It may be a new season with a new coach, but the familiarity is there with the Smiths Falls Jr. Bears.
J.B Ryan took the head coaching reigns heading into the EOJHL season replacing Gene Falsetto.
Ryan spent last season coaching the Bears U-18 squad and that experience he says is helping with the early days of the season.
Ryan thinks finding the balance between developing players for the CCHL Bears and wanting to win every night is like walking a tightrope.
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Story by Grant Deme
