tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205385092024-03-13T12:46:41.307-07:00Port Alberni, B.C. - Hammer's Bulldog and Bombers BlogHammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.comBlogger4267125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-377926602844922722023-10-11T09:49:00.003-07:002023-10-11T10:02:09.225-07:00Bulldogs run streak to three, host parents, Bombers need a W <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNChcByDMHgfzUMOcbl8yDsf9pBiYCppuafS-p66EteXO7WneygqUJ6ZC-tIlmB8s15S2wN5f-5HwoHWUhsvzIHOXLX9SFO2ZcorS4ROG_lisEKx_xvMwiT7lKOBABwC04DbVsecw09IbG1aGrTFmwvRKZGDsNkBP7y4JxQNQAO3vgzDemPHha/s4032/unnamed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNChcByDMHgfzUMOcbl8yDsf9pBiYCppuafS-p66EteXO7WneygqUJ6ZC-tIlmB8s15S2wN5f-5HwoHWUhsvzIHOXLX9SFO2ZcorS4ROG_lisEKx_xvMwiT7lKOBABwC04DbVsecw09IbG1aGrTFmwvRKZGDsNkBP7y4JxQNQAO3vgzDemPHha/s320/unnamed.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Just a random picture from Saturday night to grab your attention!</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for stopping by the blog. </p><p><br /></p><p>Well, here we are heading into week four of the season already. While it's still young - it's not new anymore either, if that makes sense?</p><p><br /></p><p>The Bulldogs went 2 and 0 last weekend, running their win streak to three games. </p><p><br /></p><p>They earned a 4-1 win in Victoria on Friday night. Hlib Artsatbanov was fantastic, as the Grizzlies threw 50 shots on net. The number didn't feel that way at the time, but after following up with several analytic services that number sounded to be fairly accurate. </p><p><br /></p><p>Two goals in 16 seconds really changed that game - Victoria might believe, and might be right, that they deserved a better fate. They have a good team and the Bulldogs will need to be at their best Friday night. </p><p><br /></p><p>The Bulldogs topped the Nanaimo Clippers 4-2 Saturday night. They trailed early, they went up 3-1, and just when it looked like they might've ran away with it, Nanaimo answered immediately and there was no scoring until the empty netter to seal the deal. A game that certainly could've gone either way and the Clippers might feel they deserved a better fate as well. </p><p><br /></p><p>Saturday night the Bulldogs host the Cowichan Valley Capitals - at this moment, they are the last team to have defeated them - it was their only win so far this season. They last dropped a 2-1 overtime decision to Powell River on Saturday night at home. You can bet that they'll be an angry and motivated team when they arrive at the Dawg Pound on Saturday night. </p><p><br /></p><p>I would also expect the Grizzlies to show up the same way on Friday. </p><p><br /></p><p>This is an important practice week for the Bulldogs. One has to think you're motivation and attitude are... different... when you've lost a couple in a row, as opposed to when you've won a couple. </p><p><br /></p><p>At the same time, one has to think that the Bulldog Coaching Staff and Leadership group will keep everyone on task to have a week of improvement and competition within the team to find a way to get better come Friday night. That's what it's about all year - win or lose, find a way to get better both individually and as a team come the weekend. </p><p><br /></p><p>That's what good/great/contenting, etc teams do! </p><p><br /></p><p>The majority of the player's parents and families are visiting the Valley this weekend for Parent's Weekend. It's always a special time, as many people come and see our little slice of paradise for the first time, and they also get to catch up with their Boys who have been gone likely since August! </p><p><br /></p><p>Make sure you give them the typical Alberni Valley welcome! </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga7Tsjoddx51bJn9GoB50zT-w7f7MKpGMEcQegTUH5cd2Ul39vIrhod1VjYikIw-bkCGZfoojEvaOXr6b3gDOElhB8Z5vtOuJ4iAPHrdFmLh2AZC3rbZZ_P_gpLkC3FzDoEXGZ9VmEsCT-G4dti29CFzGeKhW8FIzrpghZvHw8fKe0V4ASO4I2/s1000/1674361-TC-248741-web-PortAlberni-Bombers-Logo-0.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga7Tsjoddx51bJn9GoB50zT-w7f7MKpGMEcQegTUH5cd2Ul39vIrhod1VjYikIw-bkCGZfoojEvaOXr6b3gDOElhB8Z5vtOuJ4iAPHrdFmLh2AZC3rbZZ_P_gpLkC3FzDoEXGZ9VmEsCT-G4dti29CFzGeKhW8FIzrpghZvHw8fKe0V4ASO4I2/s320/1674361-TC-248741-web-PortAlberni-Bombers-Logo-0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The Port Alberni Bombers are in action tonight at the Multiplex. After winning their season opening game, they've lost eight straight. I've seen marked improvement from this young team from earlier in the season to now. They seem to be on the right track. Winning is very tough at this level and as a young, inexperienced squad they have taken their lumps. </p><p><br /></p><p>It may sound hollow when I'm on the outside looking in, but you just need to keep working every day to get better. Here's hoping they can see some results from their efforts sooner rather than later. It's the results that can add that fuel to keep a group headed in the right direction! </p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for checking the blog! </p><p><br /></p><p>Hammer </p>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-79911491357226017452023-09-27T07:37:00.006-07:002023-09-27T08:48:31.962-07:00Bulldogs open season 1 and 1, Broadcast Expectations<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.933thepeak.com" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="1200" height="107" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFVIRnqsOvR47wvt6YYoKIKObOvli4Ac6ZAUYVmInHJVi9bJr5C3gfQDoizDXc0raIZfsH7KKX_EehBqoMmajsD5TBDTc-WinUyU2SAhTKkFPK06q_3kpGqB0_z_Ec8blJ-oLY9b0tfrcj9XlJNf_BHUnkBEbYsGZVX2WCj0COdLa6Ey2UT5xP/s320/bulldogs-broadcast-banner.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;">Hello and thanks for stopping by the blog. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;">I meant to post this last week, to give some insight into what you can expect throughout the season with our Bulldogs Hockey Broadcasts on <a href="http://www.933thepeak.com" target="_blank">93.3 The Peak</a>/ <a href="http://www.flohockey.com" target="_blank">FloHockey </a>- but I got so busy I forgot! </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;">It's a couple games late - but here's my annual informational post in regards to what to expect when you tune in to Bulldogs Hockey on </span><a href="http://www.933thepeak.com/" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px; text-decoration-line: none;">93.3 The Peak FM</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"> (or another medium) through the next 52 games, and any subsequent playoff games.</span></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span><span face="arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13.86px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><br />First and foremost - understand the medium. Which means - we're broadcasting on radio. I am your eyes. My primary goal is to enable those not at the game to SEE the game. I very much understand that some people are watching the pay-per-view and can SEE the game and they might get too much, but the people that can't see the game need more, not less!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.86px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span><span face="arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13.86px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><br />Some insight into the broadcast philosophy... as a general rule, I will always try to be positive. At the same time I try to be honest. The core fan base of this team from day one is an educated one. They want me to "call a spade a shovel" and not sugar coat things. Having said that, I'm well aware that there is always one fan on one side of the fence, and one on the other side of the fence. It is one of the challenges and benefits of having such a great fan base and community here that cares for the team and is involved with the team on many levels. There's also a few fans standing ON TOP of the fence - not sure what side they are on. Ha. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.86px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span><span face="arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13.86px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><br />The job isn't an easy one, as I am always walking the fine fine fine line of not wanting to offend the parent/fan/billet/sponsor that is looking for entertainment, and something to root for and get emotionally invested in. The other side are the true hockey people/fans/parents etc. They want to know the REAL SCOOP. They want BLAME outright, and ANSWERS why the team isn't winning, or why they are winning, and they might have an agenda.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.86px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span><span face="arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13.86px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><br />In my opinion there isn't anything wrong with being on one side of that or the other either! In the end the hockey is great, and it's highly competitive. You win some, you lose some, you can't win them all and the line between both results is sometimes - or more often than not - razor thin.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.86px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span><span face="arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13.86px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><br />In the end, I'm just "calling it like I see it" as my employer (for those that don't know, it's 93.3 The Peak FM and the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, LP, not the Alberni Valley Bulldogs that signs my cheques, a very common misconception) wants me to do, and as I have done for about 1300? games over the last 20 years or so. Why? Because it hasn't failed me yet. People won't always like what they hear, or don't hear, but I simply can't help it if the game on the ice isn't going the way you want for the team - or an individual on the team.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.86px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span><div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;">I'm very happy to inform you that we have <a href="http://vanisleford.dealerconnection.com/" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">Van Isle Ford </a>(home games) and <a href="http://pacificchevrolet.com/" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">Pacific Chevrolet </a>(away games) back as our title sponsors this year - if you appreciate the broadcasts, thank them with your business!</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.86px;" /><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span><span face="arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.86px;"></span><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br />We begin our broadcasts approximately 15 minutes to puck drop with our pregame show where we speak with coaches from both sides of the puck about the game and current events. We end the game with a post game show with a game recap, a chit chat from a member of the Bulldog Coaching staff, post game show awards and out of town scoreboard updates. In between periods, we speak with Bulldog players both past and present, as well as Coaches/Broadcasters/Executives from around the BCHL and who knows where else!</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.86px;" /><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span><span face="arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.86px;"></span><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br />If you are interesting in being a sponsor on Bulldog Broadcasts, the more the merrier - contact our sales staff at 93.3 The Peak at 250-723-2455, we have plenty of options from big to small available!</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;">Listening Live on your computer: <a href="http://www.933thepeak.com/" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">www.933thepeak.com</a></span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.86px;" /><span style="font-size: 15.246px;">Watching Live on your computer/SmartPhone <a href="http://www.flohockey.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">www</span>.flohockey.com</a></span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.86px;" /><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span><span face="arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.86px;"></span><span style="font-size: 15.246px;">Also a huge thanks to ALL our sponsors that make the broadcasts happen. Fans that have listened before will know that we strive to put together a professional big-league broadcast, and in my humble and very biased opinion, I think we accomplish that.</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.86px;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.246px;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">If you appreciate and like the broadcasts, please thank the sponsors that make them all happen with your business!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.246px;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">If there is something you don't like, we always welcome your feedback - drop me a line by the contact form here on the blog. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.246px; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">We would love to hear from you throughout the season - feedback, comments, complaints, criticism - constructive or otherwise, an interesting stat or fact about your son or brother or family member that may be on the team, where you might be listening to the game from, etc etc. </span></div><br /><br /><br /><br />___________________________________________________</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;">The Bulldogs began the opening weekend with a win and a loss - 5-1 over Coquitlam Friday night, and 6-4 to the Langley Rivermen on Saturday night. </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;">I liked what I saw out of the team on both nights. I obviously didn't like the end result Saturday night, but I thought the team could've just as easily won that game. One can argue - leading by two at one point, and leading 3-2 after 40 minutes that they SHOULD have won that game. </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;">This league is way to good to take a shift off - better yet five to ten minutes off, which is what I thought happened Saturday night. </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;">The Rivermen came out to start the third inspired, to a man, at a level that the Bulldogs weren't at. Before they knew what hit them, they went from leading 3-2, to losing 4-3. </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;">Once in that position, they weren't able to push back immediately, and they fell into a 5-3 hole. </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;">You can't always be at your best - and despite your talent, it's not going to be easy. There's another team out there, and in this league - they are all good. </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;">The Bulldogs responded, and made it a 5-4 game. However - it took them too long to respond. Momentum is hard to earn, and turn sometimes. Good teams find a way to answer IMMEDIATELY - or better yet, they don't let the other team up off the mat at all. </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;">They did eventually respond, and they then spent the better part of the final five minutes all over the Rivermen in their zone. The game was lost either at the start of the period, or the following minutes where they gave up what proved to be the game winning goal. </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;">It sounds so cliche - but I think it's appropriate - you need to play a full 60 minutes. Here's hoping that the Bulldogs earned a valuable lesson Saturday night.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;">A 2 and 0 start to the season on the road was within reach - but a response from Langley wasn't immediately answered, and despite controlling the play late, they couldn't dig out of the hole and they came home with a 1 and 1 record. </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;">I'm very much looking forward to the team returning to action this weekend - especially seeing them play at home for the first time this season! </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;">Thanks as always for reading the blog. </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;">Hammer </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 15.246px;"><span style="font-size: 15.246px;"> <br /><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.86px;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.246px;"></div></span></span></div>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-5612008596488845622023-09-12T08:29:00.007-07:002023-09-13T09:54:40.086-07:00Two down, two to go for Bulldogs, Bombers 1 and 1, Toy Run + more <p> </p><p>Hi, Happy Tuesday, and thanks for checking out the blog. </p><p><br /></p><p>I need a weekend for my weekend! Bulldogs, Bombers, the Fall Fair, Soccer, Rugby... did I miss anything in there? </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0brXPDW7bC0x4qsprxDpWclf7rxGf9zYA46a4q3ngDf-XK2LjKzqTsR9LtPAe-ZX0KLqXyiDFnAtDupAg5QKZuZM43BWCgw2tGguknDs9mm9mAxTjiskKwtEmAoKq2aNRu8caYBGuDu1nzj314ud-ESockLEgwG9abTYgcX3_IOaYyk8Tdlf/s1440/279484353_10158952310871747_5066038272224958885_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0brXPDW7bC0x4qsprxDpWclf7rxGf9zYA46a4q3ngDf-XK2LjKzqTsR9LtPAe-ZX0KLqXyiDFnAtDupAg5QKZuZM43BWCgw2tGguknDs9mm9mAxTjiskKwtEmAoKq2aNRu8caYBGuDu1nzj314ud-ESockLEgwG9abTYgcX3_IOaYyk8Tdlf/s320/279484353_10158952310871747_5066038272224958885_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>The Bulldogs went 1 and 1, topping the <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/12447" target="_blank">Clippers 4-0 in Nanaim</a>o on Friday night, and dropping a <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/12477" target="_blank">6-4 decision at home on Saturday night. </a></p><p><br /></p><p>It's always hard to get an accurate read this time of year as teams aren't dressing their full rosters, players are making their first appearance in the BCHL (albeit in exhibition) and the level of intensity isn't what it will be when it comes to game one. </p><p><br /></p><p>Having said that, it's as close as you're going to get prior to Game One on September 22nd. </p><p><br /></p><p>I saw some good things- I saw some concerning things. I'm excited for the season to begin for real, and of course the final two preseason games this weekend - in Duncan against the Capitals on Friday and at the Multiplex on Saturday night when the Bulldogs host the Capitals to conclude their preseason.</p><p><br /></p><p>You can watch Friday's game on <a href="https://www.flohockey.tv/" target="_blank">FloHockey, </a>courtesy of Capitals play-by-play broadcaster<a href="https://twitter.com/JDouce18" target="_blank"> Justis Doucet. </a></p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59FUeoCLrJYHf8xbaVPUofgooNVY0fhlqQ3OC1Hulsio9shfangt2-B3zupkuXOOlZiSSa4xjagUAqM_-N4g2q_RcTTPV8ImePmg_7jshh4UMBsqngwF6xM5tzJj4flprViUbeLYTZycT6tCjze3MwA4I7Uhfv0nmPbL2IqCxluyXfgeTc-FZ/s1000/1674361-TC-248741-web-PortAlberni-Bombers-Logo-0.