Skip Tardi has rebranded his rink as the "Green Machines" to embrace their Saskatchewan roots, and while he's tempering expectations for the new squad given the logistical challenges of a six-hour travel distance between teammates, he's energized by the prospect of competing in front of a home crowd at the 100th Brier in Saskatoon next March. Tardi believes the passionate Saskatchewan fan base could be a major driving force for the team as they work to build chemistry and put systems in place, with the ultimate goal of bringing the tankard back home.