Video - Harry Zolnierczyk named ECAC P.O.W with game winner over #1 Ranked Yale, Bulldogs Spring Camps

Thanks to Chris for sending in the link!!

PROVIDENCE, RI – Brown senior captain Harry Zolnierczyk (Toronto, ONT) has been named the ECAC Hockey/MLX Skates Player of the Week for the week ending January 16^th. Zolnierczyk helped to lead the Bears to a home-and-home split with #1 Yale, as the Bears fell to the top-ranked Bulldogs, 5-2, in New Haven, before earning a 3-2 come-from-behind win in Providence. Sunday's win marked Brown's first modern era win over a team ranked #1 in the country, as the Bears' snapped Yale's 10-game winning streak and handed the Bulldogs their first ECAC loss of the year.

For the weekend, Zolnierczyk led Brown with four points (2g, 2a) on five shots, while finishing with a +3 rating. He scored one goal in each game and added a pair of assists in the victory as well, playing a part in each of the Bears' three goals. On Saturday, Zolnierczyk's 10^th goal of the season, a short-handed breakaway, tied the score at 2-2 heading into the final period of play. The next day, Zolnierczyk earned the primary assist on the first two goals for the Bears, tying the score at 1-1 and then 2-2. Having just killed a Yale power play and with time winding down in the game, Zolnierzyk out-raced two Yale defenders to a puck in the neutral zone and, on a great individual effort, beat Ryan Rondeau with a back-hander on a breakaway for his 11^th goal of the season. He also blocked a game-high four shots in the win, which was Brown's first home victory of the season.

Zolnierczyk currently ranks second on the team with 23 points, 11 goals, and 12 assists. He leads the team with four power play goals, three game-winning goals, and two short-handed goals. The Bears return to the ice this weekend when they host St. Lawrence and Clarkson in a pair of crucial ECAC Hockey contests. The St. Lawrence game is Friday at 7:00, while the Clarkson game is scheduled for 4:00 on Saturday.

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Annual Spring Camps
PRESS RELEASE

January 18, 2011

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs will be having their annual Spring Camps this April. The Bulldogs will have a Bantam age division (14-15 years old) and a Junior age division (16-20 years old).

The Spring Camps will be April 1st - 3rd in Port Alberni at the Multiplex and on April 15th – 17th in Osoyoos at the Sunbowl Arena. Admission into the spring camps is $185.00 and will be offered to all interested in attending until the camp is full.

The Spring Camps are an opportunity for players to show off their skills to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs scouts and staff in hopes of attaining an invitation to the Bulldogs main camp in August, 2011.

Players will participate in practices, fitness testing, goalie sessions, evaluations, presentations and games.

To register go online to www.albernivalleybulldogs.ca and follow instructions or by mailing in spring camp brochure to Alberni Valley Bulldogs 3737 Roger Street, Port Alberni BC, V9Y -8E3.

Also, players can register by fax (250) 723-4452 or by phone at (250) 723-4412

Register by January 31st and receive a $25.00 discount on registration.

For more information, please contact the Bulldogs Office: (250) 723-4412

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Kyle St. Denis to the Grizzlies update - is he, or isn't he? Reposting - ECHL Coach loses it on Referee

I posted last night that Grizzlies Head Coach and GM Victor Gervais informed me before the game that Kyle St. Denis was joining the Grizzlies today.

Gregg Drinnan picked up the story on his blog TAKING NOTE - I was very surprised to head there today to do my daily read of it to find out that according to a source of Drinnan's that "the St. Denis family and the Grizzlies continue to talk"

Interesting to say the least. I can't see Gervais leading me astray, as he's been nothing but an up front straight shooter. You never know though.

This one is for Deb, and anyone else that missed Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) Head Coach Kevin Colley unload half the stick rack after getting fed up with the referee

Grizz 3 Dogs 2

A sparsley attended game in Victoria saw a lacklustre effort by the Dogs and Grizzlies.


I can't remember seeing a dog of a game like this one in a long time - and that's not just my opinion, and its not just because the Dogs were on the losing end of it. Talking to several Victoria fans, they thought the same as I did.


The Grizzlies out battled the Dogs on a scramble four minutes in to lead 1-0 on a Michael Colantone goal. The Dogs would have no less than 3 great chances on odd-man rushes to even it up but they couldn't get shots on net.


