Tonight marks the season-opener for both teams.
And while the Cardinals are looking at this year as a fresh start, they certainly won't be starting from scratch. Add to that a solid corps of defensemen and a pair of returning goaltenders, and there's no question the Cardinals have the potential. But from what I've seen so far, there's no question we are up to the challenge. And if that's the case, the Cardinals will also be up for a little extra playing time when the post-season playoff invitations are sent out.