Red vs White Game .... Team White beats Team Red 8-5

 

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 Starting goalies:

Zak Myrowich Team Red 

Trevor Withers Team White 

Team White goes up 1-0 on a goal by Brendan McReynolds 15:38 into the first. Assists to Josh Adkins and Garrett Halls. 

Team Red ties it up immediately afterwards, Logan Savard scoring from Chris Schutz and Tyler Cooper at 16:24. 

Red takes their first lead of the game 17 seconds later - Chris Schutz, unassisted at 16:41. 

 White answers back - goals coming fast and furiously here - Cayden Kraus from Josh Adkins at 17:21 to make it a 2-2 tie.

A fast-paced but low scoring first 15 minutes - and then the proverbial floodgates blew wide open. Four goals in less than two minutes. 

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2-2 just passed the midway point of the second. Goalie change. 

Beautiful set up by Marcus Russell as he dishes off to Eric Margo who scores into a wide open net to make it 3-2 Red at 12:35 of the second. 

Team White answers back with a pretty finish by Cayden Kraus for his second of the night, as he walks in alone down the left wing and goes top corner, short-side bar down. Troy Dobbs with the lone helper at 15:02 of the second.

Team White takes the lead at 4-3 as Garrett Halls joins the rush and one-times home a pretty set up by Owen Dalman at 15:50 into the second. 

Team White leads 4-3 after two periods of play. Somewhat similar to the first period - goals in bunches, and all in the back half of the period. 

Hammer

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Team White goes up 5-3 just short of the midway point of the third as Drew Blackmun skates in alone and tucks one home with 8:42 gone in the third. 

Team White goes up 6-3 with Cayden Kraus completing the hat trick with another pretty goal driving the net and going top corner, blocker side. Josh Adkins with the assist at 11:23 of the third. 

Red gets back within two and makes it 6-4 with 6:13 to go as Chris Schutz one-times one home from Nathan Dingmann. This came just after a diving goal-line glove by Chris Tai on the previous sequence. 

Team Red makes it a 6-5 game with 2:08 left as Eric Margo gets his second of the night, scoring on a rebound after Chris Tai stopped Marcus Russell on a breakaway. 

Team White goes up 7-5 with 42.9 seconds to go when Josh Adkins hits the empty net. 

Another empty netter for Team White makes it 8-5 with 23 seconds to play with Tommy Bodtker scoring. 

Entertaining, hard fought game. Looking forward to the Exhibition Opener tomorrow when the Bulldogs host Powell River at 7:00pm.

 

Hammer

Camp continues, Exhibition Broadcasts

Bulldogs Training Camp continues today with a scrimmage between the Black and Gold teams at 6:00pm. I got down the rink for a bit last night and this morning to check out the action. While it was pretty tough to pay attention to the level I would like due to the fact that I had my two year old and five year old in tow with me, I was impressed with the fast pace and the high compete level I saw.

There are ice sessions tomorrow morning and a scrimmage tomorrow night as action ramps up to the Red and White Game Thursday night at 6pm.

Read below for further details from the Bulldogs on the selection of Eric Margo as Captain and the Red and White game.

BULLDOGS NAME ERIC MARGO CAPTAIN

PRESS RELEASE
August 25, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Port Alberni, BC – On Sunday, August 23rd, at the banquet following the 4th annual Bulldogs Season Kick-off golf tournament, the Bulldogs introduced Eric Margo as the captain of the 2015/16 squad. The announcement sparked a standing ovation from the 85+ attendees.

Margo is entering his second full season with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs after being signed as a free agent last off-season.

Margo, from North Vancouver, BC, isn’t a stranger to leading teams. His past experience includes being the captain of the 2012/13 Vancouver North West Giants in the BC Major Midget League where he posted 51 points in 38 games. That season Margo helped lead his team to a provincial championship and helped his team win the prestigious Mac’s Midget Tournament in Calgary, AB, where he was named to the second all-star team.

On the international stage, Margo was the captain of Team Canada’s U20 Roller Hockey team in the summer of 2014, winning a silver medal at the World Championships in Toulouse, France.

