Bulldogs visit Kings tonight to open 2019-2020 season

It's the opening night of the 2019-2020 season, and the first of a two-game double header between these teams tonight as the Bulldogs visit the Kings at the Hap Parker Arena. 

Opening Night is always exciting, and one that has been circled on the calendar from the day the schedule has been released. From a personal standpoint, I'm of course excited to get back on the air and into the booth.

It's of course exciting for players and fans around the league, and for the communities that these teams call home. Speaking of HOME, I can't wait for the first home game a week from tomorrow. There's no better place to call a game. I'm already getting ahead of myself though, as it's all about the now - and nothing more.


It's an exciting night from the players perspective no doubt to finally get going again, as it's been a long spring and summer of training on and off-ice to get ready for this moment. Suddenly, the moment is here. For some players, this is a night that will never happen again, and one they'll always remember - their first career Junior game....or Bulldog game, or BCHL game etc.


EVERY team has changes, key losses, recruits they expect big things from, returnees they're counting on to step up their game etc, and the Bulldogs are no different. Having said that, the Bulldogs are unique, at least compared to their Divisional opponents in that they've undergone a major regime change. The Head Coach has changed. Joe Martin has replaced Matt Hughes as Head Coach and GM. The Majority Ownership has changed. Keycorp Sports and Entertainment has taken majority ownership from the Port Alberni Junior Hockey Society.


After a fourth place finish, and a first round exit in 2018-2019, let's hope the end result at the end of most nights will also change. I'm excited, and can't wait to finally get it all going tonight. I for one, am tired of waiting for it and talking about it and typing about it. There is so much more to say, but I'll let the game speak for itself. Drop the puck already!

Van Isle Ford Bulldogs Hockey on 93.3 The Peak FM is on the air tonight for the pregame show at 6:45, with the puck drop and play-by-play to follow after the Home Opener pomp and circumstance and ceremonies. 

Tonight's 2nd Intermission guest is Dan Marshall, play-by-play voice of the Nanaimo Clippers on our sister station 106.9 The Wolf, with the Bulldogs and Clippers set to do battle in a Home-and-Home next Friday and Saturday. 

If you aren't in listening range of 93.3 The Peak FM you can listen/watch the game by:

Listening Live on your computer: www.933thepeak.com
Listening Live on your SmartPhone : www.tunein.com/mobile/
Watching Live on your computer/SmartPhone www.hockeytv.com





Hammer

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