The Grizzlies went up 2-0 late in the first with the Dogs on the powerplay as David Morley put a beautiful pass through two Bulldogs off a faceoff loss in the Dogs end onto the tape of Madison Dias who ripped one top shelf.


Shots were 5-5 after 1.


The Dogs got on the board on the powerplay early in the second when Tyler Berkholtz took a pass from Mike Puddifant and walked into the top of the left circle and ripped one top corner far side to make it 2-1.


That would be shortlived as just over a minute later it was 3-1 Grizzlies when Evan Richardson scored his 5th goal in three games as he was left open at the top of the crease.


The Dogs took the only three penalties of the third, killing the first two off to keep it a 3-1 game.


That would be big as Sawyer Mick drove the net and took a return pass from Colton Sobchak that hit him and went in to make it 3-2 with just over five to play.


Shortly after the Dogs once again ended up in the box as the pushed for the equalizer. Again they would kill it, but it was time burnt that they couldn't get on the offence. They would get Slubowski out for the extra attacker with a minute to play but they were unable to find the net to tie it up.


Final shots favoured the Dogs 19-17. I'll have to go back and check my records for the last time BOTH teams in a game had less than 20 shots.


The Dogs went 1 for 3 on the powerplay while also giving up a shorthanded goal. The Grizzlies went 0 for 5.


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Dogs @ Grizzlies update, St. Denis to join Grizzlies tomorrow

Some extra tidbits heading into tonight's encounter between the Bulldogs and Grizzlies.

Tonight's 1st Intermission guest is Bulldog Forward Tyler Berkholtz, while BCHL Director of Communications Brent Mutis stops by after 40 minutes.

Catch the pregame show at 7:00 on your radio on 93.3 The Peak FM and on your computer at www.933thepeak.com and www.bchl.ca

Not dressed for the Dogs - Justin Morello(day to day), Oliver McCluskey and Tanner Hicks.

Out for the Grizzlies - Joel Lowry, Pearce Eviston and - Kyle St. Denis.

Yes, that Kyle St Denis - former Kelowna Rocket and former Vernon Viper

After a couple rough seasons dealing with concussion issues, St. Denis was released by the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL in early November. His BCHL rights were subsequently traded to Victoria by Vernon. While St. Denis had indicated his desire to play in Trail with his younger brother Travis, the January 10th Trade Deadline came and went with the teams unable to come to suitable terms.

In talking to Grizzlies Head Coach and GM Victor Gervais before the game tonight, he indicated to me that St. Denis will be joining the team tomorrow. That makes two additions of 20 year olds by the Grizzlies following the January 10th deadline as they also added Mitch Labreche last week from the UBC Thunderbirds.

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Nice day for a drive...

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Dogs @ Grizzlies, ECHL Coach loses it on Referee, Sidney Crosy to skip All-Star game in protest of Head Shots? Alberni Wrestling Update

The Dogs are back at it tonight, as they look for their first win of the season at Bear Mountain Arena, a week to the day after they picked up their first win this season over the Grizzlies, 4-3 at the Dog Pound.

Read more in my Weekly Preview article from the Dogs website here

Catch the pregame show on 93.3 The Peak FM and online at www.933thepeak.com at 7:00 with the play-by-play to follow at 7:15.

Tonight's 2nd Intermission guest is Brent Mutis, the BCHL's Director of Communications.

Had this one emailed to me, suggesting Paul Esdale should have responded to the officiating in Nanaimo in this fashion on Friday.Probably not a good idea with what the league might do from a disciplinary standpint.

But this coach certainly got his message across! Wow.





Here's a big one from Puck Daddy - Sidney Crosby might skip the All-Star game in a protest of the league's lack of protection of players from Head Shots? It's got some legs, as the Globe and Mail first dropped the bomb.

Read all about it on the #1 Hockey Blog on the net - in my humble opinion - Yahoo's Puck Daddy

Alberni Wrestling Release:

                                 Local Wrestlers Shine at Age Class in Kamloops  

A large contingent of local wrestlers were competing this past weekend at the Western Canadian Age Class Tournament in Kamloops and they did not fail to shine. Twenty-four Alberni wrestlers placed and twelve of them medaled at the prestigious Western Canada Age Class event which featured over 800 wrestlers from close to 100 schools from all over Western Canada.

