Assistant Coach Eric Smith continues a 96 Jr. Gambler tradition by consuming the Atomic Wing at the Madison Quaker Steak and Lube on the team's opening Saturday of games, 19 September 2009.
September 25-27 the team competed in the Fury fall Invitational. Going 5-0, and with stingy team defense giving up just 3 goals, the team won the tournament and celebrated a strong start to the season.