The Sarnia Imperials open their 2017 season Saturday night under the lights at Norm Perry Park
The Imperials will kick things off at 7pm against the Toronto Raiders. Sarnia will have a pair of home games to start the season before travelling to Sudbury June 10th.
Defensive Coordinator Michael Fioroni expects to have a strong defense this season. "We have a lot of athletes this year. We did last year too, but I think we have quite a bit more this year," says Fioroni. "I've been able to make my defense a hybrid-style this year which will bounce from a three-four to a four-three. We have a lot of speed which will make other teams fear us."
Head Coach Jake Cherski is excited to get started. "I'm feeling really good about the season, we've got a lot of guys our numbers are about the same as last year," says Cherski. "We're very athletic this year so that's always a good thing."
Last year, the Imperials had the best record in the NFC during the regular season, but lost a narrow decision to GTA in the championship game. It was GTA's second straight league championship.
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2017 Sarnia Imperials schedule: May 27th - vs Toronto Phantom Raiders (Norm Perry Park at 7pm) June 3 - vs GTA All-Stars (Norm Perry Park at 7pm) June 10 - BYE June 17 - @ Sudbury Spartans (7:30pm) June 24 - @ Tri City Outlaws (7pm) July 1 - vs Tri City Outlaws (Norm Perry Park at 7pm) July 8 - @ GTA All-Stars (6pm) July 15 - BYE July 22 - @ Toronto Phantom Raiders (8pm) July 29 - vs Steel City Patriots (Norm Perry Park at 7pm)
-With Files From Josh Boyce