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59FUeoCLrJYHf8xbaVPUofgooNVY0fhlqQ3OC1Hulsio9shfangt2-B3zupkuXOOlZiSSa4xjagUAqM_-N4g2q_RcTTPV8ImePmg_7jshh4UMBsqngwF6xM5tzJj4flprViUbeLYTZycT6tCjze3MwA4I7Uhfv0nmPbL2IqCxluyXfgeTc-FZ/s320/1674361-TC-248741-web-PortAlberni-Bombers-Logo-0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Port Alberni Bombers also went 1 and 1 to start their regular season, <a href="https://www.vijhl.com/stats/game-summary/3978" target="_blank">winning 3-1 in Nanaimo</a> on Thursday and falling <a href="https://www.vijhl.com/stats/game-summary/3981" target="_blank">8-4 in Lake Cowichan on Friday. </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There's perhaps no better introduction to the grind that is Junior Hockey than back to back games on the road in as many nights! I was happy to see the Bombers get a win on night one, and fight back from a hole and show no signs of quitting on Saturday. There will be growing pains - but having standards in regards to your character as a team can take you a long way. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Bombers play their home opener Friday when they host Oceanside - they visit the Generals on Saturday night. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3L2XOvN2v8L8-xzH8lSeXZe9jRadtlfkZl0Qt8EFAGnQnlzHJbUNzzPSMPjZ_v0LX-y0CrYNPSk8OJ2qsAoVPv7g5MbxYnyr0bd7snqDD_znnLLkXF5_cPuDHpeR4M_ZAGJQG2fiMA16aFb_7V2q2oqUC7nPWsqGm6xd2Yz68NeRRH2vH1YN5/s638/toyrun.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="498" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3L2XOvN2v8L8-xzH8lSeXZe9jRadtlfkZl0Qt8EFAGnQnlzHJbUNzzPSMPjZ_v0LX-y0CrYNPSk8OJ2qsAoVPv7g5MbxYnyr0bd7snqDD_znnLLkXF5_cPuDHpeR4M_ZAGJQG2fiMA16aFb_7V2q2oqUC7nPWsqGm6xd2Yz68NeRRH2vH1YN5/s320/toyrun.PNG" width="250" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The 39th Annual Port Alberni Toy Run goes this Saturday and Sunday. </p><p><br /></p><p>It's a very busy day for me, as I'll be doing my regular bike count live on<a href="http://www.933thepeak.com" target="_blank"> 93.3 The Peak FM </a>Saturday afternoon, before broadcasting live from the Glenwood Centre to follow. Always a fun time - here's hoping for good weather! </p><p><br /></p><p>Find out all the details you need to know on<a href="https://portalbernitoyrun.ca/?fbclid=IwAR1eikb_GkZfZb_xuDcVWlaL33Cff59uJZZKPOsfAxSA8ZrNhG_QXC1shdI" target="_blank"> the Toy Run website here</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks as always for reading the blog! </p><p><br /></p><p>Hammer </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-14293759843071199632023-09-05T08:51:00.001-07:002023-09-05T08:51:34.645-07:00Bulldogs begin preseason this week HOME BROADCASTS are back, Bombers regular season begins, Black Sheep open season <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnbNCdPitisKxeGZoLUs6lK4Die0xq3xZNYTPt8H7RKL11ERnAr1DWwZUM9bkMx7nD-novCfLjFKOO_U4tdn5NIyal6yOHtCjKKIH2_g51Hnel4XV7jtWR70wxJnIysmm-qm_LFld5NodxtaqnZ2CfPItB1lokMQk75LP4oAzMuh3Ev0ayLcSO/s1440/279484353_10158952310871747_5066038272224958885_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnbNCdPitisKxeGZoLUs6lK4Die0xq3xZNYTPt8H7RKL11ERnAr1DWwZUM9bkMx7nD-novCfLjFKOO_U4tdn5NIyal6yOHtCjKKIH2_g51Hnel4XV7jtWR70wxJnIysmm-qm_LFld5NodxtaqnZ2CfPItB1lokMQk75LP4oAzMuh3Ev0ayLcSO/s320/279484353_10158952310871747_5066038272224958885_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhey_9FGg0O4WY6YqD1peToMMycKqQT5Y_YHWa4Tur94NhNYl5ScW9RtG1P11MivgRaNBmjD7iIfvRg5orRSGLpt405OR1b6daxvIc5fmfyoBNb14o2M8GT7Q_EWml1Kvfn2Ka-ibnrTU0J0FBmdoIPg0l8XZ_klLJACCdFCJfKp_F2JZXIJoR-/s1599/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="898" data-original-width="1599" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhey_9FGg0O4WY6YqD1peToMMycKqQT5Y_YHWa4Tur94NhNYl5ScW9RtG1P11MivgRaNBmjD7iIfvRg5orRSGLpt405OR1b6daxvIc5fmfyoBNb14o2M8GT7Q_EWml1Kvfn2Ka-ibnrTU0J0FBmdoIPg0l8XZ_klLJACCdFCJfKp_F2JZXIJoR-/s320/Capture.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The Bulldogs begin their 2023 preseason schedule Friday when they visit the Nanaimo Clippers at the Frank Crane Arena. <p></p><p>They then host the Clippers this Saturday at the Dawg Pound for their home preseason opener. </p><p>You will be able to watch this game on <a href="http://www.flohockey.com" target="_blank">Flo Hockey</a>, thanks to the encouragement and support of the Bulldogs. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>(You will also be able to watch the September 16th home preseason finale on Flo Hockey, as the Bulldogs host the Cowichan Valley Capitals. )</b></p><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><br style="line-height: 19.404px;" /><span style="line-height: 19.404px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I cannot stress enough that this is NO WHERE near the product that you can come to expect throughout the season when we are broadcasting on <a href="http://www.933thepeak.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">93.3 The Peak FM</a> and <a href="http://www.flohockey.com" target="_blank">Flo Hockey</a> takes our audio broadcast to sync up with their video pay-per-view.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="line-height: 19.404px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="line-height: 19.404px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I won't have any produced elements or much of a pregame show, intermission coverage, interviews, or a post game show or anything along those lines.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I also won't have much lead time when it comes to finding out rosters/line ups and associated names and numbers for players like we do throughout the season, so please keep that in mind. </span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It bothers me to put out a less than "finished product" but I know that fans/parents/families </span>etc.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> will appreciate it none the less! </span><br style="line-height: 19.404px;" /><br style="line-height: 19.404px;" /><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.404px;">Once again - this is strictly a volunteer effort to:</span><br style="line-height: 19.404px;" /><br style="line-height: 19.404px;" /><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.404px;">a) make sure all our equipment works</span><br style="line-height: 19.404px;" /><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.404px;">b) to make sure I still remember how to do play-by-play (HA) </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.404px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="line-height: 19.404px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="line-height: 19.404px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">and</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <br style="line-height: 19.404px;" /><span style="line-height: 19.404px;">c) to give you an opportunity to be able to follow the game.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="line-height: 19.404px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To watch the game, head on over to <a href="http://www.flohockey.com" target="_blank">FLO HOCKEY </a></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;">I'm unaware at this point the status of a broadcast being available Friday in Nanaimo, or next Friday in Duncan. I'll be sure to post an update here and on Social Media should I find out more! </div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFxj5AK8pzF51N96rZtB7PVj_ABd5jcBnRJDBm28tbSlbHeDTvtg-GnFFib9qCacDHyMkLRsV8WefYtplH5IBpE5H4ppPa3k5jjARPoj1t87-MKP-abwVqTT08_aSkmM2SS025wcqK9NKnUhBL4XoMNtqqIRBxrTaGxUjyg4WDjN7SufwEAO01/s1000/1674361-TC-248741-web-PortAlberni-Bombers-Logo-0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFxj5AK8pzF51N96rZtB7PVj_ABd5jcBnRJDBm28tbSlbHeDTvtg-GnFFib9qCacDHyMkLRsV8WefYtplH5IBpE5H4ppPa3k5jjARPoj1t87-MKP-abwVqTT08_aSkmM2SS025wcqK9NKnUhBL4XoMNtqqIRBxrTaGxUjyg4WDjN7SufwEAO01/s320/1674361-TC-248741-web-PortAlberni-Bombers-Logo-0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The <a href="https://www.portalbernibombers.ca/" target="_blank">Port Alberni Bombers</a> begin their third season in the VIJHL this week, as they have back to back road games Thursday in Nanaimo, and Friday in Lake Cowichan. </p><p>Their home opener is September 15th when they host Oceanside. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVnIM0Tiz0xRIukIXH_Erouf50-qNkZP2lbv_xso5OoIJAPBe0HSwbKIWPJ4IZwp0lUWFh9RTSNCg_62jlZfTJ4p4VNuJWYfJX48xRdV6upML0bVGJgmcRn4MtsOyMU9BUPbbcIg4wKzE6yYfSWE2mC7WYpqfjEG3zsZBLsEP4sMHybn-A65f/s1251/Port%20Alberni%20-%20Transparent.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="1251" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVnIM0Tiz0xRIukIXH_Erouf50-qNkZP2lbv_xso5OoIJAPBe0HSwbKIWPJ4IZwp0lUWFh9RTSNCg_62jlZfTJ4p4VNuJWYfJX48xRdV6upML0bVGJgmcRn4MtsOyMU9BUPbbcIg4wKzE6yYfSWE2mC7WYpqfjEG3zsZBLsEP4sMHybn-A65f/s320/Port%20Alberni%20-%20Transparent.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlackSheepRUFC" target="_blank">Port Alberni Black Sheep Rugby Club </a>also have their season open this Saturday, when they host Nanaimo. Kick off is at 1:00pm at the top of Argyle.<br /><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for reading! </p><p><br /></p><p>Hammer </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-84738620456102325312023-08-30T06:58:00.000-07:002023-08-30T06:58:22.510-07:00Bombers begin VIJHL exhibition tonight, Black Sheep Rugby Kids Camps continue...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheni_eyJemF6xHAhybUyInpD65tEYJvA-vkiAVyLrZY3BVfGRZ8lTzauds1OK2_cr4g4FzGkHdHWto8fjNQ8YgTDj5Qt8MhqXuSTO5lSNoY-NGHSsD5x8QtNrSH96fVv_s2Oo8JwgFrgo5TmRzSl_lqrOqVVEomg9AbgP7CTGKk1NQc_cqfc_N/s1000/1674361-TC-248741-web-PortAlberni-Bombers-Logo-0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheni_eyJemF6xHAhybUyInpD65tEYJvA-vkiAVyLrZY3BVfGRZ8lTzauds1OK2_cr4g4FzGkHdHWto8fjNQ8YgTDj5Qt8MhqXuSTO5lSNoY-NGHSsD5x8QtNrSH96fVv_s2Oo8JwgFrgo5TmRzSl_lqrOqVVEomg9AbgP7CTGKk1NQc_cqfc_N/s320/1674361-TC-248741-web-PortAlberni-Bombers-Logo-0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://www.portalbernibombers.ca/" target="_blank">The Port Alberni Bombers</a> play their lone <a href="https://www.vijhl.com/" target="_blank">Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League</a> preseason game tonight, as they visit the <a href="https://www.campbellriverstorm.com/" target="_blank">Storm</a> in the imposter Salmon Capitol of the World, Campbell River. Everyone of course knows the real legitimate holder of that title is Port Alberni :) <p></p><p>Game time is 7:30</p><p>Storm play-by-play voice Mark Berry has the call. You can watch on <a href="https://www.flohockey.tv/" target="_blank">FloHockeyTV</a> or listen live through <a href="https://campbell-river-storm.mixlr.com/" target="_blank">Mixlr</a><br /><br />The Bombers begin their third season in the VIJHL a week from tomorrow, as they play their regular season opener in Nanaimo against the Buccaneers. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3dxoCmYlVv3Ab0fXwh6EHIPGvsHx_z8vkYVIJOggOMI4MzCMCwY6TgWskAHxXI5MnTyzjekvVVpTcWUqCj53xoQUJ3lOpgZJ-AEzFGxpWQx59lAPtVkQ3J4zxvtld-U1Ecs-XplCtqdBK_5oFiRcPvHMjC3UKtO58sCOY8YyBvmOcnycP-xfb/s1251/Port%20Alberni%20-%20Transparent.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="1251" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3dxoCmYlVv3Ab0fXwh6EHIPGvsHx_z8vkYVIJOggOMI4MzCMCwY6TgWskAHxXI5MnTyzjekvVVpTcWUqCj53xoQUJ3lOpgZJ-AEzFGxpWQx59lAPtVkQ3J4zxvtld-U1Ecs-XplCtqdBK_5oFiRcPvHMjC3UKtO58sCOY8YyBvmOcnycP-xfb/s320/Port%20Alberni%20-%20Transparent.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWku2qNFYwLizuW8XxUF1bJnN64FliHdiXX6eAFVmUSe67qQjNkKK-i0sYihnrksE-tDwF8y-wWMTxGmIZ6WTTGdxpnwLvb542L9EQlCryDyMZyht-3pAcEkT97HynbvCHArXLVj-UZ1Gl4BLbsuwesIZDJPwn7onkYmsxBPf8wzd68LGk5CP/s2048/bc-grassroots-rugby.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1463" data-original-width="2048" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWku2qNFYwLizuW8XxUF1bJnN64FliHdiXX6eAFVmUSe67qQjNkKK-i0sYihnrksE-tDwF8y-wWMTxGmIZ6WTTGdxpnwLvb542L9EQlCryDyMZyht-3pAcEkT97HynbvCHArXLVj-UZ1Gl4BLbsuwesIZDJPwn7onkYmsxBPf8wzd68LGk5CP/s320/bc-grassroots-rugby.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlackSheepRUFC" target="_blank">Port Alberni Blacksheep Rugby Club, </a>in conjunction with BC Grassroots Rugby foundation, are putting on FREE Kids camps all this week - click the image above. Get the kids up there today, tomorrow and Friday. </p><p><br /></p><p>Rugby is great - my kids started to dabble in it a bit over the last couple of years. Sports are great in general - get some exercise, stay out of trouble, learn to be accountable to your teammates, yourself, respectful to Coaches, Officials, etc etc etc ! </p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for reading! </p><p><br /></p><p>Hammer </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-10593214296406061832023-08-29T07:26:00.003-07:002023-08-29T07:26:32.031-07:00An ode to Chase Klassen..... and... who wears the "C" ?<p> </p><p>I stumbled upon the below video on Social Media over the weekend. An entertaining watch (nice touch with the Metallica - but, needs more Hammer ;) ) that brought out some emotions and provoked some thoughts of the future of the Bulldogs. </p><p><br /></p><p>It suddenly hit me that Chase won't be out there this year. It's one of the facts of life of Junior Hockey - the circle of life, so to speak, if you are a Lion King fan....and who isn't, right?! Old guys graduate (yah, 20 is old, in the Junior Hockey game) and new guys come in. </p><p><br /></p><p>Despite all that, for me for some reason it's hard to think about Chase not being in a Bulldog sweater. He played over 150 games as a Bulldog- he played as an affiliate player in 2019-20, and then was one of the leaders of the 2020 "Pod season" At the 2021-2022 Year End Banquet, Joe Martin announced that he would be the Captain for the 2022-2023 season. </p><p><br /></p><p>He's a player that was somewhat from a different era. He was physically dominant and put a little bit (or perhaps a lot) of fear into the opposition. He kept the other side.... honest. He found a way to walk the line most of the time to be able to still play a tough and physical game, when it seems more often than not now a days that you can't play that way anymore and it's the responsibility of the hitter, and not the hitee (is that english?) to protect and defend themselves. It's a contact sport - and Chase played the game that way. As you'll see in the below video! </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c3YQC7wHeJ4" width="320" youtube-src-id="c3YQC7wHeJ4"></iframe></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>As someone who works in conjunction with the team, he was a classy and kind individual who always said Hello. My kids absolutely loved him from his appearances at their School, and I've heard countless stories of the difference he made with countless kids being involved with Alberni Valley Minor Hockey. <p></p><p>While I travel with the team, eat with the team and spend an inordinate amount of time with them throughout the season I am NOT present in the "trenches" so to speak - I'm not on the bench, I'm not in the room, etc. but the fact he was named Captain says all you need to know about what Head Coach Joe Martin thought of him and his character. I reached out to him, and others with the team to provide a few words on Chase.... </p><p><b>From Bulldogs President David Michaud:</b></p><p><span face="wf_segoe-ui_normal, "Segoe UI", "Segoe WP", Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont" style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-size: 15px;">It was a gift to watch Chase Klassen grow with our organization from his rookie season during the pod, to finishing as our team captain in his final year. The reason everyone loves Chase is because the combination of what makes him so special feels rare. Not everyone has it in them to be like Chase. That not a knock on other players, it’s praise for the human Chase Klassen has become. I’ll personally miss having Chase around our group everyday, it will be different without him. </span></p><p><b>From Bulldogs Assistant Coach Ryan Rehill:</b></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_normal, "Segoe UI", "Segoe WP", Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 15px;">I met Chase on the ice the summer before my first season coaching with the Bulldogs. Immediately he struck me as a confident, personable veteran player with great energy and hockey abilities. After reflecting on a full season with Chase, I realize that the first impression he gave me is exactly the person he is everyday. I think that is a large part of why Chase had such an impact on the Bulldogs and the Port Alberni community. He was always himself, nothing less. Chase was a fan favourite not just for his tenacity and energy that he brought to the ice, but for the person he is off the ice. Personable, confident, and genuine is how Chase was with anybody that he crossed paths with. There is no clearer example of character and leadership than being chosen Captain prior to camp for the upcoming season. It was a privilege to spend a season with Chase, he has left the Bulldogs and Alberni Valley better than he found them. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_normal, "Segoe UI", "Segoe WP", Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: wf_segoe-ui_normal, "Segoe UI", "Segoe WP", Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif, serif, EmojiFont; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></p><p> As for who wears the Captain's C this upcoming season? No idea. I have a couple guys in my head that from how they play, I think will be considered for the role. As I said earlier, I don't know what goes on behind closed doors or in the heat of the moment enough to make an educated guess, nor do I think it's fair to throw names about.</p><p><br /></p><p>I look forward to finding out who is tasked with this job. I trust the management to make the right selection. It's an incredibly important one, and it takes a special individual to lead a team. There's a lot of pressure, there are expectations and duties that come with the title - it's not just a letter on a sweater, that's for sure. No successful team exists without great leadership, and the Bulldogs were blessed with it last season. </p><p><br /></p><p>As for what's next for Chase - I saw a post on Social Media that made me smile - but sadly I can't find it again! In it, it was announced that Chase will be working in an Assistant Coach role with the VIJHL's Westshore Wolves - where his Junior hockey career began. Outstanding news! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Training Camp begins Friday at the Dawg Pound!</p><p><br /></p><p>If you have thoughts on Chase, I'd love to see them in the comment section. </p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks as always for reading. </p><p><br /></p><p>Hammer </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-54676004519939313592023-08-25T07:30:00.002-07:002023-08-25T08:18:38.939-07:00Building the Bulldogs ... <p> </p><p>Hi, Happy Friday, and thanks for visiting the blog. </p><p><br /></p><p>Training Camp begins a WEEK from today!</p><p><br /></p><p>In building the roster for the upcoming season, the team has added/signed/acquired the following players - in no particular order from the end of last season: </p><p><br /></p><p>Defenceman<a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/817688/anthony-ip" target="_blank"> Anthony Ip</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Forward <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/825446/wyatt-blace" target="_blank">Wyatt Blace</a> - brother of Bulldog Defender Braden. </p><p><br /></p><p>Forward <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/760488/daniel-vasic" target="_blank">Daniel Vasic</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>Forward <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/715847/jack-ziliotto" target="_blank">Jack Ziliotto</a> - committed to NCAA Division I - RPI Engineers. </p><p><br /></p><p>Forward <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/710468/lucas-buzziol" target="_blank">Lucas Buzziol</a> - committed to NCAA Division I - Union College</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HDoM1gPRMyE" width="320" youtube-src-id="HDoM1gPRMyE"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Forward <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/732609/james-lyver" target="_blank">Jimmy Lyver</a> - committed to NCAA Division I - Holy Cross. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JS9X7-cQYCc" width="320" youtube-src-id="JS9X7-cQYCc"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Defenceman <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/685530/lenny-greenberg" target="_blank">Lenny Greenberg</a>, committed to NCAA Division I - Sacred Heart. </p><p><br /></p><p>Forward <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/597539/samuel-leonard" target="_blank">Samuel Leonard, </a>committed to NCAA Division I - St. Lawrence </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rULVtdmLpVw" width="320" youtube-src-id="rULVtdmLpVw"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Forward <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/transfer/2023/08/15/hayden-stavroff-in-a-confirmed-transaction-to-dartmouth-college/535601" target="_blank">Hayden Stavroff</a> - from the <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/player/7493/54/hayden-stavroff" target="_blank">Salmon Arm Silverbacks. </a> The Bulldogs recently announced his committment to play NCAA Division I with Dartmouth College. </p><p><br /></p><p>Defenceman <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/transfer/2023/07/05/matias-myllykoski-in-a-confirmed-transaction-to-alberni-valley-bulldogs/529915" target="_blank">Matias Myllykoski</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Goalie <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/619383/gleb-artsatbanov" target="_blank">Gleb Artsatbanov</a> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PhhnZDXo13A" width="320" youtube-src-id="PhhnZDXo13A"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Forward <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/526081/grayson-badger" target="_blank">Grayson Badger</a> - committed to NCAA Division I - Northeastern </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KYYxr1dqJ_Q" width="320" youtube-src-id="KYYxr1dqJ_Q"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Forward <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/533243/fischer-o-brien" target="_blank">Fischer O'Brien </a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/81HIAgAl3XA" width="320" youtube-src-id="81HIAgAl3XA"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-72999020185754443482023-08-23T14:34:00.005-07:002023-08-23T14:34:58.532-07:00Soon! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYbEtqJcyYXeFiEZ5fTaYOhTXeZ2eyRMWa7fsmKTQV97UzJaGdIS59ZYF_8LWaCE3y6sUzq7GPTaxt6ao-USj65cGu6VVdEh1nydv1EDRL2K2XDOkjrL0XuHXQn-nrgjrEILF4I4Nhg2-GFYMsHgC1Av4XgU-fU1gsuWRXZ8yd4mbLJavUIpd1/s837/IMG_9968.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="837" data-original-width="829" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYbEtqJcyYXeFiEZ5fTaYOhTXeZ2eyRMWa7fsmKTQV97UzJaGdIS59ZYF_8LWaCE3y6sUzq7GPTaxt6ao-USj65cGu6VVdEh1nydv1EDRL2K2XDOkjrL0XuHXQn-nrgjrEILF4I4Nhg2-GFYMsHgC1Av4XgU-fU1gsuWRXZ8yd4mbLJavUIpd1/s320/IMG_9968.JPG" width="317" /></a></div><br />Hi everyone, thanks for checking the blog. <p></p><p>I saw the above image recently somewhere on the internet, and it... spoke to me! </p><p><br /></p><p>Hockey IS coming, and yes, it's SOON! </p><p><br /></p><p>As of today, it's just eight more sleeps until Bulldog Training Camp begins on September 1st. </p><p><br /></p><p>A week later, it's the opening of the preseason - September 8th the Bulldogs visit the Clippers in Nanaimo. The next night, the Clippers return the favour and the Bulldogs have their first home exhibition game. </p><p><br /></p><p>The following weekend, the Bulldogs have a home-and-home set with the Cowichan Valley Capitals to conclude their preseason schedule. They visit the Capitals in Duncan on September 15th, and return home to host them Saturday, September 16th. </p><p><br /></p><p>After that, it's time to get serious. I'm very excited to get behind the microphone and back on the air on <a href="http://www.933thepeak.com" target="_blank">93.3 The Peak FM</a> for Game one on September 22nd in Coquitlam, and the following night in Langley. </p><p><br /></p><p>As far as I can remember, this is the first time in franchise history that the Bulldogs have began their season with a Lower Mainland road trip - not including the couple of years that the BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack was the opening of the regular season at least! </p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks to the folks that made kind and encouraging comments about my contemplating resurrecting the blog - I received a handful of positive words on Social Media which wasn't surprising. What WAS surprising was the handful of emails I received, which made me perhaps realize just a bit more how not everyone is on social media and is active there. </p><p><br /></p><p>On the topic of Social Media, I can't encourage you enough to follow along with the Bulldogs on all their accounts across all platforms. </p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlberniValleyBulldogs" target="_blank">Bulldog Facebook </a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/AVBulldogs" target="_blank">Bulldog Twitter </a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/avbulldogs/?hl=en" target="_blank">Bulldog Instagram</a></p><p>They are also on "threads" ... but is anyone really on threads? Let's review that at a later date for now!</p><p><br /></p><p>Anyway - this blog will never be a replacement for any of the above information sources - but, like my goaltending career, more like a funnel towards them? Hahaha! </p><p><br /></p><p>On the Bulldog Instagram page today I saw a couple of neat things:</p><p><br /></p><p>1)Former Bulldog Mitchel Deelstra is no longer with the NCAA's Ferris State Bulldogs, as he's not playing for the Northern Michigan University Wildcats - joining former Bulldogs Brian Stewart and John Hawthorne to play for that program. </p><p>2)A picture was posted of Hobie Hedquist, now tending net for the University of North Dakota. Miss ya already Hobie! </p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for reading.</p><p><br /></p><p>Off to take the kids golfing, while I still have the free time!</p><p><br /></p><p>Hammer</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-43393130434565741332023-08-18T07:58:00.005-07:002023-08-18T08:38:10.436-07:00An ode to Rick Jeanneret ....<p> Hi everyone - thanks for checking the blog. </p><p><br /></p><p>Sad news came down yesterday, with <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/sabres-broadcasting-legend-rick-jeanneret-dies-at-81/" target="_blank">the passing of Rick Jeanneret</a></p><p><br /></p><p>I wasn't always a fan of his - I'm not really sure why I wasn't in the beginning. Maybe he was an "acquired taste" and I hadn't been exposed to him enough. </p><p><br /></p><p>Thankfully, with the advent of technology, I was able to watch more Sabres games, and hear more of his amazing play-by-play calls through Youtube and other means. </p><p><br /></p><p>The Hockey Hall of Fame named him their Foster Hewitt Award winner in 2012. He was with the Sabres starting in 1971 - their second season in existence. He called games for them on TV and/or Radio through the 2021-2022 season. He had the longest play-by-play career in NHL history. </p><p><br /></p><p>He loved his team and his city and their fans - and the team and the city and it's fans loved him back. We should all be so lucky. </p><p><br /></p><p>Some of these clips look like they were filmed on a potato! Yet, it's Rick that matters, and hearing him, over the din, that I just love and get goosebumps from. His high energy calls, combined with the incredible energy from the Buffalo fan base.... it's just plain amazing stuff. Hair standing up on the back of the neck stuff. I've spent a couple hours going down the rabbit hole trying to identify his best calls. </p><p>I hope you enjoy watching and listening to this as much as I do. </p><p><br /></p><p>"THIS SERIES IS GOING BACK TO WHERE JIMMY HOFFA IS"</p><p><br /></p><p>"RICHARD SMELICK WITH A WOUNDED DUCK"</p><p><br /></p><p>"MAY DAY , MAY DAY"</p><p><br /></p><p>"THESE GUYS ARE SCARY GOOD"</p><p><br /></p><p>"ARE YOU READY LEGION OF DOOM" </p><p><br /></p><p>"STUUUU BARNES"</p><p><br /></p><p>"FA-LA-LA-LA-LAFONTAINE" (at Christmas) </p><p><br /></p><p>Just so many epic epic calls. I can't pick a favorite. I love the crowd just as much as him. The 06-07 (I believe) playoff clips of the Sabres tying it with 6 seconds left, and winning it in overtime... are hard to beat. </p><p><br /></p><p>Enjoy! </p><p>Thanks for reading! </p><p><br /></p><p>UPDATE - I found the game tying and game winning goal calls referenced above. Magical! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zvNy7pVCDLA" width="320" youtube-src-id="zvNy7pVCDLA"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NYqzx68cuJ0" width="320" youtube-src-id="NYqzx68cuJ0"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HUSLwxbcBMk" width="320" youtube-src-id="HUSLwxbcBMk"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zBVrCbLSFoQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="zBVrCbLSFoQ"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4iP-r7lPJ5k" width="320" youtube-src-id="4iP-r7lPJ5k"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JEfbyrKnKc0" width="320" youtube-src-id="JEfbyrKnKc0"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_Zdi8whWn_I" width="320" youtube-src-id="_Zdi8whWn_I"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ytfFa9bHE6c" width="320" youtube-src-id="ytfFa9bHE6c"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gh1nZGNyydY" width="320" youtube-src-id="Gh1nZGNyydY"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/thMdhKKc9lA" width="320" youtube-src-id="thMdhKKc9lA"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/q3AwV69k5YA" width="320" youtube-src-id="q3AwV69k5YA"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Hammer</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-40907530755889565942023-08-15T07:43:00.002-07:002023-08-15T10:06:39.561-07:00Hello? Hello!? Is this thing on?<p>Hi Hockey fans... people of Port Alberni, the Alberni Valley, Hockey Valley and beyond. </p><p><br /></p><p>Does anyone still read my blog? Or... I haven't updated in forever, so why would anyone read it lately? So I guess the question is - should I get back into this? Or is there not a need for it? The Bulldogs and Bombers have done a fantastic job over the last couple of years connecting to fans - maybe this is a wasted effort?</p><p><br /></p><p>I used to put an insane amount of time into this. Perhaps an unsustainable amount even? Maybe I just got burned out of it all. I started blogging in 2005.... which is kind of crazy when I think about it now. </p><p><br /></p><p>Many fans, community members, parents etc have asked me why I stopped blogging, and many have encouraged me to start again. </p><p><br /></p><p>I've put this site on the back burner for the last couple of years as I have been focusing my energies elsewhere with other endeavors. I'm wondering/pondering if I should start being more active here again, should time and responsibilities allow, during the season/offseason. </p><p>Recent developments with Social Media, Bill C-18, and other mitigating factors have me considering this. </p><p><br /></p><p>Or perhaps it's just the age of my children now?! </p><p><br /></p><p>Drop me a line if you're still reading - or getting notifications, etc etc! </p><p>One thing I have noticed is the prevalence of ads from google everywhere... I must investigate their need - this is a free service, and perhaps they are a necessary evil! </p><p><br /></p><p>See you at the rink soon!</p><p><br /></p><p>Hammer</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-63707974903693993052021-08-18T07:32:00.002-07:002021-08-19T08:15:21.700-07:00Building the Bulldogs...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U-MVelWtTO4/YR5bO-Y-lRI/AAAAAAAAU30/eilGVsxN1OcvacXCayfv4UE-K-ewbDGkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s300/10156999404396747_alberni-valley-bulldogs_third_party_image.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U-MVelWtTO4/YR5bO-Y-lRI/AAAAAAAAU30/eilGVsxN1OcvacXCayfv4UE-K-ewbDGkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/10156999404396747_alberni-valley-bulldogs_third_party_image.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>After two very weird "half seasons" so to speak last year, I can't say how I excited I am at the prospect of the return to normalcy for the 2021-2022 BCHL season. </p><p>In the fall last year, there was the 15 game "extended preseason" which saw the Island Division (minus Powell River) play home and away from early October to mid November. </p><p>THEN came the public health orders due to the pandemic that caused the lonnnnnnnnnnnnnng run through December which saw not only the season start date of December 1st put on hold, and the possibility of a season at all up in the air - but also a halting of team practices and activities as blanket age restrictions were put in place by the Province. </p><p>December became January with no improvements evident, and even the most optimistic of fans/players/parents/coaches/broadcasters/billets couldn't have been blamed for thinking that the way things were going - there wasn't going to be ANY BCHL Hockey in the foreseeable future. </p><p>That thought held through February, and into March. Deadlines were given by the league to the Province. Those deadlines passed without any resolutions. Surely, that had to be the final blow? </p><p>Suddenly, a glimmer of hope emerged. This wasn't over yet. </p><p>And THEN, a ray of light, so to speak... </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2_r6fiQSQQI/YR5hi2kwI8I/AAAAAAAAU38/TX5DGJWZDgowSof72MV428YCoGySPsljQCLcBGAsYHQ/s780/Pods-small.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="780" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2_r6fiQSQQI/YR5hi2kwI8I/AAAAAAAAU38/TX5DGJWZDgowSof72MV428YCoGySPsljQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Pods-small.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>On March 12th, the BCHL announced that they had been granted approval to play - <a href="https://bchl.ca/bchl-board-of-governors-approve-2021-season" target="_blank">a "pod" season</a></p><p>The Bulldogs, and Port Alberni were extra blessed as they were to host their Island counterparts. </p><p>The Hockey ended up being great - or as good as it could've been under the circumstances as the teams played a condensed schedule in a short time span. In the end - who cares, there was hockey again! </p><p>The Bulldogs finished second in the Island pod, just two points back of the Victoria Grizzlies with a record of 11-5-3-1 through their 20 games. </p><p>They lost a STAGGERING amount of talent from the "Extended preseason" to the "Pod season" </p><p>A glance at the roster and departing players from fall to spring, to the best of my memory:</p><p>Tim Gould</p><p>Loeden Schaufler </p><p>Jimmy Rayhill </p><p>Tyler Kostelecky </p><p>Dawson Tritt </p><p>Jacob Bosse </p><p>Ryan Tverberg </p><p>Josh Zary </p><p>Caige Sterzer </p><p>Oak MacLeod </p><p>Olivier Fizet </p><p>Mattias Dal Monte </p><p>Nicholas Beneteau </p><p>Jackson Glassford </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x89ZNzFMSsA/YR507tsGDlI/AAAAAAAAU4M/bP9OxrBdbywKjCmxbEQgNwRwyEFuLijagCLcBGAsYHQ/s780/60th-small.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="780" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x89ZNzFMSsA/YR507tsGDlI/AAAAAAAAU4M/bP9OxrBdbywKjCmxbEQgNwRwyEFuLijagCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/60th-small.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>I've spent a lot of time writing about the past and looking backwards here, I've just realized. This post is about the future, and the building of the Bulldogs for 2021-2022. In chronological order, here's how the roster has shaped up for the coming season. </p><p>June 2nd, saw the Bulldogs announce the acquisition of <a href="https://www.albernivalleybulldogs.ca/bulldogs-add-leyer" target="_blank">2002 born Forward Ethan Leyer</a></p><p>From the Bulldogs website:</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced on Wednesday the addition of 2002 born forward Ethan Leyer from the Whitecourt Wolverines of the AJHL. The acquisition completes the trade the Bulldogs made in February which sent Jacob Bosse to Whitecourt.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">Leyer is committed to play NCAA hockey with St. Cloud St has appeared in 114 AJHL games between Whitecourt and Bonnyville.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">In his junior career, Leyer has posted 27 goals and 44 assists. His best season was in 2019-2020 when he posted 17 goals and 31 assists.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">“Ethan is a versatile forward” said Bulldogs head coach and general manager Joe Martin. “He’s proven he can score and has continued to grow his whole game. He’s ready for another step in his career, and I’m excited the Bulldogs can provide that.”</span></p><p>June 23rd, the Bulldogs announced the addition of <a href="https://www.albernivalleybulldogs.ca/bulldogs-acquire-cole-melady" target="_blank">2003 born Forward Cole Melady </a></p><p>From the Bulldogs website:</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have acquired 03 forward Cole Melady from the Stratford Warriors in exchange for future considerations.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">Melady is a native of Seaforth Ontario and posted 11 goals and 31 points for the Warriors during the 2019-2020 GOJHL season.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">The 5’11”, 175 pound forward will be a welcome addition to the Bulldogs forward core for the upcoming BCHL season.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">“Cole is a player that is strong on the puck, a solid penalty killer, and will add strong character to our locker room.” said head coach & general manager Joe Martin.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">For Melady, making the move to British Columbia is something he’s very excited about. “I’m very excited to be joining the Bulldogs and the Port Alberni community.” said Melady. “I can’t wait to get going.”</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">Melady will join his new teammates for training camp in September.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;">On June 25th, the Bulldogs announced the addition of <a href="https://www.albernivalleybulldogs.ca/bulldogs-bolster-defence-with-addition-of-greaves" target="_blank">2003 born Defenceman Kai Graves. </a></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;">From the Bulldogs website:</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have acquired 03 Defenceman Kai Greaves from the Waterloo Siskins of the GOJHL.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">In 2019-2020, the 6’1″ 180 pound Greaves posted 5 goals and added 16 assists for 21 points in 48 GOJHL games.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">Greaves is excited to be headed to Port Alberni. “I am excited for the opportunity and can’t wait to get started with the Bulldogs.”</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">Bulldogs head coach and general manager is looking forward to what Greaves will bring to the Bulldogs back end. “We’re excited to add Kai to the Bulldogs. He is a very well liked teammate amongst our group who brings a very smart and strong approach to his game.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">Kai will join his new Bulldogs teammates for training camp in September.