The Kindersley Jr. Klippers regular season is finally here. With the Battlefords North Stars set to show up to town tonight, all that Klippers Head Coach and GM Ken Plaquin had to do was name his captains; a list that sees some local flair as Tylin Hilbig picked up an "A":

After 34 games played with the Klippers last season, defenceman Brayden Koch has earned the right to wear the "C" for the Klippers this season.

Looking at the other three players included in this years leadership group, one certainly sticks out in second year Klipper and Kindersley native Tylin Hilbig, and then Aidan Bangs and Josh Pufahl represent two trusted players for Plaquin as he enters another season with Kindersley.

View more on the team ahead of their opener at klippershockey.com, and read the article below for more about the special tailgate set to take place ahead of tonight's home opener in support of a local family who lost a loved one just a few weeks ago.