CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – The Holland College Hurricanes are clicking right now and are ready to roll into Halifax Saturday to play the Dalhousie Tigers in a battle for first place in the Atlantic Football League.
Game time is 1:30 p.m. at Wickwire Field.
Hurricanes head coach Ross Young said the momentum from last week’s home-opening win was a great confidence boost.
“We had a better jump in our step and we were good on both sides,” said Young. “The boys went out and executed.”
Holland College has defeated UNBSJ twice while Dalhousie has beaten UNB Fredericton twice.
“We just can’t come out flat,” said wide receiver Adam Shambie. “We need to show the rookies how important this game is to the returning guys. “
Fellow wide receiver Thomas Cassidy said they have to go into the game hot.
“It should be a good game and we’ve prepared all week and are ready to go.”
Coach Young said he’s looking forward to seeing the Tigers.
“It’s always a great game when the Hurricanes and Tigers face off. There’s lots of history. with both teams winning and losing big close games,” he said.
Last season, the Hurricanes swept the Tigers in the regular season before falling in the semi-final.
“We played two games against the Tigers last year where we showed up and won,” the bench boss said, “but when we needed to win in the semifinal, we didn’t.”
Holland College’s next home game is against the Tigers on Sunday, Oct. 7.
– Compiled by Bryce Doiron for Holland College.