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;">On July 27th, the Bulldogs announced the acquisition of <a href="https://www.albernivalleybulldogs.ca/bulldogs-acquire-hedquist-from-ushl" target="_blank">2003 born Goaltender Hobie Hedquist</a></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;">From the Bulldogs website:</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have acquired 03 goaltender Hobie Hedquist from the USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints in exchange for future considerations.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">The 6’3″, 185 pound native of Heron Lake Minnesota is committed to play NCAA hockey with the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">Hedquist appeared in 21 games last season for Dubuque.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">Bulldogs head coach and general manager Joe Martin feels that Hedquist is possesses the tools to help the Bulldogs. “The acquisition of Hobie is tremendous for our group. We think he’s positioned to have a breakout year and we’re excited that he chose to be a Bulldog.”</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">Hobie shared the enthusiasm about becoming a Bulldogs this year. “I’m excited for the opportunity to live in Port Alberni and join the Bulldogs. I can’t wait to get up there for the season and get started.”</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="color: red;">Hedquist and the rest of his new teammates open the BCHL’s 60th season in October. Bulldogs season memberships will go on sale in August for just $299.00 for adults. Youth 18 & under are no-charge when accompanied by an adult compliments of the San Group.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;">Most recently, the Bulldogs shared a roster update compiled by the BCHL that shed further light on the roster for the coming season - it can be read in full by<a href="https://www.albernivalleybulldogs.ca/bchl-next-generation-alberni-valley-bulldogs" target="_blank"> clicking HERE</a> or you can read it below. </span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;">Great job by the league, and the Bulldogs, to get this information out. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EFBg-Z0YTjA/YR5rJWik7eI/AAAAAAAAU4E/dg3_Fqkfr7ksCXYPezBsekJlU-d1sEMZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s780/AV-small.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="780" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EFBg-Z0YTjA/YR5rJWik7eI/AAAAAAAAU4E/dg3_Fqkfr7ksCXYPezBsekJlU-d1sEMZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/AV-small.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">With the BCHL gearing up towards its 60th anniversary season, we take a look at some of the new faces that will pull on a Bulldogs jersey for the 1st time this fall.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">As the host team of the BCHL’s Island Division pod, the Bulldogs finished second last season, just two points shy of first place with a record of 11-5-3-1. Stephen Castagna finished tied for fourth in league scoring with 29 points in 20 games, while his teammate Brandon Buhr ended his campaign with 28 points, good enough for sixth among all players.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Both of those players are returning next year and will join forces with a new crop of players who committed to the team or were acquired via trade this offseason.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">We caught up with Bulldogs head coach Joe Martin to go over all the new faces for 2021-22.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">New recruits</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">Nicholas Beneteau (2003, F)</span></p><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;"><a class="fbx-instance fbx-link" href="http://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Beneteau.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #666666; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="" class="alignright size-full wp-image-38091" height="160" loading="lazy" src="https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Beneteau.jpg" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline; float: right; height: auto; margin-left: 1.5rem; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px;" width="120" /></a>Hometown: Windsor, Ont.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;">Previous team: Leamington Flyers (GOJHL)</li></ul><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Due to COVID shutdowns in Ontario, Beneateau last played in the 2019-20 season with Leamington where he scored 15 goals, added 21 assists and totaled 36 points. He was named to the league’s Rookie All-Star Team at the end of the year.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Martin’s scouting report:</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">“He’s a big centreman and a responsible two-way player. He’s coming from a coach who we’ve gotten players from in the past. He’s coached well and will help us in both ends of the rink. In time, we want him to be a top centreman for us.”</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">Mirko Buttazzoni (2004, F)</span></p><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;"><a class="fbx-instance fbx-link" href="http://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Buttazzoni-e1628560301819.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #666666; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="" class="alignright wp-image-38082" height="216" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px" src="https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Buttazzoni-e1628560301819-300x293.jpg" srcset="https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Buttazzoni-e1628560301819-300x293.jpg 300w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Buttazzoni-e1628560301819-320x313.jpg 320w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Buttazzoni-e1628560301819.jpg 414w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline; float: right; height: auto; margin-left: 1.5rem; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px;" width="221" /></a>Hometown: Langley, B.C.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;">Previous team: Burnaby Winter Club Prep (CSSHL U18)</li></ul><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">He only played four games last year for BWC, but managed to play at a point-per-game pace with three goals and one assist. The year prior, he was a productive offensive player with West Van Academy’s Elite 15s squad where he notched 25 points in 33 games.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Martin’s scouting report:</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">“He’s a 2004, so I think he’s just starting to play his best hockey. He started coming on at the end of last year, even though he didn’t get to play a lot of games. He reminds me of Diego Cuglietta who we had in Merritt a long time ago. He hounds pucks and is extremely competitive.”</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">Booker Daniel (2001, F)</span></p><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;"><a class="fbx-instance fbx-link" href="http://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Daniel-Dan-Hickling-scaled.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #666666; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="" class="alignright wp-image-38077" height="207" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px" src="https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Daniel-Dan-Hickling-300x240.jpg" srcset="https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Daniel-Dan-Hickling-300x240.jpg 300w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Daniel-Dan-Hickling-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Daniel-Dan-Hickling-768x614.jpg 768w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Daniel-Dan-Hickling-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Daniel-Dan-Hickling-2048x1638.jpg 2048w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Daniel-Dan-Hickling-320x256.jpg 320w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline; float: right; height: auto; margin-left: 1.5rem; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px;" width="259" /></a>Hometown: Vanderhoof, B.C.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;">Previous team: Tri-City Americans (WHL)</li></ul><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Daniel has made several stops over his junior career, including a couple short stints in the BCHL with the Nanaimo Clippers and the Surrey Eagles. More recently, he’s played parts of three seasons with Tri-City of the Western Hockey League and, last season, he put up nine points in 19 games during their shortened year.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Martin’s scouting report:</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">“He’s a 20-year-old from the Western League. He’s going to help us with speed as well as bringing pucks to the net. He’s another highly competitive person. It creates a bit of an older hockey team for us with the addition of Booker. I think it adds to our tenacity and our team speed.”</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">Kai Greaves (2003, D)</span></p><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;"><a class="fbx-instance fbx-link" href="http://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Greaves-e1628560335467.jpeg" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #666666; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="" class="alignright wp-image-38083" height="197" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px" src="https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Greaves-e1628560335467-300x235.jpeg" srcset="https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Greaves-e1628560335467-300x235.jpeg 300w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Greaves-e1628560335467-320x250.jpeg 320w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Greaves-e1628560335467.jpeg 345w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline; float: right; height: auto; margin-left: 1.5rem; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px;" width="251" /></a>Hometown: Cambridge, Ont.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;">Previous team: Waterloo Siskins (GOJHL)</li></ul><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">In 2019-20, Greaves was named to the Rookie All-Star team in the GOJHL after putting up five goals and 16 assists for 21 points in 48 regular-season games.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Martin’s scouting report:</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">“Kai is a strong right-handed defenceman. We were short right-handed shots last year at the end. He’s well-liked by his teammates. He came out for a visit, met some of our players and hit it off with the guys right away. He’s a good fit for our locker room. He adds the ability to add some offence in time. I’m looking for him to provide some strong minutes against some good opponents.”</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">Hobie Hedquist (2003, G)</span></p><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;"><a class="fbx-instance fbx-link" href="http://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Hedquist-Dan-Hickling-scaled.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #666666; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="" class="alignright wp-image-38078" height="224" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" src="https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Hedquist-Dan-Hickling-300x240.jpg" srcset="https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Hedquist-Dan-Hickling-300x240.jpg 300w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Hedquist-Dan-Hickling-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Hedquist-Dan-Hickling-768x614.jpg 768w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Hedquist-Dan-Hickling-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Hedquist-Dan-Hickling-2048x1638.jpg 2048w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Hedquist-Dan-Hickling-320x256.jpg 320w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline; float: right; height: auto; margin-left: 1.5rem; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px;" width="280" /></a>Hometown: Heron Lake, Minn.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;">Previous team: Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;">Commitment: University of North Dakota (2022-23)</li></ul><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Hedquist had a 4-9-1 record with Dubuque last year in 21 appearances for the Fighting Saints. Prior to that, he played in the Sioux Falls Power program in South Dakota.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Martin’s scouting report:</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">“He’s a goalie that played a lot of games last year. He’s looking to play on a strong hockey team and provide an opportunity to win every night.”</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">Cole Melady (2003, F)</span></p><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;"><a class="fbx-instance fbx-link" href="http://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Melady.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #666666; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="" class="alignright size-full wp-image-38090" height="160" loading="lazy" src="https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Melady.jpg" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline; float: right; height: auto; margin-left: 1.5rem; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px;" width="120" /></a>Hometown: Seaforth, Ont.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;">Previous team: Stratford Warriors (GOJHL)</li></ul><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">The third former Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League player on our list, Melady brings instant offence to the Bulldogs lineup. In his most recent season in 2019-20, he racked up 31 points in 47 regular-season games as a rookie with Stratford.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Martin’s scouting report:</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">“He’s very well-coached. In time, he’ll be an offensive player for us. He took a big step last year in the GOJHL. This year, he’ll be relied upon to grow his role. He’ll start off as a depth forward, but we believe this guy is going to be one of our top all-around players pretty soon.”</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">Zeke Nicholson (2004, F)</span></p><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;"><a class="fbx-instance fbx-link" href="http://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Nicholson-e1628560386802.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #666666; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="" class="alignright wp-image-38084" height="205" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px" src="https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Nicholson-e1628560386802-300x235.jpg" srcset="https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Nicholson-e1628560386802-300x235.jpg 300w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Nicholson-e1628560386802-1024x801.jpg 1024w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Nicholson-e1628560386802-768x601.jpg 768w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Nicholson-e1628560386802-320x250.jpg 320w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Nicholson-e1628560386802.jpg 1495w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline; float: right; height: auto; margin-left: 1.5rem; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px;" width="262" /></a>Hometown: Vancouver, B.C.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;">Previous team: St. George’s School U18 Prep (CSSHL U18)</li></ul><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Nicholson only played four games for St. George’s last year, but still managed four points in that short amount of time. In 2019-20, he suited up for West Van Academy Elite 15s and had 36 points in 36 games.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Martin’s scouting report:</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">“He’s very similar to Cole [Melady]. He’s a strong skater. He played for Tyler Kuntz at St. George’s so he’s well-coached. He understands the details and has a very good skill set.”</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">Caden Tremblay (2005, D)</span></p><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;"><a class="fbx-instance fbx-link" href="http://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Tremblay-e1628560432102.jpg" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #666666; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="" class="alignright wp-image-38085" height="231" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px" src="https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Tremblay-e1628560432102-300x287.jpg" srcset="https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Tremblay-e1628560432102-300x287.jpg 300w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Tremblay-e1628560432102-320x306.jpg 320w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Tremblay-e1628560432102.jpg 655w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline; float: right; height: auto; margin-left: 1.5rem; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px;" width="241" /></a>Hometown: Port Alberni, B.C.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;">Previous team: North Island Silvertips U18 (BC U18)</li></ul><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Although he only got in a pair of games last season, the year prior, he put up 27 points in 30 games from the back end, playing for the Silvertips U15 team.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Martin’s scouting report:</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">“He’s a young defenceman, but he’s a mature 16-year-old. He’s a strong skater. He’s highly competitive and makes it hard on opponents.”</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Acquired via trade</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">Ethan Leyer (2002, F)</span></p><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;"><a class="fbx-instance fbx-link" href="http://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Leyer2-e1628560468139.jpeg" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #666666; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="" class="alignright wp-image-38086" height="223" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px" src="https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Leyer2-e1628560468139-300x284.jpeg" srcset="https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Leyer2-e1628560468139-300x284.jpeg 300w, https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Leyer2-e1628560468139.jpeg 320w" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline; float: right; height: auto; margin-left: 1.5rem; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px;" width="236" /></a>Hometown: St. Albert, Alta.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;">Previous team: Whitecourt Wolverines (AJHL)</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;">Commitment: St. Cloud State University (2022-23)</li></ul><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Leyer, a three-year Alberta Junior Hockey League veteran, amassed 74 points in 114 regular-season games in the league, beginning with the Bonnyville Pontiacs and then the Whitecourt the past two years.