Forget the grand ice-hockey stadiums of America, it's the Brave cave that gave Brayden Low a once in a lifetime experience.
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It's a bittersweet farewell for Canadian import as he prepares to play his final match for Canberra Brave this weekend before he returns to Vancouver.
Low will skate out on to foreign ice against the Sydney Ice Dogs for his AIHL farewell, but it's memories of Canberra's Brave cave that will leave the last mark.
"The atmosphere in the Brave cave gave us something that I've never experienced before," Low said.
"It's loud, the fans are right on top of you. I wouldn't want to play there if I was an opposing player, they're on you all the time so you know where you stand.
"Whether the team is playing well or not, they always have your back regardless."
The 25-year-old forward scored six goals in six games and isn't ready to close the door on the Brave just yet. Low is planning to return for the final series in September before the ECHL kicks off in October.
"My experience here has been unbelievable," Low said.
"I fully plan being part of this team for a few years to come. I'll try and get back here for the finals weekend in Melbourne. That's next on the agenda for me."
Low is looking to go out with a back-to-back win over the Sydney Ice Dogs to cap off a 'perfect' five weeks Down Under.
"Our last game was the best," Low said.
"Being down two nothing going into the third then scoring three quick goals [to] get the winner. Now it's just a matter of sharpening the tools and getting ready for Saturday."
Coach Rob Starke said the Brave need to play four consistent periods to overcome the Ice Dogs at home.
"They know what to expect of us and we know of to expect of them but they're going to want to win on home ice," Starke said.
"Hopefully we can upset them. Our goal is about keeping our tempo and our high pace of play sustainable over all periods and then goals will come earlier."
Canberra Brave will take on Sydney Ice Dogs at Macquarie Ice Rink in Sydney, 5pm.