As the NFL season begins Thursday night, Edmonton fans are excitedly preparing for the return of football.

Local bars are filling up fast as football fans book their spot to catch the action on the big screen.

“I’m excited, I’m excited that it’s back,” said Justin Hrdlicka, Arizona Cardinals fan. “I’m excited to get back into the bar scene, throw the game on, order some fries or whatever, have a good time around the boys. It’s going to be a good time.”

For sports bars, like Hudsons Canada’s pub on Whyte Ave., it’s like seeing rain after a lengthy drought.

“We had a pretty long summer after the Oilers went out, and I think everyone’s just really excited to get some football back,” said Connor Yakabuski, general manager of Hudsons Canada’s Pub on Whyte Ave. “We get people coming in jerse

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