Incredible - Ryan scores with Koivu's stick..Around the Pound - LIVE AT DOLCE VITA TONIGHT, Bulldogs Winter Wonderland "Everyone Welcome Free Skate - TONIGHT, Alberni Wrestling Update

Just plain nutso here. Mikko Koivu steals Bobby Ryan's stick (while he is carrying the puck - NHL refs - FAIL) Bobby Ryan picks up Koivu's WRONG HANDED stick - and scores. Instant karma? Wild video....well done Ducks Broadcasters as well - they take about 5 minutes to figure it out.

 

 Don't miss AROUND THE POUND - the Bulldog Hockey Show live on 93.3 The Peak FM and live at Dolce Vita from 6 to 7pm tonight.

Tonight's Guest List - in order of appearance, and as always subject to change:

Bulldogs Head Coach and GM Paul Esdale

Bulldogs Defenceman Marley Keca

Bulldogs Educational Advisor Tom McEvay - a replay of his last phone update from the East Coast Saturday night

From the Bulldogs Booster Club - Gareth Flostrand - to talk about where exactly your money goes when you support the various Booster Club initiatives.

Last but not least - Highlights from the week that was.

Any questions for me or my guests? Send em in here

Hopefully we will see you at Dolce Vita!

If we don't see you there, hopefully you'll be up at the Multiplex tonight for the Bulldogs "Everyone Welcome Winter Wonderland Free Skate" Here are the details from the Bulldogs website.

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are partnering up with Port Alberni Parks and Recreation, Quality Foods, and the Alberni Auto Group this season to help Fill the Food Bank. On Monday December 13, 2010 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM the Bulldogs will host an Everyone Welcome Winter Wonderland Free Skate.  

 
All those coming to enjoy the amazing Christmas display and the free skate are encouraged to bring a non perishable food item to help support this cause. Your favorite Bulldogs Hockey Players will be in attendance to sign autographs, and enjoy an evening of socializing and relaxed skating. In addition, by bringing a non perishable food item, you will have the opportunity to have your name entered into a free draw at the conclusion of the skate. 

 
The City of Port Alberni Parks and Recreation Manager of Recreational Services Ron Doetzel had this to say, “Quality Foods has already generously started filling the truck donating 30 cases of Campbell’s Soup. It is our goal for all people attending the Bulldogs Everyone Welcome Winter Wonderland Free Skate to meet or beat that contribution so everyone in our community can enjoy this Holiday Season.”  

(photo: Stuart Messenger or Chris Hines)

Alberni Wrestlers Magnificent on the Mats in the Mural City

Alberni Wrestlers from EJ Dunn, AW Neill and Alberni District Secondary travelled to Chemanius to compete in the Cougar Invitational on Saturday.  Wrestlers from all three schools had a strong showing at this tournament which featured athletes from all over the Island.  At the end of the day ADSS brought home the combined boys and girls team title and were third in the Junior (15 & Under) Division.  EJ Dunn Middle School placed second in the Junior Division.

Brianne Charles (69kg Girls), Austin Evans (59 kg Boys), Austin Jaworski (72 kg Boys), and Cullen Hines (74 kg Boys) led the way for the ADSS senior team going undefeated to claim gold medals in their respective weight classes.  Wes Boris (2^nd at 72 kg Senior Boys), Samantha Anderson (2^nd at 72+kg Senior Girls), and Bailey Durning (3^rd at 63 kg Senior Girls) also added to the Senior teams medal count.  Sky Daoust (4^th at 68kg Senior Boys) and Sheldon Haddad (5^th at 62 kg Senior Boys) added valuable team points.  The ADSS Seniors finished with a total of 62 points, edging out the Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club who finished second with 60 points, and Esquimalt Secondary who finished with 53 points.  “The team score was a little closer than we might like but it is not really all that reflective of our standing on the Island.  The Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club has several high schools that feed into it while our team competes as just one school.  Our seniors wrestled well.  They did what we expected them to do.  We have some things that we can work on but I am really happy with how the wrestled,” concluded ADSS Assistant Coach Chris Bodnar.

ADSS also had a number of Grade 9s eligible to compete in the Junior (15 & Under) Division.  Despite having relatively small numbers the ADSS team finished third in the Junior Division.  Rhea Wing looked strong in her first tournament of the season claiming the gold medal in the 43 kilogram Junior Girls Division.  Golden boys Jesse and Jordan Wagner kept their streak alive winning the 48 kilogram and 51 kilogram divisions respectively.  Christian Anderson was dominant going undefeated in the Junior Boys Heavy Weight and even accepted an exhibition match in the Senior Division as an added challenge.  Tristan Schultze (2^nd at 78 kg Junior Boys), Riley Neville (2^nd at HWT Junior Boys), Elaina Todd (3^rd at 51 kg Junior Girls), and Johnny Louden (6^th at 57 kg Junior Boys) all contributed to ADSS’ third place finish in the Junior Girls Division.

EJ Dunn Middle School’s wrestling team had an outstanding performance to finish second in the Junior Team standings.  EJ Dunn was beat out only by the Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club.  The EJ Dunn Seahawks were led by gold medal performances from Jamie Durning (1^st at 35 kg Junior Boys), Julia McGowan (1^st at 64 kg Junior Boys), and Nolan Badovinac (1^st at 70 kg Junior Boys).  Michel Kurucz (2^nd at 54 kg Junior Girls), Emma Vanderlee (2^nd at 64 kg Junior Girls), Oliver Witham (2^nd at 54 kg Junior Boys), Remi Wells (3^rd at 47 kg Junior Girls), Eryk McKenzie (3^rd at 54 kg Junior Boys), Russell David (3^rd at 57 kg Junior Boys), Lauren Barker (4^th at 43 kg Junior Girls), Braydon Weiler (4^th at 48 kg Junior Boys), Brittney Battie (5^th at 51 kg Junior Girls), and Tyler Maxwell (5^th at 60 kg Junior Boys) all contributed to the EJ Dunn Wrestling Team’s impressive second place finish.

While they only brought a few of their wrestlers Neill Middle School had some outstanding individual results as well.  Isabella Jones (2^nd at 37 kg Junior Girls), Corinne Gough ( 3^rd at 43 kg Junior Girls), Johannes Kulich (4^th at 66 kg Junior Boys), and Chris Kurucz (6^th at Junior Boys HWT) all competed for Neill Middle School on Saturday.  Despite some impressive results their numbers were not enough to place amongst the top teams.

Alberni wrestlers will be training hard this week in preparation for the War on the Floor at Simon Fraser University December 16 & 17.  Unfortunately due to the cancellation of the 9pm ferry middle school wrestlers are unable to compete this year.  However, a portion of the ADSS team will compete in the grade 9-12 novice running on Thursday December 16^th and the Elite division is set for Friday December 17^th.