Another tight game between the top team in the Coast and the bottom team Sunday in Powell River, with the Kings winning it on a Cohen Adair penalty shot.
Read my full recap from the Dogs site HERE
Off the bus, and now off to bed, the 5am wake up tomorrow for the 93.3 The Peak FM Morning Show comes early!
Hammer
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
Kings 5 Dogs 4, rematch this afternoon at 1:30
A gutsy effort for the Dogs, almost digging out of a 5-2 hole after 40 minutes only to lose 5-4 to the top team in the Coastal Conference.
It was 1-0 Dogs early when Lars Hepso converted a breakaway on a nice pass from Chase Van Allen, but the Kings got it back on a Cohen Adair goal just past the midway mark of the period, a goal that the Dogs argued shouldn't have counted as their net was dislodged. It was 2-1 Kings after two when J.P. Villeneuve was left all alone in front.
The Dogs started the second period very flat with the Kings getting the better of the chances with the Dogs on the power play. A Kings power play made it 3-1 minutes later on an Evan Richardson goal, followed by a Daniel Schuler marker on a very pretty power play set up late in the frame. The Dogs appeared to have life when Hepso scored his second of the game after a Brandon Adams drive to the slot 1:14 later on the power play to make it 4-2, but a bad giveaway just half a minute later made it 5-2 Kings after two on Villeneuve's second of the game on a slap shot from the high slot.
The Dogs started the third much better than the second as Ryan Lough picked off a pass at the Kings line and raced in on a breakaway to make it 5-3. It was 5-4 with seven minutes gone in the period when the same line struck again as Hepso fed Adams down the left wing on a 2 on 1 that he ripped off the post and in to make it a one-goal game.
That's as close as the Dogs would come though, with the best chance the rest of the way again coming from the trio of Adams, Hepso, and Lough as they hemmed the Kings in their zone before Hepso was found all alone in the slot where he rang a shot off the post.
Shots favoured the Kings 35-19 with Sean Maguire and Max Fenkell being the goalies of record. The Kings went 2 for 6 on the power play while the Dogs went 1 for 5.
Three Stars:
3) Hepso
2) Waugh
1) Villeneuve
The two teams go back at it today with the pregame show kicking off at 1:15 and the play-by-play to follow at 1:30.
For now, time to hit the hay.
Hammer
It was 1-0 Dogs early when Lars Hepso converted a breakaway on a nice pass from Chase Van Allen, but the Kings got it back on a Cohen Adair goal just past the midway mark of the period, a goal that the Dogs argued shouldn't have counted as their net was dislodged. It was 2-1 Kings after two when J.P. Villeneuve was left all alone in front.
The Dogs started the second period very flat with the Kings getting the better of the chances with the Dogs on the power play. A Kings power play made it 3-1 minutes later on an Evan Richardson goal, followed by a Daniel Schuler marker on a very pretty power play set up late in the frame. The Dogs appeared to have life when Hepso scored his second of the game after a Brandon Adams drive to the slot 1:14 later on the power play to make it 4-2, but a bad giveaway just half a minute later made it 5-2 Kings after two on Villeneuve's second of the game on a slap shot from the high slot.
The Dogs started the third much better than the second as Ryan Lough picked off a pass at the Kings line and raced in on a breakaway to make it 5-3. It was 5-4 with seven minutes gone in the period when the same line struck again as Hepso fed Adams down the left wing on a 2 on 1 that he ripped off the post and in to make it a one-goal game.
That's as close as the Dogs would come though, with the best chance the rest of the way again coming from the trio of Adams, Hepso, and Lough as they hemmed the Kings in their zone before Hepso was found all alone in the slot where he rang a shot off the post.
Shots favoured the Kings 35-19 with Sean Maguire and Max Fenkell being the goalies of record. The Kings went 2 for 6 on the power play while the Dogs went 1 for 5.
Three Stars:
3) Hepso
2) Waugh
1) Villeneuve
The two teams go back at it today with the pregame show kicking off at 1:15 and the play-by-play to follow at 1:30.
For now, time to hit the hay.
