The Wetaskiwin Icemen coaching staff got a first look at their team in game situations following a series of exhibition games on the weekend before the 2025/26 CJHL season kicks off. Photo by Christina Max / Wetaskiwin Times

The Icemen head into the 2025/26 CJHL Jr. B hockey season with a trio of exhibition wins under their belts ahead of Friday night’s home opener. Article content

In a two-game series, the Icemen took down the Red Deer Vipers 9-2 in Red Deer Aug. 30 and 3-0 Sept. 6 at Co-op Place. Article content Article content

With those wins under their belts, they travelled to Sylvan Lake Sept. 5 to take on the Vipers, losing 4-1

After losing to the Wranglers, the Icemen took them to task in a home game Sunday and won 4-2.

“We’re off to a decent start,” said Ice

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