The Alberni group were led by five wrestlers who went undefeated to claim gold medals in their respective weight classes.  In the Schoolboy division for ages 12 – 14 EJ Dunn wrestler Nolan Badovinac went undefeated in the 75 kilogram division. In the Cadet division for athletes ages 15-16 ADSS wrestlers Rhea Wing (43 kg), Jesse Wagner (46 kg), and Cole Walton (85 kg) won their respective weight classes with strong performances.  Grade 11 wrestler Cullen Hines went undefeated to claim the title at 72 kilograms in the Juvenile (17 – 18 years old).

ADSS head coach John McDonald was pleased with the performance of the team in Kamloops.  “Our wrestlers did well.  This was a high level tournament and we had some good results.  I was really pleased with how some of our wrestlers battled through adversity this weekend.  Three of our senior wrestlers, due to injury, were physically not one hundred percent.  However they focused on the task at hand and were able to perform.  All three of them ended up placing.  This shows the character and the mental toughness that we will need to be successful down the stretch.  There are no guarantees that you are going to be feeling perfect come Provincials and Nationals.  Mentally you need to push through it.  It is difficult to simulate that in practice.  That is why this tournament is so important to our preparation.”

Several local wrestlers claimed silver medals dropping only one match in their respective weight classes.  In the Schoolboy/Schoolgirl division EJ Dunn wrestlers Dean Leyland (60 kg), Emma Vanderlee (66 kg), and Tyler Drew-Adams (85 kg) finished second in their respective weight classes.  In the Cadet division Jordan Wagner (50 kg) lost a close final to finish second in his weight class. Grade 12 wrestler Brianne Charles lost a heart breaking final match to her opponent from Smithers to finish with the silver medal in the 65 kilogram Juvenile Girls Division.

Rounding out the medal count were Russell David of Dunn (51kg) and Micaela Dick (54 kg) who claimed bronze medals in their weight classes in the Schoolboy/Schoolgirl Division.

Other local wrestlers to place in the top six of their weight classes were Chris Kurucz of Neill (4^th at HWT), Remi Wells of Dunn (4^th at 45 kg), Kennedy O’Donovan of Dunn (4^th at 48 kg), Michel Kurucz of Dunn (4^th at 59 kg), Austin Evans of ADSS (4^th at 58 kg), Austin Jaworski of ADSS (4^th at 69 kg), Johannes Kulich of Neill (5^th at 66 kg), Jacob Arcus of Neill (6^th at 60 kg), Ben Salitter of Neill (6^th at 66 kg), Lauren Barker of Dunn (6^th at 43 kg), Brittney Battie of Dunn (6^th at 48 kg), and Sheldon Haddad of ADSS (6^th at 58 kg).  Unfortunately team results were not available at the time of publication.

According to Alberni Wrestling coach James Messenger Age Class is an excellent tune up for the busy few months ahead.  “We always want to take a large group to the Age Class,” said Messenger, “it provides us with an opportunity for great competition and it is also a great team builder.  Road trips like this with several days away on the bus, in the hotel, and around the gym give our team an opportunity to do some team building.  We have a great group of kids here and they were excellent ambassadors for our sport and city.”

The busy weeks ahead include 4 practices per week, tournaments in Abbotsford and Campbell River and then the Annual Alberni Invitational tournament at the Multiplex February 3-5.  The season will continue with the Island Championships in Port Hardy February 11-12 and the BC High School Championships in Abbotsford February 24 – 26. The season wraps up for some of the top wrestlers at the National Championships April 6 – 11 in Windsor Ontario.


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"Around the Pound" live at Dolce Vita tonight

 Catch "Around the Pound" the Bulldog Talk Show live tonight on 93.3 The Peak FM and live on location at Dolce Vita Bar, Grill, and Seafood! Fans are encouraged to come and watch the show live. If you can't, by all means catch it on The Peak and online at www.933thepeak.com

Tonight's guest list - in order of appearance and always subject to change:
   

Bulldogs Head Coach and GM Paul Esdale

New Bulldogs Dylan Nowakowski and Mike Puddifant

A replay of the David Dziurzynski Interview from Saturday night

Highlights from the week that was....

Submit your questions for me or my guests by clicking HERE and I'll do my best to get to them!


