NEWS: Rosehill ready for battle again
NEXT HOME GAME: The Braehead Clan take on Fife Flyers in the first competitive game of the new season on Sunday 4th September (6:00pm face-off). Tickets are available NOW via TICKETMASTER, by calling 0844 499 1700 or direct at the Braehead Arena box office.
intu Braehead Clan winger Jay Rosehill insists he’s pumped for Sunday’s game against Fife Flyers after hearing all about the rivalry with the Kirkcaldy side.
The former NHL star has surprised many with the news that he will ice after needing 30 stitches and suffering a broken palate after taking a puck to the face against Belfast last week.
And while he’s only going by information relayed for him, he’s keen to get involved in the latest chapter between the two clubs at Braehead Arena.
“It’a big game and it’s important to get this first cup game and get some traction,” said Rosehill. “I’m looking forward to Sunday and it’s a big reason why I want to be ready to play.
“They’re a team that’s not far away and I’ve never been part of the history between the teams, but I don’t think it will take me long to understand that they’re a team we don’t like in a building.
“We’re going to be extra ready to make sure we beat them and it makes it even sweeter to beat the rivalry teams.
“As far being surprised at whether I’m playing so soon, yes and no. If I get the the right protection, I think I’ll be fine.
“If it was a hand or a foot or something that limited my play, then that may have been different, but as I don’t need to use my face or my mouth, it’s not so bad and I want to play with my line mates.”
And he says his week has improved since taking the hit that left him doubtful for this weekend and has enjoyed being back on the ice in practice.
He added: “The week’s gone a lot better as it’s gone on, certainly better than it did at the start and after seeing doctors and dentists and getting things taken care of.
“Once the swelling went down, it got a lot better and I got back on the ice, had a good practice in the last couple of days.
“Now I have to decide what sort of protection I’m going to wear for the game then get comfortable with it before being ready for the game on Sunday.”
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