CENTENNIAL, Colo.—Colorado Avalanche rookie camp came to a close on Wednesday, and the prospects now turn their attention to competing with the "big boys" when the main NHL training camp gets underway on Friday.
"It was good to get out there on the ice and be in a competitive environment," said defenseman Chris Bigras of the three-day camp. "Get out with some old friends that you've met from previous years. So it's a good time."
However, now it's time to get down to business.
The players often used the word "fun" to describe the last three days, and while that appeared to be the case on the ice, there was also a seriousness to each drill.