Dogs visit Clippers, Dogs make trades, Dogs help with youth hockey camp, John Grisdale comments on the CARDS.

Tonight's second intermission feature guest is former Bulldog Tyler Ruel, be sure to tune in.

It's been a busy 24 hours or so for Bulldogs GM Alan Kerr as the team has seen a 5 player change in their roster, with two players leaving and three players coming on.

Gone is 20 year old defenseman Isaac Smeltzer to the Vernon Vipers for 18 year old d man Eliot Raibl and 18 year old forward Evan Witt.

20 year old Evan Michalchuk is gone to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks for 18 year old forward Mark Morikawa.

Further proof that the hockey world is a small one- Morikawa and Josh Pineiro were teammates last year.

I had many emails and phone calls last night and this morning from people wondering why I hadn't commented on the trades yet. The answer is simple- they weren't official. The BCHL message board is NOT OFFICIAL. Any deal that is not approved by the BCHL is not official. Maybe it's just a formality, but until something is official, it isn't officially released. Until it's officially released, it's not sent to the media and it's not something I will mention.

Although 90% of the time the BCHL message board's rumours are true.

Now that the deals have been approved by the BCHL, and they are in the transactions section of the BCHL homepage, I have commented on them.

Best of luck to Isaac and Evan, two good guys that I'm happy to call friends. I'm just the play-by-play guy but when you spend three years doing what I do with these guys you get a familiarity and a friendship that develops.

Both players gave their hearts and souls to this team and this town. What more could you ask?

Listen to the pregame show tonight with Alan Kerr to hear his comments on the trades.

Welcome to Dog land Eliot, Evan, and Mark. Right into the fire for these guys- a home and home with Nanaimo. Should be fun.

While the skates of Smeltzer and Michalchuk won't be easy to fill, it will be fun to watch how the team reacts to the change. Not only is there three new guys joining the team, there is big time minutes to be taken by SOMEONE. That's 5 on 5, power play, penalty kill. I hope the rest of the roster is motivated by the opportunity that has presented itself to them, the chance to become a big time player. The team wins in the end if someone steps up to fill those roles.

The Bulldogs are helping out Port Alberni Parks and Rec with their Youth Hockey Camp. Here's the details:

Youth Hockey Camp with the Bulldogs

Mon. Dec. 3rd
Register at Parks and Rec. $10.00 per session

6 to 8 years old - 9am to 11:00 am
9 to 10 years old - 11;30 AM - 1;30pm

Hockey drills, fun games and scrimmages

You won't find a better bargain for your young hockey players for just 10 bucks so sign up and get them out there!

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I've had plenty of questions and feedback regarding Dec 1st, Jan 10th, and the "carding" system. I called BCHL commissioner John Grisdale today to get some clarification. Click the link below to listen

DEADLINES/CARDS with John Grisdale

That's it for today. Talk to you tonight at the Pound. Hopefully we will see you at the HUMP as the bus rolls through tonight, or tomorrow at the "Teddy Bear Toss" and "3rd Jersey Unveiling" night as the Dogs host the Clippers.

Feel free to contact me HERE

Thanks for checking the blog.
Hammer