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Dogs 5 Caps 2

And some fantastic photos....

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Dogs host Capitals, big two points on the line..."Dizzy" 2nd Intermission guest

It's a big battle tonight with the Dogs clinging to a one point lead for 6th in the Conference over the Capitals, and the Capitals fighting to increase their two point lead on the Coquitlam Express to hold down 7th in the Conference and the final playoff spot that comes with it.

The Dogs are coming off the 2-1 short-end-of-the-stick loss last night in Nanaimo - just imagine for one second that the Dogs miss the playoffs by one point. Having games where you aren't even given a fair chance to compete is a much bigger deal when it might end your season early, wouldn't you agree?

On the other side of it the Capitals are coming off a 6-3 loss at home last night against Victoria that snapped a two game winning streak.

The Dogs have owned the season series this year, taking 5 of 6 games played between the teams and the last two straight - both in Duncan, by scores of 1-0 and 5-3. However, the lone Caps win came the last time these teams met at the Dog Pound by a score of 3-1 in early November

Catch the pregame show tonight at 6:45 with the puck dropping at 7:00 on 93.3 The Peak FM and online at www.933thepeak.com

Former Bulldog David Dziurzynski will be my 2nd Intermission guest. "Dizzy" has had some success recently with the Binghamton Senators of the AHL

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Clippers 2 Dogs 1

Clipper goals came from Cyr - less than a minute in, and by Martin with six minutes gone in the third - on the eighth straight Clipper powerplay.


The lone Dogs goal was scored shorthanded by Trent Dorais with a great move on an equally great set up by Dylan Nowakowski.


The Clippers out shot the Dogs 46-19.


The Clippers went 1 for 11 on the powerplay, while the Dogs went 1 for 5.


The Dogs needed better discipline tonight ...


I can disect every bad call, good call, and bad non-call or good non-call,  Cyr's board on Dorais vs Varleys CFB on Kramer...but the effort it would take writing it all would take way more time than the topic deserves.



I don't ever want to be in the position where I am talking about officiating. At the same time I argue that when the pp's are 11-5 it is impossible to not talk about it.

I see that someone has posted my original write up from my blackberry on the message board asking if I want cheese. I indeed do not, as I am lactose intolerant. I edited my post as I thought it was too sharp tongued and I would be branded a whiner...Turns out I was right. And that is exactly why I never want to be in the position where I am talking about the officiating, it just never goes well. I guess I shouldn't do write ups immediately after the game on the bus....I've seen teams get the book thrown at them before, but that wasn't just the book, it was the Encyclopedia Britannica. 

When the shoe is on the other foot, it's never as fun. I remember the reaction out of Nanaimo this night

The Dogs need to turn the page and turn the frustration into fuel for motivation for tomorrow.


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Dogs @ Clippers - battle for "Rival Hammer", Sendoff at the Summit 4pm today, Midget Bulldogs Update

After finally getting a home game after 9 straight on the road on Tuesday night, the Dogs are right back on the bus tonight - thankfully for just a short jaunt over the hump to the Frank Crane Arena - to face the Clippers.

The two points the Dogs picked up with their 4-3 win over the Grizzlies on Tuesday night were big ones, as the very next night the Capitals and Express BOTH won, to keep on the Dogs heels.

The Dogs hold down 6th in the Conference entering play tonight, one point up on Cowichan and three points up on Coquitlam. AND two points back of the Clippers for 5th. Yes this is a BIG ONE tonight, and not just for the big 6 foot tall Hammer that goes to the winner of the season series either, which is currently led 4-3 by the Clippers as they have won the last three head to head games.

One year after going undefeated in the regular season at the Frank Crane Arena and ending the Clippers season on their own home ice in the playoffs, the Dogs have yet to win there this season. They have certainly been in every game though, losing the last two by scores of 4-3, with the most recent meeting ending in double overtime. 

Here's hoping the boys get a boost from the "Sendoff at the Summit" planned for this afternoon. Fans are encouraged to get to the top of the hump with their signs and jerseys at 4pm to cheer the guys on as the bus rolls by on the way to Nanaimo.

The first "Sendoff at the Summit" happened at the end of the regular season in the 2005-2006 season. It resulted in the first ever regulation time, regular season win in Nanaimo for the Dogs. Here's hoping tonight's version results in the first win there this season.

