.) home opener will be followed by three more games at the LLC before the Pioneers hit the road. They include Royal City (May 9), a return trip by Victoria (May 12) and defending WCSLA champion Nanaimo in town on May 16.
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