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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Dogs thump Caps
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First things first. Get your poppy. 2 minutes of silence tomorrow. It's a pittance of time. And oh yeah - Dogs host Caps tonight
On November 11, 1999 Terry Kelly was in a Shoppers Drug Mart store in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. At 10:55 AM an announcement came over the store's PA asking customers who would still be on the premises at 11:00 AM to give two minutes of silence in respect to the veterans who have sacrificed so much for us.
Terry was impressed with the store's leadership role in adopting the Legion's "two minutes of silence" initiative. He felt that the store's contribution of educating the public to the importance of remembering was commendable.
When eleven o'clock arrived on that day, an announcement was again made asking for the "two minutes of silence" to commence. All customers, with the exception of a man who was accompanied by his young child, showed their respect.
Terry's anger towards the father for trying to engage the store's clerk in conversation and for setting a bad example for his child was later channeled into a beautiful piece of work called, "A Pittance of Time". Terry later recorded "A Pittance of Time" and included it on his full-length music CD, "The Power of the Dream".
Ceremonies in Port Alberni go tomorrow at the ADSS Auditorium at 10:30 SHARP. People attending are asked to be seated by 10:15. If you want a seat I suggest you be there early, because - in true Port Alberni fashion - a large portion of the community will be there and seating always fills up.
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs look for their third win in a row tonight against the struggling Caps, losers of six straight.
Catch the pregame with Rick and myself getting underway at 6:45 with the puck dropping at 7:00pm.
Send an email to the broadcast booth here bulldogs@933thepeak.com
More later!
Terry was impressed with the store's leadership role in adopting the Legion's "two minutes of silence" initiative. He felt that the store's contribution of educating the public to the importance of remembering was commendable.
When eleven o'clock arrived on that day, an announcement was again made asking for the "two minutes of silence" to commence. All customers, with the exception of a man who was accompanied by his young child, showed their respect.
Terry's anger towards the father for trying to engage the store's clerk in conversation and for setting a bad example for his child was later channeled into a beautiful piece of work called, "A Pittance of Time". Terry later recorded "A Pittance of Time" and included it on his full-length music CD, "The Power of the Dream".
Ceremonies in Port Alberni go tomorrow at the ADSS Auditorium at 10:30 SHARP. People attending are asked to be seated by 10:15. If you want a seat I suggest you be there early, because - in true Port Alberni fashion - a large portion of the community will be there and seating always fills up.
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs look for their third win in a row tonight against the struggling Caps, losers of six straight.Catch the pregame with Rick and myself getting underway at 6:45 with the puck dropping at 7:00pm.
Send an email to the broadcast booth here bulldogs@933thepeak.com
More later!
Monday, November 09, 2009
WOW. Bulldogs "honorable mention" in National Rankings....
Its funny how these things mean next to nothing until they involve your club.
And I don't mean JUST because the Dogs are all of a sudden mentioned do they mean something.
They meant something when the Dogs played Vernon, Penticton, and Surrey - who were all ranked or mentioned. So of course I mentioned that fact when it came to playing those teams.
But now for the Bulldogs - and their fans - they may REALLY mean something. Because it's not the opposition on the radar. It's the home team too.
They won't win you a championship, they won't win you a game. BUT they'll give your fans something to be proud of, and your players coaches and organization something to be proud of. Some recognition for what you have going on in your organization.
WAY TO GO DOGS.
WOW.
Read more here - THE CJHL'S LATEST TOP 20
What's really funny is that my hometown and first team, the Flin Flon Bombers, are right next to the Dogs. It's a small hockey world.
And I don't mean JUST because the Dogs are all of a sudden mentioned do they mean something.
They meant something when the Dogs played Vernon, Penticton, and Surrey - who were all ranked or mentioned. So of course I mentioned that fact when it came to playing those teams.
But now for the Bulldogs - and their fans - they may REALLY mean something. Because it's not the opposition on the radar. It's the home team too.
They won't win you a championship, they won't win you a game. BUT they'll give your fans something to be proud of, and your players coaches and organization something to be proud of. Some recognition for what you have going on in your organization.
