In Men's Club action this past Sunday, Fred Fredrickson had the best of the day coming in with a gross 72 taking home 3 balls, Colin Hamilton shot 74 to win 2 balls, while Dennis Debolt and Jim Lawler both had 76 to win 1 ball each.On the net side of the day, Frank Hastings and Dave Mann shot 64 to win 3 ball each, Jerry White had 65 winning 2 balls, 67 was carded by Bill Barrett to win 1 ball, while Glen Trask and Colin McPherson both came in with 68 taking home 1 ball each.
Dave Turner won $24 for the Charity closest to the pin on #2, and he genreously donated it back to the Charity.( Your a good man David ). Other closest to the pin winners were, Don McGowan on #4, Darren Vandyk on # 13 and Ken Manhas on #17.
Just a reminder gentlemen next Sunday and Monday. both days will be the qualifying for the Club Championship, Sponsored by Barlows Home Entertainment and the Alberni Valley Times. If you can't make it out on Sunday you will have another chance on Monday. You must play with another person who is also qualifying. The format will be match play. After you qualify and are placed in one of the flights, you will have one week to play your match. If for some reason you are unable play your match in the alloted time you will be disqualified and you opponent moves on. The cost to enter the Championship is $ 10, payable be fore you play. If there are any questions regarding the Championship please contact Club Captain Craig Acland or Head Pro. Bruce MacDonald.
Also don't forget the Alberni Valley Charity Golf Classic this Friday and Saturday at the Alberni Golf Club...Get registered in a hurry by calling the pro shop at 250-723-5422
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs would like to announce that 93 D Ryan Renz has committed to Northeastern University for the 2011-2012 season. The 6’1’, 200 pound defenceman will return to the Bulldogs for the 2010-2011 season.
Renz posted 2 goals and 10 assists in 20 regular season games for the Bulldogs last season. Renz also contributed 1 goal and 7 assists in 13 playoff games.
“ We are very excited for Ryan to secure a NCAA scholarship,” comments GM/Head Coach Paul Esdale. “Ryan will be looked upon to play big minutes for us next season. We are excited to watch him develop into one of the premier defenceman in the BCHL,”
adds Esdale.
For more information please contact GM/Head Coach Paul Esdale at 250.723.4412.
Huge congrats to Ryan....I'm very much looking forward to watching him in action this year.
Catch an Interview with Ryan tomorrow morning at 8:10am on 93.3 The Peak FM or online at www.933thepeak.com
For immediate release …..
Alberni Wrestling is hosting their Annual Kids Wrestling Camp this week July 6-8 at ADSS. The free camp runs two hours per day from 10 am – noon in the ADSS gym. The first session is Tuesday July 6th.
Boys and girls ages 7-12 are welcome to come out whether they have any experience or not. This is a introductory camp designed to give kids exposure to the sport of Olympic Wrestling in a safe and fun atmosphere. Registration forms are available at the camp. Doors will open at 9:30 am each day for registration. Participants can come for one day , two or all three days. Coaches will be from the wrestling programs at ADSS, Neill and Dunn. Current wrestlers are reminded to come out and help.
Starting Sunday the local wrestling program hosts their more advanced camp for four days. Local wrestlers are reminded that the first session starts at noon on Sunday July 11. The Alberni Camp will once again be the final selection process for the Island Team going to the BC Summer Games in Langley July 22-25.
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs would like to
announce that 92 D Tanner Hicks has committed for
the 2010-2011 season.
Hicks, a Calgary native played the last two seasons
for the Edge School Midget AAA program in
Calgary. In 2009-2010 Hicks posted 24 goals and
35 assists for 59 points in 49 games and was named
Best Defenceman of the League (2009-2010) -
CSSHL (Canadian Sport School Hockey League).
The 5'10", 180 pound defenceman also played 5
games last season with the Olds Grizzlies of the
Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) as an affiliate player. Hicks played for former
Olds Coach and new Alberni Valley assistant coach Kevin Hasselberg.
"Tanner will make an immediate impact on our backend. He is a great all around player
with tremendous offensive upside," comments GM/Head Coach Paul Esdale. "Tanner
was the Captain of his team last season and leads by example both on and off the ice. We
are very excited to add Tanner to our roster," adds Esdale.
