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Avalanche Rookie Development Camp: Day 1 Recap

They selected some seeds at the store, planted them in the earth, and added the proper application of Miracle Grow. Not all these burgeoning plant organisms will fulfill their promise, but the team hopes a handful can develop into adequate sustenance, while perhaps a select few might qualify one day for prizes at the Calder County Fair.

I traveled to the far reaches of the netherworld today (er...uh, the suburbs) to witness twenty-two Avalanche prospects make initial impressions on the organization and coaching staff. Pucks were on the ice very little today -- just a brief shooting session during the first hour while the Gray Team was getting work.