Hammer
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Dogs head to Powell River for two, Alumni Interviews - Stewart and Reppucci, Dave Campbell blog, Black Sheep Tournament, Variety Raffle...
Check out my "Weekly Preview" article from the Dogs site by clicking HERE
Tonight's 2nd Intermission guest is former Bulldog Brian Stewart, don't miss it! Jeff Reppucci is the 2nd Intermission guest tomorrow afternoon!
The Black Sheep Rugby Club are also in action today....
Cowichan and Nanaimo will be coming up to our facilities this weekend to participate in an exhibition tournament this Saturday. It appears that the weather will be more co-operative this time. The start times are listed below.
NOON PABS VS. NANAIMO
1:00 PM PABS VS. COWICHAN
2:00 PM NANAIMO VS. COWICHAN
Please help advertise and spread the word:
Angel has a busy week of fundraising ahead as she works on raising the final $900 of her $100K fundraising goal for Variety's Kids. You can find her selling raffle tickets at Buy Low Foods this Friday and Saturday, 2 -5pm. Stop by her Variety table to say hello and buy a $2 ticket on Angel's Raffle for Variety's Kids.
sincerely, Cheryl Magnussen on behalf of Angel
Angel's Raffle for Variety's Kids
Tickets Available at: The Flooring Depot, Castle One Carpets (Parksvill
Prizes are as follows:
FIRST PRIZE - Autographed (Alberni Valley Bulldog Alumni) #29 Harry Zolnierczyk Philladelphia Flyers Jersey
SECOND PRIZE - 5 x 8 Area Carpet donated by The Flooring Depot - retail value $562.00
THIRD and FOURTH PRIZE- certificate for 1 nights accommodation for 2 at the Sandman Hot...el Downtown Vancouver (valid now until April 30th and October 1st til December 30th 2012) -donated by the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Ticket Price -$2 each
2000 tickets will be sold with all proceeds going to Variety the children's charity of BC FIRST PRIZE - Autographed (Alberni Valley Bulldog Alumni) #29 Harry Zolnierczyk Philladelphia Flyers Jersey
SECOND PRIZE - 5 x 8 Area Carpet donated by The Flooring Depot - retail value $562.00
THIRD and FOURTH PRIZE- certificate for 1 nights accommodation for 2 at the Sandman Hot...el Downtown Vancouver (valid now until April 30th and October 1st til December 30th 2012) -donated by the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Ticket Price -$2 each
Draw date is February 11th, 2012, 9pm at the Alberni Valley Multiplex
Hammer
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Best Western Barclay Hotel Pee Wee "A" Bulldogs Island Champs...
In case you missed the news from earlier this week - a HUGE CONGRATS to the Pee Wee "A" Bulldogs, following up the Midget Bulldogs from the weekend before. Pretty good Minor Hockey here in the Valley, wouldn't you say? Thanks as well to Stef for the great update.
Hammer
The Best Western Barclay Hotel Peewee A Bulldogs are the 2011 – 2012 Island League Division 2 Champions. The Peewee Bulldogs posted a strong 9 and 1 record in league play which began in late October and wrapped up this past weekend.
To start the season Alberni posted 7 – 6 and 4 -3 victories over Powell River followed by 2 – 0 and 12 – 0 decisions against south island opponents the Victoria Icehawks and Peninsula Eagles. Alberni claimed a 5th straight win, 7 – 1 over Oceanside, before taking their only loss in league play, a tight 2 – 1 game against Kerry Park.
The month of January saw the Peewee A team round out their 10 game league schedule with 4 more wins, posting a 4 - 2 victory over Victoria, an 8 – 6 decision against Kerry Park and wins this past weekend, 2- 1 on Saturday versus the Generals A team in Oceanside and 5 – 2 at home over the visiting Peninsula Eagles on Sunday.
The Peewee A Bulldogs would like to thank their sponsors, The Best Western Barclay Hotel, GDM Boom and Sort and Smittys Restaurant for their ongoing support this season. The team will now step into the hunt for a berth at the 2012 provincial championships. Alberni’s playoff quest begins in Oceanside on Feb 5th and the team will see their next home action at the Multiplex at 1230pm on Sunday February 12th when they take on the Campbell River Tyees.