For more information please contact GM/Head Coach Paul Esdale at 250.723.4412.
Evan Hammond - Morning Show Host 93.3 The Peak FM, Play-by-Play Voice: Alberni Valley Bulldogs Check out my blog www.hammersdogs.blogspot.com Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network.
Click the below links to listen to the Interviews. As always, all audio is courtesy and copyright 93.3 The Peak FM and the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group.
Here's the latest Men's Club update from Gerry Fagan at the Alberni Golf Club. I want to play in the Club Championship!
Now that the Men's and Ladies West Coast Tournaments are over, the Men's Club competition resumes on Sunday. This week is an open day with the ball sweep, money pots and the Charity closest to the pin happening. Please make up your own foursomes and book your tee time through the Pro Shop starting at 7 AM.
The following week Sunday July 11 and Monday July 12. both days will be the qualifying for the Club Championship, Sponsored by Barlows Home Entertainment and the Alberni Valley Times. If you can't make it out on Sunday you will have another chance on Monday. You must play with another person who is also qualifying. The format will be match play. After you qualify and are placed in one of the flights, you will have one week to play your match. If for some reason you are unable play your match in the alloted time you will be disqualified and your opponent moves on. The cost to enter the Championship is $ 10, payable before you play. If there are any questions regarding the Championship please ask Club Captain Craig Acland or Head Pro. Bruce MacDonald.
Thank you to everyone that supported Angel and Steve’s Charity BBQ. The event was an awesome success. In total we raised over $2047.00 which will benefit Variety’s Kids and Pediatric Care at three Vancouver Island hospitals. We send out very special thanks to Randy Romano and the staff at Quality Foods Port Alberni as well as to Barry Victor at Schneider’s Meats. Thank you to each of our ‘celebrity’ chef’s for flipping burgers, welcoming guests and autographing cookbooks: Steve Darling, Global BC Morning News Anchor, Travis Cross Olympic Wrestler, Keith Gibson Professional Golfer (Long Beach Golf), Evan Hammond 93.3 The Peak FM Morning Show Host, Pediatrician Dr. Chris McCollister, Randy Romano Manager Quality Foods, Mayor Ken McRae, Volunteers Extraordinaire Al and Stacy McCullough, and to Variety Kids Mackenzie Hale and Angel Magnussen. Christina Wynans is am amazing young musician and the crowd completely enjoyed her performance. Thanks Christina, you rock girl!!
We would also like to thank the donors of each of the 3 raffle prizes: Rick Hansen for his donation of an autographed poster and copy of his book “Man in Motion”, Quality Foods for the large gift basket and Keith Gibson of Long Beach Golf for the donation of a $200 golf package.
This update comes to you live from Echo Major 1 as the "Average Joes" are currently in action in our year end Slo Pitch Tourney....
Via email from Laurie Smillie comes the news that Team Canada and Bulldog Forward Trent Dorais picked up the Gold Medal at the World Ball Hockey Championships with a 5-0 win over the Czechs.
Way to go Trent and way to go Team Canada!
Hammer
Evan Hammond - Morning Show Host 93.3 The Peak FM, Play-by-Play Voice: Alberni Valley Bulldogs Check out my blog www.hammersdogs.blogspot.com Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network.
Here's the official Press Release from the Bulldogs.
Don't forget to catch Mark Monday Morning at 8:10am on 93.3 The Peak FM.
Hammer
Mark MacMillan Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens
Commits to the University of North Dakota
PRESS RELEASE
June 26, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are proud to announce that 92 F
Mark MacMillan has been selected 113th by the Montreal
Canadiens in 2010 National Hockey League entry draft.
MacMillan becomes the first ever Alberni Valley Bulldog to
be selected in the NHL entry draft.
The Penticton native had
an outstanding 2009-2010 season posting 26 goals and 54
assists for 80 points and was awarded the BCHL's Rookie of
the Year Award for the Coastal Conference.
