Ryan and his Sceptres touched down at Pearson Airport on Monday night after what should have been a quick trip from Italy turned into a 12-hour marathon. With a delayed flight adding to their woes, the team is gearing up for another journey. They’re set to fly out to Seattle on Wednesday afternoon to kick off the final stretch of the regular season on Friday evening.
The Sceptres are facing a whirlwind of packing and unpacking, both literally and metaphorically. The team hasn’t quite hit the mark this season, and these upcoming days are crucial for turning things around.
Ryan put it succinctly: “We’ve got to switch to playoff mode immediately.” Coming off an international stint and diving into two critical road games with playoff stakes, the focus is on getting the players back from the Olympics in peak condition. The pressure is on, and the Sceptres know they need to deliver.