WAY TO GO DOGS.
WOW.
Read more here - THE CJHL'S LATEST TOP 20
What's really funny is that my hometown and first team, the Flin Flon Bombers, are right next to the Dogs. It's a small hockey world.
Random thoughts.....Dogs host Caps tomorrow, nice comments on the broadcast, Alberni Wrestling update...
Is there ANY building in the BCHL that has a crowd like the one in Alberni?
Yah, I'm baised, but no one is even close.
After several lean years in the wins column, coupled with other factors, the fan base had understandably eroded over the last couple of seasons.
While the excitement and support of those in the building never wavered, now the fans just quite simply have more to cheer about. And do they ever cheer...
While it was never really gone, it for sure was a shadow of it's former self. The "Loud and Proud" POUND is back.
And it's getting better every game. Why?Because more and more fans are coming to games. Which makes games at the Pound just that much more fun, for the Dogs, and for their visiting opponents.
Yes, the opponents enjoy it too. Make no mistake, these guys like playing in buildings with bums in the seats, with a great atmosphere of cheers and boos. And you get that in spades in Alberni.
The best part of all? When the game is over and the three stars are announced - Bulldog or otherwise - they players get a nice salute from the fans.
I've said it before and I'll say it again - it's really nice to see the players from the visitors come out for their applause when their name is announced.
It's nice to see the players get some nice recognition on the road of course, but what I think is even cooler is that the players themselves realize how good the crowd is, and they want to come back out for their star announcement. OR - the coaching staffs of the opposition realize it and make it a point to somehow mention to their guys -
"Make sure you go out for your star. You are really appreciated here"
Some coaches could care less, and I get that. What does it matter anyway? On the other hand some coaches make it a point to have their guys out. And that's pretty cool! So if you are one of the silent readers of this blog that's associated in some way, shape, or form with your local team - please pass the word along. I know the fans here appreciate it, and I know the players appreciate it too.
It's a short layoff for the Dogs as they host the Cowichan Valley Capitals tomorrow night at the Pound.
Much has changed since the Dogs and Caps met way back on September 19th. Most notably being the change on the bench where Dale Purinton has taken over from Scott Robinson.
The Caps sit last in the Coastal Conference with a record of 6-15-0 and 1, good for 13 points.
While they are currently in the basement, they are by no means out of it this early in the season.
And while they have lost six in a row, the last three have all been one goal games. So don't expect it to be easy tomorrow, as the Caps will certainly be desperate for a win. And that makes for a dangerous team.
Yah, I'm baised, but no one is even close.
After several lean years in the wins column, coupled with other factors, the fan base had understandably eroded over the last couple of seasons.
While the excitement and support of those in the building never wavered, now the fans just quite simply have more to cheer about. And do they ever cheer...
While it was never really gone, it for sure was a shadow of it's former self. The "Loud and Proud" POUND is back.
And it's getting better every game. Why?Because more and more fans are coming to games. Which makes games at the Pound just that much more fun, for the Dogs, and for their visiting opponents.
Yes, the opponents enjoy it too. Make no mistake, these guys like playing in buildings with bums in the seats, with a great atmosphere of cheers and boos. And you get that in spades in Alberni.
The best part of all? When the game is over and the three stars are announced - Bulldog or otherwise - they players get a nice salute from the fans.
I've said it before and I'll say it again - it's really nice to see the players from the visitors come out for their applause when their name is announced.
It's nice to see the players get some nice recognition on the road of course, but what I think is even cooler is that the players themselves realize how good the crowd is, and they want to come back out for their star announcement. OR - the coaching staffs of the opposition realize it and make it a point to somehow mention to their guys -
"Make sure you go out for your star. You are really appreciated here"
Some coaches could care less, and I get that. What does it matter anyway? On the other hand some coaches make it a point to have their guys out. And that's pretty cool! So if you are one of the silent readers of this blog that's associated in some way, shape, or form with your local team - please pass the word along. I know the fans here appreciate it, and I know the players appreciate it too.
It's a short layoff for the Dogs as they host the Cowichan Valley Capitals tomorrow night at the Pound.