"Mark has worked hard to put
himself on the map of the hockey world. He is a great
talent and has the drive and competitveness to make it at the next level," commments
GM/Head Coach Paul Esdale. "Mark is a special player and person and we are very
excited for Mark and his family," adds Esdale.
To further shape MacMillan's career path he has committed to
the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux for the 2011-
2012 season. The Fighting Sioux play in the Western Collegiate
Hockey Association (WCHA) in the NCAA.
For more information please contact GM/Head Coach Paul
Esdale at 250.723.4412.
Evan Hammond - Morning Show Host 93.3 The Peak FM, Play-by-Play Voice: Alberni Valley Bulldogs Check out my blog www.hammersdogs.blogspot.com Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network.
I just caught up with Mark, out boating as he found out he was now the property of the Montreal Canadiens. Cool stuff.
I asked him what he was doing at 8am on Monday, and he answered "I'm guessing doing a radio interview with you" haha!
Hammer
Evan Hammond - Morning Show Host 93.3 The Peak FM, Play-by-Play Voice: Alberni Valley Bulldogs Check out my blog www.hammersdogs.blogspot.com Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network.
The Montreal Canadiens pick Mark MacMillan 113th overall in the 4th round. His stock obviously went up.
I am hoping to have Mark on the 93.3 The Peak FM Morning show on Monday. I will let you know once I confirm it.
Congrats to Mark and the MacMillan family and to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs organization from top to bottom. Their first ever draft pick. Its a great day!
Sadly, I'm off to a wedding, more later!
Hammer
Evan Hammond - Morning Show Host 93.3 The Peak FM, Play-by-Play Voice: Alberni Valley Bulldogs Check out my blog www.hammersdogs.blogspot.com Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network.
Evan Hammond - Morning Show Host 93.3 The Peak FM, Play-by-Play Voice: Alberni Valley Bulldogs Check out my blog www.hammersdogs.blogspot.com Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network.
We are up here at Quality Foods until 7pm selling copies of Angel's Cookbook to raise money for Variety, and Pediatric Care on Vancouver Island!
Come on up and visit "King" Richard Brodeur, Global TV's Steve Darling, or heck, even me!
Hammer
Evan Hammond - Morning Show Host 93.3 The Peak FM, Play-by-Play Voice: Alberni Valley Bulldogs Check out my blog www.hammersdogs.blogspot.com Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network.
The 2010 NHL Draft gets going in Los Angeles tonight with Round 1 getting underway tonight. The subsequent rounds go tomorrow. Mark MacMillan was ranked 135th amongst North American Skaters when the final Central Scouting Rankings came out.
If Mark ends up getting selected by an NHL Club, he will be the first ever Alberni Valley Bulldog drafted by an NHL team. No doubt some anxious moments in the MacMillan household. Good luck Mark!
One more note about Mark - someone raised the topic in the comments section below as to whether or not he has committed to the University of North Dakota. I too have heard the rumours for some time now, but however, I haven't seen anything CONFIRMED. It was quickly mentioned at the Bulldogs Corporate Night on Tuesday night, but as of yet nothing has been confirmed by the Sioux or the Bulldogs. Until then, I'm like you in that I have just heard the rumours, I'm hoping for a Press Release or some confirmation soon!
Local Hockey fans might remember the 2009 World U17 Challenge being promoted as a chance to see the stars of tomorrow, today. It certainly seems that the statement was right on the money....read on.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 24, 2010
2010 NHL Draft Top Prospects Participated in 2009 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge
PORT ALBERNI – Friday night’s televised first round of the 2010 National Hockey League Entry Draft is a “who’s who” of the world’s best young hockey talent and AlberniValley residents may recognize many of those names as participants in the 2009 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. With players like Tyler Seguin, Erik Gudbranson, and Brandon Gormley all likely to be Top 5 picks, Port Alberni had the privilege of watching the NHL’s future stars up close and personal in the highest level of competition possible at their age group.
Event organizing committee chair, Ron Paulson beams with pride when he says: “Hockey Canada and the committee promised that we’d see the best young players possible who would eventually join the likes of current NHL stars, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Kesler, Henrik Sedin and Alex Ovechkin. Friday’s NHL draft is just the next step in the process and I think we can all be a proud of being a small part in the development of those players.”