Photo credit: Anna Jack
In the photo – left to right
Kneeling Tanner Doucette, Jaysen MacLean
Front Row Colton Lloyd, Nico Somerville, Tynan Smyth, Wyatt Selva, Nick Sexton
2nd Row Austin Marling, Shay-lee McConnell, Matthew Netzer, Noah Fatur, Jayden Moss, Brennan Locke, Foster Martin, Ezra Paddock, Ayden Brossoit, Coach Greg Smyth
Back Row Coach Dan Sexton, Ethan Jack, Connor Sabiston, Coach Dave McConnell
Monday, January 23, 2012
Thanks to Dennis Jonsson Motor Products!
Behold the Orlando, my new ride for the next couple of days courtesy the fine folks at Dennis Jonsson Motor Products!
As soon as my little guy wakes up from his nap we will be out and about on the streets and highways testing it out, so I can give a full report on the vehicle tomorrow on my 93.3 The Peak FM Morning Show just after 7:30am! Be sure to tune in!
Thanks again to Dennis Jonsson GM, pretty cool!
Hammer
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Eagles 6 Dogs 3
A great effort but a bad result tonight at the Pound as the Dogs fell 6-3 to the Eagles. While the Dogs out shot Surrey 54-28 they struggled to bury their chances while the Eagles seemed to capitalize on ever chance the Dogs gave up. A disallowed goal that would have made it 4-3 in the third ended any Dogs comeback hopes.
Read all about it in detail through my "Weekly Recap" article on the Dogs website HERE
Hammer
Dogs host Eagles, Mark MacMillan interview, Variety game night...
The Dogs are back at it again on home ice tonight as they finish a four-game home stand with the Surrey Eagles making their first visit to the Dog Pound this season after the last visit was postponed due to inclement weather. The Eagles will be trying to bounce back from a 3-2 overtime loss in Nanaimo last night while the Dogs will be trying to win two in a row for the first time since they won five straight to end October and begin November.
Catch the pregame show on Boston Pizza Bulldogs Hockey on 93.3 The Peak FM at 6:45 with the puck drop at 7:00.
Tonight's 1st Intermission guest is Dogs D-man Walker Hyland while former Bulldog and current UND Fighting Sioux and Montreal Canadiens draft pick Mark MacMillan will join me in the 2nd Intermission show.
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are teaming up with Angel and hosting a Variety Game Night on Saturday January 21st.
Stop by the Variety table on your way into the game and purchase a puck for the first intermission puck toss. First prize is a Pink Alberni Valley Bulldogs Jersey and Second Prize is a Family Game Night Package. Pucks are $2 a piece or three for $5.
Angel will also be at the Variety Table during the first and second intermissions awaiting your visit in hopes that you will purchase a Star Wars Variety Gold Heart Pin for $3 or purchase a $2 ticket on Angel's Raffle for Variety's Kids.
Raffle Prizes are as follows:
first prize - Autographed (Alberni Valley Bulldog Alumni) #29 Harry Zolnierczyk Philladelphia Flyers Jersey
second prize - 5 x 8 Area Carpet donated by The Flooring Depot - retail value $562.00
third prize and fourth prize - certificate for 1 nights accommodation for 2 at the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver ( valid now - April 30th, 2012 and October 1st - December 30th, 2012 ) -donated by the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Raffle Prizes are as follows:
first prize - Autographed (Alberni Valley Bulldog Alumni) #29 Harry Zolnierczyk Philladelphia Flyers Jersey
second prize - 5 x 8 Area Carpet donated by The Flooring Depot - retail value $562.00
third prize and fourth prize - certificate for 1 nights accommodation for 2 at the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver ( valid now - April 30th, 2012 and October 1st - December 30th, 2012 ) -donated by the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Raffle draw date: 11 Feb 2012
With your help this is the year that Angel will meet her goal of raising $100K for Variety's Kids. At last count she was only a few thousand short of this goal.