Much has changed since the Dogs and Caps met way back on September 19th. Most notably being the change on the bench where Dale Purinton has taken over from Scott Robinson.
The Caps sit last in the Coastal Conference with a record of 6-15-0 and 1, good for 13 points.
While they are currently in the basement, they are by no means out of it this early in the season.
And while they have lost six in a row, the last three have all been one goal games. So don't expect it to be easy tomorrow, as the Caps will certainly be desperate for a win. And that makes for a dangerous team.
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Please allow me to say THANKS to some of the Bulldogs and BCHL fans that have sent kind words my way regarding the work Rick and I do on Bulldogs Broadcasts.
I certainly don't do the job to be told "good job" but it never gets old when one hears that their efforts are appreciated.
Trent Dorais' mom sent in a really nice one on Saturday, as did a Surrey fan named "Barney" who not only had nice words about the Bulldogs, but the broadcast as well saying
"You guys have one of the best broadcast crews in the league. Not homers"
To hear that from the other side of the puck is pretty cool. Thanks Barney.
I certainly don't do the job to be told "good job" but it never gets old when one hears that their efforts are appreciated.
Trent Dorais' mom sent in a really nice one on Saturday, as did a Surrey fan named "Barney" who not only had nice words about the Bulldogs, but the broadcast as well saying
"You guys have one of the best broadcast crews in the league. Not homers"
To hear that from the other side of the puck is pretty cool. Thanks Barney.
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And here's the first of what will be many updates on the local wrestling scene from Tom McEvay. Thanks Tom as always.
College Wrestling Season Underway
The 2009-10 wrestling season is here. Up first were the local college wrestlers at North Island College. Three NIC wrestlers competed in their first tournament this past weekend at the Hargobind International in Surrey, BC. Joel Crneck earned a bronze medal at 70kg while Travis Carey and Cole Doskotch both finished fourth at 90kg and 78kg respectively.
Crneck is a first year college wrestler from Campbell River and chose NIC as the place to start his schooling and post secondary wrestling. Carey is from Duncan and is in his second year at NIC and looks to lead the up and coming college team this season. Doskotch is a local ADSS grad who decided to stay in Alberni to start college. Other NIC wrestlers will be competing in subsequent tournaments.
North Island College coach Travis Cross was pleased with his athletes’ performances in their first competition of 2009-10. “It was a good start to the year for them to get exposed to some very competitive matches and see where they stand amongst their competition, “ said Cross, “ it was a great learning curve and gave each of them a good perspective of what needs to be done in the coming months to continue to improve their game.”
Port Alberni also had two other alumni compete in this tournament, Michael Cappus and Ashlea McManus. Michael Cappus, a 2009 ADSS graduate, who is now going to school and wrestles for Simon Fraser University, won his second tournament in a row. Cappus won his first university tournament last week in Calgary. Alberni coach Travis Cross stated, “It is clear that Michael has what it takes to make the big step to the next level in his wrestling career. It is sometimes very difficult to transition from high school to university where the demands on an athlete increase enormously but you can see Michael has so far handled it very well.
McManus won three matches and lost one on her way to earning a silver in the 67kg women’s division. McManus is now wrestling for Scotland and recently returned from a tournament in England where she claimed the gold medal. McManus’s ultimate goal is to compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
The college tournament wrapped up on Friday and on Saturday the international tournament was wrestled with teams from Canada, USA, India, Russia and South Korea.
North Island College Wrestling is in its 3rd year and the program continues to get stronger year as they prepare for the Canadian Junior National Championships in March.
The high school wrestling season gears up soon as wrestlers at ADSS and our local middle schools at Neill and Dunn have started practices. First competition for them will be the Island Novice tournament for the beginning and less experienced wrestlers in Victoria on November 28th. The more experienced senior wrestlers hit the mats on December 5th for the Roberts Rumble in Coquitlam.
The 2009-10 wrestling season is here. Up first were the local college wrestlers at North Island College. Three NIC wrestlers competed in their first tournament this past weekend at the Hargobind International in Surrey, BC. Joel Crneck earned a bronze medal at 70kg while Travis Carey and Cole Doskotch both finished fourth at 90kg and 78kg respectively.