“I’m excited for this opportunity as it’s an honor to be named captain of the Bulldogs,” said Margo. “We are poised to do great things this year and I can’t wait to get the season started,” added Margo.

Main camp opened on Monday, August 24th with daily scrimmages at the Alberni Valley Multiplex from 6:00pm to 8:30pm until Thursday, August 27th. The main camp is open to the public leading up to the annual red and white game on Thursday, August 27th at 6pm where admission is by donation of a non-perishable food item in support of The Bread of Life Centre.

The Bread of Life is a local non-profit society that provides meals for approximately 80 guests each day and provides emergency service such as bedding, clothing, and household necessities free to the homeless and those in desperate need.

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are a big supporter of The Bread of Life throughout the year.

For further information or comment on the above story please contact Alberni Valley
Bulldogs’ head coach and general manager Kevin Willison

I have already heard from several players and parents wondering if there will be any preseason broadcasts this year. Always feel free to contact me by the way should you have any complaints/concerns/questions/compliments etc by sending an email HERE

I certainly very much understand the value of the broadcasts and how we connect parents and families to their sons from around the globe - in fact it's one of my biggest motivations when it comes to putting the hours in day in and day out in regards to the broadcasts!

93.3 The Peak does NOT broadcast preseason games. Fear not, as we will be there for every single regular season and subsequent playoff games.

There will be NO broadcast of the Friday, August 28th game against Powell River. However, I do plan to post updates here on the blog so be sure to check back.

There WILL be a broadcast for the Saturday, August 29th game against Nanaimo courtesy of Clippers play-by-play voice and reigning BCHL Broadcaster of the Year winner Dan Marshall (a two time winner of the award in fact)

Cowichan Valley Capitals play-by-play voice Jeff Sargeant will provide a broadcast from the game in Duncan on September 2nd.

Our lone preseason broadcast will be on Friday, September 4th when the Bulldogs host the Victoria Grizzlies.

Get all the details on how to watch the games through Fast Hockey by clicking HERE

There is no broadcast planned for the final preseason game on Saturday, September 5th when the Bulldogs are in Victoria to take on the Grizzlies at Westhills Arena. I'm not sure if the Fasthockey infrastructure exists in that building to provide a broadcast as it's not the Grizzlies regular rink. I do plan to travel down to the game to spectate and provide updates here on the blog, provided it doesn't conflict with my duties with the radio station when it comes to our continuing coverage from the Port Alberni Salmon Festival.

Please accept my apologies that our pregame coverage isn't more extensive. I'll love to broadcast every game on a volunteer basis but at the same time it's my only opportunities to take my kids to a game as there are no nights off when the real season gets going. I'm quite enjoying soaking up all the family time I can before it's "game on"!

Hammer

Bulldogs Golf Tourney a blast, Eric Margo named Captain, Camp begins today

What a perfect day in the Alberni Valley today for Golf yesterday. Not too hot, not too cold, but jussssssst right like Baby Bear Porridge!

A huge thanks to all the team volunteers and staff that made the Bulldogs 4th Annual Season Kickoff tourney run, along with the Corporate Sponsors (an extra tip of the cap to Will Pulford of Van Isle Ford and Michael Cole of Pacific Chevrolet for sponsoring one of the teams I played on) and last but not least Bruce MacDonald and all the great staff at the Alberni Golf Club for their efforts in putting it all together.

Begrudging congrats also go out to Bulldogs Assistant Coach and Goalie Coach Alex Evin for somehow beating me in the Long Drive contest...if there was one guy who I thought might threaten me it was him!

Big congrats to my team for being the tournament champs with an HONEST total of 61 or -9. We all contributed whether it was with a timely drive or putt or chip. Well done Nick Gilchrist, Liam Conrad, Taylor Derynck and John Derynck.

It looked like we were going to finish at -8 at the very best, and possibly -7 as we were off the green in two shots on our final hole but Liam Conrad went first and chipped it in for a birdie and a pretty crazy ending for our team as we were all expecting to chip and then putt!