Here's how the first sendoff went - mild language warning.




And the Sendoff at the Summit II

Catch the pregame show from the Frank Crane Arena tonight at 6:55 on 93.3 The Peak FM and online at www.933thepeak.com

Former Bulldog Joe Scali, now playing with the CHL's Laredo Bucks after a collegiate career at Cornell, will be my 2nd Intermission guest.

Marino Somerville (17), Sam Visona (13) and Tyler Wilhelm (9) demonstrate the form that helped the Van Isle Ford Midget A Bulldogs beat the older Oceanside Generals Juvenile team last weekend.  Wilhelm had two goals and assist, Visona a goal and Somerville two assists in the 9-3 win.  The team is at a tournament in Kamloops on the January 14-16 weekend.

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Dogs unbeaten in two, Snow day in Port Alberni, Alberni Wrestling Update, Tyler Ruel story, Bantam Bulldogs Update...

Some more pictures from last night, these ones from Kaicee.

A nice win for the Dogs, who have gone from winless in six to unbeaten in two with a tie and a 4-3 win over the Grizzlies last night.

(Bailey Durning, photo by Stu Messenger)

Alberni Wrestlers compete in Victoria at Island 15 and Under

A group of wrestlers from Alberni made the trip down to Victoria early Saturday morning to compete at the Island 15 and Under, hosted by the Victoria Bulldogs.   The tournament had a number of teams coming from the Island and one from Vancouver. 


The Island 15 and Under is designed for wrestlers in grade 10 and younger to compete against each other in a variety of weight classes.  The young Alberni wrestlers preformed very well and showed once again that Port Alberni has very strong programs.   In the over-all team competition Dunn Middle school placed 3^rd in the Girls Division and 4^th in the Girls Division.  A number of Alberni’s experienced wrestlers elected to take the weekend off as they prepare for the Western Canadian Age Class in Kamloops this week.


Coming away with gold medals in the Boys Division were Russell David (51 kg Dunn), Sheldon Haddad (59 kg ADSS), Cole Walton (92 kg ADSS) and Christian Anderson (110 kg ADSS).


Earning silver in the Girls division were Bella Jones (38 kg Neill), Lauren Barker (43 kg Dunn), Bailey Durning (65 kg ADSS), Emma Vanderlee (69 kg Dunn).  Earning a Bronze in the boys division were Nolan Badovinac (73 kg Dunn) and Riley Neville (92 kg ADSS). Placing fourth in their weight classes were Kennedy O’Donovan (49 kg Girls Dunn), Isabella Larsen (53 kg Girls ADSS), and Eryk McKenzie (56 kg Boys Dunn). Rounding out the top finishers were Remi Wells (5^th at 49 kg Girls Dunn), Micaela Dick (5^th 56 kg Girls Dunn), Johannes Kulich (5^th 67 kg Boys Neill) and Michel Kurucz (6^th 56 kg Girls Dunn). 


Dunn Coach Russell Bodnar reflected on the Alberni wrestlers’ performances. “I think we wrestled well.  For the most part we brought our intermediate wrestlers to this tournament.  These boys and girls represent the future of our program.  This tournament is a great stepping stone for those wrestlers who we are grooming to be our future elite and senior wrestlers.”


On Thursday morning over fifty wrestlers and coaches from the Alberni Valley will leave for Kamloops to compete in the Western Canadian Age Class.  The tournament will feature wrestlers from BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

 Here's a cool story on former Bulldog Tyler Ruel. Thanks to Dan "the stats man" Tisserand for sending it in! 



You will have to go to the Chek News website, as when I try to embed the video it directs to a different story...Look for http://www.cheknews.ca/



Time now for a Bantam Bulldogs Update....Thanks a bunch to Gary for the updates! 

Scores- Sunday January 9^th Bulldogs Lost to Saanich Braves 4-1 (Home)

                December 30^th Lost to Campbell River 10-1 (Campbell River)

                December 29^th Lost to Campbell River 6-3   (Home) 

Bantam Bulldogs Update

Rough 3 Game Run, (we need to report the good and the struggles)

Our Bantam boys lost to the Saanich Braves on Sunday 4-1, Ethan Sundstrum did get the only goal for the Bulldogs with a beautiful deek on a breakaway drive off a pass from Josh Harvey.  Tough game for the boys, no puck luck for sure and they were not getting it together very well.  Passing errors were many, and we gave up a shorthanded goal as well.  Traffic was heavy on Ryan Price who did great at batting the shots away and keeping the score were it is. 

