Mike Williamson has seen a lot of the bench.
Probably hurled a cross word or two towards it on occasion.
But he hasn't stood behind it for nearly a decade.
The Tri-City Americans head coach admitted it was a little strange setting up shop on the visitors bench at the Saddledome.
"It was definitely different," said Williamson, who spent five seasons patrolling the home bench with the Calgary Hitmen. "I've got some great memories and good bonds and relationships with people I had the opportunity to work with.
"It was tough coming out onto (the visitors) side of things.