The Airdrie Thunder welcome back a teammate just in time for playoff season.

Benjamin Orde last suited up with the Thunder on October 5, 2018. The 5'10, 160-pound defenseman is back in the lineup after taking a leave to start his electrical apprenticeship in Fort McMurray. 

He says leaving the ice was not easy.

"It was definitely a tough decision, but at some point, work starts to come first. It was something I couldn't turn down."

Orde is now back and excited to join the Thunder as they continue to power through the season, this time in the playoffs.

"I've been missing it a lot lately. The last two or three weeks, I've been missing playing hockey and being with the fellas. Now I couldn't be more excited!" he said. 

The league-leading Airdrie Thunder are enjoying a restful break and will likely face the winner of the Stettler Lightning/Blackfalds Wranglers series.

 

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