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Sunday, January 09, 2011
When you think you have seen it all...
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Dogs @ Mills 5pm start, Armada Girls win Totem
The Bulldogs finish off this arduous road trip tonight in Quesnel when they face the Millionaires for a 5pm start time as they try to snap a season high five game losing streak.
The Dogs are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel that has been a franchise RECORD nine - thats right NINE straight games on the road. So far, the Dogs have put up a record of 2-5-0-1.
In an odd quirk, both of these teams are coming off of 5-4 double OT losses in Prince George, as the Mills had last night off after losing there on Friday night.
These teams last met on November 19th, a 3-0 Bulldog win at the Dog Pound.
The biggest factor in Quesnel might be the ice surface - or the consistency of the Dogs effort - as the "Vault" at the Quesnel Twin Rinks is smaller than regulation, and things happen very fast out there.
Here's a look at the Vault, from a video I took last year..
Catch the pregame show tonight on 93.3 The Peak FM, getting underway at 4:45 with the play-by-play to kick off at 5:00.
Tonight's second intermission guest is former Bulldog Evan Michalchuk, playing at Manhattanville College at the NCAA level.
The Dogs make way for the Ferry after the game, hoping to arrive shortly before the first boat of the day to make it back to the Island.
Tomorrow night we are on the air from 6pm to 7pm from Peak Studios for "Around the Pound" as the Bulldogs Talk Show is back on the air after the holiday break just as the Trade Dealine passes.
Big congrats goes out to the ADSS Senior Girls Armada squad, who beat Ballenas in the final of Totem '56 by a score of 46-38, avenging a loss by the ADSS boys to Ballenas in their final.
Way to go girls!
Hammer
The Dogs are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel that has been a franchise RECORD nine - thats right NINE straight games on the road. So far, the Dogs have put up a record of 2-5-0-1.
In an odd quirk, both of these teams are coming off of 5-4 double OT losses in Prince George, as the Mills had last night off after losing there on Friday night.
These teams last met on November 19th, a 3-0 Bulldog win at the Dog Pound.
The biggest factor in Quesnel might be the ice surface - or the consistency of the Dogs effort - as the "Vault" at the Quesnel Twin Rinks is smaller than regulation, and things happen very fast out there.
Here's a look at the Vault, from a video I took last year..
Tonight's second intermission guest is former Bulldog Evan Michalchuk, playing at Manhattanville College at the NCAA level.
The Dogs make way for the Ferry after the game, hoping to arrive shortly before the first boat of the day to make it back to the Island.
Tomorrow night we are on the air from 6pm to 7pm from Peak Studios for "Around the Pound" as the Bulldogs Talk Show is back on the air after the holiday break just as the Trade Dealine passes.
Way to go girls!
Hammer
Saturday, January 08, 2011
Spruce Kings 5 Bulldogs 4, double OT
The Dogs got off to a great start in this one, taking a 2-0 lead by the 12 minute mark of the first on goals by Casey Bailey - on the PP, and Liam Darragh, shorthanded.
The Spruce Kings got on the board minutes later on the powerplay as the Dogs were handed consecutive penalties to make it 2-1 after one.
The 2-0 lead might have been a bad thing, as the Dogs appeared to relax, while the Spruce Kings just kept working.
They would get rewarded with two goals 14 seconds apart 8 minutes into the second to lead 3-2 as the Dogs called time out to try and right the ship. Its beyond me how the players still think that they are capable of taking their foot off the gas and they can still control the game, as there has been so many examples of losses this season where they did just that and got burned.
Maybe they thought that as the Spruce Kings are the leagues worst team, they could pull it back a little. It certainly wasn't the case, as the Spruce Kings led 3-2 after two on the benefit of good old fashioned hard work.
The Dogs got back to just that in the third period. After a slow start to the frame, they got back to the basics - taking the body and getting the puck on net. They would be rewarded for their efforts with a powerplay chance that proved huge as Colton Sobchak fired a Trent Dorais centering pass home to make it 3-3 with 6 minutes to go.
The Spruce Kings would go up 4-3 with 4:44 to play on a penalty shot generated on a breakaway that looked offside by a considerable margain - thems the breaks I guess.
If there is one thing the Dogs never do, its quit. Undaunted by the goal they kept at it, tying the game at 4-4 with less than two minutes to play when Brandon Adams fired a rebound home at the side of the net after great efforts to win battles by his linemates, Liam Darragh and Sawyer Mick.
