 We're less than 24 hours away from puck drop on Hockey Day Minnesota as the Bemidji girls team kicks off action against Woodbury. It's the biggest stage they've ever played on in their lives and they're ready for their moment in the spotlight. They've been waiting for it all year long and now that it's finally here, the team can barely hold in their excitement. This moment and just knowing that it's going to be a big stage, we're going to have a whole bunch of fans coming and I mean I think Oz has like sold out and it's overwhelming but exciting at the same time. The team is looking forward to playing in front of packed stands and the crowd's usually reserved for the state tournament. It's going to be insane. I know at school we get a lot of support from classmates, teachers and everyone's just super excited for not only us to play and showcase the girls hockey but also for the boys to play on Saturday as well. After a slow one and seven start to their season, the Jacks have rounded into form going five and five over their last ten games. Well I think the team has just been getting stronger and getting better chemistry throughout the year and we're playing some pretty decent hockey right now. And while the team certainly hopes to come out on top, they're more focused on enjoying the experience for what it is. I think there'll be a little less emphasis maybe on winning and making sure that a lot of players get a lot of playing time and really can enjoy and soak in this experience because it truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity. We just plan to go out there and have some fun, win or lose, it'll still be a fun time. And we'll have highlights and post game reaction tomorrow night live from the rink. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.