Fantastic news off the top - congrats to Chris Schutz for securing an NCAA scholarship at Robert Morris University!
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CHRIS SCHUTZ COMMITS TO ROBERT MORRIS (NCAA D1)
PRESS RELEASE February 8, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are very proud to announce Chris Schutz has committed to the NCAA Division 1 program at Robert Morris University.
Schutz joined the Bulldogs part-way through the exhibition round at the start of the 2014/15 season for a one-game tryout after Bulldogs head coach and general manager Kevin Willison scouted him in a prospect camp earlier that summer.
Schutz, coming off a 76-point season (in 46 games) with the Dallas Ice Jets of the WSHL in 2013/14, immediately made an impact with the Bulldogs. In his rookie campaign last season, Schutz contributed with 25 goals and 22 assists (47 points) and appeared in all 58 regular season games.Schutz immediately developed a reputation for having one of the hardest shots in the BCHL.
The start to the 2015/16 season was delayed for Schutz due to a injury sustained in the pre-season. However, once back in the line up, Schutz began where he left off, putting up 24 points in his first 17 games.
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are very proud of Chris for fulfilling his goal of committing to a great NCAA D1 program. He's a great example of what happens when skill is complimented with hard work and a positive attitude.
For further information or comment on the above story please contact Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ head coach and general manager Kevin Willison
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BULLDOGS AND SCOTIABANK TEAM UP TO INVITE FANS TO BE IN THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL TEAM PHOTO
PRESS RELEASE February 8, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs may very well be the first team in hockey history to invite their fans, season ticket holders, minor hockey players, volunteers, billets, sponsors, and supporters to be in the team’s annual team photo.
This year’s team photo will be taken following the game this Sunday, February 14, 2016, on Fan Appreciation Day, when the Alberni Valley Bulldogs host the Merritt Centennials at 2pm. Tickets to the game are offered at a Fan Appreciation price of only $5.
Upon the conclusion of the game, there will be a flood and then the team will come back out to stage this year’s team photo.
“As far as we can tell, we are the first hockey team in history to invite our fans and supporters to be a part of the annual team photo,” said Bulldogs Assistant Coach and Assistant General Manager Adam Hayduk. “After all, the Bulldogs are a true community-owned team with a thousands of phenomenal supporters. This is just another great way to acknowledge everyone’s support and allow another way for our fans to be a closer part of our team,” added Hayduk.
During the game, fans will be able to reserve a copy of the team photo by making a donation to the Port Alberni Junior Hockey Society. A team of volunteers from Scotiabank will be on hand, wearing their Scotiabank red, collecting donations before, during, and after the game.
Furthermore, Scotiabank has confirmed that they will match all donations collected at the game this Sunday in support of the community-owned Alberni Valley Bulldogs of up to $5,000
Instead of having empty blue seats behind the players in the photo, the organization wants to fill the seats with the team’s supporters. Following the team photo, the Bulldogs players will stay on the ice and invite the public to a “Skate With The Bulldogs” to wind-up Fan Appreciation Day.
The Bulldogs are anticipating a big turnout for this event, marking the first time fans, season ticket holders, minor hockey players, volunteers, billets, sponsors, and supporters are a part of a team’s annual hockey photo.
For further information or comment on the above story please contact Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ assistant coach and assistant general manager Adam Hayduk
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