Despite the ongoing B.C teachers strike, schools in session for the Castlegar Rebels.
Head Coach Jesse Dorrans uses the analogy that his players will be in class for the next six months.
Dorrans says he’s excited with his roster of old and new players following training camp.
The Rebels – who won the KIJHL championship in 2012-2013 – kick off their preseason schedule Wednesday in Creston Valley.
Elsewhere the Nelson Leafs visit the defending league champion Beaver Valley Nite Hawks.