On December 30^th our guys lost to Campbell River in their home town, and at 10-1 for Campbell River you can almost say we were schooled a bit at this game, the only score on the 30^th was from Jakob Bottaro off a pass from Nathaniel Casavant and Josh Harvey. 

The December 29^th game was played at home against Campbell River and we lost 6-3, this was a good game in spite of the score and the boys skated with equal opportunity at the net.  Brad Cowen scored the first of three, with Chase Gaudreault scoring the next two and Matt Oliver assisting on the third.  If we start counting posts we will lead the entire Bantam Division on Vancouver Island. (If Only)

We have the talent and heart, there is sure to be more victories, keep pushing guys let’s get it back!!!!!!

Next Game

Sunday In Victoria Ian Stewart Arena @ 11:45

Injury Report

No New injuries to report

Jake Eskola will be skating at practice and playing in a few weeks

Dogs 4 Grizz 3

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Dogs host Grizzlies, Times Colonist story....UPDATE

FINALLY. 

Yes, finally, the Dogs get to play a home game again. After 9 straight on the road - minus the Malmo game - the Dogs are back on their home ice at the Dog Pound to host the Grizzlies tonight.

The Dogs get TWO, yes TWO games at home this week, and they also visit the Clippers on Friday night. Click to read my latest "Weekly Preview" article on the Bulldogs website HERE

Catch the pregame show on 93.3 The Peak FM (or listen live on our website at www.933thepeak.com, getting underway at 6:45 with the play-by-play to follow at 7:00pm.

The Dogs will have new additions Mike Puddifant (who will wear sweater #4) and Dylan Nowakowski(who will wear sweater #29) in the line up tonight.

Nowakowski will be my 1st Intermission guest while Nanaimo Clippers play-by-play voice Dan Marshall will join me in the 2nd Intermission.

From the Victoria Times Colonist today in a story by Cleve Dheensaw  - some words from Grizz Head Coach and GM Victor Gervais on Nowakowski

“But it was the hardest trade I’ve had to make as GM because Dylan [Nowakowski] is a character player and character individual,” said Grizzlies GM and head coach Victor Gervais.

Read the article in it's entirety here Grizzlies swing deal for offensive defenceman

Some more stuff on Nowakowski from A Sports last season....

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 And a good piece on Mike Puddifant from when he played for the Nanaimo Clippers last season by Clippers play-by-play voice Dan Marshall.....



That's it for now!

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Dogs acquire Puddifant, Nowakowski, move Renz, Lynott

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have acquired the playing rights of 91 D Mike Puddifant (left) and 91 F Dylan Nowakowski (right) from the Prince George Spruce Kings for the playing rights of 93 D Ryan Renz.
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Puddifant played last for the Nanaimo Clippers where he tallied 2 goals and 6 assists in 15 games. The 4 year veteran was moved to Prince George previously this season.




“Mike will add experience and little bit of an edge to our backend, “states GM/Head Coach Paul Esdale.
The other player coming to the Bulldogs is Dylan Nowakowski. Nowakowski comes via the Victoria Grizzlies in a previous deal Prince George completed earlier today. Nowakowski posted 12 goals, 21 assists for 33 points in 60 games last season. This season the speedy forward has 4 goals, 3 assists for 7 points in 15 games.


“Dylan was one of Victoria’s top players last season. Dylan will be counted on to contribute in all situations for us,” comments Esdale. “We are very excited about both of these players coming to the Alberni Valley,” adds Esdale.




Look for both of the new additions to be in the lineup Tuesday night when the Bulldogs host the Victoria Grizzlies at the Weyerhauser Arena at 7:00pm.


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The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have moved the playing rights of 91 D Brody Lynott to the Fresno Monsters of the NAHL for future considerations.




The Alberni Valley Bulldogs would like to thank Ryan and Brody for their contributions to the team and community. The organization wishes them the best in all their future endeavours.

7 days,1294 Miles, 2070 Kilometers later...

Home.


I'll talk to you tonight at 6pm for "Around the Pound" the Bulldog Hockey Show on 93.3 The Peak.

