tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post8256034822719799315..comments2023-12-19T00:22:26.801-08:00Comments on Port Alberni, B.C. - Hammer's Bulldog and Bombers Blog: Dogs vs Vipers, BRING BACK THE STANDING O, tickets selling fast, Adam Hout on The Peak Morning Show today...Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-85916364716330647602010-01-19T13:24:44.827-08:002010-01-19T13:24:44.827-08:00Hammer you are not only a great broadcaster but an...Hammer you are not only a great broadcaster but an amazing fan... I love what you said about what is expected of the boys tonight!! VERY WELL SAID!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-22358360521485957022010-01-19T09:38:20.418-08:002010-01-19T09:38:20.418-08:00Couldn't have said it any better. Mutt and Ha...Couldn't have said it any better. Mutt and Hammer, you both wrapped up this moment in Bulldog history very well. What a ride the dogs have taken us on this year. Very proud of them!!! I'll be standing - win or lose. Go dogs go!Linda Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-26730287870317047072010-01-19T08:03:36.308-08:002010-01-19T08:03:36.308-08:00I have been a season ticket holder since Day One. ...I have been a season ticket holder since Day One. This means I have been along on the ride through the peaks and valleys, shared the anguish of losing and the joy of winning. I have seen the best and worst of Junior A hockey but through it all, kept buying tickets and kept supporting the team because I love hockey and I love to see young players developing and showing their potential as athletes and people.<br /><br />To say the past 2 seasons have been trying is an understatement, so how wonderful is it that the Bulldogs have turned it around in such a major way this season? It’s AWESOME!<br /><br />I remember well those heady days in 2005/06, when we were going crazy at virtually every home game, barking, screaming, whistling and high-fiving the fans next to us. I also remember doing “the count” and what a rush that was! As for the start-of-period standing ovation, that became as much a part of each home game as the goals that went in.<br /><br />There were nights when we walked out of the dogpound and wondered if we should pinch ourselves, we were so fortunate to bear witness to the great efforts of that exciting, hard working team.<br /><br />Fast forward to now: We are watching what I believe to be – without question – the hardest-working, most talented Bulldogs roster ever. Yes, even better than the 05/06 team. The 2009/10 Alberni Valley Bulldogs have brought back life and excitement to the rink in Alberni Valley and they are so much fun to watch, it again feels like a winning season and a winning program.<br /><br />These young players deserve all the recognition and accolades they are receiving. If you haven’t seen them play, you had better start. Otherwise, you are missing something special folks.<br /><br />Tonight’s game is the biggest measuring stick the Bulldogs have faced so far this season and win or lose, they will undoubtedly give the Vipers all they can handle. Yes, AVB is the underdog in this one so we need to give the boys the wild card: home ice advantage. And THAT comes from the fans! Stand up each period, cheer on the efforts in between goals (like power plays and penalty kills, great saves, etc) and don’t be shy about it. The Bulldogs come home for the first time in 2 weeks and we have a chance to show how much we enjoy and appreciate their style of hockey.<br /><br />I don’t know who will win this game but AVB will have the edge IF the dogpound is rocking, Do your part to make it happen.<br /><br />Go Bulldogs Go!<br /><br />Oh, and PS - Thanks for everything Nolan Graham and Paul Esdale. Excellent job!!!Muttnoreply@blogger.com