"As a father of a 1-year old boy, I have recently experienced the pregnancy – birth process and our season has paralleled the 1st trimester of a pregnancy. When my wife told me she was expecting a baby, mixed emotions filled my mind and heart. Excitement at the prospect of being a dad yet concern for all the trouble this world can bring. As I think back to the season opener on Canada Day, there was excitement for what the season could bring with new coaches and players, yet concern for how we would play together and navigate the ups and downs that an 18-game season will assuredly bring."