Other players to watch for in the first round to be televised live from Los Angeles on TSN are: Brett Connolly who competed here for Team Pacific and 2009 Team USA U-17 Goalie Jack Campbell. Russian Evgeny Kuznetsov and Finn Mikael Granlund also have strong potential. Along with Canadian players Mark Pysyk and Jeff Skinner.
When asked who Ron would pick from this group for his favorite team, the Edmonton Oilers, he said, “Brett Connolly has all the talent and speed in the world to be an impact forward.” Director of Sponsorships, Dave McCormick, on the other hand, would select “the next Niklas Lidstrom,” in his assessment, Brandon Gormley. Whether it’s Taylor Hall (played in 2008 U17s) or Tyler Seguin that goes first overall to Edmonton or any of the others on the long list of prospects that played in the 2009 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge there is no doubt that we got to watch the best that our game, our future, had to offer!
Bulldog forward Trent Dorais and his teammates on Team Canada are having great success at the 2010 World Ball Hockey Championships in Austria.....Canada has already secured first place and a spot in the Gold Medal Game. They play the US tonight, but it won't impact their place in the standings. The update on Trent - he has been playing defence, he has two goals, and he's managed to stay out of the penalty box. Way to go Canada, and way to go Trent!
I almost forgot - thanks to Laurie Smillie for the heads up on this, as you can watch some of the games! Read below....
Don't forget to make your way to Quality Foods tonight between 4pm and 7pm for Angel's Celebrity BBQ to raise much needed funds for Pediatric Care on Vancouver Island. I'll be there, haha, as will King Richard Brodeur, Global's Steve Darling, Olympian Travis Cross, and more!
Welcome to the team Oliver...Can I call you Olie, a la Ovie?
Catch Oliver on The Peak Morning Show tomorrow or off our website at www.933thepeak.com
Hammer
Oliver McCluskey Commits to Alberni
PRESS RELEASE
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June 24, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs would like to announce that 92 F
Oliver McCluskey has commited to play for the Bulldogs for the
2010-11 season. McCluskey played for the Penticton Lakers of
KIJHL last season where he posted 14 goals and 21 assists in 46
games.
" Oliver was the Captain of his team and a leader. Oliver is a
very versatile player and will do whatever it takes to win. He
will be a great addition to the team and the community of Port
Alberni," comments Paul Esdale GM/ Head Coach.
The 5'11", Penticton native will be looked upon to provide scoring depth and leadership
up front.
For more information please contact GM/Head Coach Paul Esdale at 250.723.4412.
Evan Hammond - Morning Show Host 93.3 The Peak FM, Play-by-Play Voice: Alberni Valley Bulldogs Check out my blog www.hammersdogs.blogspot.com Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network.
Hot off the presses - Dogs fill out Coaching Staff.
Kevin Hasselberg Joins the Bulldogs
Former AJHL Coach becomes Assistant G.M/Assistant Coach of the Bulldogs
PRESS RELEASE
June 22, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs would like to announce the hiring of Kevin Hasselberg as Assistant General Manager and Assistant Coach of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.
Hasselberg, 34, joins GM/Head Coach Paul Esdale on the Bulldogs staff. Hasselberg brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Bulldogs organization with 10 years of Junior A experience with the Olds Grizzlys of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL). The Didsbury, Alberta native has spent the last five seasons as the Head Coach in Olds and the previous five seasons as the Assistant Coach.
“Kevin has had some great experiences with coaching and is a proven winner. His loyalty and commitment are refreshing and made it a natural fit for us,” comments GM/Head Coach Paul Esdale. “We are very excited to have Kevin join our staff and know that he will be an asset to our organization,” adds Esdale.
Hasselberg, also has been selected to be the Assistant Coach at World Junior A Challenge on the Team Canada West coaching staff.
“It’s an honor to be given the opportunity to work within an organization that values athletic and academic development, community pride and team spirit,” states Hasselberg. “The Bulldogs organization is gaining momentum and through the joint efforts of all involved we will look to build on last season’s success. My wife and I are excited to raise our children in Port Alberni and we are all proud to call Port Alberni home,” adds Hasselberg.
