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Coquitlam Express game day
A rare midweek matinee BC Hockey League game for the Coquitlam Express means a change of routine for the team's players, staff and volunteers. It's also a chance for the team to win over new fans, as dozens of school students as well as seniors from various groups were able to attend in a special promotion.
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Coquitlam Express trainer Ross Maceluch lays out uniforms and equipment for the players before their arrival for Wednesday's midday game against the Langley Rivermen.
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Coquitlam Express forward Chase Danol waits as the team's trainer, Ross Maceluch, lays out some snacks prior to the team's midday game against the Langley Rivermen on Wednesday.
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Coquitlam Express forward Dallas Farrell gets his stick ready for Wednesday's game against the Langley Rivermen.

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Couqitlam Express trainer Russ Maceluch carefully stacks pucks the team's players will use during their pre-game warmup.
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Hockey gloves dry in a rack.
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Even with a midday start, some fans showed up an hour early for Wednesday's game between the Coquitlam Express and Langley Rivermen.

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Concession attendant Sonya Folster begins loading up bags of popcorn in anticipation of a crowd of young people as students from several schools are expected to attend Wednesday's midday game.
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Express forward Christian Sanda takes a quiet moment in the stands prior to the team's midday game against the Langley Rivermen on Wednesday. He said he uses the time to visualize the game ahead before he gets dressed to play.
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Longtime Express broadcaster Eddie Gregory does some last-minute preparation in his booth at center ice. He's been with the team since it's first season.
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Volunteer ticket seller Yvonne Kiraly counts tickets prior to the doors opening for Wednesday's midday game against the Langley Rivermen. She said she's been helping out since last year.
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Team chiropractor Harrison Wagner and trainer Russ Maceluch deliver the players' sticks to the bench.
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The visiting Langley Rivermen are a blur of motion as they warm up at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex prior to their midday game against the Coquitlam Express on Wednesday.
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Express starting goalie for the game, Kolby Matthews, takes a quiet moment prior to the team skating onto the ice.
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Express head coach Jason Fortier heads out of his office to address the team prior to the start of their game on Wednesday against the Langley Rivermen.
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Coquitlam Express forward Danny Pearson and Langley Rivermen defenceman Alec Capstick collide as they battle for a loose puck in the first period of their BC Hockey League game, Wednesday at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex.

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Langley Rivermen forward Tanner Versluis gets checked into the Coquitlam Express bench by Chase Danol in the first period of their BC Hockey League game, Wednesday at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex.