Salmon Fest THIS WEEKEND - Live updates on 93.3 The Peak FM, and right here on the blog!

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Hammer

Bulldogs Training Camp opens September 1st with Team Dziurzynski, Team Ross, Team Ruel and Team Timberlake, Alberni Golf Club Men's Club Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced today the schedule for main camp that starts later this week. 

2011/2012 Main Camp Scrimmage Schedule

Alberni Valley Multiplex – Weyerhaeuser Arena, 3737 Roger Street, Port Alberni, BC

Thursday, September 1^st

9:45-11:15am            TEAM ROSS (black) vs. TEAM DZIURZYNSKI (white)
11:30-1:00pm            TEAM TIMBERLAKE (red) vs. TEAM RUEL (yellow)
3:15-4:45pm              TEAM DZIURZYNSKI (white) vs. TEAM TIMBERLAKE (red)

Friday, September 2^nd

8:30-10:00am            TEAM ROSS (black) vs. TEAM TIMBERLAKE (red)
10:15-11:45am         TEAM DZIURZYNSKI (white) vs. TEAM RUEL (yellow)
2:30-4:00pm              TEAM ROSS (black) vs. TEAM RUEL (yellow)

Saturday, September 3^rd

8:00-9:30am              TEAM DZIURZYNSKI (white) vs. TEAM RUEL (yellow)
9:45-11:15am            TEAM ROSS (black) vs. TEAM TIMBERLAKE (red)
1:45-3:15pm              GAME 3^rd place vs. 4^th place
3:30-5:00pm              GAME 1^st place vs. 2^nd place

Sunday, September 4^th

10:00-12:15pm         SELECT WHITE vs. SELECT BLACK “BULLDOGS CUP” GAME

After all the games are completed on Saturday, the top players will be selected and two new teams will be created to play in the Select White/Black game on Sunday for the “Bulldogs Cup”.

All scrimmages are open to the public and free to attend Thursday through Saturday. Continuing with tradition, we ask everyone coming to the Select Black/White “Bulldogs Cup” game on Sunday to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Bread of Life Centre in Port Alberni. The Bread of Life Centre reaches out to serve the needs of the poor and the homeless through their Soup Kitchen and Thrift store.

To celebrate the 10^th Anniversary Season, the Alberni Valley Bulldogs have named the scrimmage teams after four of the many alumni that made positive contributions to the community and have moved on to play college or pro hockey.

Kevin Ross played defense for four seasons with the Bulldogs. Each year, Ross worked hard to develop as a player while making positive contributions to the community. Ross’ final season with the Bulldogs saw him average a point-per-game on his way to committing to Princeton (NCAA, Div 1, ECAC).

David Dziurzynski played one season with the Bulldogs and is only one of a handful of players that signed a 3-year pro deal coming out of Junior A as an undrafted player. Dziurzynski signed with the Ottawa Senators and helped the 2010/11 Binghamton Senators win the AHL Calder Cup.

Devin Timberlake played three seasons for the Bulldogs from 2003-2006. Timberlake, A Port Alberni native, recorded 131 points in 177 career regular season games and helped lead the Bulldogs to playoff appearances in all three seasons. Timberlake committed on to Brown University (NCAA, Div 1, ECAC) following his last season with the Bulldogs where he played four successful seasons. In 2010/11, Timberlake appeared in games for the AHL Providence Bruins and ECHL Gwinnett Gladiators.

Tyler Ruel, also a Port Alberni native, played four full seasons with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Ruel holds the franchise record for most career points (236 points in 236 games), adding 241 career penalty minutes to those numbers. Ruel committed to Wayne State University after his last season with the Bulldogs and has spent the last three seasons playing and studying at the University of British Columbia.

For more information please contact assistant coach Adam Hayduk at 250.723.4412 or adam@albernivalleybulldogs.ca.

Very cool idea to name the teams after alumni. It's nice to see the team doing the little things to celebrate their history this season! 

 Thanks as always to Gerry Fagan for sending in these updates!

Many thanks to Dennis Jonsson, for his continued support of the Men’s Club. One of these years we will get Dennis out to play in his own event.

The scores of the Dennis Jonsson Scramble weren’t as good as they could have been due to the greens being punched and sanded a few days earlier. None the less there was a three way tie for first place with a score of 62. The foursome of Glen Trask, Mickey Keeley, Mark Anderson and Paul Saulnier emerged the winners. Second was the team of Steve White, Bill Morin, Jules Gauldreault and Dennis Hillman, Third spot went to Fred Frerickson, Don McGowan, John Jones and Gerry Blender. Fourth position was captured by Brett Parhar, Kyle Luchinsik, and Gerry Toms, with fifth spot going to Pat McKay, Al De St Remy, Clint Wilson and Gerry Fagan. The final prize was won by Doug Richmond, Cal Davies, Mel Trelvik and Vic Carlton.

The closest to the pin winners were, Kevin Carlton on No. 2, Frank Hastings collected $27 for the Charity closest to the pin on No. 4, Dennis Hillman on No. 13 and Jerry Swaney on No. 17. The Long drive on No 15 was won by none other than, “long ball” Clint Wilson.

Congratulations go out to Vic Carlton and Brett Parhar, who each recorded a hole in one earlier in the season. They were presented with  beautiful trophys and $50 from the Men’s Club ( yours is coming Brett.).

Next week September 4^th is an optional event called the Lone Ranger, see the Club Captain for details on how that is played. This competition will be sponsored by the Dairy Queen. The usual ball sweep, money pot and Charity  closest  to the pin will be up for grabs, Be sure to book your tee time with your own group starting at 7 AM.

Hammer

Alberni Valley athlete wins National Championship, Black Sheep Rugby FREE Kids "Skills & Drills" TODAY, ADSS Armada Rugby Salmon Fest T-Shirt sales, Bulldogs Announce Campbell as new Head Trainer

 Thanks to 93.3 The Peak FM Afternoon Drive host Jolie McMullan for the heads up on this one....

Huge congrats to local athlete Austin Jaworski who became a National Champion Saturday in Kamloops at the 2011 Canadian Wakeboard Championships. Austin won in the Amateur Wakeskate category. Congrats Austin! 

PORT ALBERNI BLACK SHEEP RUGBY CLUB

SKILLS &; DRILLS KIDS FREE DROP IN CAMP

Ages: 10 to 18
August 29 to September 1, 2011

9:00 am to 12:00 pm daily

Location:
Port Alberni Black Sheep Rugby Facilities 3420 Argyle Street

Equipment Required:
sports shorts, shirt and cleats (ball or soccer cleats acceptable)

Permission forms can be picked up and dropped off at touch rugby Thursdays 6:30pm
and at each day of camp.

ADSS Rugby is raising funds by selling the 40th Annual Port Alberni Salmon Fest T-shirts. They are pre-selling the T-shirts for a DISCOUNT - $15.00 gets you a shirt now,  $20.00 will get you a shirt on the Salmon Fest Grounds during the festival.


So as I said last week - support ADSS Rugby, and get a deal for yourself....It's a win win!


They will be in front of Walmart Monday and Tuesday from 10am to 2pm selling shirts and giving out Salmon Fest info. Shirts will also be sold at Boston pizza and Gone fishing through out the week

Bulldogs Hire Campbell As New Head Trainer

PRESS RELEASE

August 26, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are very proud to announce today that Dave Campbell has been hired as the team’s new Head Trainer and Equipment Manager. 

"I am very pleased to be joining the Bulldogs franchise as I look forward to an exciting hockey season in the BCHL,” said Campbell. “I would like to thank the hockey club’s ownership, management, and coaching staff for this opportunity to come in and make a difference.”

A graduate of the University of New Brunswick, Campbell earned his Bachelor of Kinesiology while completing studies in physical education, biology, and sport management. Prior to his time at UNB, Dave also earned a Diploma in Massage Therapy and a sport therapy certification at the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage.

“A good trainer plays an intricate roll in the success of any team,” commented Bulldogs’ Director of Hockey Operations Rick Schievink.  “I am very excited to have someone with Dave’s background join our staff. His knowledge, expertise and attention to detail will be of great benefit to the Bulldogs organization and especially to our players.”

Campbell fills the void that was left with the departure of Bulldogs’ Athletic Therapist and Equipment Manager Chad Oliver. Oliver was hired as the head trainer this past summer by the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League.

Campbell comes with an extensive hockey background where he most recently spent the last two seasons at St. Thomas University men’s hockey club in the CIS as the Massage Therapist/Equipment Manager/Trainer.

Prior to his time with St. Thomas University, Campbell spent 5 years working in junior hockey on the east coast with the PEI Rocket of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles also of the QMJHL, and the Woodstock Slammers Junior A Hockey Club of the Maritime Junior Hockey League.  Furthermore, Campbell has been appointed by Hockey Canada on three previous occasions to assist with national-level events. Campbell served as a trainer and/or equipment manager for Team Canada East at the World Junior A Challenge in 2006, Team Canada Atlantic in the IIHF World U-17 Hockey Championships in 2009 hosted by Port Alberni, and Hockey Canada’s National Development Sledge Hockey Program in 2011.

 

During Campbell’s time on the east coast he had the pleasure to work with some great coaches including Alain Vigneault, Pascal Vincent who was recently hired as an assistant coach with the Winnipeg Jets, and Mike Eagles.

“The decision to come to Port Alberni was an easy one for me based on the very professional nature of conversations with Rick Schievink and (head coach) Paul Esdale,” added Campbell. I am looking forward to getting back behind the bench in September to kick off a great hockey season.

Welcome Dave to Port Alberni and to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs family.

For more information please contact assistant coach Adam Hayduk at 250.723.4412

That's it for now! 

Hammer

Grand "Re-Opening" at Barclay Beer and Wine today, Pot Luck Ceramics "Barn Sale" this weekend

Jolie will be Live On Location today from 2pm to 6pm for 93.3 The Peak at the Grand Re-Opening of the Best Western Barclay Beer & Wine. They have great deals on various beverages to fuel your weekend, a Car Wash to support Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, giveaways like a BBQ and Lawn Furniture and BBQ Burgers and Corn!

Pot Luck Ceramics are having another "Barn Sale" this weekend....read on for more information.....

Barn Sales this weekend!

Saturday & Sunday

Aug 27th & 28th

at the Pot Luck Ceramics Barn

4011 Cowley Road, Cherry Creek

11 am - 4 pm

www.potluckceramics.com

Profit for Non-Profit

Supporting quality of life in the Alberni Valley 

(Port Alberni Fundraising Co-op)

(also open every Wed 11am-7pm)

Beautiful Terracotta Kitchen & 

Dinnerware with a Mediterranean Flair!

Please come & Enjoy!

  

That's it for now! Have a great weekend! 

Hammer 

Out at Mens Night...

Thanks to Will and the guys from Van Isle Ford for inviting me out tonight! Great time here at the Alberni Golf Club's Wing & String Mens Night!

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A&W Cruisin for a Cause to END MS today! Men's Night tonight at Alberni Golf Club, ADSS Rugby selling Salmon Fest T-Shirts

It's "Cruisin for a Cause" day today at A&W to end MS. Jolie is Live On Location at A&W for 93.3 The Peak from now until 5pm so go see her and support a great cause! For more details, click here to visit the MS Society of Canada website

It's Mens Night tonight at the Alberni Golf Club - special thanks to Will and the guys at Van Isle Ford for inviting me out to take part.


To be honest, they have asked me to play every Men's Night of the summer so far, but I'm usually tied up Thursday Night hanging out with my buddy Jade. I'm excited to get out there tonight!



ADSS Rugby is raising funds by selling the 40th Annual Port Alberni Salmon Fest T-shirts. They are pre-selling the T-shirts for a DISCOUNT - $15.00 gets you a shirt now,  $20.00 will get you a shirt on the Salmon Fest Grounds during the festival.


So support ADSS Rugby, and get a deal for yourself....It's a win win!




They will be in front of Walmart Monday and Tuesday from 10am to 2pm selling shirts and giving out Salmon Fest info. Shirts will also be sold at Boston pizza and Gone fishing through out the week


That's all for now!

Hammer

Dogs to host inaugural "Fall Fair" home game, Merchandise Sale, Black Sheep Rugby Skills & Drills Camp

Fall Fair Game Kicks Off 10th Anniversary Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced today that on Saturday, September 10th at 5:30pm the Bulldogs will play host to the Nanaimo Clippers in the first annual Fall Fair Game. The Fall Fair Game will kick off the Bulldogs’ 4-game exhibition schedule and the 10th Anniversary Season. Doors will open at 4:30pm.

“We are excited to host the first annual Fall Fair Game“, said Alberni Valley Bulldogs Head Coach Paul Esdale. “It’s an idea we have been trying to put together for some time and are thrilled to host this game. We hope all families can come out and enjoy a great night at the game and fair.“

Tickets can be purchased on Tuesday, August 30th directly from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs office for $10. Every ticket purchased for the Fall Fair Game will also be good for general admission to the fair for the Saturday.

The Fall Fair Game will highlight just one of the many Fall Fair events that the Bulldogs organization and players will be involved in. Players will be on hand at the Fall Fair on Friday, September 9th, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at various locations and on Saturday, September 10, 2011 participating in the Fall Fair parade and in a post-game autograph session.

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ other home exhibition game is on Saturday, September 17th against the Cowichan Valley Capitals at 7:00pm. The Bulldogs’ season opener is on Saturday, September 24th when they host the Coquitlam Express at 7:00pm at the Weyerhaeuser Arena. A complete exhibition and regular season schedule is available online at www.albernivalleybulldogs.ca. The season ticket drive is on. Season tickets can be purchased at the Bulldogs office located adjacent to the Alberni Valley Multiplex every Tuesday to Friday from 10:00AM to 4:00PM or by calling the office at 250-723-4412.

For more information please contact Director of Marketing and Public Relations Laurie Smillie at 250.723.4412 or lsmillie@albernivalleybulldogs.ca.

On another note, the Bulldogs are also having a HUGE merchandise sale in the team office at the Multiplex - Kids shirts are on sale for $8.00 Regular shirts are going for $10.00 and Golf Shirts are a steal at $25.00 get your Christmas Shopping done early!

 

Here's some news from the Port Alberni Black Sheep

PORT ALBERNI BLACK SHEEP RUGBY CLUB

 

SKILLS & DRILLS KIDS FREE DROP IN CAMP
 

Ages: 10 to 18
August 29 to September 1, 2011
9:00 am to 12:00 pm daily
 

Location:
Port Alberni Black Sheep Rugby Facilities 3420 Argyle Street
 

Equipment Required:
sports shorts, shirt and cleats (ball or soccer cleats acceptable)

Permission forms can be picked up and dropped off at touch rugby Thursdays 6:30pm
and at each day of camp.

 

 

Dogs add Trainer, Exhibition Schedule, Training Camp Opens September 1st, Hockey School Vid

The Bulldogs have complemented their Bench Staff for the coming season as they have hired Dave Campbell, presumably as their Trainer/Athletic Therapist/Equipment Manager. I expect an official announcement from the team in the near future. This sounds like a great hire for the team as Dave is very experienced, having worked in the CIS as the Trainer and Head Therapist for the St. Thomas University. He has also worked with the Woodstock Slammers of the MJAHL and the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles and the P.E.I. Rocket of the QMJHL in similar roles.

A pretty cool side note to this story - it might be an example of Port Alberni "selling itself" so to speak as even though it's a long way from the East Coast Campbell has been to Port Alberni before as the Athletic Therapist/Equipment Manager for Team Atlantic in the 2009 World U17 Challenge.

Welcome to the club and community Dave!

Speaking of the Dogs - training camp officially opens September 1st but things "unofficially" might get going today as players start arriving en masse in town. There is an informal skate today at 10am at the Multiplex.

Pretty cool video here uploaded by Bulldogs Assistant Coach Adam Hayduk from the AVB Hockey School!




And last but not least, the Bulldogs Exhibition Schedule is on the BCHL website and on the Bulldogs "Game Calendar" on the team website. The Bulldogs will play four Exhibition Games, getting things going with a home and home with the Nanaimo Clippers starting at the Dog Pound Saturday, September 10th with a special 5:30 start time during Fall Fair. Then it's off to Nanaimo the next afternoon for a 3pm start time. Click HERE to check out all the details!

O.K. here's ONE MORE "last but not least" in the form of an update on the Men's Club proceedings at the Alberni Golf Club at Cherry Creek. Thanks as always to Gerry Fagan!

It was a perfect day for golf, not too hot or too cold as 58 men teed it up for the Mac 5 Challenge on Sunday. Topping the field with an incredible score of 53.34 was the twosome of Dave Mann and Darren Van Dyk, followed by Darrell Van Os and Bill Morin shooting 57, coming in third by retrogression with  57.34 was Bill Lekich and Jim Peterson, also with 57.34 was Sandy Duguid and Keith Randall, fifth spot went to Don McGowan and Vic Carlton shooting a 57.66. This format is about the most popular one of the season. Many thanks to Bruce and Kathy MacDonald for their generous contribution to the event. 

Closest to the pin winners were on No. 2 Cliff Olaney, the Charity closest to the pin on No 4 was Ron Clark who took home $35 for his effort, The long drive on No 5 was Dennis Debolt, the second shot on No 11 was won by Jim Petersen, on No. 13 it was Wayne Johnstone and on No 17 it was Preban Rasmussen.

Next Sunday is the Dennis Jonsson Scramble, be sure to sign up in the Pro Shop with your handy-caps, There will be computer picked four man teams, with a shotgun start at 8 AM. Try to be at the club no later than 7:45 so you can get to your assigned tees on time.

Monday August 15 another successful Stableford Tournament was held under clear skies and warm temperatures. There was a three-way tie for first place with Jim Rhodes, Gene Kimoto and Bill Bjornson all compiling 39 points. Wayne Johnstone and Bruce Browne each came in with 38 points, followed by Bob Turner, Livio Tedesco and Bill Lekich all with 37 Points, next with 36 points was John Jones, Sandy Duguid and Marty Bowerman. 

Closest to the pin winners were Gene Kimoto on No. 2, Sharon Hillman on No, 4, Ken Sander on No 13 and Bill Bjornson on No 17. There were several draw prizes awarded. Twenty dollars in club money went to John Robbins, Keith Randall, Fred Fredrickson, Bob Price, Dennis Hillman, Gary Korven, Frank Penzel, Ted Williams, Don Nicklin, Barry  Bowman, Emile Nobert  Doug Richmond, Stan  Hebert, Pam Turner, Doug Stoutley and Al Haggard.  Sleeves of balls went to Bill Christian, Jim Petersen, Ken Sander and Gayle Rhodes. The two meat draws were won by Sharon Hillman and Gerry Fagan.

The  final Stableford of this season will be held on Monday September 19.

That's it for now! For real this time!



Hammer

Rivalries - Bulldogs vs Clippers/Caps/Grizz...don't ever let it get to this

Bryan Stow, beaten into a coma after a San Fransisco Giants @ L.A Dodgers game.

Two men shot after a Oakland Raiders @ San Fransisco 49'ers game

It's pretty sad that society has come to this isn't it? I have seen some nasty stuff between Hockey fans from Manitoba to Saskatchewan to Alberta and yes even in B.C. and right here on the Island. I'm happy to report I have never seen anyone beaten and I have never seen a gun drawn. HOWEVER - I actually saw someone bloodied once. It was after Game 1 of the Western Conference Final 2006 outside Arrowhead Pond (now Honda Centre) in Anaheim. Ducks fans and Kings fans arguing, insulting, and then coming to blows. Oiler fans were looking on amused, possibly thinking "We aren't even this tough in Edmonton"

What the heck is it with people down there?

PLEASE people, remember it's just a game. A GAME. Not worth going to jail for or killing anyone for. Remember as much as we are rivals, we are neighbors and friends and we shouldn't let the team we cheer for drive us to be like animals instead of HUMANS.

Sheesh.

Hammer

On Location...

What a gorgeous day today in the Alberni Valley! I'm Live On Location from now until 2pm at Van Isle Ford so come down and say HI and get a great deal on a new or pre-owned ride!

If you are out and about today, which you should be when it is this lovely out (and the next couple of days look not so nice) don't forget Sunscreen and be safe!

Hammer

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On Location at Alberni Technology Solutions Inc! Just until 1pm!

Live today at Alberni Technology Solutions, at Van Isle Ford tomorrow

Hello and Happy Friday! The work week doesn't end at 10am for me today!

I'll be "Live on Location" today from 11am to 1pm at Alberni Technology Solutions Inc. on Redford for 93.3 The Peak FM's Stick it to Win promotion.

Come see me to get some free Peak swag, but more importantly, to get your name entered into our Grand Prize Draw of over $1300.00 worth of stuff coming up in just a couple of weeks!

Tomorrow I'm busy again as I'll be at Van Isle Ford from 10am to 2pm as they celebrate "Ford Employee Pricing" so make sure you come down and say HI and look around at a new ride! Or a pre-owned one!

WIN a Whitecaps Camp Scholarship from THE PEAK, "The wussification of sports continues"

The picture says it all! Well almost....to win just listen to 93.3 The Peak FM for your "cue to call"

Starting August 22nd we will start taking entries and on September 2nd we will do the draw for the Two Scholarships! For more details, check out The Peak's website HERE

Quite the appropriate photo to bring you Philip Wolf's article from today's Nanaimo Daily News titled "The wussification of sports continues" click HERE to READ IT

That's all for now!


Hammer

R.I.P. Ryp, Alberni Golf Club Men's Club Update, "Goal Verification Line"

Very very sad story that hits too close to home for me when it comes to the death of Rick Rypien. If you need help adults and kids, CALL SOMEONE, TALK TO SOMEONE, like the Kuu-us Crisis Line Society

My favorite Rick Rypien highlights, a goal, and a scrap:

 Here's the latest update from the Alberni Golf Club from Gerry Fagan. Thanks as always Gerry! I got out and played the course on Monday. It is in outstanding shape!

There was a good turnout for the Men’s Club new event “ Aged Partners “ on Sunday. 

First low gross goes to the twosome of Bruce MacDonald and Tom Price, second was won by Preban Rasmussen and Dennis Debolt, in third place was Darrell Van Os and Cory Nielson, in fourth spot was Craig Acland and Brian Tall, with the final gross prize going to Al Wright and Glen Trask. On the net side in first place was Wayne Johnstone and Masami Hirayama, followed by Gerry Blender and Jerry Swaney. Bob Price and Doug Richmond, Jim Rhodes and Ron Barker, with the final net prize going to Wolf Suhr and Cliff Olaney. 

Closest to the pin winners were Brian Tall on #2, Jerry White collected $21 for the Charity closest to the pin on #4. Jerry’s drive ended up about three inches past the hole. Terry Rai on # 13 and Doug Richmond on # 17, the long drive on #15 was won by Glen Trask. Also Jerry White won a total of $71 for birdies on #4 and #17.

This coming Sunday is the Mac 5 Challenge, sponsored by Bruce and Kathy MacDonald. This event is the most popular one of the season. It is a two man event, so find yourself a partner and register in the Pro Shop. Keep in mind when you are looking for a partner that your combined handy caps must total at least 20 or more. The usual $10 fee applies, with the shotgun start at 8 AM.

The format is as follows. Holes No 1-6 is alternate shot, both tee off, then hit each others second shot. From there decide which ball to use and alternate until you hole out. Gross scores only. Holes No 7-12 Best net ball, use the best net score only on each hole. Holes No 13-18, is a scramble. Minimum. of two drives each, use the gross score only. Subtract 1/3 of the team's handy cap from the score.

The following Sunday is the Dennis Jonsson Scramble. More about that next week

  

Interesting stuff from Greg Wyshynski's Puck Daddy blog from the NHL's R&D camp in Toronto. Read more from Puck Daddy HERE

Thanks for reading, have a great day!

Hammer

Fitzgerald's Ursic, gone to Prince George, Bulldog Game Days, No hitting in House Hockey on Vancouver Island

A huge trade was finalized Friday seeing no less than seven players change addresses, including four Port Alberni boys, almost a quarter of the Clipper roster as the Fitzgerald triplets and Jesse Ursic are gone to Prince George.

For full details, click the link to read Walter Cordery's story from the Nanaimo Daily News HERE

It's a somewhat surprising move as all four players in my opinion showed fairly well for rookies and have great potential (Gerry 8-19-27, Myles 10-11-21, Leo 7-12-19 and Ursic 3-4-7 in 42 GP) but at the same time nothing should come as a surprise with the regime change in Nanaimo - Bill Bestwick out, Mike Vandekamp in. Best of luck in Prince George, surely a lot further from home than just over the hump in Nanaimo. Sadly, with the new schedule format, the Spruce Kings won't visit the Dog Pound this season

Instead of Referees, we will have judges. Instead of music BETWEEN the play, we will play it DURING the action.

Could this be the Hockey of the future? No offense intended to the great sport of Figure Skating, but in my humble opinion, Hockey shouldn't resemble it....on Vancouver Island it might start to, as hitting has been banned in House Hockey. Read more from this article by Derek Spalding in the Nanaimo Daily News

Interesting how Association Executives weren't aware the topic would even be debated. Something tells me this one isn't done yet. There is already a good string of comments at the end of the above article. What are your thoughts on the topic? To each their own, I have my side, what is yours?

Bulldog season is coming up fast - even if it begins a couple weeks later than usual this year. Do you attend Bulldog Home Games? Do you enjoy the game day experience? What do you like and dislike? Do you have any ideas, new or old, that you would like to pass along? I do not speak for the Bulldog Organization in this regard, but I can speak TO the Bulldog Organization in regards to what the fans say to me. If you have any feedback you would like me to pass along - please include it in a comment below, or if you are shy, email it in to me by CLICKING HERE

If you are starved for some hockey and some rink time, head down to the Mulitplex as the Bulldogs Hockey School gets underway today.

Adam Hayduk on THE PEAK this morning, Starlight Movie Night TONIGHT, Great One traded....

Catch Adam Hayduk, new Bulldogs Assistant Coach, on 93.3 The Peak FM just after 8:10 this morning.

Hopefully we'll see you at Starlight Movie Night tonight at Bob Dailey Stadium! I can't tell you what the movie is, but it involves a BIG GREEN GUY, and maybe a Donkey!

"I promised Mess I wouldn't do this"

Hockey changed forever this day in 1988, as Wayne Gretzky was traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings. Is that statement too dramatic? I don't think so, with the San Jose Sharks and the Anaheim Ducks being the proof.


Hammer

Thunder in the Valley 2011

A perfect day for racing out here at the Port Alberni Regional Airport for Thunder in the Valley 2011 as I am out here Live On Location for 93.3 The Peak FM bringing all the sounds to you. As for the smells and sights, burning rubber, big engines, and hot cars...well you need to get out here to see it all for yourself!



Time Trials go throughout the day today until about 6 or 7pm. $20.00 admission at the gate per person. 12 and under are free. Eliminations go tomorrow with the gates opening at 8am with the racing getting underway at 9.



They have dozens of different Food/Clothing/Accesory Vendors and don't forget the Alberni Wrestling 50/50 draws - they always have nice jackpots as this event is always very well
attended!



Listen to The Peak or check out Albernidragracing.ca



Thanks to our Peak sponsors for getting us out here - Steve Drane Harley Davidson, Re/Max MidIsland Realty, Dorothy Clarkstone Notary Public and the Port Alberni Pawn Shop.


Hammer



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Thunder in the Valley 2011

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