Nanaimo DBL Timbermen players Nolan Maughan, middle, and Ryan Clark chase down a loose ball in front of goalie Trevor Good at practice Wednesday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.

Nanaimo DBL Timbermen players Nolan Maughan, middle, and Ryan Clark chase down a loose ball in front of goalie Trevor Good at practice Wednesday at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.

DBL T-men nearly ready

The DBL Timbermen start the senior B lacrosse season Thursday (May 3) against the Port Moody Thunder at 7:30 p.m. at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.

The Nanaimo DBL Timbermen are just days away from their home opener, and they intend to be ready.

The city’s senior B lacrosse team has had encouraging commitment so far at training camp in advance of the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association season. The DBL men start Thursday (May 3) with a game against the Port Moody Thunder at 7:30 p.m. at the Nanaimo Ice Centre.

“We’ve had a few good practices already,” said coach Mike Maughan. “I’ve been really happy with the intensity that I’ve seen and with the skill level, too.”

LACROSSE TALK … For a season preview on the team, please pick up Thursday’s News Bulletin or visit www.nanaimobulletin.com on Wednesday afternoon. Tickets to the DBL Timbermen games will be $7 at the door. For more ticket information, please visit www.nanaimotimbermen.com.

Nanaimo News Bulletin