Liam Darragh article from AV Times, Midget Bulldogs Update

Here's a nice article on new Bulldog Liam Darragh from the AV Times - click HERE TO READ IT

VAN ISLE BULLDOGS VANQUISH VICTORIA

The Van Isle Ford Bulldogs split their first two Division 1 League games last weekend, dropping 7-1 to Comox in an away game on Saturday and rolling over Victoria Racquet Club Kings 9-1 at home on Sunday.

In Comox the teams reversed fortunes from their last meeting (when Alberni Valley shocked the visitors 6-2).  This time on home ice Comox was ready.  A few defensive errors and a lot of penalties kept the Dogs down.  Only Colby Lim was able to find the twine for a lone goal late in the second period.

The loss set up a perfect storm to host Victoria Racquet Club (VRC) on Halloween.  The Bulldogs were determined to redeem the previous day loss as well as the game that got away in Victoria.  They gave up a goal to the visitors before getting down to business late in the first period.  The Bulldogs converted their first power play opportunity at 7:58 with precise passing from Brady Janzen to Carson McCulloch to Lim and in.  A minute later Sam Visona took a lead pass from Ryan White, split the VRC defence at the blue line and then beat the goalie glove side for the go ahead goal.  Insurance was added at the 3 minute mark when Tyler Wilhelm dropped the puck to Bryan Read at the right point to laser through traffic and make it 3-1.  With assists from Visona and Colin Mowat, Corey Beecroft did the same from the left side 20 seconds later.  Janzen jammed in a rebound off a Wilhelm shot to end the period up 5-1.

Alberni continued to out skate, out pass and out hit Victoria to control play as the game went on.  Lim and Janzen delivered the puck for Wilhelm to put a back hand through 5-hole at 7:07 of the second period.  The same line combined again at 5:05.  This time Wilhelm pulled in a rebound off Lim’s shot and put it in high on the short side.

Nolan Jarvis scored to open the 3^rd period and make it 8-1 with McCulloch and Dustin Diemert assisting.  Diemert tipped in the final goal of the game to finish at 9-1.  McCulloch and Beau Wilson picked up assists.

The Midget A Bulldogs have a new sponsor this year in Van Isle Ford.  They will be in action for two home games next weekend at Weyerhaeuser Arena.  Come and see them versus Juan de Fuca Grizzlies Saturday November 6^th at 3 PM and versus Nanaimo Clippers Sunday November 7^th at 12:30 PM.