NB Organizer called for World Juniors Games in Moncton – New Brunswick | globalnews.ca

This is something many young hockey players dream of, the call-up World Junior Ice Hockey Championships,

but organist The call came less than two weeks before Lyndon Steves was to have the first puck drop. He was told that Hockey Canada wanted him to play the organ for the Games. monctonWhich are getting closer to sellout crowds every day.

Steves would be quick to tell stories from the days of his youth, when he and his friends would gather to play Mini-Sticks, and he would provide music for the group, introducing himself and playing some classic arena tunes, just as he would Heard while watching the game.

The classic tunes he played at Saturday’s game between Slovakia and Switzerland are just one of many he provided soundtracks for.

Old tunes were often mixed with new age music. One minute, it could be The Addams Family. Next up, it’s Dr. Dre or The Weeknd, which is a whole lot of fun for them.

The fun also comes with a challenge. In addition to the mountain of keys in front of him, dozens of foot pedals appear under the organ bench.

Steve’s fingers dance over the keys in the first period. One of his early tunes was “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC, with each “thunder” sung by the crowd, accompanied by an emblematic sound of two crashes with their foot. He had to take off his shoes and play in his socks in order to reach the lower keys and feel the music.

Steves said he would start learning something new about the giant limb in each game, adding that getting loose tips and pointers has been a big help.

“You got symbols and bells and horns and whistles,” Steves said. “When you’re using both arms and both legs, it becomes challenging.”

If given the opportunity, Steves said he would be happy to return. For now, he looks forward to the rest of the tournament and the season with the Moncton Wildcats.

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