The golf is over and the fun is now over and it's down to business with training camp getting underway today. Like Bruce said when he spoke - bring your work boots and be committed. Work your butts off and this town will love and support you. They want an honest effort above all else!

Big congrats to Eric Margo who was named the 2015-2016 Captain at the end of the night, which has become a tradition now over the four years of the golf tourney. Eric is a heart and soul guy who gives it 100% every shift and I sure hope everyone tries to keep up and follow his lead. Great choice. Eric is an experienced guy, playing over 100 games over four seasons with Coquitlam, Powell River and Nanaimo before coming to the Bulldogs last year


We'll see you at the rink throughout the week, and on Thursday night for the Red and White Game at 6pm - admission is a non-perishable food item for the Bread of Life, and on Friday night for the first Exhibition game against Powell River! The Bulldogs also host the Nanaimo Clippers on Saturday night.

Hammer

LIVE at Pacific Chevrolet today for the JELLO JUMP!

I'm pretty pumped up for this one as it's going to be a spectacle to watch at the very least! I have never watched a Jello Jump before, and while I have provided play-by-play from everything from hockey to sled dog races and everything in between, I can't say that I have ever covered something like this.

If you have missed the details on this - friends of the blog Van Isle Ford and Pacific Chevrolet 
have been taking entries for the last while to select qualifiers to jump into a pool - or tub, or vat, or tank, I'm not sure - to win a vehicle valued at $8,000. SOMEONE will come out of the pool with the key.  

We'll be broadcasting live on 93.3 The Peak FM from 12 noon until 4pm at Pacific Chevrolet if you can't make it. It's something I think you have to see in person to really appreciate it though. Pacific Chevrolet just announced on Wednesday that they will be awarding a 40" TV as a prize to the jumper with the best costume, so it's sure to be a little crazy.

Hopefully we'll see you there!

Hammer

 (image: Garrett James)

I've been awaiting word for a while now when it came to an addition to the 'Dogs crease, and it finally came today as the team announced they have added 20 year old Chris Tai from the Lloydminster Bobcats of the AJHL. A Southpaw back in my playing days, I haven't been shy in the past about sharing my affection for a goalie who catches right - or "backwards", although lefties are becoming more commonplace nowadays. Tai played last season with the Coquitlam Express, and he played with the Bobcats the previous season, including making 10 playoff appearances. Gotta love a guy with some post season experience.

Welcome to the team Chris!

Hammer

BULLDOGS ACQUIRE VETERAN GOALIE
PRESS RELEASE

August 11, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announce that the team has acquired 20- year-old veteran goaltender Chris Tai from the Lloydminster Bobcats (AJHL) for future considerations.

Tai is entering his fourth season at the Junior A/WHL level, including 79 games of experience between the WHL, BCHL, and AJHL – 14 of which were in the playoffs.

Tai, born in Delta, BC, is a product of the North Delta Minor Hockey Association before he moved on to major midget with the Greater Vancouver Canadians in 2011/12, the same program that produced Bulldogs’ new recruit Jordan Sandhu.

Last season, Tai played for the Coquitlam Express where he posted a record of 19-14-1
over 36 games along with a .899 save percentage.

The Bulldogs would like to welcome Chris to the Bulldogs family.

Bulldogs fans’ first chance to meet the newly-acquired goaltender will be at the 4th Annual Alberni Valley Bulldogs Season Kick-off golf tournament on Sunday, August 23rd. Golf, dinner-only, and sponsorship packages are available on the team’s website at  www.albernivalleybulldogs.ca.

Fans’ first chance to see Tai in action will be on Monday, August 24th when the Alberni Valley Bulldogs hit the ice for the 2015/16 main camp.

For further information or comment on the above story please contact Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ head coach and general manager Kevin Willison

Dogs add new recruits, Golf tourney upcoming, Jello Jump next Friday!

Excuse the lack of blog postings lately! There hasn't been a lot of news to speak of, and I was gone for close to three weeks on holidays! It was great to get back to my roots in Northern Manitoba with the family for some much needed rest and relaxation and memory making. We got in plenty of fishing trips, some rounds of golf, spent lots of time on the lake and even made a couple trips to the Drive In to watch some movies. Yes, they still have a Drive In in Flin Flon!