Sincerely, Cheryl Magnusssen on behalf of Angel.
Hammer
Friday, January 20, 2012
Fantastic finish, Dogs 3 Cents 2 UPDATE - VIDEO of winner....
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What a finish at the Dog Pound Friday night!
The Dogs led 1-0 after one on a Turner Popoff power play goal, and 2-0 after two on a Trent Dorais marker.
The Cents came out with a great third period, making it 2-1 on a pretty goal by Evan Stack in-alone with just over six minutes gone in the third. They would get the equalizer on another pretty play by Stack as he drove the net with speed on the power play and tucked in his own rebound to tie it up with 6:49 to play.
The Dogs then took a late penalty to put the Cents on the power play with 2:15 to play in the third but killed off a late penalty with several big shot blocks and a couple big saves by Cameron Large. As the penalty was ending a shot block in the slot saw the Dogs get the puck and then race up ice and net the winner in highlight reel fashion when Ryan Lough slipped a check with a pretty move before getting a pass over on a second effort to Walker Hyland, who scored the winner coming out of the penalty box and finding the back of the net for a 3-2 Dogs lead with 3.2 seconds left on the clock.
Special thanks to Bulldogs Assistant Coach Adam Hayduk for getting the video up so fast, the fans certainly appreciate it and I certainly do as well!
In all the Bulldogs games I have called, I can't remember the team ever netting a winner so late in regulation. It was nice to see and hear the Pound erupt like that. As Bruce MacDonald said, it seemed like the good ole' days, and the boys needed it, the town needed it, and the Pound needed it. Well said and great effort and an amazing ending.
Shots favoured Merritt 40-35 with both teams going 1 for 4 on the power play.
Three Stars:
3) Lino Chimienti
2) Evan Stack
1) Cameron Large
Next up, the Surrey Eagles tomorrow.
Hammer
Dogs host Cents, Dorais to SAIT, BIG changes to BCHL, Variety Game Night vs Eagles tomorrow
Tonight's 2nd Intermission guest is former Bulldog Johnny Rogic, now at RPI. Mark MacMillan will join me in the 2nd Intermission tomorrow.
Still remember that blazing Rogic speed, as displayed on this OT winner....
PRESS RELEASE
January 19, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are very proud to announce that 91 F and team captain Trent Dorais has committed to a hockey scholarship at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. The SAIT Trojans play in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference.
SAIT, located in Calgary, Alberta, is one of Canada’s leading polytechnics. SAIT provides relevant, skill oriented education to more than 71,000 registrants each year. The Trojans play in The Trojans Arena at SAIT
that features an NHL-size surface. “We are very excited for Trent,” said Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ Head Coach Kevin Willison. “Trent has been working very hard this season both on and off the ice so that he could reach the goals he set for himself. For the short time that I’ve known him, Trent has displayed character and strong leadership abilities making him a great fit for the SAIT Trojans hockey progarm.” Dorais will be joinging fellow Alberni Valley Bulldogs alumni Sam Mitchell (2008-2011) at SAIT for the 2012/13 season.
“We are very excited that Trent has committed to a hockey scholarship at SAIT,” said SAIT Men’s Hockey Coach Ken Babey. “He is a very good player with strong leadership skills, physical play, speed and work ethic,” added Babey. “These attributes will fit nicely into our team’s style of play. We expect Trent to have a positive impact on our team.”
“I’m very excited for the opportunity to play next season for such a well respected hockey program,” said Trent Dorais. “I look forward to reunite with my old teammate and line mate Sam Mitchell. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my coaches, the entire Alberni Valley Bulldogs organization, Tom McEvay,
my billet parents Wade and Tammi Nicklin, and everyone in the community for helping me reach my goals.”
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs would like to congratulate Trent for achieving his goal of earning a hockey scholarship. He will be missed in the Alberni Valley but we know he will have continued success with his future endeavors.
For more information please contact Assistant Coach Adam Hayduk at
250.723.4412 or adam@albernivalleybulldogs.ca.
