'Dogs add Goalie, Canucks vs Predators *early* schedule...

April 28th, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs would like to announce that 91 Goalie Max Fenkell has committed for the 2011-2012 season.


Fenkell, born in Philadelphia played last season for Colgate University of the ECAC. The 5’9”, 170 pound goalie spent the whole 2010-2011 season in the Colgate University program.

Previous to that, Fenkell had two stellar seasons in the New England prep school league at Phillips Exeter (N.H.) Academy. Fenkell won 45 games at Exeter and set an all-time record at the school with a .933 save percentage. During his junior season, Max backstopped the Big Red to 28 victories and an appearance in the New England Division I prep championship game. He topped New England with a .940 save percentage that year and set team single-season records for minutes played, shots, saves, goals against average and save percentage.


“We are very excited to have Max. He has had a taste of the next level spending the whole year at Colgate. Even though he didn’t see game action, he has been able to improve through practice”, states Bulldogs Head Coach/Assistant Director of Hockey Operations Paul Esdale. “Max’s situation is unique, it allows him to come back to junior and not lose a year of eligibility. He will be a solid addition to the team,” said Esdale.
Colgate University plays in the competitive ECAC of the NCAA and made it to the final four of the ECAC tournament this past season.


"Max Fenkell has huge potential. His work ethic and drive help make him one of the most committed goalies we have had in our program in some time. The fact that he is playing behind two seniors prompted this move which we fully support. We expect that he will help the Bulldogs challenge for a championship in the BCHL while at the same time aid in his development prior to his return to Colgate," states Head Coach of Colgate University Don Vaughan.


For more information please contact Head Coach/Assistant Director of hockey Operations Paul Esdale at 250.723.4412.

Fresh off Tuesday night's Game 7 overtime win over the 'Hawks, the Canucks are right back at it tonight when they host the Nashville Predators in Game 1 of their Western Conference Semi-Final Series at Rogers Arena. Catch the pregame show at 5:30 with the puck dropping just after 6:00 on 93.3 The Peak FM, part of the Canucks Radio Network.

Here is the rest of the Round 2 schedule, which is not yet finalized.

2011 WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMI-FINALS SERIES

#1 Vancouver vs. #5 Nashville

Thursday, April 28 at Vancouver, 6:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS

Saturday, April 30 at Vancouver, 6:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS

Tuesday, May 3 at Nashville, TBD CBC, VERSUS

Thursday, May 5 at Nashville, TBD CBC, VERSUS

*Saturday, May 7 at Vancouver, 5:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS

*Monday, May 9 at Nashville, TBD CBC, VERSUS

*Wednesday, May 11 at Vancouver, TBD CBC, VERSUS

* if necessary

Go Nucks!


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