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Martin’s scouting report:</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">“He has a lot of speed. He has a good skill set. He’s a good two-way player and very good on faceoffs. Going into his fourth year of junior, we’re looking to provide him with quality teammates and a good hockey team and for him to provide us with some scoring.”</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;">Maxwell Dukovac (2002, F)</span></p><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px 0px 0px 2rem; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;"><a class="fbx-instance fbx-link" href="http://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dukovac3.jpeg" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #666666; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="" class="alignright wp-image-38089" height="215" loading="lazy" src="https://49k5g92m9ucw3ez2hr21rwbz-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dukovac3.jpeg" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline; float: right; height: auto; margin-left: 1.5rem; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px;" width="280" /></a>Hometown: Aurora, Ill.</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0.3vw;">Previous team: Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL)</li></ul><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Dukovac played 10 games in the exhibition season with the Nanaimo Clippers in 2020-21, but did not participate in the pod season in the spring. He was acquired by the Bulldogs on Jun. 1 as part of a future considerations trade in November. His most recent regular-season action came in 2019-20 when he had 21 points in 14 games for Chicago Mission 18U.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">Martin’s scouting report:</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;">“He’s a two-way player that just got started with Nanaimo last year, but didn’t finish the season. We saw some bright moments from Max and we’re looking to help him continue that.”</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;">Photo credits: Dan Hickling (Daniel, Hedquist)</em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><br /></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">A look at other returnees eligible this season, to the best of my knowledge:</span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><b>Defense:</b></span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Cameron Newson</span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Emanuelson Charbonneau </span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Eduard Wruck </span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Jeremy Fontaine </span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Braden Blace </span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Darren Beattie </span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><b>Forward:</b></span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Josh Van Unen </span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Ethan Bono </span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Logan Walker </span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Brandon Buhr </span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Talon Duff </span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Adam Jeffery</span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Finn Brown </span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Jaydon Merritt </span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Josh Zary</span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Stephen Castagna</span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Kobe Assam</span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Chase Klassen </span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Brady McIsaac </span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Goal:</span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Bailey Monteith </span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Ashton Sadauskas</span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;">Jackson Glassford </span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><br /></span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><em style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><br /></span></em></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;"><br /></p>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-77616996431020450382021-08-17T08:00:00.001-07:002021-08-17T08:00:42.794-07:00Bulldogs preseason schedule released....<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bvldBBMCmQM/YRvO1b8x2hI/AAAAAAAAU3Y/mal0JoZj9AcanjAL5pthyL34bPTlBMslwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1193/avbx.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="1193" height="114" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bvldBBMCmQM/YRvO1b8x2hI/AAAAAAAAU3Y/mal0JoZj9AcanjAL5pthyL34bPTlBMslwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/avbx.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Here's a screen shot of the Bulldogs preseason schedule, released yesterday by the BCHL. </p><p><br /></p><p>Get the full schedule <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/schedule/16/47/all-months/homeaway?league=1" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Getting a little more excited every day! </p><p><br /></p><p>Hammer </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-79861060826116087612021-08-11T09:03:00.002-07:002021-08-17T08:29:59.878-07:00The Building of The Bombers... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O4iCfsbQKIU/YRvV7_DDAVI/AAAAAAAAU3g/BL0vbLR5sRoKY_VQEgHujBaMOFFLED9IQCLcBGAsYHQ/s804/tc-248741-web-portalberni-bombers-logo-0-jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="804" data-original-width="804" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O4iCfsbQKIU/YRvV7_DDAVI/AAAAAAAAU3g/BL0vbLR5sRoKY_VQEgHujBaMOFFLED9IQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/tc-248741-web-portalberni-bombers-logo-0-jpg.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>First and foremost - I'm beyond excited to have a second Junior Hockey team in town. I've been asked a thousand times already if I'm going to be calling the games. At this point I don't know. I really really hope to be able to broadcast the games... or some of them at least. </p><p>An easier answer is I hope to call "all of them" - except those that directly conflict with the Bulldogs schedule. </p><p>After the <a href="https://www.portalbernibombers.ca/bombers-cleared-for-take-off" target="_blank">June 1st announcement </a>that the VIHJL had awarded the ownership group behind the Alberni Valley Bulldogs approval to join the league this fall, the next step was <a href="https://www.portalbernibombers.ca/gaelan-patterson-name-1st-head-coach-gm-in-bombers-history" target="_blank">hiring their Head Coach - Gaelen Patterson</a> on June 7th </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VzOKIvTb9Hk/YRvAePuv_uI/AAAAAAAAU2k/DzbzVDK9HlMiZ6SHsqqcrlzHEnALpCCcACLcBGAsYHQ/s780/Patterson-Web-Committed-1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="780" height="183" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VzOKIvTb9Hk/YRvAePuv_uI/AAAAAAAAU2k/DzbzVDK9HlMiZ6SHsqqcrlzHEnALpCCcACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Patterson-Web-Committed-1.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="entry-content" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div class="ecm0bbzt hv4rvrfc ihqw7lf3 dati1w0a" data-ad-comet-preview="message" data-ad-preview="message" id="jsc_c_f5" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div class="j83agx80 cbu4d94t ew0dbk1b irj2b8pg" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div class="qzhwtbm6 knvmm38d" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: red;">The Port Alberni Bombers are proud to announce that Gaelan Patterson has been named the first head coach and general manager in Port Alberni Bombers history.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></div><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: red;">Patterson is a native of La Ronge, Saskatchewan and was a 7th round draft pick of the Calgary Flames.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: red;">After completing a 4-year junior career with the WHL’s Saskatoon Blades, Patterson embarked on a 8-year professional career which included stops in the AHL, ECHL, Norway, France and England.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></div><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: red;">Patterson has spent the past 3 seasons on the coaching staff of the SJHL’s La Ronge Ice Wolves.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></div><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: red;">The opportunity to become a head coach was too good of an opportunity for Patterson to pass up. “I’m very excited for the opportunity to join the Port Alberni Bombers. I look forward to working with Joe and the Bulldogs organization in developing the Bombers into a top end VIJHL organization. I believe in their vision and development model for the team and I feel this is a great opportunity for me to develop as a coach. I look forward to helping form a successful organization and helping players realize the goal of moving on to the next level.”</span></div><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></div><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: red;">The hiring of Patterson was equally as exciting for the first year franchise. “The addition of Gaelan is a huge step for the Bombers. He’s experienced at the Jr A level, experienced as a player, and motivated to help develop players and move them on. We’re thrilled with what he will bring to our group.” said Joe Martin.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: red;">Patterson will officially join the Bombers in August.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="l9j0dhe7" id="jsc_c_f6" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div class="l9j0dhe7" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div class="bp9cbjyn cwj9ozl2 j83agx80 cbu4d94t ni8dbmo4 stjgntxs l9j0dhe7 k4urcfbm" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div class="do00u71z ni8dbmo4 stjgntxs l9j0dhe7" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div class="pmk7jnqg kr520xx4" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></div></div></div></div><div class="linmgsc8 opwvks06 i09qtzwb n7fi1qx3 hzruof5a pmk7jnqg j9ispegn kr520xx4" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></div><div class="n00je7tq arfg74bv qs9ysxi8 k77z8yql i09qtzwb n7fi1qx3 b5wmifdl hzruof5a pmk7jnqg j9ispegn kr520xx4 c5ndavph art1omkt ot9fgl3s" data-visualcompletion="ignore" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></div></div></div><div class="stjgntxs ni8dbmo4" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></div></div></div><div class="ecm0bbzt aglmviwh dati1w0a ihqw7lf3 def1xbws mkjtxrlb o9f14d3k hqeojc4l i1fnvgqd lhclo0ds btwxx1t3 j83agx80 l6v480f0 s1tcr66n bq4bzpyk" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl l9j0dhe7 abiwlrkh p8dawk7l" role="button" style="box-sizing: inherit;" tabindex="0"><div class="n8tt0mok n1l5q3vz" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div class="j83agx80 cbu4d94t ew0dbk1b irj2b8pg" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></div></div></div></div><div style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div class="stjgntxs ni8dbmo4 l82x9zwi uo3d90p7 h905i5nu monazrh9" data-visualcompletion="ignore-dynamic" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit;"><div class="cwj9ozl2 tvmbv18p" style="box-sizing: inherit;"></div></div></div></div></div><p>In chronological order - let's take a look at how the Bombers roster has come together to this point.</p><p>A quick aside - I absolutely LOVED that the Bombers followed up on their initial press release that stated: </p><p><span style="color: red;">"<span face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">The vision for Bombers ties back to Michaud’s days with the Major Midget Okanagan Rockets. “I was proud to have helped develop a program that kept younger players at home while giving them a chance to play hockey, develop, and gain exposure. That’s exactly what we plan to do with the Bombers. We envision the Bombers as the logical next step for graduating Alberni Minor Hockey Midget age players, as well as a spot for potential Bulldogs players to develop their skill in our program and under our guidance.”</span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">....with a series of <b>LOCAL </b>signings - showing that it wasn't just <b>WORDS</b>, but a serious vision that they were backing up with the build of their roster from the absolute beginning. </span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The news of first pieces to the roster came on June 16th, as<a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/735118/aidan-see" target="_blank"> Aidan See</a>, <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/710569/blake-power" target="_blank">Blake Power </a>and <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/715317/grayson-erickson" target="_blank">Grayson Erickson</a> were announced as signings. </span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T5mtm00Sssg/YRaULGHMo-I/AAAAAAAAU14/_YDgI2rq9tAHL5QN1rV9dGwpM3wbLLZCwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/E4BiaX6VkAMKEYR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T5mtm00Sssg/YRaULGHMo-I/AAAAAAAAU14/_YDgI2rq9tAHL5QN1rV9dGwpM3wbLLZCwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/E4BiaX6VkAMKEYR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://twitter.com/PortBombers/status/1411459515824754692/photo/1" target="_blank">On July 3rd, </a>the Bombers announced their first transaction in the addition of 2002 Forward Carson Steel from the Nanaimo Buccaneers. </span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;">The next day, July 4th they announced the signing of both Carson and his brother Robbie. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wx53y-mngMQ/YRaVwNzI9KI/AAAAAAAAU2A/uDIOMZ9WJKwFT01Ih5C5R31YwwsXPOokACLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/E5ekHC_VkAAmETY.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wx53y-mngMQ/YRaVwNzI9KI/AAAAAAAAU2A/uDIOMZ9WJKwFT01Ih5C5R31YwwsXPOokACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/E5ekHC_VkAAmETY.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white;">On July 27th, they announced the signing of Justin Osbourne from Ridge Meadows. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u9s5dj-KV7U/YRaWE0b_2rI/AAAAAAAAU2I/cSR4aDhClA8hrgteO4lt9zOCDLPW3W9SACLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/E7Vrgp0VIAIYVuj.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u9s5dj-KV7U/YRaWE0b_2rI/AAAAAAAAU2I/cSR4aDhClA8hrgteO4lt9zOCDLPW3W9SACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/E7Vrgp0VIAIYVuj.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Port Alberni Native <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/727671/brett-maclean" target="_blank">Brett Maclean</a> was announced as a signing on July 27th.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j3rlWqRmrGI/YRaWY5DzQiI/AAAAAAAAU2Q/1JIXgca8cvwLsh3MpJlbsshqrAYBlkfUACLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/E7gnWgiVgAYMv17.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j3rlWqRmrGI/YRaWY5DzQiI/AAAAAAAAU2Q/1JIXgca8cvwLsh3MpJlbsshqrAYBlkfUACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/E7gnWgiVgAYMv17.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white;">August 1st saw the addition of <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/801825/gavin-mastrodonato" target="_blank">Powell River's Gavin Mastrodonato </a>(no relation to former Bulldog Keaton) </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2elR3GoIux8/YRaW8Q3n8xI/AAAAAAAAU2Y/YJRZmBF775Y0CmWNJExIdEYz-MZjIOE9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/E7uSznmUcAUr4UN.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2elR3GoIux8/YRaW8Q3n8xI/AAAAAAAAU2Y/YJRZmBF775Y0CmWNJExIdEYz-MZjIOE9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/E7uSznmUcAUr4UN.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>The Bombers added <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/735123/mason-cannon" target="_blank">Ucluelet's Mason Cannon</a> on August 12th. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b2VomlIwXLg/YRaXI8snRkI/AAAAAAAAU2c/p1IaT_zcuDYOnEQRTkI3jlPWtAjqKfEXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/E8oowxRXEAQd1Zz.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b2VomlIwXLg/YRaXI8snRkI/AAAAAAAAU2c/p1IaT_zcuDYOnEQRTkI3jlPWtAjqKfEXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/E8oowxRXEAQd1Zz.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Most recently (August 16th) the Bombers announced a quartet of signings - <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/575175/nathan-macdonald" target="_blank">Nathan MacDonald of Calgary, </a> <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/691921/easton-sandberg" target="_blank">Easton Sandberg of Nanaimo</a>, <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/808641/ryan-zadery" target="_blank">Ryan Zadery of Calgary </a>and <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/711904/evan-vasarhely" target="_blank">Evan Vasarhely of Maple Ridge.</a><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BhEre9Bs9Ug/YRvD_38TfaI/AAAAAAAAU3I/G_p18pUqYyc6-DBLvHSACRg1HowgMIDfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/E89Us3TWUAEt75_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BhEre9Bs9Ug/YRvD_38TfaI/AAAAAAAAU3I/G_p18pUqYyc6-DBLvHSACRg1HowgMIDfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/E89Us3TWUAEt75_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EaEroKHU9zg/YRvD_zItXlI/AAAAAAAAU3M/35FNxFv5Rfcyt55tyWaE3icvYLK6V_vhgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/E89Us3WX0AAgN78.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EaEroKHU9zg/YRvD_zItXlI/AAAAAAAAU3M/35FNxFv5Rfcyt55tyWaE3icvYLK6V_vhgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/E89Us3WX0AAgN78.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d42uAzFbbXo/YRvDpmo3ICI/AAAAAAAAU2s/VHw9MYQSz6syEIsTUfCmeGRKzwBDVUalwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/E89Us3RXIAQKCpe.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d42uAzFbbXo/YRvDpmo3ICI/AAAAAAAAU2s/VHw9MYQSz6syEIsTUfCmeGRKzwBDVUalwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/E89Us3RXIAQKCpe.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y7AigfwwsAo/YRvDpg22seI/AAAAAAAAU2w/WfAxgPCiLfwB8BBC9tZZz5mFoajlsg6GwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/E89Us3UWYAEmBGU.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y7AigfwwsAo/YRvDpg22seI/AAAAAAAAU2w/WfAxgPCiLfwB8BBC9tZZz5mFoajlsg6GwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/E89Us3UWYAEmBGU.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Hammer</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br />Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-74675544228691352372021-05-13T07:46:00.005-07:002021-05-13T07:46:53.015-07:00Bulldogs hand out 2021 Pod season awards<p> </p><p>Everything has been more than a little different this year, and you can add the traditional "Year End Awards Banquet" to the list of things that sadly didn't happen in 2021. </p><p>The lack of an official gathering doesn't take away what the players went through, what they achieved and the opportunity to celebrate their efforts. </p><p>Just one man's opinion here - but I think it's extremely important knowing that five to ten years down the line, when the trophies are picked up and looked at and handed out again that there will be names engraved on them considering EVERYTHING that EVERYONE battled through to even make the 2021 season happen at all. </p><p><br /></p><p>Congrats to all the winners!