First off - the Bulldogs announced a trio of new recruits for the 2015-2016 season today. Read below. Welcome to the team and community Liam, Nolan and Nathan!

BULLDOGS MAIN CAMP OPENS AUGUST 24: THREE NEW BULLDOGS
PLAYERS ANNOUNCED

PRESS RELEASE
August 7, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Port Alberni, BC – As the Alberni Valley Bulldogs prepare to open the 2015/16 main camp on Monday, August 24th, the team announces three additional players that have been committed to for the coming season.

Forward Liam Conrad is from Sackville, NB, and was an all-star forward in 2014/15 with the Moncton Major Midget Flyers. Conrad was the leading scorer in the New Brunswick/PEI Major Midget Hockey League (NBPEIMMHL) registering 52 points (23 goals, 29 assists) in 35 regular season games. Conrad followed that up with 10 points in 10 playoff games. His performance earned Conrad a selection to the NBPEIMMHL 1st All-Star Team and an Esso Scholarship Award. Conrad was also drafted 1st overall in the 2013/14 MHL entry draft. Conrad played three junior A games as an affiliate with the Dieppe Commandos this past season.

Also joining Conrad from the Moncton Major Midget Flyers is 1997-born defenseman Nolan Alward. Alward, from Havelock, NB, led all NBPEIMMHL defensemen in scoring in 2014/15 with 34 points (19 goals, 15 assists) in 34 regular season games and added another 15 points in 10 playoff games. Alward was also selected to the NBPEIMMHL 1st All-Star Team and followed that up with being named the league’s MVP and received the Luc Bourdon Award as the league’s Top Defenseman.

Also joining the Bulldogs this season is 1997-born defenseman Nathan Walker from Calgary, AB. Walker played the 2014/15 season with the Calgary Buffaloes Midget AAA team. Walker is a physical, stay-at-home defenseman who put up 10 points in 34 regular season games this season. Walker suited up for three games as an affiliate over the last two seasons in the AJHL, with the Calgary Mustangs and Grande Prairie Storm.

A select number of Bulldogs players will be in town helping instruct at this summer’s Alberni Valley Bulldogs Summer Hockey School commencing Monday, August 17th. The public’s first chance to meet and interact with the returning Bulldogs and new commits will be on Sunday, August 23rd at the team’s annual season kick-off golf tournament.

Registration information for the Summer Hockey School, the Bulldogs’ golf tournament or dinner-only packages can be found on the Bulldogs’ website at www.albernivalleybulldogs.ca. For further information or comment on the above story please contact Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ head coach and general manager Kevin Willison

Here's hoping we'll see you out at the season opening golf tournament. It has been lots of fun the last couple of years. Remember - you don't need to be any good at golf so don't be shy. It's about meeting the guys and having some fun.

Last but not least, I'm pretty excited to broadcast live on 93.3 The Peak from the spectacle that's going to be the Pacific Chevrolet and Van Isle Ford Jello jump! SOMEONE will jump into the giant vat of jello and find the key that starts a vehicle worth $8,000. Should be fun! This all goes down at 1pm at Pacific Chevrolet next Friday August 14th.

Visit their websites to get connected through their social media for more details - VAN ISLE FORD here and CHEVROLET here

Hammer

Proteau a champ AGAIN, Dogs move Stewart to 'Backs, Whitecaps FC camp next week

(image: http://www.britishcolumbiagolf.org/)

Big congrats to Christina Proteau, on winning her third straight and fifth overall BC Mid-Amateur championship yesterday! 

DUNCAN, BC (July 2) - Port Alberni's Christina Spence Proteau outlasted a furious charge from Fairwinds Golf & Country Club's Shelly Stouffer to win her fifth British Columbia Women's Mid-Amateur title on Thursday at Duncan Meadows Golf Course.

Proteau's final round (+1) 73 saw her finish at (+7) 223, one stroke ahead of Stouffer in the 54-hole tournament.

