Another Bulldog move, Joe Scali interview tonight, Express apply to move. Back Home.

I've just been informed of another Bulldog move.

They have traded 1991 Forward Jesse Halikas to the Lloydminster Bobcats of the AJHL for future considerations.

Jesse - best of luck in the future, and thanks for your service to the Bulldogs organization. The Bobcats are getting a skilled player with some great potential to put up some numbers.

Bulldog line up tonight.

Not dressed:

Warren Muir
Trent Dorais
Tye Lewis

Addition to the line up tonight :

Affiliate player - 1992 forward Ryan Matthews. Matthews plays with Kerry Park in the VIJHL.

Of course Jesse Halikas and Curtis Tonello won't be in the line up as they have been traded.




Joe Scali will be my second intermission interview coming up tonight, so be sure to stay tuned in through the intermission. If you are coming to the rink tonight, bring a radio!

For those that miss it, I'll be sure to re-air it during another upcoming game.

It was pretty cool talking to Joe to hear how things are going now. Just last weekend he was sitting in Sean Avery's stall (Wayne Gretzky's last pro stall) in the New York Rangers locker room in Madison Square Garden as Cornell played in front of a sold out crowd of over 18,000 at MSG.

Wow!

Joe's favourite moment as an Alberni Valley Bulldog? No doubt about he says - it's this one....

This is from 2005-2006. Back when you could offer someone a KIDNEY and you still couldn't get a ticket to a Bulldog vs. Clipper game.

"Sold Right Out"

Can't wait for it to happen again.





And here's the news from Burnaby, as the Express have applied to move back to Coquitlam - From Eddie Gregory's Blog Burnaby Expressions


If the Express do move back Eddie, I like the sounds of "Coquitlam Queries" for a blog title!



Hammer

Dogs host Kings, Doug Krantz on the 2nd intermission, Dogs trade Nijjar, Tailgate Party today at Boston Pizza!

Just about to get ready to head to the rink for today's game as the Dogs host the Powell River Kings....

The pregame show hits the air at 2:15 and the puck drop and all the play by play is at 2:30.

Chris Moulson will be my first intermission guest, and former Bulldog and Cornell Big Red Defenceman Doug Krantz joins me in the second. Doug has recently been invited to the Boston Bruins rookie camp, so it will be a neat interview.

As always, hope to see you at The Pound or hear from you if you are listening to 93.3 The Peak FM, our listen live link at www.933thepeak.com, or through the BCHL Fanzone.

And we always welcome your emails to the pressbox. Click my name below to send one!

Hammer

The Bulldogs sent word out last night they they have traded Mandeep Nijjar to the Weyburn Red Wings of the SJHL. As always, I'd like to wish Mandeep all the best in the SJ. He's a great guy and with the work ethic he posesses I'm hopeful he'll be a mainstay with the Red Wings.

Best of luck "deeper" the league is now one minus one very sharp dressed guy!

Read the details in the release on the Bulldogs website here
Head to Boston Pizza after the game today for the Bulldogs Tail Gate Party! This sounds like it will be a lot of fun.....Kids can sign up for the Bulldogs Kids Club, and play road hockey with the players in the parking lot. Pizza will also be available, by donation.

Inside the resaurant, the Bulldogs players will be your servers!! They will be working for TIPS. All tips will be donated to KIDSPORT, So all kids can play!

Great job Bulldogs organization, great job Boston Pizza!! Hopefully we'll see you down there after the game....Don't forget to bring your ticket stubs!!

Chris Moulson named Assistant Captain!

The Bulldogs named Chris Moulson as one of their AC's this afternoon.

Great choice, character guy, hard worker!

Read all about it on the Bulldogs website HERE

Hammer

Bulldogs This Week debuts TONIGHT on THE PEAK with Captain announcement, News on Harrison May+Evan Pighin, Doug Krantz to Boston Bruins Rookie Camp..

Just way too much to fit into one title!

First off - I'm excited to begin some "official" Bulldogs coverage tonight on 93.3 THE PEAK FM with the debut of "Bulldogs This Week" from 6pm to 7pm.

Bulldogs This Week runs every Monday night from 6pm to 7pm from now until the end of the Bulldogs season, barring conflicts with Vancouver Canuck Broadcasts, holidays, or any conflicts with the Bulldogs team schedule.

This is a significant commitment by Bryant Perrier and the Bulldogs organization. It may not seem like much, but tying up your Monday night from now to March is no small thing. I am thankful and appreciative that Bryant and the team see this show as an important thing to do for the fan base, and I hope you appreciate it too.

I phoned Bryant a couple of weeks ago to make sure that he and the team would committ to the show for the season, as without them the show just simply wouldn't happen. The words were barely out of my mouth before Bryant answered "of course we're in, whatever we can do Hammer"

Thanks BP.

Tonight's guest line up -

Bulldogs GM Alan Kerr leads off the show. Bryant Perrier follows him up. Along with all the chat about training camp and exhibition and the season starting Friday, Bryant will also be making an announcement regarding the team Captain for the upcoming season.

Whoever the Captain is, he'll join me in the next segment.

I don't know who it is, so don't ask!

I'll finish off the show with what is sure to be an interesting interview with my final guest - Victoria Grizzlies General Manager Jackson Penny.

Of course the Grizzlies are the Bulldogs opposition for their season opener at The Pound this Friday. They are also the 2009 RBC Cup hosts. They are also in the middle of the Evan Pighin controversy. So we'll have plenty to talk about.

Send all your questions in for myself of my guests by sending me an email HERE

Again, this is all tonight from 6pm to 7pm on 93.3 THE PEAK FM. Listen anywhere in the world to the show through our website by clicking the LISTEN LIVE link at http://www.933thepeak.com/



Speaking of Evan Pighin....

News has come down today that he'll be getting a tryout with the New York Rangers. This one comes from the Nanaimo Daily News.

CLICK HERE TO READ IT.

Here's some more Bulldogs news, a piece done by Michael Briones in the Alberni Valley Times.

In the story Bryant Perrier reveals that goaltender Harrison May won't be back in a Bulldogs jersey this season. May was recently cut by the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WHL, and he's now at home awaiting a trade.

Bryant also talks about Matt Frydrysek returning to the Red Black Copper and White.

To read it all - CLICK THIS LINK

DOUG KRANTZ TO ATTEND BOSTON BRUINS ROOKIE CAMP!!

(Krantz on the bench at Madison Square Garden in New York last season as the Cornell Big Red take on Boston College, what a picture!)

I was ecstatic to get this email this morning from Doug's dad Randy.

Hello Hockey Fans (As the Cornell Announcer says each game),

Hockey must be getting close to regular season for P.A..I know you are all excited.

Passing on news that Doug was invited to attend the Boston Bruins Rookie Camp beginning September 15.If interested,you can go on the Bruins site and under 'news' find the 'Training Camp Rosters And Schedule'.

Doug is looking forward to playing with the Regulars as part of his schedule.He has been in Ithaca all summer working out, working part time and golfing(not a bad life:) Finally, managed to get his weight up to 215 lbs. I have not hassled with him since he turned me upside down so fast, didn't know what happened.

Have a great year with the Bull Dogs,

Randy

Way to go Dougie, and good luck! I'll never let you forget when I beat you on the Front 9 buddy! HA. I wouldn't be surprised in the least if Doug makes exhibition, makes the team, makes the AHL...Nothing surprises me about Dougie. Anyone that watched the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in the 02-03 and 03-04 seasons knows what he's capable of and how far he's come!

Hammer