Junior A lacrosse fans won't have to wait much longer to see their favorites in action.

On Friday night, the defending Minto Cup Canadian champion Rayburn Construction Northmen kick off their 2009 season at home against Toronto Beaches.

Starting at 8 p.m., the team will be piped onto the floor of the Tony Rose Memorial Arena and will raise the Minto Championship banner before their home town supporters.

During the game, fans will also be able to see the Minto Cup itself which will be displayed in the front lobby as well as the booster club upstairs.

Fans are encouraged to come out and support their local team and are guaranteed to see some great junior lacrosse action. Being defending champions, every team in the league will be gunning for the Northmen throughout the season but you can count on the Men in Black to be more than prepared and ready to take on all challengers.