Tonights guest list - in order of appearance and subject to change:


Connor Varley and Lars Hepso


Kevin Hasselberg


Dan Marshall


Highlights from the week


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Dogs 2 Mills 2

The Dogs snapped their losing streak at five, but they are now winless in six after a 2-2 tie with the Millionaires in Quesnel.

Quesnel took a 1-0 lead on a tip in on their second straight powerplay to open the game in the first. Colton Sobchak tied it at 1-1 as he picked off a pass up the middle and walked in on Bryton Udy and beat him glove side. It would be 2-1 Dogs late in the period when Sobchak scored his second of the game on a set up by Sam Mitchell and Casey Bailey as he ripped a one-timer home from the high slot.

The Millionaires tied it at 2-2 with the only goal of the second just over three minutes in as Frank Slubowski made the first two saves but didn't get any help and the third chance was knocked home.

That would do it for the scoring as neither team found the net through the remainder of the second period, third period, or the 1st or 2nd overtime as each team had their chances in OT but no one could find the net.

One night after having an awful call go against them in Prince George to give the Kings a penalty shot to win the game the Dogs had a no call go against them tonight in Quesnel as Tanner Hicks took a blow to the head in double OT that went uncalled. So much for the crackdown on hits such as this.

The hit would open a considerable gash on Hicks' head. As I type this we are awaiting a Doctor to arrive at the Hospital in Quesnel to close the gash. The Dogs had hoped to make the first Ferry home, but that is up in the air now.

No further update on Hicks is available.

The Dogs out shot the Mills 29-28 and went 0 for 1 on the powerplay while the Mills went 1 for 4.

The point is a big one for the Dogs, as they are a point up now on the Cowichan Valley Capitals for 6th in the Conference, and 3 points up on the Coquitlam Express who are on the outside of the playoff picture and looking in after a 6-5 loss at home to Nanaimo.

Next up is "Around the Pound" tomorrow night on 93.3 The Peak FM from 6pm to 7pm. The BCHL trade deadline is also 6pm tomorrow so it could be an interesting show.

The Dogs are finally done a franchise record 9 straight games away from home as they host Victoria on Tuesday.

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Dziurzynski leads baby Sens....

Great story here from the AHL website (www.theahl.com) as David Dziurzynski has caught fire for the Senators! Way to go Dizzy!

Sun. roundup: Dziurzynski leads B-Sens

January 9, 2011

BINGHAMTON 5, PROVIDENCE 3
Rookie winger David Dziurzynski, who notched his first professional goal a night earlier, scored twice more on Sunday to lead surging Binghamton to a 5-3 road victory over Providence on Sunday afternoon at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.

The Senators earned their third win in as many days, and the three-game winning streak marks their longest of the entire season. At 19-16-2-2, Binghamton moved within four points of Hershey for fourth place in the East Division.

The 21-year-old Dziurzynski entered Saturday night with zero goals in 33 games this season before getting on the board in Binghamton’s 2-1 win over Syracuse. On Sunday, he scored midway through the second period and then notched the eventual game-winner with under two minutes left in the stanza.

Corey Locke and defenseman Andre Benoit each posted a goal and an assist for the Senators; Ryan Keller rounded out Binghamton’s offense; and Jim O’Brien and Kaspars Daugavins each contributed a pair of helpers.

B-Sens goaltender Robin Lehner, who has been on a yo-yo between Binghamton and parent-club Ottawa of late, made 26 saves and improved to 4-5-1 in 11 AHL appearances on the season.

Rookie forward Jordan Caron paced the Bruins with two goals and an assist, and first-year defenseman Colby Cohen recorded a goal and a helper for his first points in a Providence uniform.

The Bruins’ three-game points streak (2-0-1-0) came to an end.

Dogs @ Mills

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Game on...

Tonights game will go as scheduled with a 5pm puck drop in Quesnel. Catch the pregame show on 93.3 The Peak at 4:45.


The fire at the hotel was in the Boiler Room, which was next door to the Bulldogs Equipment room.


Good job done by the Quesnel Fire Department to keep the problem contained to the boiler room.


It makes me wonder what else can happen to the Dogs this season. Its just some more adversity for the players to deal with, as they were evacuated from their hotel just as they were lying down for their pregame naps.


Hammer


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