January 19, 2012
For immediate release:
The British Columbia Hockey League passed a number of significant motions Thursday at the league’s semi-annual governors meeting in Richmond. The changes will take effect in the 2012-13 season.
To allow more fans to attend games, governors voted to lower the number of regular season games from 60 to 56. This will decrease the number of mid-week games when fans are less able to attend. Now, a greater percentage of home dates can be held on the prime nights of Friday and Saturday.
Also, a showcase event will be held Sept. 7 to 9 at a site yet to be determined. The showcase is similar to events held in the Alberta and Saskatchewan Junior Hockey leagues where college and professional scouts are invited. Showcase results will count in the regular season standings. Each BCHL team will play two games at the event meaning all teams, except the host of the showcase, will then have 27 home dates in the 2012-13 season. Any revenues from the showcase will be split up amongst the league’s 16 clubs. Teams are being asked to submit by Feb. 1 their bids to host the event.
Another motion that passed was the decision to move the start of the regular season to Sept. 14, 2012. This will mark the date that the standard BCHL regular-season format shall commence though by that point, two regular season games will have been played at the showcase event by each team.
The season will end March 10, 2013 which means the coming season is two weeks longer than normal. This also will allow more games to be scheduled on prime nights rather than mid week.
With respect to the alignment of the conferences, there will be now be 10 teams in the Coastal Conference and it will be split into two groups called the Island Division and Mainland Division. The Island Division will include Victoria, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo, Alberni Valley and Powell River. The Mainland Division will include Coquitlam, Surrey, Langley, Chilliwack and Prince George.
Prince George will be given the option to return to the Interior Conference after the conclusion of the 2013 playoffs. With Prince George and Chilliwack set to join the Coastal Conference, the new Interior Conference will include the remaining teams: Merritt, Trail, Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm and Westside.
“These decisions were not made in haste and came only after lengthy debate by our governors,” said BCHL commissioner John Grisdale. “The BCHL considers itself an innovator and model for Junior A hockey in Canada and these decisions, not all of them unanimous, have been made with the intention of ensuring the long-term viability of our league.”
Each club has been asked to submit new playoff format ideas to the BCHL office by Feb. 1, 2012. After that, a decision will be made and announced.
Brent Mutis
Communications director
British Columbia Hockey League
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are teaming up with Angel and hosting a Variety Game Night on Saturday January 21st.
Stop by the Variety table on your way into the game and purchase a puck for the first intermission puck toss. First prize is a Pink Alberni Valley Bulldogs Jersey and Second Prize is a Family Game Night Package. Pucks are $2 a piece or three for $5.
Angel will also be at the Variety Table during the first and second intermissions awaiting your visit in hopes that you will purchase a Star Wars Variety Gold Heart Pin for $3 or purchase a $2 ticket on Angel's Raffle for Variety's Kids.
Raffle Prizes are as follows:
Raffle Prizes are as follows:
first prize - Autographed (Alberni Valley Bulldog Alumni) #29 Harry Zolnierczyk Philladelphia Flyers Jersey
second prize - 5 x 8 Area Carpet donated by The Flooring Depot - retail value $562.00
third prize and fourth prize - certificate for 1 nights accommodation for 2 at the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver ( valid now - April 30th, 2012 and October 1st - December 30th, 2012 ) -donated by the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Raffle draw date: 11 Feb 2012
With your help this is the year that Angel will meet her goal of raising $100K for Variety's Kids. At last count she was only a few thousand short of this goal.
Sincerely, Cheryl Magnusssen on behalf of Angel.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Bulldog Alumni Interviews - Slubowski, Hatch, Dziurzynski, Kremyr Smeltzer...
Remember, all audio is courtesy and copyright 93.3 The Peak FM and the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, LP.
David Dziurzynski Interview by Hammer's Bulldog Blog
Matt Hatch Interview by Hammer's Bulldog Blog
Jordan Kremyr Interview by Hammer's Bulldog Blog
Isaac Smeltzer Interview by Hammer's Bulldog Blog
Frank Slubowski Interview by Hammer's Bulldog Blog
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