Proteau entered the final round tied with Victoria's Bree Sharratt, six strokes ahead of Stouffer, but Stouffer shot the first under-par round of the tournament, her (-4) round of 68 including four birdies in her final five holes.

Proteau said she knew Stouffer was making a charge when she saw Stouffer checking out the walking scoreboard on the 17th hole. Proteau then promptly hit her wedge to two feet, making birdie and a comfortable enough lead to play the final hole conservatively.

A five-foot par putt sealed the deal for Proteau, who thanked all of the family and friends who made this win possible.

With husband Jim on the bag and son Jameson being taken care of by Jim's parents, Proteau was able to concentrate on golf and winning her third consecutive Jackie Little Trophy, and the fifth time in seven years (2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015) she's won the trophy.

"It's really special," said Proteau. "This one is probably the most special." Proteau said that since she had Jameson in December, she's only played 15 total rounds of golf, with many of those tournament rounds.

"I've tried to use it as a challenge just to see what you can do with not very much. Can you still compete? Is it still worth doing?" said Proteau. "I just scored really well, my putting and chipping were really strong,"

Stouffer, who's married to Fairwinds Director of Golf Ward Stouffer, is camping with her family and put the initials of all her loved ones on her golf ball for good luck.

Before she came to Duncan Meadows Thursday, she received encouraging words from her husband. "Ward told me this morning to go six shots better (than her second round 75)," said Stouffer. "I went 7."

Stouffer took advantage of the tee being moved up on the par-5 17th and just missed an eagle putt, a critical stroke that would have come in handy.

After hitting a bad drive on 18, Stouffer hit her 7-iron approach tight and canned the putt, which she accentuated with a fist pump.

Stouffer was very happy with her Thursday round. "I was just thinking I had to hit good shots, just keep focussed on what I was doing, pick my targets and make my putts," said Stouffer. "I guess I putted pretty well today. I didn't miss any short ones today."

Stouffer was undone by an opening round (+9) 81, which put her into chase mode the last two days. Sharratt ballooned to a (+10) round of 82 to finish at (+16) 232, nine strokes behind Proteau.

 The Dogs made another trade yesterday, moving Brett Stewart to Salmon Arm. Best of luck Stewie!

BULLDOGS TRADE STEWART TO SALMON ARM

PRESS RELEASE

July 2, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announce that Brett Stewart has been traded to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks for future considerations.

Stewart played in 95 regular season games with the Bulldogs and scored 15 goals and added 31 assists spanning two seasons. Stewart added 3 assists in 12 playoff games as well.

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs would like to thank Brett for his commitment to the organization and the community.

For further information or comment on the above story please contact Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ head coach and general manager Kevin Willison

The Vancouver Whitecaps FC are bringing their Youth Skills Camp to town Monday through Thursday next week. If you are looking for something to keep the kids busy, get them signed up ASAP by following this link it's open to kids U6 to U14.

LaCouvee at Rangers camp, Bulldogs acquire Donnelly

From the Bulldogs website - Very cool to see Connor LaCouvee getting some interest from the pro ranks, just a couple years after being the Bulldogs MVP in 2013-2014. More details HERE

The Bulldogs also announced today what sounds like another solid addition to the 2015-201 roster. Read below for details on the acquisition of Adam Donnelly.

BULLDOGS ACQUIRE POWER FORWARD FROM OHL

PRESS RELEASE

June 30, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Port Alberni, BC – For the second time in as many weeks, the Alberni Valley Bulldogs have acquired an impact player from a Mississauga-area junior team. This time around, the Bulldogs have negotiated the release of Adam Donnelly from the Mississauga Steelheads of the OHL.

Donnelly, who played for Lake Forest Academy in the Midwest Prep Hockey League, originally committed to the Bulldogs for the 2014/15 season but decided to play closer to home for family reasons. Donnelly, a 6’2, 200lbs, big and physical power-forward, will be a great addition for the Bulldogs with his strong work ethic, character, and leadership.

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are very excited to welcome Adam, again, to the Bulldogs family
and look forward to a big season this year.