The game would head to overtime, with each team having great chances to win it through the first OT and into double OT.
The game would be decided on an awful penalty call in double OT, from an official working his second straight game in PG - I always have a problem with that - as Connor Varley would get called for highsticking at centre ice, resulting in the game winning penalty shot with less than a minute to go in double OT.
To describe the penalty - Connor Varley chips the puck past a Spruce King at neutral ice. Varley is beating the Spruce King up the boards when the player INTERFERES with him, as he trys to get to the puck to create a 2 on 1. As a consequence of Varley attempting to fight through the uncalled interference, he gets his stick up and clips the Spruce King.
I can add a whole bunch of adgetives to describe the penalty call, and quite frankly, I want to, but I'll just stick with the facts and leave it at "awful"
In the end, it should have never got to that point, but credit to the Spruce Kings for the win - their first in 21 games over someone not named Quesnel.
The Dogs try to salvage their roadtrip when they visit the Millionaires in Quesnel tomorrow. The pregame show kicks off at 4:45 on 93.3 The Peak.
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The Spruce Kings got on the board minutes later on the powerplay as the Dogs were handed consecutive penalties to make it 2-1 after one.
The 2-0 lead might have been a bad thing, as the Dogs appeared to relax, while the Spruce Kings just kept working.
They would get rewarded with two goals 14 seconds apart 8 minutes into the second to lead 3-2 as the Dogs called time out to try and right the ship. Its beyond me how the players still think that they are capable of taking their foot off the gas and they can still control the game, as there has been so many examples of losses this season where they did just that and got burned.
Maybe they thought that as the Spruce Kings are the leagues worst team, they could pull it back a little. It certainly wasn't the case, as the Spruce Kings led 3-2 after two on the benefit of good old fashioned hard work.
The Dogs got back to just that in the third period. After a slow start to the frame, they got back to the basics - taking the body and getting the puck on net. They would be rewarded for their efforts with a powerplay chance that proved huge as Colton Sobchak fired a Trent Dorais centering pass home to make it 3-3 with 6 minutes to go.
The Spruce Kings would go up 4-3 with 4:44 to play on a penalty shot generated on a breakaway that looked offside by a considerable margain - thems the breaks I guess.
If there is one thing the Dogs never do, its quit. Undaunted by the goal they kept at it, tying the game at 4-4 with less than two minutes to play when Brandon Adams fired a rebound home at the side of the net after great efforts to win battles by his linemates, Liam Darragh and Sawyer Mick.
The game would head to overtime, with each team having great chances to win it through the first OT and into double OT.
The game would be decided on an awful penalty call in double OT, from an official working his second straight game in PG - I always have a problem with that - as Connor Varley would get called for highsticking at centre ice, resulting in the game winning penalty shot with less than a minute to go in double OT.
To describe the penalty - Connor Varley chips the puck past a Spruce King at neutral ice. Varley is beating the Spruce King up the boards when the player INTERFERES with him, as he trys to get to the puck to create a 2 on 1. As a consequence of Varley attempting to fight through the uncalled interference, he gets his stick up and clips the Spruce King.
I can add a whole bunch of adgetives to describe the penalty call, and quite frankly, I want to, but I'll just stick with the facts and leave it at "awful"
In the end, it should have never got to that point, but credit to the Spruce Kings for the win - their first in 21 games over someone not named Quesnel.
The Dogs try to salvage their roadtrip when they visit the Millionaires in Quesnel tomorrow. The pregame show kicks off at 4:45 on 93.3 The Peak.
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Warm up in PG
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Winter up North!
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Dogs @ Spruce Kings tonight
Tonight marks the second meeting of the season between the Dogs and Spruce Kings, after a 5-4 win for the AVB at the Dog Pound on October 9th. Fans may remember that night, as it was the game where a HUGE Salmon was thrown onto the ice to celebrate Port Alberni just being named the Ultimate Fishing Town of Canada.
Catch the pregame show tonight at 6:45 with the puck drop and play by play at 7:00 on 93.3 The Peak FM and online at www.933thepeak.com
Here's a video I made last year when the Dogs made their annual trip to the Prince George Coliseum:
Fans may remember a wildly entertaining game in this building last year - highlights are at the start of this video - enjoy, and talk to you tonight! Hammer
2010 Bulldogs Playoffs Motivational Video - Part 1 from HammerHockey on Vimeo.
Friday, January 07, 2011
Practice in Quesnel
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Thursday, January 06, 2011
Safely in Quesnel...
