The Lancer women’s hockey team will open its 2019-20 season on Friday, Oct. 18, hosting the Brock Badgers at the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m.

Head coach Deanna Iwanicka says she is excited by her squad’s depth.

“This year’s team has strong leadership combined with enthusiastic youth,” she says. “We are seeing a positive change in the culture and an increase in overall depth.”

On Saturday, Oct. 19, the Lancers will head over to the Atlas Tube Centre to face the York Lions as part of the Hocktoberfest International Girls Hockey Tournament. Game time is 4 p.m.

Chris Zorbas has written a preview of the team’s season; read “Lancers looking to grow in 2019-20” at goLancers.ca.