Crneck is a first year college wrestler from Campbell River and chose NIC as the place to start his schooling and post secondary wrestling. Carey is from Duncan and is in his second year at NIC and looks to lead the up and coming college team this season. Doskotch is a local ADSS grad who decided to stay in Alberni to start college. Other NIC wrestlers will be competing in subsequent tournaments.
North Island College coach Travis Cross was pleased with his athletes’ performances in their first competition of 2009-10. “It was a good start to the year for them to get exposed to some very competitive matches and see where they stand amongst their competition, “ said Cross, “ it was a great learning curve and gave each of them a good perspective of what needs to be done in the coming months to continue to improve their game.”
Port Alberni also had two other alumni compete in this tournament, Michael Cappus and Ashlea McManus. Michael Cappus, a 2009 ADSS graduate, who is now going to school and wrestles for Simon Fraser University, won his second tournament in a row. Cappus won his first university tournament last week in Calgary. Alberni coach Travis Cross stated, “It is clear that Michael has what it takes to make the big step to the next level in his wrestling career. It is sometimes very difficult to transition from high school to university where the demands on an athlete increase enormously but you can see Michael has so far handled it very well.
McManus won three matches and lost one on her way to earning a silver in the 67kg women’s division. McManus is now wrestling for Scotland and recently returned from a tournament in England where she claimed the gold medal. McManus’s ultimate goal is to compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
The college tournament wrapped up on Friday and on Saturday the international tournament was wrestled with teams from Canada, USA, India, Russia and South Korea.
North Island College Wrestling is in its 3rd year and the program continues to get stronger year as they prepare for the Canadian Junior National Championships in March.
The high school wrestling season gears up soon as wrestlers at ADSS and our local middle schools at Neill and Dunn have started practices. First competition for them will be the Island Novice tournament for the beginning and less experienced wrestlers in Victoria on November 28th. The more experienced senior wrestlers hit the mats on December 5th for the Roberts Rumble in Coquitlam.
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Dogs 5 Eagles 4 in double OT
What a wild game as the Dogs beat the Eagles on a highlight reel winner by David Dziurzynski as he walked to the net and beat three Eagles and then Vinny Lessard on the rebound.
Surrey lead 1-0 after one but the Dogs were a much different team in the second period tying it up just 13 seconds in as Warren Muir banged in his own rebound off a great pass from Sam Mitchell. It was 2-1 Dogs when Johnny Rogic put the carom off the end boards past Lessard off a Luke Fenske one-timer set up by Ryan Corbiell.
The game would get a little crazy with penalties after this point. During a 4 on 4 situation Erik Cooper tipped a point shot home for his first goal to tie the game at 2-2. The Eagles then went to a 5 on 3. When one of the penalties was up Warren Muir jumped out of the box to get in on a breakaway that was stopped by Lessard. Muir would get his rebound and come out front only to be stopped again by Lessard. When the whistle blew Muir was awarded a penalty shot which caught me by surprise. Lessard would again come up with the save to keep the game at 2-2. The Eagles would go up 3-2 on an Andrew Wallace power play goal, with Mitch MacMillan being ejected from the game on a check from behind as the Dogs lost the leagues leading goal scorer for the remainder of the game. After another 5 on 3 kill the Dogs ended the period on the power play, where Kevin Ross put a slapper from the right point past Lessard for a 3-3 tie after two.
The Dogs would get a 5 on 3 of their own in the third, but they couldn't connect on it. On the 5 on 4 Warren Muir got his second of the game to make it 4-3, somehow fighting the puck to the net and beating Lessard on a great hard working goal. Jamus Lane would tie it shortly afterwards as it was 4-4 with eight minutes to play.
Penalties were again a problem for both teams, with each club getting a chance to go ahead on the man advantage. Both penalty kills would hold the score at even. Then, with 2:22 to play Tyler Morley was given four minutes for kneeing for a hit on Mark MacMillan. The Eagles penalty kill would come up big with Lessard making some big stops and the Eagles doing a good job of getting in shooting lanes. The Dogs came as close as a Kevin Ross shot off the post, and another puck at the side of the net that went in but it was ruled no goal as the net was dislodged.
