The 2012 Maitland Minor Atom Ice Sharks got their season underway this past week with two exhibition games against heated rivals Quickfeet from Walkerton. Game 1, played in Walkerton on Thursday, April 26th, was a close affair with a tight checking game as both teams tried to feel each other out, not wanting to make a crucial mistake. The Ice Sharks were able to control most of the play through the first two periods, but were unable to garner much "puck" luck, which allowed Quickfeet to cling to a hard fought 2-1 lead.