</p><p>Hammer</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>2021 Bulldog Year End Awards:</b></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: inherit;"><b>Academic Player of the Year</b>: Ethan Bono</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #212121;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: inherit;"><b>Unsung Hero</b>: Josh Van Unen</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #212121;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: inherit;"><b>Most Improved Player</b>: Adam Jeffery</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #212121;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: inherit;"><b>Most Sportsmanlike Player</b>: Emanuelson Charbonneau </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #212121;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: inherit;"><b>Hardest Working Player</b>: Chase Klassen</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #212121;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="color: #212121; font-family: inherit;">The Paul Cyr Memorial Award for </span><span style="color: #212121;">Perseverance</span></b><span style="color: #212121; font-family: inherit;">: Darren Beattie</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #212121;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: inherit;"><b>Coaches Award</b>: Stephen Castagna</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #212121;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: inherit;"><b>Best Defenceman</b>: Ryan Nause</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #212121;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: inherit;"><b>Rookie of the Year</b>: Brandon Buhr</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #212121;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: inherit;"><b>Top Scorer</b>: Stephen Castagna</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #212121;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: inherit;"><b>Most Valuable Player</b>: Luke Pearson</span></p>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-42197551560500580912021-05-11T06:02:00.001-07:002021-05-11T08:04:22.529-07:00Bulldogs, Clippers conclude 2021 BCHL Pod season tonight <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NwcMt3Wzgdw/VCNBKWAzylI/AAAAAAAAOoM/4ia7BnQvYoYTu9OaGM862XzuqOxnW6tGACPcBGAYYCw/s400/Bulldogs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="239" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NwcMt3Wzgdw/VCNBKWAzylI/AAAAAAAAOoM/4ia7BnQvYoYTu9OaGM862XzuqOxnW6tGACPcBGAYYCw/s320/Bulldogs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>It's the finale of the 2021 pod season tonight as the Bulldogs (10-5-3-1, 2nd Island) "host" the Nanaimo Clippers (8-11-0-0, 3rd Island) at the Multiplex.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Bulldogs last played Sunday evening, where they lost their second straight <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10419" target="_blank">7-2 to the Victoria Grizzlies.</a> The Clippers haven't played since Saturday night, where they had a three game winning streak snapped with a <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10414" target="_blank">6-1 loss to the Cowichan Valley Capitals.</a></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Bulldogs carry an Island-pod series head-to-head record of 5-0-1-0 against the Clippers. The most recent meeting between the clubs was on Monday, May 3rd, where the Bulldogs <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10394" target="_blank">picked up a 7-2 win</a>. </span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lilI60eirSg" width="320" youtube-src-id="lilI60eirSg"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">The prior meeting was on April 30th, a </span><a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10377" style="background-color: white; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">4-3 Bulldog win in comeback fashion.</a><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">The Clippers won the prior meeting on April 26th,</span><a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10369" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"> 3-2 in overtime.</a> <span style="background-color: white;">The Bulldogs won the first three meetings: </span><a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10358" style="background-color: white; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">5-1 on April 25th, </a><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10339" style="background-color: white; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">4-1 on April 20th</a><span style="background-color: white;"> and by a </span><a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10330" style="background-color: white; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">6-4 score on April 18th.</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">I can't express my heartfelt thanks enough to EVERYONE that made this all happen - it was an absolutely HUGE undertaking throughout the league and throughout the Alberni Valley. For people like me, on the outside, we'll never truly know and be able to appreciate the effort, time and sacrifice that everyone made. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">For a small example of the appreciation shown to everyone locally in the Alberni Valley, look no further than the series of tweets below from the Victoria Grizzlies. An awesome gesture by them, to make the rest of us at least somewhat able to understand everyone's efforts! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Nf9BVfGnLE/YJqcIoDF2vI/AAAAAAAAUpc/8u6lsnWrhrgu_63t8JLoU-p0TWoez7caQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1710/IMG_1941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1710" data-original-width="1242" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Nf9BVfGnLE/YJqcIoDF2vI/AAAAAAAAUpc/8u6lsnWrhrgu_63t8JLoU-p0TWoez7caQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_1941.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kh6Ece0ygts/YJqcIv5R0yI/AAAAAAAAUpY/e4mKdP17uac2BsAYHfWH131upA44ZsrGACLcBGAsYHQ/s1640/IMG_1942.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1640" data-original-width="1242" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kh6Ece0ygts/YJqcIv5R0yI/AAAAAAAAUpY/e4mKdP17uac2BsAYHfWH131upA44ZsrGACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_1942.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eiXjeOLuKBs/YJqcIq1BEVI/AAAAAAAAUpU/S1I-wKUvc_MCpabSx0JbBPuc5uYxYoIKACLcBGAsYHQ/s1242/IMG_1943.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="1242" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eiXjeOLuKBs/YJqcIq1BEVI/AAAAAAAAUpU/S1I-wKUvc_MCpabSx0JbBPuc5uYxYoIKACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_1943.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YNxzjiB7egg/YJqcJfRKFSI/AAAAAAAAUpg/ukPolCL5S2AdY3t4dKs9_nWVMbrHFW5ewCLcBGAsYHQ/s1358/IMG_1944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1358" data-original-width="1242" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YNxzjiB7egg/YJqcJfRKFSI/AAAAAAAAUpg/ukPolCL5S2AdY3t4dKs9_nWVMbrHFW5ewCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_1944.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XPPHtSOl9hw/YGdWc-GlDrI/AAAAAAAAUOs/MHLXr_vXgJETt5FSbQHddVLtRfs6Oe6fwCPcBGAYYCw/s761/Capture.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="761" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XPPHtSOl9hw/YGdWc-GlDrI/AAAAAAAAUOs/MHLXr_vXgJETt5FSbQHddVLtRfs6Oe6fwCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Capture.png" width="320" /></a></div>After tonight, I know I'm really going to miss this! <a href="http://www.vanisleford.com" target="_blank">Van Isle Ford</a> Bulldogs Hockey on <a href="http://www.933thepeak.com" target="_blank">93.3 The Peak FM</a> is on the air at 6:45 for the pregame show, with the game action to follow after 7:00pm Pacific.<p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tonight's 1st Intermission guest is Bulldog Forward <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/player/5113/stephen-castagna" target="_blank">Stephen Castagna.</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">* Stephen is the only repeat interview throughout the pod season. It has always been my goal to give every player the opportunity, and I don't play favourites or make it performance based. I think I got to 18 different players. To the guys I didn't get to - I'm sorry, it was nothing personal. With Stephen playing his last game tonight, and with the length of his tenure with the team I believe the fans would like to hear from him one last time and I also selfishly wanted to as well! </span></p><p>Tonight's 2nd Intermission guest is Bulldogs President and Owner David Michaud, from my 93.3 The Peak FM morning show yesterday as we talked about everything that happened before and through the pod season, and look to the future. </p><p><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vu-4lviDo4/YGdVwRuYq7I/AAAAAAAAUOk/usG_ioupehM7IIccOTmt24GxjT2jFgM7QCPcBGAYYCw/s978/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-02%2Bat%2B10.34.35%2BAM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="978" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vu-4lviDo4/YGdVwRuYq7I/AAAAAAAAUOk/usG_ioupehM7IIccOTmt24GxjT2jFgM7QCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-02%2Bat%2B10.34.35%2BAM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you aren't in listening range of 93.3 The Peak FM you can listen/watch the game by:<br /><br />Listening Live on your computer: <a href="http://www.933thepeak.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">www.933thepeak.com</a><br />Watching Live on your computer/SmartPhone <a href="http://www.bchltv.ca/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">www.BCHLTV.ca</a></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Or through your Smartphone or Tablet by downloading the 93.3 The Peak App which is available for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/93-3-the-peak/id1194588596" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Apple</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pattison.cjav&hl=en" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Android</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm looking forward to having you tune in one last time tonight! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hammer</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">___________________________________________________________</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">There has never been a subscription fee for this blog - and there never will be, but if you enjoy stopping by here, why not consider donating to the cause? Just click <a href="http://paypal.me/HamWilder" style="text-decoration-line: none;">HERE</a>. . . and thank you very much. *<br /><br />*As eloquently said by Gregg Drinnan of <a href="http://www.takingnote.ca/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Taking Note</a> - the best hockey/sports blog around</span></p></div></div></div>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-53503377793813659002021-05-09T11:38:00.001-07:002021-05-09T11:38:08.072-07:00Bulldogs face Grizzlies in rematch for Island pod lead <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1IOn4W1Qkqs/YGdRw9RKSfI/AAAAAAAAUOM/BcOdd5FKb1YwcIYaiok-yRrslZ84BMrQQCPcBGAYYCw/s2048/63890897955__8CBB4837-A4B2-4854-A999-A913401651E0.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1IOn4W1Qkqs/YGdRw9RKSfI/AAAAAAAAUOM/BcOdd5FKb1YwcIYaiok-yRrslZ84BMrQQCPcBGAYYCw/s320/63890897955__8CBB4837-A4B2-4854-A999-A913401651E0.heic" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's the second meeting between these teams in three days, with first place in the Island Pod standings once again on the line as the Bulldogs (10-4-3-1, 2nd Island) face the Victoria Grizzlies (13-6-0-0, 1st Island) this evening at the Multiplex. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The teams last saw action against each other on Friday afternoon, a <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10404" target="_blank">2-1 Grizzlies win,</a> which snapped their three game losing streak while halting the Bulldogs attempt to win a third consecutive game. </div> <p></p><p>This is the final game of the Pod season for the Grizzlies. The Bulldogs have one more game to play on Tuesday night at 7:00pm against the Nanaimo Clippers. </p><p><br /></p><p>This is a must win game for the Bulldogs if they hope to claim bragging rights of the Island Pod champs, as they enter play today two points behind the Grizzlies in the standings. While a Grizzlies win clinches the pod for them, a Bulldog win doesn't do the same as it would only pull them into a tie with the Grizzlies in points - and that's only if they win in regulation. They would still have work to do on Tuesday night. That can't be an area of focus of course, the Bulldogs need to focus on the task in front them. </p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Friday's win gave the Grizzlies a record of 5-1-0-0 in the head to head series, while the Bulldogs are 1-3-1-1. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The first meeting was the pod-season opening game on April 2nd, a <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10264" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">6-5 Grizzlies win in a shoot out.</a> The Grizzlies came out on top in the second meeting on April 5th by <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10276" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">4-3 score.</a> They won the next meeting <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10311" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">4-3, this time in overtime on April 14th</a>. That was followed by <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10299" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">a 7-5 Victoria win on April 11th.</a> The next meeting was </span><a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10343" style="font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">a 5-3 Bulldog win</a> on April 21st.</p><p style="background-color: white;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SEO0yf3uQ1I/X3XprSmEGyI/AAAAAAAAUFg/cna7tBvl_gomBiKsjg1f2IbbGlIjKh11ACPcBGAYYCw/s761/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="761" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SEO0yf3uQ1I/X3XprSmEGyI/AAAAAAAAUFg/cna7tBvl_gomBiKsjg1f2IbbGlIjKh11ACPcBGAYYCw/s320/Capture.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="background-color: white;">It's yet another different game time, in what's been a very different "season" to say the least. Game time is 5:00pm. 93.3 The Peak FM's broadcast time sees Pacific Chevrolet Bulldogs Hockey commence with the pregame show at 4:45.</p><p style="background-color: white;">Tonight's 1st Intermission guest is <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/player/6786/brady-mcisaac" target="_blank">Brady McIssac. </a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GgU-PXllBLs/XF2vp7SbJ8I/AAAAAAAAS9o/MpAOSU2n4nowkiOIKsWnfM5Wk3u7ZSjbACPcBGAYYCw/s1200/lacouvee.0.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GgU-PXllBLs/XF2vp7SbJ8I/AAAAAAAAS9o/MpAOSU2n4nowkiOIKsWnfM5Wk3u7ZSjbACPcBGAYYCw/s1200/lacouvee.0.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wIRwXytaqtQ/Wn2y9zTfWTI/AAAAAAAAR_0/cyn58euiKk8Ohg1f1La3_p1cLNxdtsKEgCPcBGAYYCw/s960/Lacouv.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wIRwXytaqtQ/Wn2y9zTfWTI/AAAAAAAAR_0/cyn58euiKk8Ohg1f1La3_p1cLNxdtsKEgCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Lacouv.jpg" /></a></div><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GgU-PXllBLs/XF2vp7SbJ8I/AAAAAAAAS9o/MpAOSU2n4nowkiOIKsWnfM5Wk3u7ZSjbACPcBGAYYCw/s320/lacouvee.0.png" width="320" /></div>Tonight's 2nd Intermission guest is f<a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/player/417/connor-lacouvee">ormer Bulldog Connor LaCouvee, </a>who's currently with the <a href="https://www.theahl.com/stats/player/7236/connor-lacouvee" target="_blank">AHL's Tuscon Roadrunners. </a><div><a href="https://www.theahl.com/stats/player/7236/connor-lacouvee" target="_blank"><br /></a>After a memorable 2013-2014 season with the Bulldogs, Connor spent four years at the NCAA level with Boston University and Minnesota State-Mankato before turning professional. He's quickly approaching his <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/84730/connor-lacouvee" target="_blank">100th pro game,</a> split between the American Hockey League, the ECHL and even a short Covid-19 stop with Slovakia's HK Dulka Trencin. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p style="background-color: white;"><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vu-4lviDo4/YGdVwRuYq7I/AAAAAAAAUOk/usG_ioupehM7IIccOTmt24GxjT2jFgM7QCPcBGAYYCw/s978/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-02%2Bat%2B10.34.35%2BAM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="978" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vu-4lviDo4/YGdVwRuYq7I/AAAAAAAAUOk/usG_ioupehM7IIccOTmt24GxjT2jFgM7QCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-02%2Bat%2B10.34.35%2BAM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you aren't in listening range of 93.3 The Peak FM you can listen/watch the game by:<br /><br />Listening Live on your computer: <a href="http://www.933thepeak.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">www.933thepeak.com</a><br />Watching Live on your computer/SmartPhone <a href="http://www.bchltv.ca/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">www.BCHLTV.ca</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Or through your Smartphone or Tablet by downloading the 93.3 The Peak App which is available for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/93-3-the-peak/id1194588596" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Apple</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pattison.cjav&hl=en" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Android</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have a great day - hope you did something nice for Mom today! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hammer</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">___________________________________________________________</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">There has never been a subscription fee for this blog - and there never will be, but if you enjoy stopping by here, why not consider donating to the cause? Just click <a href="http://paypal.me/HamWilder" style="text-decoration-line: none;">HERE</a>. . . and thank you very much. *<br /><br />*As eloquently said by Gregg Drinnan of <a href="http://www.takingnote.ca/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Taking Note</a> - the best hockey/sports blog around</span></p></div></div></div>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-44596009880971384322021-05-07T06:04:00.001-07:002021-05-07T07:35:46.795-07:00Bulldogs face Grizzlies today in first place showdown *2:00pm start*<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GTWu4_T8v6E/YJSzQQxwQiI/AAAAAAAAUm4/CIYxDifRveY72oFFn26ovNRR2uqdrZm7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_1916.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GTWu4_T8v6E/YJSzQQxwQiI/AAAAAAAAUm4/CIYxDifRveY72oFFn26ovNRR2uqdrZm7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_1916.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>It's the first of two straight games between these two teams, as the Bulldogs (10-3-3-1, T-1st Island) "visit" the Grizzlies (12-6-0-0, T-1st Island) today at the Multiplex with first place in the Island Pod on the line. </p><p>The Bulldogs last played Wednesday night, where they won their second straight 7-3 over the <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10400" target="_blank">Cowichan Valley Capitals.