The game would end on a beauty as previously mentioned by big Dave Dziurzynski.
You might be able to see the video if you are on facebook, by clicking this link to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs Group!
What a game, what a crowd! Go Dogs!
Hammer
Surrey lead 1-0 after one but the Dogs were a much different team in the second period tying it up just 13 seconds in as Warren Muir banged in his own rebound off a great pass from Sam Mitchell. It was 2-1 Dogs when Johnny Rogic put the carom off the end boards past Lessard off a Luke Fenske one-timer set up by Ryan Corbiell.
The game would get a little crazy with penalties after this point. During a 4 on 4 situation Erik Cooper tipped a point shot home for his first goal to tie the game at 2-2. The Eagles then went to a 5 on 3. When one of the penalties was up Warren Muir jumped out of the box to get in on a breakaway that was stopped by Lessard. Muir would get his rebound and come out front only to be stopped again by Lessard. When the whistle blew Muir was awarded a penalty shot which caught me by surprise. Lessard would again come up with the save to keep the game at 2-2. The Eagles would go up 3-2 on an Andrew Wallace power play goal, with Mitch MacMillan being ejected from the game on a check from behind as the Dogs lost the leagues leading goal scorer for the remainder of the game. After another 5 on 3 kill the Dogs ended the period on the power play, where Kevin Ross put a slapper from the right point past Lessard for a 3-3 tie after two.
The Dogs would get a 5 on 3 of their own in the third, but they couldn't connect on it. On the 5 on 4 Warren Muir got his second of the game to make it 4-3, somehow fighting the puck to the net and beating Lessard on a great hard working goal. Jamus Lane would tie it shortly afterwards as it was 4-4 with eight minutes to play.
Penalties were again a problem for both teams, with each club getting a chance to go ahead on the man advantage. Both penalty kills would hold the score at even. Then, with 2:22 to play Tyler Morley was given four minutes for kneeing for a hit on Mark MacMillan. The Eagles penalty kill would come up big with Lessard making some big stops and the Eagles doing a good job of getting in shooting lanes. The Dogs came as close as a Kevin Ross shot off the post, and another puck at the side of the net that went in but it was ruled no goal as the net was dislodged.
The game would end on a beauty as previously mentioned by big Dave Dziurzynski.
You might be able to see the video if you are on facebook, by clicking this link to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs Group!
What a game, what a crowd! Go Dogs!
Hammer
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Mitch MacMillan commits to Northeastern
Huge news from the Dogs as Mitch MacMillan has committed to Northeastern University. Congrats Mitch, well deserved!
Now - keep it going!
Press Release November 7th 2009
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announce 89 F Mitch MacMillan has committed to Northeastern University in the fall of 2010.
The 20 year old forward from Penticton, British Columbia is having an outstanding start to this years BCHL season, currently leading all BCHL players in goal-scoring with 19 goals in 20 games.
“Mitch is a quality person, who has worked extremely hard for this opportunity, I am proud to see Mitch accomplish his goal of attaining an NCAA Division I scholarship” comments Bulldogs GM/Head Coach Nolan Graham.
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston, MA. Northeastern is recognized as an excellent academic and athletic institution.
The Northeastern Huskies hockey team competes in Hockey East, the nation's premier league. Over the last 16 seasons, Hockey East has cemented itself as the nation's most elite league, having earned 25 of the 64 berths in the NCAA Frozen Four championship tournament and boasting six NCAA title winners.
Alberni Valley Bulldogs Hockey Club
Now - keep it going!
Press Release November 7th 2009
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announce 89 F Mitch MacMillan has committed to Northeastern University in the fall of 2010.
The 20 year old forward from Penticton, British Columbia is having an outstanding start to this years BCHL season, currently leading all BCHL players in goal-scoring with 19 goals in 20 games.
“Mitch is a quality person, who has worked extremely hard for this opportunity, I am proud to see Mitch accomplish his goal of attaining an NCAA Division I scholarship” comments Bulldogs GM/Head Coach Nolan Graham.