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Lunch in Cache Creek...
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Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Eagles 4 Dogs 3
Another heartbreaker for the Dogs tonight as they battled back from a 4-2 deficit after two periods to make it 4-3, but that's as close as they would get as a Casey Bailey shot late in the game rang off the bar and stayed out.
The Dogs scored first for the second straight game as Colton Sobchak fired a rebound home off a Connor Varley shot that was set up by Trent Dorais. The Eagles tied it late in the period on a perfect powerplay set up for Linden Saip, who scored in his Eagles debut. Less than a minute later the Eagles struck on an odd-man rush to lead 2-1 after one.
Another powerplay goal by Sam Mitchell made it 2-2 in the second, but the Eagles again took the lead on a seeing eye wrist shot from the point to make it 3-2. The Eagles made it 4-2 later in the period on a beauty by Robert Lindores, as he beat a Bulldog defender in front and then put a backhand far side past Slubowski.
The Dogs didn't quit, no surprise there, as Brandon Adams put a slap shot from the high slot off the post and in on the powerplay to make it 4-3. The Dogs would keep up the attack in the third, having countless chances on the scramble but they couldn't find the equalizer. The Dogs got more chances as the Eagles got in penalty trouble with a minor and a double minor but the Dogs again had tough luck as they were unable to find the net on several glorious chances. One final break went against the Dogs late as Casey Bailey rang a shot off the crossbar that stayed out.
Final shots favoured the Eagles 32-30.
Say what you will, but in my opinion I thought the Dogs deserved better in this one with how they played the 3rd, but I guess that's why you don't want to be playing comeback hockey.
The Dogs have a day off for travel tomorrow as they head up to Quesnel. Friday they will practice in Quesnel, before they face the Spruce Kings in Prince George Saturday.
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The Dogs scored first for the second straight game as Colton Sobchak fired a rebound home off a Connor Varley shot that was set up by Trent Dorais. The Eagles tied it late in the period on a perfect powerplay set up for Linden Saip, who scored in his Eagles debut. Less than a minute later the Eagles struck on an odd-man rush to lead 2-1 after one.
Another powerplay goal by Sam Mitchell made it 2-2 in the second, but the Eagles again took the lead on a seeing eye wrist shot from the point to make it 3-2. The Eagles made it 4-2 later in the period on a beauty by Robert Lindores, as he beat a Bulldog defender in front and then put a backhand far side past Slubowski.
The Dogs didn't quit, no surprise there, as Brandon Adams put a slap shot from the high slot off the post and in on the powerplay to make it 4-3. The Dogs would keep up the attack in the third, having countless chances on the scramble but they couldn't find the equalizer. The Dogs got more chances as the Eagles got in penalty trouble with a minor and a double minor but the Dogs again had tough luck as they were unable to find the net on several glorious chances. One final break went against the Dogs late as Casey Bailey rang a shot off the crossbar that stayed out.
Final shots favoured the Eagles 32-30.
Say what you will, but in my opinion I thought the Dogs deserved better in this one with how they played the 3rd, but I guess that's why you don't want to be playing comeback hockey.
The Dogs have a day off for travel tomorrow as they head up to Quesnel. Friday they will practice in Quesnel, before they face the Spruce Kings in Prince George Saturday.
Hammer
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Dogs @ Eagles, Canada vs Russia...
Its the second meeting in 7 days between the clubs after the Eagles won the first meeting of the season last Wednesday in Richmond by a score of 4-1.
Brandon Adams is my first intermission guest while Prince George Spruce Kings voice Ron Gallo will join me after 40 minutes.
Quite the site in the Eagles Coaches Room when I arrived today - Gary Nylan's 1982 World Junior Gold Medal and Uniform. Nylan is part of the Eagles ownership group and is also an Assistant on Matt Erhart's Staff. It may sound hokey to you, but it was a special feeling to hold the medal in my hand...Right now its 3-0 Canada late in the second period..GO CANADA...and GO DOGS!
