The team that came out last night at the Bear Mountain Arena was no where near the team that played there last Saturday, as the Dogs seemed to lack the needed jump from the outset to get their first win of the season against the Grizzlies. While the Dogs didn't play BAD or AWFUL, it wasn't anywhere good enough to win. And right now, this team has to WIN. Playoffs have been mentioned. As Bulldogs President Andy Oakes said when he joined me in the booth during the first intermission: "it's now or never" (with emphasis on the NOW)
Well, the NOW last night wasn't good enough. I hope no one thinks I'm being too hard on the guys. They simply have shown us over the last 10 games what they are capable of. And last night wasn't near it.
For more on the game, check out this story by Sharie Epp from the Victoria Times Colonist Newspaper by CLICKING HERE
The Dogs opponent at the Pound tonight for their first game at home since before Christmas is the Nanaimo Clippers. The next closest team to them in the standings. With the Dogs loss last night, coupled with the Clippers 3-2 overtime win over the Cowichan Valley Capitals, the spread is now 20 points. You can see why it's "now or never" with back to back four point games against the Clippers tonight and tomorrow.
For more on the Clippers win last night, check out this story from the Nanaimo Daily News by CLICKING HERE
(thanks as always to Danno for the stories)
Tonight's pregame show kicks off at 6:45pm from the Dog Pound. My first intermission guest will be the newest member of the Dogs, Ethan Gardner. My second intermission guest will be a former Bulldog, now a Brock Badger - Stephen Pattison. "Patti" suited up with the Dogs from the 2004-2005 season through 2006-2007.
That's it for now - Off to the rink to get things set up, then off to Totem 54, then I'm not sure where else!
OH RIGHT - TOTEM. Congrats to the ADSS Armada, who picked up a resounding 75-48 win over Qualicum to open up the tourny last night. Today at 11:45 they take on Ballenas at the ADSS gym, get out and support them if you can!
See you at the Pound tonight!
3 comments:
i think it is totally harsh the way owners want fans to believe theres still some chance to get to the playoffs. They should be ashamed.
Ok, wait a second. You say it's harsh for the owners to believe in their players to go on a streak and make the post season? What would be your opinion, or the opinion of the general fanbase, if they threw in the towel and said they were done already with this many games to go? I for one, would think that was harsh, and I would be ashamed.
why didn't alberni move their 88's to improve team next year.. this year is soo done. And give the 88's a chance to play on a winning team...
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