The Airdrie Bisons were without their captain for a day, but for good reason.

Ryan Ries was called up to join the Camrose Kodiaks of the AJHL for their game last night (December 20) in Calgary.

Bisons captain Ryan Ries (left) during the ceremonial faceoff against the Canadian Women's team.

Unfortunately Ries was held pointless as the Kodiaks lost the game in a shootout 4-3 to the Calgary Canucks.

Ries will be back to help captain the Bisons as they play two exhibition games this weekend in preparation for the Mac's Midget Tournament which begins Boxing Day in Calgary.

 

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