Hammer
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Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Kings 4 Dogs 2
A good effort tonight for the Dogs as they hung with the Country's best (albeit short-staffed) but their effort came up just short as the Kings hit an empty net with 5 seconds to play to seal the deal.
The Dogs started the game well, as Casey Bailey made it 1-0 on the powerplay just 1:30 in. The Kings evened it up before the game was five minutes old as Brenden Forbes knocked an end-glass bounce that had gone over Frank Slubowski's head out of mid air and into the back of the net for a powerplay goal and a 1-1 tie.
Teagan Waugh would make it 2-1 as the Dogs missed on what looked like several easy chances to clear the zone as he walked in on the breakaway. The Dogs killed off a 5 on 3 for the Kings just moments later, and then tied the game at 2-2 during 4 on 4 hockey as Tanner Hicks scored his first career goal on a great feed by Trent Dorais who out worked two Kings behind their net.
It was nice to see Hicks score the goal, as he hopefully erased bad memories of the rink in Powell River, as it was a hit from behind in the season opener against the Kings that resulted in his lacerated spleen that saw him miss considerable time.
The second period was end to end, with the Dogs in my opinion being the better team. However, one miscue is all it takes against a team as good as the Kings, and the Dogs found that out the hard way as a simple dump in ended up in the back of the Dogs net as the Kings got to the puck first and got it out front where Forbes found Mike Sones with a cross-crease pass to make it 3-2 Kings with seven minutes to play in the period.
That would be all the Kings needed, as they held the lead until Teagan Waugh put his second of the game into an empty net with 5 seconds to go for the 4-2 final.
The Dogs went 1 for 6 on the powerplay while the Kings went 1 for 4. Shots favoured the Kings 39-23.
Next up for the Dogs - another good test as they visit the Eagles tomorrow night in Surrey.
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The Dogs started the game well, as Casey Bailey made it 1-0 on the powerplay just 1:30 in. The Kings evened it up before the game was five minutes old as Brenden Forbes knocked an end-glass bounce that had gone over Frank Slubowski's head out of mid air and into the back of the net for a powerplay goal and a 1-1 tie.
Teagan Waugh would make it 2-1 as the Dogs missed on what looked like several easy chances to clear the zone as he walked in on the breakaway. The Dogs killed off a 5 on 3 for the Kings just moments later, and then tied the game at 2-2 during 4 on 4 hockey as Tanner Hicks scored his first career goal on a great feed by Trent Dorais who out worked two Kings behind their net.
It was nice to see Hicks score the goal, as he hopefully erased bad memories of the rink in Powell River, as it was a hit from behind in the season opener against the Kings that resulted in his lacerated spleen that saw him miss considerable time.
The second period was end to end, with the Dogs in my opinion being the better team. However, one miscue is all it takes against a team as good as the Kings, and the Dogs found that out the hard way as a simple dump in ended up in the back of the Dogs net as the Kings got to the puck first and got it out front where Forbes found Mike Sones with a cross-crease pass to make it 3-2 Kings with seven minutes to play in the period.
That would be all the Kings needed, as they held the lead until Teagan Waugh put his second of the game into an empty net with 5 seconds to go for the 4-2 final.
The Dogs went 1 for 6 on the powerplay while the Kings went 1 for 4. Shots favoured the Kings 39-23.
Next up for the Dogs - another good test as they visit the Eagles tomorrow night in Surrey.
Hammer
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Dogs hit road for the week, open trip in Powell River tonight
I apologize for not posting earlier...we had an earlier than expected departure this morning and it left me without enough time to get something up on the blog.
Here's my preview for tonight and for the rest of the road trip - read it on the Bulldogs website HERE
Tonight's 2nd Intermission guest is former Bulldog Mitch MacMillan, now at St. Cloud State University.
Catch the pregame show on 93.3 The Peak FM at 6:45 with the play-by-play to follow at 7:00.
Hammer
Monday, January 03, 2011
The Canadian invasion of Buffalo at the World Juniors...
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Canada vs. USA
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Sunday, January 02, 2011
8-2 Redhawks final.
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8-2 Malmo
The 4th of the game for Kim Runermark on a breakaway at 13:48 of the 3rd.
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7-2 Redhawks...
Another PP goal for Malmo, 6:58 into the third.
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6-2 Malmo after 2
Shots 22-20 Redhawks
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6-2 Malmo
Trent Dorais scores, from Kenney Morrison
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