For further information or comment on the above story please contact Alberni Valley
Bulldogs’ head coach and general manager Kevin Willison

Pugerude honoured, Povelofskie retires

Congrats to Bulldogs' trainer Damon Pugerude, who was recently named Volunteer of the Year at the Alberni Valley Minor Lacrosse Association's year end banquet. "Pugs" has remained in town through the off-season and has been giving back by volunteering his time to the AVMLA.

I was saddened to hear that Tyler Povelofskie won't be returning next year, as the Bulldogs announced he's made the decision to begin an apprenticeship.

While I'm sad on a selfish level as I enjoyed watching him play and having him around when I interacted with the team, I'm obviously quite happy for him that he's moving on in life. It takes a larger amount of courage and foresight that most people possess to make the decision to hang up the skates. Best of luck Tyler!

BULLDOGS PLAYER RETIRES EARLY TO BEGIN APPRENTICESHIP
PRESS RELEASE

June 18, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announce that forward Tyler Povelofskie has decided to retire early from junior hockey and pursue a post-secondary opportunity. Povelofskie will being attending Thompson River University as an opportunity has presented itself in the heavy duty/transport mechanic program.

“This was not a decision made lightly on my part,” said Povelofskie. “I would like to take the time to sincerely thank the Alberni Valley Bulldogs organization for the opportunities and experiences that I gained last season,” added Povelofskie. “I would also like to thank coaches Kevin and Adam for their endless commitment to coaching, Tom for his education advice and expertise, Lyle and Kathy Pitts for opening their home as billet parents and, last but definitely not least, the community, volunteers and fans that support the Bulldogs win, lose, or draw.”

Povelofskie missed a large portion of last season with a serious skate-caused laceration but worked extremely hard to get back in the line up a lot earlier than anyone thought was possible.

“Tyler has been seeking this opportunity to become a heavy duty mechanic for a few years now but it didn’t work out with the hockey schedule,” said Alberni Valley Bulldogs head coach and general manager Kevin Willison. “Now with a shop giving him the opportunity to have his education paid for, it is like a scholarship to him so we wish Tyler all the best moving forward into the new chapter in his life,” added Willison.

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs family would like to wish Tyler all the very best and it was a pleasure to have him a member of our community for the 2014/15 season.

For further information or comment on the above story please contact Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ head coach and general manager Kevin Willison

Jim Hiller to Maple Leafs, Nolan Badovinic to SFU

Pretty cool to see former Bulldog Head Coach (04-06) Jim Hiller officially hired by the Maple Leafs yesterday. Full details here

Big time blast from the past here....

Congrats to Jim and family!

Congrats as well go out to Alberni Wrestling's Nolan Badovinic on securing a scholarship to SFU.

Nolan Badovinac Accepts Wrestling and Academic Scholarships to SFU

Simon Fraser University Wrestling has now officially announced that provincial and National wrestling champion Nolan Badovinac of Alberni District Secondary has accepted their scholarship offer and will attend and wrestle for the Clansmen starting in September of 2015.

The SFU press release announced that …

 “Nolan Badovinac of Port Alberni, BC, one of the top high school wrestlers in Canada, has signed a National Letters of Intent to join the Simon Fraser University wrestling program, head coach Justin Abdou announced today. Badovinac is a three-time Canadian national freestyle champion. This April Badovinac recorded four pins and a technical superiority to capture the freestyle juvenile gold in the 76-kilogram Juvenile Men's Division at the Canadian Under-18 championships. It was his third straight title. He also entered the Canadian Junior Nationals (under 20) and won silver at 84 kg competing against first and second year university students.”

Head coach Abdou went on to comment that  “Nolan comes from a very supportive family and he is the type of student athlete we can build around,” said Abdou. ”He has a lot of talent and a great fighting spirit, and we are looking for him to do some great things for the Clan. “I have known Nolan for five years and he has big dreams but also has the work ethic and determination to match.  I am really looking forward to having him in the wrestling room.”