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston, MA. Northeastern is recognized as an excellent academic and athletic institution.
The Northeastern Huskies hockey team competes in Hockey East, the nation's premier league. Over the last 16 seasons, Hockey East has cemented itself as the nation's most elite league, having earned 25 of the 64 berths in the NCAA Frozen Four championship tournament and boasting six NCAA title winners.
Alberni Valley Bulldogs Hockey Club
Video, Newspaper coverage - Dogs over Grizzlies....Dogs host Eagles tonight
Now, from the Times Colonist Newspaper, written by Sharie Epp - click to read
"Surging Bulldogs nip Grizzlies"
The Dogs are back at it tonight when the Coastal Conference leading Surrey Eagles are at the Pound.Our pregame show kicks off at 6:45 with the play-by-play to follow at 7:00
You may remember how the only other meeting of the season at the Dog Pound between these teams ended....
The Dogs hope it's not as interesting tonight. But don't expect the Eagles to be an easy foe at the end of a roadtrip. They have won three in a row, and they'll be out for payback after the Dogs beat them 3-0 in Surrey last Friday.
The Eagles are playing their third game in three days after wins last night in Duncan (4-3), and Thursday night in Powell River 4-1. After the loss to the Dogs last Friday, they hit the road on Sunday and beat Merritt to start their current roll of three straight wins.
Tonight's first intermission guest is Bulldog forward Jesse Halikas. Our second intermission guest is Cowichan Valley Capitals play-by-play voice Alf Orton.
I'm fired up to be back at the Pound for the first time in a while!
See you at the rink...and get that opening face off standing ovation going! Tell a friend, tell a neighbor.
Hammer
Friday, November 06, 2009
Dogs 4, Grizzlies 2
A great start by the Dogs wins this one, as they jump out to a 3-0 lead on goals from Warren Muir, Kevin Ross, and Jesse Halikas. The Grizzlies made it 3-1 before the period was out.
There was no scoring in the second period, and no scoring through the first half of the third before Johnny Rogic iced it with a shorthanded goal with nine minutes to play. The Grizzlies made a game of it at 4-2 with five minutes to play but that would be as close as they would get.
Final score 4-2 Dogs, final shots 35-29 Dogs. Frank Slubowski gets the win Richie Virtanen gets the loss. Colin Fernandez was great in relief after Virtanen gave up the first three.
Next up, the Surrey Eagles Saturday at the Pound.
Hammer
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Game day chat - Dogs @ Grizzlies, plus - random pictures and videos from the road..
The jumbotron in Langley
The hallway in Surrey
Replay of the first Mitch MacMillan goal on the jumbotron...or what they caught of it.ITS GAMEDAY! Dogs @ Grizzlies, Sam Mitchell article, Grizzlies article, CHRIS MOULSON INTERVIEW
It's game day again as the Dogs visit the Grizzlies tonight at the Bear Mountain Arena.
The Grizzlies last played a week ago tonight. They were supposed to play Saturday at home against the Clippers but that game of course was postponed as the Grizzlies were ill.
For an update from the Victoria side of the puck, check out the link below for a story from the Victoria Times Colonist by Sharie Epp
"Healthy Grizzlies now target Bulldogs"
From the Bulldogs side of the puck - this isn't a preview article on their weekend action (I wish we got those locally), but it's still a cool profile on Sam Mitchell from the Alberni Valley Times.
"From Osoyoos to Port Alberni, Sushi eater Captains Bulldogs"
Thanks as always to Danno for the updates.
Here's a look at the Bear Mountain Arena, the site of tonight's game.
Catch the pregame show tonight at 7:00, with the puck dropping at 7:15 on 93.3 The Peak FM or our website www.933thepeak.com
I wouldn't be at all surprised if Victoria might be the only team in the entire CJHL that starts games at quarter past the hour. Anyone up for a research project?
Tonight's second intermission feature guest is former Bulldog, now a member of the Cornell Big Red - Chris Moulson. A great chat, be sure to check it out.
Hammer
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