Michael Buble to work Canucks Radio Broadcast, Angel and Jelly Bean Variety Show this Sunday. Brian Kang WILL NOT break the BCHL record.

This is pretty cool. Can Buble be as good as Brent Butt though?

For Immediate Release

February 2, 2009

Buble Teams With Shorthouse

TEAM 1040-Vancouver’s All Sports Radio, is proud to announce that Michael Buble will appear as a guest Colour Commentator alongside John Shorthouse this Saturday, February 7^th as the Vancouver Canucks host the Chicago Blackhawks at The Garage

Aside from being a Grammy and Juno Award-winning performer, Burnaby native Michael Buble is a huge hockey fan. Last month, one of Michael’s dreams came true when he was named a minority owner of the Vancouver Giants. At the time of the announcement, he said, "It (hockey) is a huge part of my life, and I'm sentimental about it, actually."

Michael will be sitting in for long time Canucks colour commentator Tom Larscheid. Tom will be in Logan, Utah this weekend to be inducted into the Utah State University Hall of Fame. Tom played football at Utah State from 1959-1961 and was one of the most electrifying offensive players in the team’s history. Tom was a star running back and kick-returner, a two-time first-team all-Skyline Conference performer and a two-time honorable mention All-American. Tom still holds school records for rushing yards per attempt for both a season and career.

To listen to the Canucks play the Wild with John Shorthouse and Michael Buble calling the action, tune into the TEAM 1040 AM in Metro Vancouver, around the Province on the Canucks Radio Network or on the internet at team1040.ca this Saturday. Pre game Show at 4pm, Face-off at 7pm.

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The Canucks are back in action on THE PEAK tonight, part of the Canucks Radio Network, as they host the Carolina Hurricanes.

Will the streak finally end? Beware Cam Ward!

Catch the pregame show at 6:30, with the puck dropping just after 7:00


I'm sad to unofficially report that Brian Kang won't be entering the BCHL's record books. Or at least, he won't be a record holder.

Here are Kang's stats.

I say "unofficially" because there's no word from the BCHL offices on this matter. I certainly understand that the record book isn't priority #1, but at least returning my phone call would be appreciated. Hey, maybe they're busy....?

There was plenty of talk over the last while regarding "Kanger" and his chance to break the BCHL All-time regular season games played record this year. I knew from the very beginning that something didn't sound right with that though. Why? Because I remembered all this going on already in the 2006-2007 season, when Sean Overton (then with the Nanaimo Clippers) was breaking the games played record. I went and checked the BCHL Record Book at that time, and Rob Milliken was listed as the record holder with 273 games played with Powell River and Kelowna. A check of the record book this season STILL lists Milliken as the record holder, not Overton.

Check out Sean Overton's career stats HERE

NOW - here's the asterisk. Overton ALSO played in 2002-2003, the year BEFORE the current BCHL Executive began their tenure, and the year before the current version of the league website began operating.

A quick call to my colleague Dan Marshall, the play-by-play voice of the Nanaimo Clippers, got me the answer I was looking for. Man Danno is good.....

Overton played 53 games in 2002-2003 with the Penticton Panthers.

So - Add that to his 231 games listed on his current career stats and you get 284. The league record holder for games played. "Unofficially" of course. Brian Kang would be second on the all time list, as far as I can gather. Unless there's some question into Overton's numbers.

Anyway - there ya go.


Last but certainly not least....The 2nd Annual Angel and Jelly Bean Variety Show!

Angel and Jelly Bean’s Variety Telethon is being held at EJ Dunn Middle School Gymnasium on February 8^th

12 noon til 430pm. Doors open at 1130am.

This is the line up of entertainment for the event:

Phil’s Harmonics String Orchestra ~12 noon to 1250pm

Liam Cassault – 1pm -105pm

Caitlyn Royendyk ~1:05pm to 135pm

Alex Drew ~ 140pm

Becca Schneider ~150pm

Zackary Schneider ~ 155pm

Jordan Schneider ~ 2pm

Variety Coin Drive Girls ~ Hannah Staniforth and Angel Magnussen 205pm

Dani Shannon ~ 210pm

Variety Coin Drive Girls ~ Hannah Staniforth and Angel Magnussen 230pm

The Little Travelers ~Kurucz Family 235pm ~ 3pm

Angel Magnussen 305pm

Alberni Valley Bulldogs 310pm ~320pm

The Phoenix Brothers 325pm ~ 345pm

Christina Wynans 350pm- 420pm.

This year’s show will be taking on more of a telethon style. We will be stopping the show during musical arrangements to accept your cash or cheque donations on stage. Barbie Hislop, Variety Executive Director, will be there to help Angel and her Nanaimo Coin Drive friend Hannah accept your donation on behalf of Variety’s Kids. We will be announcing the running total as it climbs with the donations that come in throughout the day. We will also be having a few short speeches which will be occurring throughout the day. We are very fortunate to have Evan “the Hammer” Hammond and Jolie McMullan, radio personalities from 93.3 The Peak FM as the event emcee’s. The Alberni Valley Bulldogs will be in attendance from 130 until 330pm so come on out and meet your favorite player. There will be a Silent Auction and a Variety of Prizes event and Variety Gold Heart Pins can be purchased as well. Hot dogs, chips and drinks can be purchased at the event. Admission is by donation to the Variety Coin Drive so come on out and help Angel and Jelly Bean to help Variety’s Kids.