The boys are back

Home after a road trip that included a coaching change and a split of the four games, the Royals face a tough three-game-in-four-day stretch. Friday night brings the Nailers to town, followed by the Devils Saturday night. A day off Sunday, but back on the ice at 11 a.m. Monday to take on the Jackals on MLK Day.





The Purple Gang, no doubt, will warmly welcome Larry Courville in his home-coaching debut. A fan favorite as a player, Courville likely will get some slack from the home crowd even if the team doesn't play well.







The All Star activities kick off Tuesday night with the skills competition with the game Wednesday night. The Royals send two players to that game -- Tyler Doig and Steve Ward.