Badovinac attends Alberni District Secondary School where he is coached by Alberni and Clan Alumni, John McDonald ( ADSS 1983 and SFU 1988) and Alberni Wrestling club coach James Messenger ( ADSS 1998 and SFU 2004) as well as Alberni Wrestling alumnus Chris Bodnar. Another huge influence for Badovinac was ADSS and Burnaby Mountain alumnus and Olympian Travis Cross.  Badovinac is a straight A student and has also received an SFU Academic Entrance Scholarship as well as an athletic scholarship to the prestigious university atop Burnaby Mountain.

“We couldn’t be happier for Nolan,” stated a proud coach John McDonald, “he has earned everything he is receiving. He is the complete package any university would love to land. He is a talented wrestler, with an impeccable work ethic, outstanding academic credentials and possesses exceptional character. Nolan has been a leader of our ADSS team for many years and I predict great things for him at SFU on and off of the mats.”

In his typical humble way Badovinac commented, “I would like to thank my family, my coaches and my teammates for all of their support and amazing help for so many years. I am very fortunate to come from this community, this school and from this wrestling program which have both given me so much. I am excited to be joining such a great school as SFU and the finest university wrestling program in Canada.”

Before he heads to SFU Badovinac has afew final exams to finish and then the ADSS Graduation ceremony on June 26. He has also been hired by Alberni Wrestling to work in partnership with SFU wrestler Ryan Yewchin to coordinate the local program’s summer camps, fundraising and community service projects over the summer. All in a day’s work for an exceptional young man.

Dogs add Tyler Cooper

BULLDOGS ACQUIRE VETERAN DEFENSEMAN TYLER COOPER

PRESS RELEASE June 16, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have acquired veteran defenseman Tyler Cooper from the Mississauga Chargers of the OJHL for future considerations.

The 6’5”, 215lbs defenseman already brings three years of Junior A experience with him to the Bulldogs. The Oshawa Generals originally drafted Cooper in the 8th round in the 2012 OHL draft.

In 150 careers Junior A regular season games split between the Elliot Lake Bobcats of the NOJHL and the Mississauga Chargers, Cooper has contributed 36 points and 276 penalty minutes.

Alberni Valley fans can expect Cooper to be a big, physical, stay-at-home defenseman who will block shots and finish his checks. He’s not afraid to drop the gloves to fire up the team or get the crowd involved.

“I’ve heard great things about Alberni Valley. From what everyone says it’s a great place to develop and the home of the best fans in the BCHL,” said Cooper. “I’m very excited to move out west, get involved in the community and bring a BCHL championship to Alberni Valley. I’m very grateful for this opportunity and I look forward to making the most of it,” added Cooper.

Prior to the start of his Junior A career, Cooper played in the Telus Cup with the Sudbury Nickel Capital Wolves and also in the OHL Cup high performance program.

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs would like to welcome Tyler to the family and look forward to welcoming him in August when the players report for main camp, which officially opens on Monday, August 24, 2015.

For further information or comment on the above story please contact Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ head coach and general manager Kevin Willison 

Bulldogs trade Weich, Putz

Always tough to see guys moved - one of my least favorite parts of the game. Something had to happen obviously with the number of 20 year olds the Dogs had on their roster. Best of luck to Drew and Everett, a couple of great guys who gave their all to the club last year.

Hammer



BULLDOGS LOG JAM OF 20-YEAR-OLDS GETS LIGHTER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announce two trades involving 20-year-old players for the 2015/16 season.

With teams in the BCHL allowed only six, 20-year-old players, these moves were necessary to create room for the coming season.

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have traded Everett Putz to the Calgary Mustangs for future considerations. Putz spent one season with the Bulldogs and always gave a complete effort.

This trade sees him play out his final year of junior hockey at home in Calgary, AB, where he will sure to be a fan favorite.

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have also sent 1995-born defenseman Drew Weich to the Drayton Valley Thunder in the AJHL to complete the future considerations component of the Eric Therrien acquisition from Drayton Valley back in December 2014.

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs would like to thank both Drew and Everett for their  contributions to the team and our community and wish them the very best with their new teams.

For further information or comment on the above story please contact Alberni Valley  Bulldogs’ head coach and general manager Kevin Willison