The Quesnel Kangaroos are gearing up to get back on the ice.

The senior AA hockey team is holding open tryouts this week, and invites all interested players to take a shot at becoming a Kangaroo.

Tryouts began at the Quesnel Arena this morning and continue Sept. 7 from 9 p.m.; Sept. 12 from 9:30 p.m.; and Sept. 14 from 8 p.m.

Kangaroos representative Waylon L’Heureux said: “If you’re interested in playing, come show us what you have to offer. Hopefully we’ll get a good showing.”

The Quesnel Kangaroos’ first home game against the Terrace River Kings takes place Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Quesnel’s West Fraser Centre.

2017/18 home game schedule

Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Terrace River Kings

Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Kitimat Ice Demons

Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. vs. Prince Rupert Rampage

Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Williams Lake Stampeders

Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Williams Lake Stampeders

Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Prince Rupert Rampage

Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. vs. Terrace River Kings

Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Williams Lake Stampeders

Dec. 23 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Williams Lake Stampeders