Cheyenne Warriors Come Inside and Play

Cedrick Mauga of the Cheyenne Warriors closes his eyes in silence as his teamates laugh and yell moments before gametime June 3 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center in Cheyenne, WY. Dominic Benintende/Wyoming Tribune Eagle

Larry Green walks his Harley Davidson forward, while other members of the Combat Vets Motorcycle Club form a line behind him May 26 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center in Cheyenne, WY. The motorcycle club agreed to ride into the arena baring flags at the beginng of each Cheyenne Warrior home game during its innaugural season. Dominic Benintende/Wyoming Tribune Eagle

DJ Hollow adjusts audio knobs before indoor football fans arrive June 3 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center in Cheyenne, WY. Dominic Benintende/Wyoming Tribune Eagle

Alton Walker, Cheyenne Warriors general manager, rolls up his pant leg as athletic trainer Tammy Cain wraps his ankle May 26 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center in Cheyenne, WY. Walker suited up to play defense after a day of fullfilling his managing duties. Dominic Benintende/Wyoming Tribune Eagle

Players for the Cheyenne Warriors gather around assistant coach Nathan Everett who reviews game footage on an ipad May 26 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center in Cheyenne, WY. Dominic Benintende./Wyoming Tribune Eagle

From left, Leslee Nilsson talks and laughs with co-worker Stacey Hollingsworth about working the beer garden on previous game nights May 26 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center in Cheyenne, WY. Dominic Benintende/Wyoming Tribune Eagle

Tyler Ostrom rolls Cheyenne Warriors merchandise several hours before an indoor football game May 26 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center in Cheyenne, WY. Ostrom, who said he wants to build a career in sports management, does a variety of tasks around the arena while serving as one of the franchise's interns. Dominic Benintende/Wyoming Tribune Eagle

At right, Alton Walker, general manager of the Cheyenne Warriors indoor football team, greets a member of the opposing team before kick off May 26 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center in Cheyenne WY. Dominic Benintende/staff

Tyler Brown, Cheyenne Warriors defensive back, looks across the locker room while receiving the help of lineman Aundrae Liddell June 3 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center in Cheyenne, WY. Dominic Benintende/Wyoming Tribune Eagle

Tyler Brown, defensive back for the Cheyenne Warriors, wraps his arms around a running back just feet from cheering spectators June 3 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center in Cheyenne, WY. Dominic Benintende/Wyoming Tribune Eagle

Aundrae Liddell, lineman for the Cheyenne Warriors, holds out his arm so athletic trainer Magaret Carroll can finish wrapping his wrist June 3 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center in Cheyenne, WY. Dominic Benintende/Wyoming Tribune Eagle

Tammy Cain, athletic trainer for the Cheyenne Warriors, locks eyes with Lemans Casimier to see if she is wrapping his wrist tight enough May 26 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center in Cheyenne, WY. Casimier said, "I couldn't ask for a better trainer." Dominic Benintende/Wyoming Tribune Eagle

A pile of items forms on a lockerroom bench as a member of the Cheyenne Warriors defense suits up May 26 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center in Cheyenne, WY. Many of the players have their own way of preparing themselves mentally and physically before the game, but all players are subjected to the smell and noise that permeates the lockerroom. Dominic Benintende/Wyoming Tribune Eagle

At left, Marcus Galligan groans as Xavier Galligan stretches his leg June 3 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center in Cheyenne, WY. Dominic Benintende/Wyoming Tribune Eagle

Nathan Everett, defensive coordinator of the Cheyenne Warriors, uses a dry erase board to strategize with his players June 3 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center in Cheyenne, WY. Everett shared several complaints with his players and told them, "Don't underestimate our competition tonight," after he heard several players mocking the opposing team. Dominic Benintende/Wyoming Tribune Eagle

From right, Josh Walker Cheyenne Warriors wide reciever, and lineman Allen West laugh while taking a pregame break June 3 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center in Cheyenne, WY. Dominic Benintende/Wyoming Tribune Eagle

Fans leave their seats as an indoor football game unfolds below June 3 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center in Cheyenne, WY. Dominic Benintende/Wyoming Tribune Eagle

Xavier Galligan of the Cheyenne Warriors runs the football past his teamates who fill the box June 3 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center, in Cheyenne Wyoming. Dominic Benintende/Wyoming Tribune Eagle

Tyler Brown, of the Cheyenne Warriors, reaches out to hug a cheering fan June 3 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center in Cheyenne, WY. Dominic Benintende/Wyoming Tribune Eagle

A member of the Combat Vets Motrorcycle Club accelerates onto the turf to start the indoor football game June 3 at the Cheyenne Ice and Events Center. Dominic Benintende/Wyoming Tribune Eagle