</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2NRTLGCMR74" width="320" youtube-src-id="2NRTLGCMR74"></iframe></div><br /><p>The Grizzlies last saw action Wednesday afternoon, where they dropped their third straight contest <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10398" target="_blank">9-6 to the Nanaimo Clippers.</a></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">The Grizzlies carry a record of 4-1-0-0 in the head to head series, while the Bulldogs are 1-2-1-1. </span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">The first meeting was the pod-season opening game on April 2nd, a </span><a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10264" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">6-5 Grizzlies win in a shoot out.</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> The Grizzlies came out on top in the second meeting on April 5th by </span><a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10276" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">4-3 score.</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> They won the next meeting <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10311" target="_blank">4-3, this time in overtime on April 14th</a>. That was followed by </span><a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10299" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">a 7-5 Victoria win on April 11th.</a></p><p><span style="background-color: white;">These teams last met head-to-head was on April 21st,</span><a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10343" target="_blank"> a 5-3 Bulldog win.</a><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SEO0yf3uQ1I/X3XprSmEGyI/AAAAAAAAUFg/cna7tBvl_gomBiKsjg1f2IbbGlIjKh11ACPcBGAYYCw/s761/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="761" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SEO0yf3uQ1I/X3XprSmEGyI/AAAAAAAAUFg/cna7tBvl_gomBiKsjg1f2IbbGlIjKh11ACPcBGAYYCw/s320/Capture.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><p>Note the unique game time of 2:00pm. 93.3 <a href="http://www.933thepeak.com" target="_blank">The Peak FM's</a> Bulldogs Hockey broadcast courtesy of <a href="http://www.pacificchevrolet.com" target="_blank">Pacific Chevrolet</a> goes live with the pregame show at 1:45pm Pacific.</p><p>Today's 1st Intermission guest is Bulldog Forward <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/player/6779/logan-walker" target="_blank">Logan Walker.</a></p><p>The 2nd Intermission feature guest is Dan Marshall, play-by-play voice of the Nanaimo Clippers on our sister station 1<a href="https://www.1069thewolf.com/" target="_blank">09.9 The Wolf in Nanaimo. </a> The Bulldogs and Clippers will conclude the pod season when they meet on Tuesday night, May 11th - the make up game from the postponement on April 15th.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vu-4lviDo4/YGdVwRuYq7I/AAAAAAAAUOk/usG_ioupehM7IIccOTmt24GxjT2jFgM7QCPcBGAYYCw/s978/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-02%2Bat%2B10.34.35%2BAM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="978" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vu-4lviDo4/YGdVwRuYq7I/AAAAAAAAUOk/usG_ioupehM7IIccOTmt24GxjT2jFgM7QCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-02%2Bat%2B10.34.35%2BAM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you aren't in listening range of 93.3 The Peak FM you can listen/watch the game by:<br /><br />Listening Live on your computer: <a href="http://www.933thepeak.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">www.933thepeak.com</a><br />Watching Live on your computer/SmartPhone <a href="http://www.bchltv.ca/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">www.BCHLTV.ca</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Or through your Smartphone or Tablet by downloading the 93.3 The Peak App which is available for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/93-3-the-peak/id1194588596" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Apple</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pattison.cjav&hl=en" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Android</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have a great Friday! Talk to you this afternoon! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hammer</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; text-align: start;"><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">___________________________________________________________</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">There has never been a subscription fee for this blog - and there never will be, but if you enjoy stopping by here, why not consider donating to the cause? Just click <a href="http://paypal.me/HamWilder" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">HERE</a>. . . and thank you very much. *<br /><br />*As eloquently said by Gregg Drinnan of <a href="http://www.takingnote.ca/" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">Taking Note</a> - the best hockey/sports blog around</span></p></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vu-4lviDo4/YGdVwRuYq7I/AAAAAAAAUOk/usG_ioupehM7IIccOTmt24GxjT2jFgM7QCPcBGAYYCw/s978/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-02%2Bat%2B10.34.35%2BAM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="978" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vu-4lviDo4/YGdVwRuYq7I/AAAAAAAAUOk/usG_ioupehM7IIccOTmt24GxjT2jFgM7QCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-02%2Bat%2B10.34.35%2BAM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><p></p>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-72079031430622237652021-05-05T23:14:00.003-07:002021-05-05T23:14:37.529-07:00Alberni Valley Bulldogs 7 Cowichan Valley Capitals 3<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/2NRTLGCMR74" width="480"></iframe></div>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-19174417229888476732021-05-05T07:35:00.002-07:002021-05-05T07:35:46.063-07:00Bulldogs face Capitals tonight <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NmZju2nwk6c/YJFcimiu06I/AAAAAAAAUlc/YZsgcKKzJtIAcTkQif-0LZWUvROMjcwhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_1898.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NmZju2nwk6c/YJFcimiu06I/AAAAAAAAUlc/YZsgcKKzJtIAcTkQif-0LZWUvROMjcwhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_1898.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>It's down to the final four games of the pod season as the Bulldogs (9-3-3-1, 2nd Island) play "host" to the Cowichan Valley Capitals (6-9-2-0, 3rd Island) tonight at the Multiplex. </p><p><br /></p><p>The Bulldogs had a day off yesterday, last seeing action on Monday night where they earned a <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10394" target="_blank">7-2 win over the Nanaimo Clippers.</a> </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lilI60eirSg" width="320" youtube-src-id="lilI60eirSg"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p>The Capitals played last night, where they did the Bulldogs a big favour in picking up a <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10397" target="_blank">3-2 win over the Victoria Grizzlies. </a> It was the Capitals third straight win. The Caps have been playing great hockey lately - after losing seven straight games, they've won 4 of their last 5 and have points in five straight with their only loss coming in overtime to the Grizzlies. </p><p>This is the sixth meeting between the teams in the pod season, with the Bulldogs having a head-to-head record of 3-1-1-0 while the Capitals are 2-2-1-0. </p><p>The Bulldogs won the first three games - <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10270" target="_blank">5-4 in overtime </a>on April 3rd, <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10292" target="_blank">5-0 on April 10th</a> and <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10328" target="_blank">4-0 on April 17th</a>. The Capitals have won the last two meetings - <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10357" target="_blank">4-3 in overtime</a> on April 24th and most recently by a <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10381" target="_blank">2-1 score on May 1st.</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XPPHtSOl9hw/YGdWc-GlDrI/AAAAAAAAUOs/MHLXr_vXgJETt5FSbQHddVLtRfs6Oe6fwCPcBGAYYCw/s761/Capture.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="761" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XPPHtSOl9hw/YGdWc-GlDrI/AAAAAAAAUOs/MHLXr_vXgJETt5FSbQHddVLtRfs6Oe6fwCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Capture.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.pacificchevrolet.com" target="_blank">Pacific Chevrolet</a> Bulldogs Hockey takes the airwaves on <a href="http://www.933thepeak.com" target="_blank">93.3 The Peak FM</a> at 6:45 for the pregame show. I'll call the play-by-play of all the game action that follows the 7:00pm Pacific puck drop. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tonight's 1st Intermission guest is Bulldog Goalie <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/player/5998/luke-pearson" target="_blank">Luke Pearson.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Wu0Ytesi7A/YJKpGfk8qBI/AAAAAAAAUls/_V2PDaSRQo4tife6IYi95o45H-zUtv7kQCLcBGAsYHQ/s720/hepso3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="464" data-original-width="720" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Wu0Ytesi7A/YJKpGfk8qBI/AAAAAAAAUls/_V2PDaSRQo4tife6IYi95o45H-zUtv7kQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/hepso3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZooYwM-wSpU/YJKpGU5lxLI/AAAAAAAAUlk/ye0xNYmfg-gzFU2agaijLBH7q_Rj9aaewCLcBGAsYHQ/s850/lars2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="850" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZooYwM-wSpU/YJKpGU5lxLI/AAAAAAAAUlk/ye0xNYmfg-gzFU2agaijLBH7q_Rj9aaewCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/lars2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k-Uy5LraGOQ/YJKpGbsw1dI/AAAAAAAAUlo/B2vshZ3MITYirpHGd56Sxl1r7MTsgzAQQCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/lars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k-Uy5LraGOQ/YJKpGbsw1dI/AAAAAAAAUlo/B2vshZ3MITYirpHGd56Sxl1r7MTsgzAQQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/lars.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(image: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kstarphotos/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">K*Photography</a>/Kaicee Trott)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tonight's 2nd Intermission guest is <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/player/187/2/lars-hepso" target="_blank">former Bulldog Lars Hepso</a>. I don't want to spoil the interview too much, but Lars is a fantastic story. Traded as a 20 year old, he made the tough decision to give up playing - but he's very much stayed in the game, and has ascended to work within it at the highest level possible. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">He's the founder and owner of <a href="https://www.skatewithpower.com/" target="_blank">Skate With Power </a>. Since 2-18, he's been the Skating Coach with the <a href="https://www.nhl.com/coyotes/news/coyotes-announce-additions-to-hockey-operations-department/c-299329772" target="_blank">Arizona Coyotes.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vu-4lviDo4/YGdVwRuYq7I/AAAAAAAAUOk/usG_ioupehM7IIccOTmt24GxjT2jFgM7QCPcBGAYYCw/s978/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-02%2Bat%2B10.34.35%2BAM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="978" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vu-4lviDo4/YGdVwRuYq7I/AAAAAAAAUOk/usG_ioupehM7IIccOTmt24GxjT2jFgM7QCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-02%2Bat%2B10.34.35%2BAM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you aren't in listening range of 93.3 The Peak FM you can listen/watch the game by:<br /><br />Listening Live on your computer: <a href="http://www.933thepeak.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">www.933thepeak.com</a><br />Watching Live on your computer/SmartPhone <a href="http://www.bchltv.ca/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">www.BCHLTV.ca</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Or through your Smartphone or Tablet by downloading the 93.3 The Peak App which is available for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/93-3-the-peak/id1194588596" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Apple</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pattison.cjav&hl=en" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Android</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have a great day! Talk to you tonight! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hammer</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">___________________________________________________________</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">There has never been a subscription fee for this blog - and there never will be, but if you enjoy stopping by here, why not consider donating to the cause? Just click <a href="http://paypal.me/HamWilder" style="text-decoration-line: none;">HERE</a>. . . and thank you very much. *<br /><br />*As eloquently said by Gregg Drinnan of <a href="http://www.takingnote.ca/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Taking Note</a> - the best hockey/sports blog around</span></p></div></div>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-56958421176229998542021-05-03T23:23:00.002-07:002021-05-03T23:23:04.372-07:00Highlights - Alberni Valley Bulldogs 7 Nanaimo Clippers 2<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/lilI60eirSg" width="480"></iframe></div>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-26873640825456059512021-05-03T07:35:00.000-07:002021-05-03T07:35:09.328-07:00Bulldogs and Clippers meet again tonight <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--zZzueIs6MI/YIgsHmnYFtI/AAAAAAAAUhI/0hZfT4NUOJ80GKNhpw9a14EJHaeUh8FPwCPcBGAYYCw/s2048/IMG_1849.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--zZzueIs6MI/YIgsHmnYFtI/AAAAAAAAUhI/0hZfT4NUOJ80GKNhpw9a14EJHaeUh8FPwCPcBGAYYCw/s320/IMG_1849.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>It's down to the final week (and a day) of the 2021 BCHL Pod season, as the Bulldogs (8-3-3-1, 2nd Island) are back in action tonight as they "visit" the Nanaimo Clippers (6-9-0-0, T-3rd Island) tonight at the Multiplex. </p><p>The Bulldogs last played Saturday afternoon, where they fell <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10381" target="_blank">2-1 to the Cowichan Valley Capitals</a>. The Clippers last played Saturday night, where they dropped their second straight, <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10386" target="_blank">6-1 to the Victoria Grizzlies.</a></p><p>This is the sixth head-to-head meeting since April 20th. The most recent coming on last Friday night, a <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10377" target="_blank">4-3 Bulldog win in comeback fashion.</a> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/A6lHUomVb0g" width="320" youtube-src-id="A6lHUomVb0g"></iframe></div><p><br /></p><p>The Clippers won the prior meeting on April 26th,<a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10369" target="_blank"> 3-2 in overtime.</a></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">The Bulldogs won the first three meetings: <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10358" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">5-1 on April 25th, </a> <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10339" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">4-1 on April 20th</a> and by a </span><a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10330" style="background-color: white; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">6-4 score on April 18th.</a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SEO0yf3uQ1I/X3XprSmEGyI/AAAAAAAAUFg/cna7tBvl_gomBiKsjg1f2IbbGlIjKh11ACPcBGAYYCw/s761/Capture.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="761" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SEO0yf3uQ1I/X3XprSmEGyI/AAAAAAAAUFg/cna7tBvl_gomBiKsjg1f2IbbGlIjKh11ACPcBGAYYCw/s320/Capture.PNG" width="320" /></a></div>Pacific Chevrolet Bulldogs Hockey on 93.3 The Peak FM is on the air at 6:45 for the pregame show. I'll call the play-by-play that follows the 7:00pm Pacific puck drop. <div><br /></div><div>Tonight's 1st Intermission guest is <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/player/6798/emanuelson-charbonneau" target="_blank">Bulldogs Defenceman Emmanuelson Charbonneau</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CaAle9bnmAw/YJAGu3g8ExI/AAAAAAAAUkQ/RkEHgcZrNtsyzU02PjwIX2fzs7RWOKtQACLcBGAsYHQ/s780/Deelstra.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="780" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CaAle9bnmAw/YJAGu3g8ExI/AAAAAAAAUkQ/RkEHgcZrNtsyzU02PjwIX2fzs7RWOKtQACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Deelstra.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OBeTGzKcLjE/YJAGu5RnVqI/AAAAAAAAUkM/keVv_aNVLdoYNILheVOjWl5lcscvAgQbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1000/sf.1216-sf-deelstra.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OBeTGzKcLjE/YJAGu5RnVqI/AAAAAAAAUkM/keVv_aNVLdoYNILheVOjWl5lcscvAgQbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/sf.1216-sf-deelstra.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Tonight's 2nd Intermission guest is <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/player/5454/mitch-deelstra" target="_blank">former Bulldog Mitchel Deelstra</a>, who this year completed his Freshman season with the NCAA's <a href="https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/mice/2020-21/bios/deelstra_mitch_nb7c" target="_blank">Ferris State Bulldogs</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Quite the memory here! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xZWJ4Ug4qcc" width="320" youtube-src-id="xZWJ4Ug4qcc"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vu-4lviDo4/YGdVwRuYq7I/AAAAAAAAUOk/usG_ioupehM7IIccOTmt24GxjT2jFgM7QCPcBGAYYCw/s978/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-02%2Bat%2B10.34.35%2BAM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="978" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vu-4lviDo4/YGdVwRuYq7I/AAAAAAAAUOk/usG_ioupehM7IIccOTmt24GxjT2jFgM7QCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-02%2Bat%2B10.34.35%2BAM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you aren't in listening range of 93.3 The Peak FM you can listen/watch the game by:<br /><br />Listening Live on your computer: <a href="http://www.933thepeak.com/" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">www.933thepeak.com</a><br />Watching Live on your computer/SmartPhone <a href="http://www.bchltv.ca/" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">www.BCHLTV.ca</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Or through your Smartphone or Tablet by downloading the 93.3 The Peak App which is available for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/93-3-the-peak/id1194588596" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">Apple</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pattison.cjav&hl=en" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">Android</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Monday, talk to you tonight from the rink! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hammer</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">___________________________________________________________</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">There has never been a subscription fee for this blog - and there never will be, but if you enjoy stopping by here, why not consider donating to the cause? Just click <a href="http://paypal.me/HamWilder" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">HERE</a>. . . and thank you very much. *<br /><br />*As eloquently said by Gregg Drinnan of <a href="http://www.takingnote.ca/" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">Taking Note</a> - the best hockey/sports blog around</span></p></div></div><p><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.86px;" /></p></div>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-24341401283479413542021-05-01T00:34:00.001-07:002021-05-01T00:34:13.881-07:00Bulldogs "visit" Capitals today *1:00pm start*<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VhP6fCJpDaE/XH_aAL80kwI/AAAAAAAATII/D201P8hQfXI_pxDmxDeE8vsgtjUMbG0yQCPcBGAYYCw/s599/STAMP7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="441" data-original-width="599" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VhP6fCJpDaE/XH_aAL80kwI/AAAAAAAATII/D201P8hQfXI_pxDmxDeE8vsgtjUMbG0yQCPcBGAYYCw/s320/STAMP7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It's quick turnaround today for the Bulldogs (8-2-3-1, 2nd Island) as they take on the Cowichan Valley Capitals (3-9-2-0, 4th Island) today at the Multiplex for a 1:00pm puck drop.<p><br /></p><p>The Bulldogs were in action just last night, where they staged a third period comeback to win <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10377" target="_blank">4-3 over the Nanaimo Clippers.</a> The Capitals haven't played since Tuesday night, where they dropped a <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10367" target="_blank">3-2 overtime decision to the Victoria Grizzlies.</a></p><p><br /></p><p>These teams last met a week ago tonight, when the Capitals snapped the Bulldogs four game winning streak, and their own seven game losing streak <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10357">with a 4-3 overtime win. </a></p><p><br /></p><p>The Bulldogs took game one of the pod series in dramatic come-from-behind fashion <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10270" target="_blank">5-4 in overtime </a>on April 2nd. The next meeting saw the Bulldogs come out on top <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10292" target="_blank">5-0 on April 10th</a>. That was followed by a <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10328" target="_blank">4-0 Bulldog win on April 17th</a>.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SEO0yf3uQ1I/X3XprSmEGyI/AAAAAAAAUFg/cna7tBvl_gomBiKsjg1f2IbbGlIjKh11ACPcBGAYYCw/s761/Capture.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="761" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SEO0yf3uQ1I/X3XprSmEGyI/AAAAAAAAUFg/cna7tBvl_gomBiKsjg1f2IbbGlIjKh11ACPcBGAYYCw/s320/Capture.PNG" width="320" /></a></div>Note the matinee start time of 1:00pm - that means <a href="http://www.933thepeak.com" target="_blank">93.3 The Peak's</a> Bulldogs Hockey brought to you by <a href="http://www.vanisleford.com" target="_blank">Van Isle Ford</a> will be on the air for the pregame show starting at 12:45. <div><br /></div><div>Today's 1st Intermission guest is Bulldog goalie <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/player/6309/45/bailey-monteith" target="_blank">Bailey Monteith. </a></div><div><br /></div><div>Today's 2nd Intermission guest is <a href="https://twitter.com/Miller_Lite00" target="_blank">Trevor Miller</a>, Director of Broadcasting and Communications of the Penticton Vees, to provide an update on the "Penticton pod"</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vu-4lviDo4/YGdVwRuYq7I/AAAAAAAAUOk/usG_ioupehM7IIccOTmt24GxjT2jFgM7QCPcBGAYYCw/s978/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-02%2Bat%2B10.34.35%2BAM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="978" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vu-4lviDo4/YGdVwRuYq7I/AAAAAAAAUOk/usG_ioupehM7IIccOTmt24GxjT2jFgM7QCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-02%2Bat%2B10.34.35%2BAM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you aren't in listening range of 93.3 The Peak FM you can listen/watch the game by:<br /><br />Listening Live on your computer: <a href="http://www.933thepeak.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">www.933thepeak.com</a><br />Watching Live on your computer/SmartPhone <a href="http://www.bchltv.ca/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">www.BCHLTV.ca</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Or through your Smartphone or Tablet by downloading the 93.3 The Peak App which is available for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/93-3-the-peak/id1194588596" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Apple</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pattison.cjav&hl=en" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Android</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Talk to you this afternoon from the Dog Pound! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hammer</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">___________________________________________________________</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">There has never been a subscription fee for this blog - and there never will be, but if you enjoy stopping by here, why not consider donating to the cause? Just click <a href="http://paypal.me/HamWilder" style="text-decoration-line: none;">HERE</a>. . . and thank you very much. *<br /><br />*As eloquently said by Gregg Drinnan of <a href="http://www.takingnote.ca/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Taking Note</a> - the best hockey/sports blog around</span></p></div></div><p><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.86px;" /></p></div>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-20306384852740262052021-04-30T06:29:00.005-07:002021-04-30T06:29:31.223-07:00Bulldogs, Clippers meet for third straight contest tonight <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SDmIy59vqgI/Uqiu8opRaII/AAAAAAAANis/z2lPq6hxu-cLZ5YEguLAYr7TbwAXXafWACPcBGAYYCw/s960/martin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SDmIy59vqgI/Uqiu8opRaII/AAAAAAAANis/z2lPq6hxu-cLZ5YEguLAYr7TbwAXXafWACPcBGAYYCw/s320/martin.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>It's the finale of a three game mini-series between these teams tonight, as the Bulldogs (7-2-3-1, 2nd Island) play "host" to the Nanaimo Clippers (6-7-0-0, 3rd Island) at the Multiplex. </p><p><br /></p><p>These teams last saw action Wednesday night, <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10369" target="_blank">a 3-2 Clipper win in overtime. </a></p><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5d0crJdV1zg" width="320" youtube-src-id="5d0crJdV1zg"></iframe></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">The Bulldogs won the three previous meetings: <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10358" target="_blank">5-1 on April 25th, </a> <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10339" target="_blank">4-1 on April 20th</a> and by a </span><a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10330" style="background-color: white; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">6-4 score on April 18th.</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XPPHtSOl9hw/YGdWc-GlDrI/AAAAAAAAUOs/MHLXr_vXgJETt5FSbQHddVLtRfs6Oe6fwCPcBGAYYCw/s761/Capture.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="761" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XPPHtSOl9hw/YGdWc-GlDrI/AAAAAAAAUOs/MHLXr_vXgJETt5FSbQHddVLtRfs6Oe6fwCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Capture.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.vanisleford.com" target="_blank">Van Isle Ford </a>Bulldogs Hockey is on the air/internet/what-have-you on<a href="http://www.933thepeak.com" target="_blank"> 93.3 The Peak FM</a> tonight at 6:45 for the pregame show. The game action follows at 7:00pm Pacific. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tonight's 1st Intermission guest is <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/player/6685/jeremy-fontaine" target="_blank">Bulldogs Defenceman Jeremy Fontaine.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H0XM4-390QU/YIG7642ZNQI/AAAAAAAAUe8/zcJ89L2WHfUJqqASRzAtDbe7SSB5cglbwCPcBGAYYCw/s780/Apr.-16-small.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="780" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H0XM4-390QU/YIG7642ZNQI/AAAAAAAAUe8/zcJ89L2WHfUJqqASRzAtDbe7SSB5cglbwCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Apr.-16-small.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p> After 40 minutes tonight, it's Part two of former Bulldog and recently minted NCAA Champion Aaron Bohlinger from the <a href="https://bchl.ca/bchl-podcast-april-16-stephen-castagna-ryan-tattle-aaron-bohlinger" target="_blank">BCHL Podcast</a> with host Jesse Adamson, the BCHL's Coordinator of Content Services. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vu-4lviDo4/YGdVwRuYq7I/AAAAAAAAUOk/usG_ioupehM7IIccOTmt24GxjT2jFgM7QCPcBGAYYCw/s978/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-02%2Bat%2B10.34.35%2BAM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="978" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vu-4lviDo4/YGdVwRuYq7I/AAAAAAAAUOk/usG_ioupehM7IIccOTmt24GxjT2jFgM7QCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-02%2Bat%2B10.34.35%2BAM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you aren't in listening range of 93.3 The Peak FM you can listen/watch the game by:<br /><br />Listening Live on your computer: <a href="http://www.933thepeak.com/" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">www.933thepeak.com</a><br />Watching Live on your computer/SmartPhone <a href="http://www.bchltv.ca/" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">www.BCHLTV.ca</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Or through your Smartphone or Tablet by downloading the 93.3 The Peak App which is available for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/93-3-the-peak/id1194588596" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">Apple</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pattison.cjav&hl=en" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">Android</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Go Dogs! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hammer</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">___________________________________________________________</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">There has never been a subscription fee for this blog - and there never will be, but if you enjoy stopping by here, why not consider donating to the cause? Just click <a href="http://paypal.me/HamWilder" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">HERE</a>. . . and thank you very much. *<br /><br />*As eloquently said by Gregg Drinnan of <a href="http://www.takingnote.ca/" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">Taking Note</a> - the best hockey/sports blog around</span></p></div></div><p><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.86px;" /></p><p><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-90707647884988509172021-04-28T08:00:00.001-07:002021-04-28T08:03:54.713-07:00Bulldogs, Clippers meet tonight for second of three straight <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--zZzueIs6MI/YIgsHmnYFtI/AAAAAAAAUhE/KCJarD46Kmg-BQHQODE_WAQj4Ltss5lZACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_1849.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--zZzueIs6MI/YIgsHmnYFtI/AAAAAAAAUhE/KCJarD46Kmg-BQHQODE_WAQj4Ltss5lZACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_1849.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>It's the second of three straight head-to-head games between these two clubs, as the Bulldogs (7-2-2-1, 2nd Island) face off against the Nanaimo Clippers (5-7-0-0, 3rd Island) tonight at the Multiplex. </p><p><br /></p><p>These teams met last on Sunday afternoon,<a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10358"> a 5-1 Bulldog win. </a> That was preceeded by a <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10339" target="_blank">4-1 Bulldog win</a> on April 20th. The first meeting of the pod season went to the Dogs as well, by a <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/10330" target="_blank">6-4 score on April 18th.</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SEO0yf3uQ1I/X3XprSmEGyI/AAAAAAAAUFg/cna7tBvl_gomBiKsjg1f2IbbGlIjKh11ACPcBGAYYCw/s761/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="761" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SEO0yf3uQ1I/X3XprSmEGyI/AAAAAAAAUFg/cna7tBvl_gomBiKsjg1f2IbbGlIjKh11ACPcBGAYYCw/s320/Capture.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just had a bit of writers block while trying to post a differently worded broadcast paragraph here and almost just wrote "Can't make it to the game? Fear not, I'll bring it all to you" which is a line I would mix in "back in the day" when things were normal. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of course you can't make it, and I know so so so so many of you would do almost ANYTHING to be able to be there in person. Just know that this knowledge inspires me to do my absolute best in covering it all for you! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.933thepeak.com/" target="_blank">93.3 The Peak FM's</a> Bulldogs Hockey - brought to you by <a href="https://www.pacificchevrolet.com/" target="_blank">Pacific Chevrolet -</a> will be on the air tonight for the pregame show at 6:45, with the puck drop and play-by-play to follow at 7:00pm Pacific. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tonight's 1st Intermission guest is <a href="https://bchl.ca/stats/player/6251/braden-blace" target="_blank">Bulldog Defenceman Braden Blace.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H0XM4-390QU/YIG7642ZNQI/AAAAAAAAUe8/zcJ89L2WHfUJqqASRzAtDbe7SSB5cglbwCPcBGAYYCw/s780/Apr.-16-small.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="780" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H0XM4-390QU/YIG7642ZNQI/AAAAAAAAUe8/zcJ89L2WHfUJqqASRzAtDbe7SSB5cglbwCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Apr.-16-small.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div>Tonight's 2nd Intermission feature is once again courtesy of the BCHL Podcast, and thanks to the league's coordinator of content services Jesse Adamson who recently caught up with former Bulldog Aaron Bohlinger. Part one of the interview airs after 40 minutes tonight, and part two will air in the 2nd Intermission on Friday night! <div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vu-4lviDo4/YGdVwRuYq7I/AAAAAAAAUOk/usG_ioupehM7IIccOTmt24GxjT2jFgM7QCPcBGAYYCw/s978/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-02%2Bat%2B10.34.35%2BAM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="978" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--vu-4lviDo4/YGdVwRuYq7I/AAAAAAAAUOk/usG_ioupehM7IIccOTmt24GxjT2jFgM7QCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-02%2Bat%2B10.34.35%2BAM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you aren't in listening range of 93.3 The Peak FM you can listen/watch the game by:<br /><br />Listening Live on your computer: <a href="http://www.933thepeak.com/" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">www.933thepeak.com</a><br />Watching Live on your computer/SmartPhone <a href="http://www.bchltv.ca/" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">www.BCHLTV.ca</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Or through your Smartphone or Tablet by downloading the 93.3 The Peak App which is available for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/93-3-the-peak/id1194588596" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">Apple</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pattison.cjav&hl=en" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">Android</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Looking forward to talking to you tonight! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hammer</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: start;"><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">___________________________________________________________</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">There has never been a subscription fee for this blog - and there never will be, but if you enjoy stopping by here, why not consider donating to the cause? Just click <a href="http://paypal.me/HamWilder" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">HERE</a>. . . and thank you very much. *<br /><br />*As eloquently said by Gregg Drinnan of <a href="http://www.takingnote.ca/" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration-line: none;">Taking Note</a> - the best hockey/sports blog around</span></p></div></div><p><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.86px;" /></p></div>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20538509.post-44556674777348187302021-04-27T08:39:00.017-07:002021-04-28T08:51:32.535-07:00Paige Maher commits to Simon Fraser University.... <p>Awesome story here - congrats to Paige, her family and the Alberni Wrestling family. </p><p>Yes - this is a "Bulldog" blog - but it's always also been about local sports and the community in general. </p><p>It's sure nice to have some positive sports news, isn't it?!</p><p><br /></p><p>Hammer</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PdBQTJG3_ko/YImELgYBACI/AAAAAAAAUhc/4hHv2usV-mgKiEpzXyToZaiXkeZREXF-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s775/maher.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="775" data-original-width="567" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PdBQTJG3_ko/YImELgYBACI/AAAAAAAAUhc/4hHv2usV-mgKiEpzXyToZaiXkeZREXF-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/maher.PNG" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Alberni
Wrestler Paige Maher Commits to Simon Fraser University<o:p></o:p></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Alberni Wrestling and Simon Fraser University are excited to
announce the commitment of Paige Maher to the SFU Women’s Wrestling Team
starting in the Fall of 2021. Maher is a
three-time BC Provincial Champion, and current Canadian National Champion (69kg)
and has represented Canada internationally as a member of the Cadet National
Team. <o:p></o:p></p><p><br /></p><p>Paige will be joining a formidable SFU women’s team that is headed by
Olympian Justin Abdou, current National Team member Justina Di Stasio, and Hall
of Fame coach, Mike Jones. “<span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are
very excited to have Paige join our program. She was at the top of our
recruiting list and we are honored that she has chosen SFU. We
think that she will make an immediate impact at the University level</span>,”
stated coach Abdou. <span style="font-size: 12pt;">"We have a long-standing relationship
with the Port Alberni wrestling club and appreciate all that they do for
young wrestlers. We are super excited to have yet another PA
grad wearing the SFU colors."<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Maher is joining a long line of Alberni wrestlers who continued
their careers at SFU including brothers Aaron and Nolan Badovinac, Yorgo and
Alexis Roumanis, Maureen (Messenger) Miller, Ashlea McManus, AVWC president
James Messenger, and long-time ADSS Head coach John McDonald. She brings with her a plethora of talent, an
unassailable work ethic, and strong leadership skills.<o:p></o:p></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">“Paige is an outstanding athlete whose skillset and values
fit those of the SFU culture,” commented coach John McDonald. “I am confident that Paige will have a lot of
success at the university level and am excited to see her follow the footsteps
of many Alberni Alumni before her. Let the
tradition continue!”<o:p></o:p></p><p><br /></p>Hammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440090799639953583noreply@blogger.com0