It won't be long until the Ron Ebbesen Arena will be buzzing again for Airdrie Thunder hockey. 

The Heritage Junior Hockey League released the schedule for the 2018-2019 season and Airdrie will begin the new year at home.

The Thunder face the Vipers in last year's Northern Divisional Final

The Thunder take on the Stettler Lightning on September 21st followed by their first road game the next day in Coaldale.

This year will be a year of redemption for the Thunder after losing the Northern Division Final to the eventual champions the Red Deer Vipers.

Airdrie will begin their tryouts and main camp after the Labour Day Long weekend.

You can see the full schedule for the Thunder's new season on the HJHL website.

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