On Friday night, the Minnesota Magicinas will have their home opener at Richfield against the Kenai River Brown Bears. The Magic is sitting a top First place in the Midwest Division of the North American Hockey League after a 3-1 start at the NAHL Showcase in Blaine.

German born, Marc Michaelis is a highly skilled forward who leads the team in points with Georgia boy Nathan Krusko with 5 points. Minnesota standout Goalie Vaughn Ahrens (Wayzata) was recently added to the 2015 NHL Central Scouting List and went 2-0 last weekend with a 93.7 Save Percentage.

The team also returns several Minnesota born kids their roster including returning leading scorer Matt Colford (Champlin Park/Breck). Others on the squad from the Land of 10,000 lakes are Tony Uglem (Moorhead), Thomas Delaney (White Bear Lake), Sam Becker (Roseville/Hill Murray), Kris McKenzie (Duluth/Marshall). Delaney, was named the Captain for the 2014-15 season.

The first 500 fans on Friday get a Magicians Magnet Schedule and also a great Davanni's special this weekend for ticket holders.  If the Magic score 5 or more goals and win on either night, fans get a free solo pizza at Richfield Davanni's.

Shouuld be some great hockey this weekend. Last season 216 NAHL players committed to a Division 1 scholarship.