A surprising news item today, as the Victoria Grizzlies announced
on their website that they have signed Pearce Eviston for 2010-2011...... Sorry, make that the
Colwood/Langford Grizzlies.
The Victoria Grizzlies are excited to announce the signing of Pearce Eviston. Eviston a 6’1”, 190lbs., 1992 born forward, joins the Grizzlies after playing last season for B.C. Major Midget, Vancouver Canadians until January, when he signed with the BCHL, Port Alberni Bulldogs. In 22 games for the Vancouver Canadians he tallied 11 goals and 23 assists. Before signing with the Bulldogs in January, he was an affiliated player with the Grizzlies last season and played in three games for us scoring his first BCHL goal as a Grizzly in Merritt.
Sorry, but the Bulldogs haven't been the "Port Alberni" Bulldogs for one single second of their existence. They always have, and always will be - the
ALBERNI VALLEY Bulldogs. Yes, they play in the city of Port Alberni, but that doesn't matter, as it's not the TEAM NAME.
It's not the Duncan Capitals is it? The Vancouver Lions?
Sorry, it's a pet peeve (like you couldn't tell, ha ha) that has annoyed me over the last year. More and more BCHL rinks and teams keep referring to the team here as the "Port Alberni Bulldogs" which just isn't true.
Ok, back to your regularly scheduled programming. I will never mention it again.
This raises the number of players who wore a Bulldog last year, who will wear a Grizzlies uniform this year to TWO, as earlier this spring Bulldog Affiliate Player Evan Richardson also signed with the Grizz.
I'm sure I was in the same boat as the rest of you with this one as any news that Eviston had been released by the Dogs was just that -NEWS to me.
I certainly liked what Pearce showed on the ice through moments last season...but of course there is a lot more to it than that. In the eyes of Head Coach and GM Paul Esdale, he wanted to make a change, and that is all that matters.
It's interesting that Eviston started as an AP with the Grizzlies, then signed full time with the Dogs, then was released by the Dogs, and has now signed full time with the Grizzlies again.
Best of luck Pearce, we will certainly see lots of you with the amount of games these two teams play.
In my opinion, this shows how the Bulldog Organization is going in the right direction. Two years ago, even a year ago, the thought would have never crossed your mind that the Grizzlies would want any players in the Bulldog system.
Congrats to the Alberni Valley Midget Tyees, winners on the weekend in Surrey....Thanks Simon for the update.
The Alberni Valley Tyees Midget Lacrosse team swept 5 games to win the Craig Bailey Memorial Lacrosse Tournament held June 11-13, 2010 in Surrey, B.C. In round robin play they defeated Cowichan Thunder 9-2, Langley Thunder 9-1 and host Surrey Rebels 9-4. Semi-Final defeated Delta Hawks 10-3 and in the Gold medal game beat Nicola Valley 7-4.
And here's an update from the Alberni Golf Club, with thanks to Gerry Fagan...
Finally we hit some good golfing weather! It was a bright sunny day for the Men's Club on Sunday, with 64 players taking advantage of it. The Port Boat House red, white & blue is one of the most popular events of the season.Thanks to our sponsors, Mike, Steve and Dave of The Port Boat House for providing us wih some excellent prises, as well as four outstanding draw prises.
Capturing first low gross was Jim Proteau, followed by Brett Parhar, Jacques Giovetti Cory Nielson, Colin Hamilton, Lyman Jardin, Jim Lawler and James Haggard. First low net was won by Don McGowan followed by Ron Clark, Dennis Debolt, Jerry White, Ken Manhas, Bob Price, Al Wright and Glen Trask.
A gift certificate courtesy of The Westwind pub was presented to Jim Lawler for the long drive on #15. Bob Matlock pocketed $43 for the Charity closest to the pin on #2, other closest to the pin winners were Jim Proteau on #4, Steve White on #13, Jerry White on #17 and for his second shot on #11 it was Dennis Debolt. The four draw winners were Ron Glazier, Darren VanDyk, Cliff Olaney and Art Berlinski.
In the ball sweep, Jim Proteau had the best of the day coming in with a gross 74 taking home 3 balls, Cory Nielson and Jacques Giovetti both had 75 and won 2 ball each. On the net side Ron Clark carded 66 taking home 3 balls, Dennis Debolt shot 67 to win 2 balls, Steve White and Ken Manhas both scored 69 to win one ball each.
Cory Nielsen made the only birdie on #17 to take home $33.
Next week June 19 & 20 is the West Coast Amatuer Tournament. Please register as soon as possible. The course is drying out and should be in great shap by the weekend.
There were two money pot winners on Sunday June 6th. Don McGowan won $26 for the only birdie on # 2 and Jerry White collected $76 for his birdie on # 4
Don't forget Ladies and Gentlemen this coming Monday June 21 is the next Stableford Tournament. There will be a shotgun start at 8:00AM, although the early birds who wish to enter the competition may tee off earlier. If you compile 36 points which is right around your handicap you will automatically win $35 in club money. The more points you compile the more you can win. For those who may be off their game be sure to turn you score cards in as there will be several draws.
There will also be closest to the pin prizes of sleeves of balls, #2 will be for men with Handicap of 15 or higher, #4 will be for all the women, #13 for men with handicaps lower than 15 and #17 will be for all competitors.
Something new this year-- Your points will be added together every Month with prizes given out for cumulative totals. The more times you play in this event the better chance you have of winning in September. At least 1 prize for the highest female total will be awarded. This may vary based upon the number of female participants. The cost remains the same as other years at $20. Please try and register no later than Friday.
One final note Gentlemen, the Club Championship qualifying rouund will be put back a week, because of the July 1st long weekend, It will now be held the following Sunday July 11th. More detail to follow in the coming weeks.