Hasselberg will come to Port Alberni with his wife Leah, daughter Shauni, and son Dyllan.
For more information please contact GM/Head Coach Paul Esdale at 250.723.4412.
Welcome to the club Kevin and family!
A final update from Austria - Canada picked up a win in their first game of the tournament, 5-3 over the Czechs. Way to go Canada!
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced today that Chad Oliver has accepted the position of Athletic Therapist / Trainer with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Oliver, a Canadian Certified Athletic Therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, joined the Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton last summer and will make the move to Port Alberni for the 2010 / 2011 season.
With a Bachelor of Kinesiology/Athletic Therapy from the University of Manitoba, he brings an extensive hockey background which includes working with; Manitoba Bisons Men's Hockey Team (CIS), Manitoba Moose (AHL), Southeast Prairie Thunder (Allen Cup) as well as an
internship with the New York Rangers of the NHL. Oliver has also worked with the Winnipeg Rifles of the Canadian Junior Football League.
“Chad’s had some very good experiences at higher levels,” said Paul Esdale, Head Coach and GM of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. “He’s done some great work for the teams at OHA and I think that giving him the opportunity to focus on one team will really allow him to excel. He’s motivated and wants to further his career and the Bulldogs will be a good stepping stone for him.”
For further information please contact Paul Esdale at 250.723.4412.
This one is a little surprising to me, but only for the reason that I was like everyone else in that I expected Cecere to suit up for the University of Nebraska Omaha at the NCAA level for the upcoming season.
Maybe I'm confused, but as far as I can remember Cecere arrived in Bulldog land last summer tabbed for the NCAA for 2010-11. Maybe UNO told him that they wanted him to play another year of Junior?
Whatever the case, you can't blame a kid for taking the opportunity if he's able to make a higher level league like the USHL while also being able to play closer to home.
I've run into some debate on the USHL being a "higher league". Quite simply, I call it a higher league as it's designated as Tier 1, much like the WHL/OHL/QMJHL. It's at the very least the best Junior League in the US, and a competitor of the BCHL. From the USHL's perspective, I would think that their #1 competition is Major Junior, not the BCHL. Several BCHL players have left the league and made a go of it in the USHL, but from my recent memory, more players have given the USHL a go and in the end they ended up back in the BCHL, like Sahir Gill of the Vernon Vipers, for instance.
Here's hoping for Nick's sake it doesn't end up like the Adam Hout situation, as he left the team after the 08-09 season to try the USHL, only to end up back with the Bulldogs around Christmas.
Best of luck to Nick in the future.
Hammer
Nick Cecere leaves for the USHL
PRESS RELEASE
June 20, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Alberni Valley Bulldogs defenceman Nick Cecere has decided to
leave and play for the Lincoln Stars of the USHL. The Des
Moines, Iowa native played one season for the Bulldogs posting
2 goals and 9 assists for 11 points in 60 games.
"We wish Nick the best in his career and thank him for his hard
work and efforts last season,"said Bulldogs GM/Head Coach
Paul Esdale.
For more information please contact GM/Head Coach Paul
Esdale at 250.723.4412.
Evan Hammond - Morning Show Host 93.3 The Peak FM, Play-by-Play Voice: Alberni Valley Bulldogs Check out my blog www.hammersdogs.blogspot.com Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network.
I need your help....I am in jail at the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life. In an effort to raise money for Cancer Research, they have thrown me in the clink and have told me to start calling friends to get my bail money!
The problem is I am also supposed to be the MC!
So in honor of anyone fighting or who has fought cancer, get your buns and your wallets to Bob Dailey Stadium, stat!
Thanks! Hammer
Evan Hammond - Morning Show Host 93.3 The Peak FM, Play-by-Play Voice: Alberni Valley Bulldogs Check out my blog www.hammersdogs.blogspot.com Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network.
Evan Hammond - Morning Show Host 93.3 The Peak FM, Play-by-Play Voice: Alberni Valley Bulldogs Check out my blog www.hammersdogs.blogspot.com Sent wirelessly from my BlackBerry device on the Bell network.
