Monday, October 5, 2009

NCAA Recruitment Information......

Are you looking for some NCAA Recruitement information?

Visit www.bchl.ca and click on the Education tab and click on Student/ Athlete handbook.

There is some good information in there. As well, you can download the information and save it to your computer for FREE.

Friday, October 2, 2009

(SJHL) Transactions......

TRADE
September 30/09
Yorkton Terriers trade 1991 D Scott Bollefor (Lake Lenore SK) to the Nipawin Hawks for 1993 F Cody Pongracz (Saskatoon SK).

TRADE
September 30/09
Estevan Bruins acquire 1989 F Jordan Lane (Whitehorse YK) from the Battlefords North Stars for 1990 F Carlo Ricci (Montreal QC).

TRADE
September 30/09
Nipawin Hawks acquire 1990 F Jonathan Ceci (North Vancouver BC) from the Melfort Mustangs for 1992 F Cody Michelle (Prince Albert SK).

TRADE
September 30/09
Notre Dame Hounds send 1992 F Tanner Dusyk (Montmarte SK) to the Flin Flon Bombers for 1989 D Kevin Carpenter (Parker USA).

TRADE
September 30/09
La Ronge Ice Wolves acquire 1989 F Kyle Miller (Rabbit Lake SK) from the Camrose Kodiaks for 1989 G Evan Smith.

Info from: http://www.sjhl.ca/page.aspx?page_id=182

(SJHL) Good News for Battlefords Fans Aged 19 and Over......

The Battlefords North Stars hockey club is pleased to announce that effective Friday, October 2nd, fans will be able to enjoy alcoholic beverages in the stands during Battlefords North Star’s games.

The idea has been officially approved by the City of North Battleford and the Sask. Liquor Board.

“It becomes more of an enjoyable outing for fans,” said North Star’s President Ray Adelman who helped spear-head this idea. “We as a board feel like we have to step forward and try and generate more money for the hockey club, and this is a great way to offset some of our costs.”

Fans will only be allowed to purchase a maximum of two drinks per purchase, and must provide two pieces of ID. Liquor consumption in the stands will be cut off at the 10:00 mark of the third period.

“We hope that this addition will help fans enjoy our product even further. This is a privilege and we hope that our fans treat it as such,” said Adelman. “This way you don’t have to rush your beer between periods. You can relax, and spend more time visiting with fellow fans at your seats with a drink in hand.”

Up until this point, the North Stars were one of the few teams in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League that did not allow alcohol in the stands. Adelman hinted that some teams have generated close to 20,000$ of extra income thanks to this concept.

The Hot Stove Lounge will also be used after weekend home games for a new feature called “Coaches Corner.” After each weekend home-game, win or lose, Dan O’Connor will host a show with Ken Pearson and Blair Atcheynum. Fans will be encouraged to submit their questions to the coaching staff, and a several questions will be answered after each game.

The North Stars are working hard during the 09-10 season to involve the fans in more ways then ever before.

Dan O’Connor
Battlefords North Stars Media Relations and Broadcasting
Office: (306) - 445-7827
office@northstars.ca

Info from: http://www.northstars.ca/news_item.aspx?news_id=2933

(AJHL) STORM SET FOR SHOWCASE......

The Grande Prairie Storm head out on the road this evening, as they get set for this weekend’s AJHL Showcase in Spruce Grove.

The three-day event is a joint initiative between the city of Spruce Grove, the Spruce Grove Saints and the Alberta Junior Hockey League.

It will include each of the League’s 16 teams playing two regular season games apiece at the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre. The AJHL Showcase is a unique opportunity for the scouting community to evaluate over 400 AJHL players in one location, as they compete against one another.

Grande Prairie faces the Canmore Eagles Friday, at 3:30 pm. Saturday, the Storm take on the Brooks Bandits at 3:30 pm.

The Storm are looking to build on a big 5-3 victory over the Camrose Kodiaks Tuesday.

Grande Prairie forward Dennis Rix heads into the AJHL Showcase as the league’s leading scorer, with 10 goals and 10 assists for 20 points in nine games.

Rix is three points up on the second-highest scorer – teammate Zahn Raubenheimer (3-14-17).

Storm fans that can’t make this weekend’s showcase can still catch all the action by tuning into 104.7 FREE FM.

Info from: http://www.gpstorm.com/association.aspx

(BCHL) Transactions......

01-Oct-09 The Merritt Centennials Hockey Club transfers the playing rights of Jake Baker (D)(91) to the Nanaimo Clippers Hockey Club in exchange for the playing rights of Mitch Jones (91)(D).

30-Sep-09 The Penticton Vees Hockey Club transfers the playing rights of Mitch Jones (91)(D) to the Nanaimo Clippers Hockey Club in exchange for future considerations.

30-Sep-09 The Victoria Grizzlies Hockey Club transfers the playing rights of Massimo Lamarchia (F) to the Markam Waxers Hockey Club of the OJHL in exchange for the playing rights of Graeme McCormick.

30-Sep-09 The Powell River Kings Hockey Club transfers the playing rights of Justin Hogan (90)(C) to the Williams Lake Timberwolves Hockey Club in exchange for the playing rights of Craig Eisenhut (90)(F).

Info from: http://www.bchl.bc.ca/leagues/transactions.cfm?clientid=1413&leagueid=2393

(BCHL) Skate with the Bulldogs on October 4th......

Come join the Bulldogs for a free skate, autograph session and barbecue. At 3pm on October 4th come skate with your favourite Bulldog players and get all the players autographs as well. Also we will be having a barbecue with all proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Society.

Info from: http://www.albernivalleybulldogs.ca/leagues/newsletter.cfm?clientID=1009&leagueID=1577&page=38517

(BCHL) Preview: Interior powers Vipers and Warriors set to clash in Westside......

The Vernon Vipers will put their 17-game winning streak on the line tonight in Westside in the first contest of a three-day, three-game weekend set against a trio of the league's hottest teams.

Their hosts enter the match-up with an unblemished 3-0 home record and a 5-2 mark overall. Westside is led offensively by forward Cam Reid and Trevor Bailey, but has spread its goal-scoring around early in the season to the tune of six players with a better than a point-per-game average. One of those players -- 17-year old Abbotsford native Grayson Downing -- and Reid are back in the line-up following a three-day stint in Okotoks, Alberts at Team Canada West's Evaluation Camp for the 2009 World Junior A Challenge.

"They are high-end skilled guys and hard-working guys, especially in the corners," Downing says of the Vipers. "It’s hard to get the puck away from them and they drive hard to the net. They are just tough guys to play against."

Perhaps even more impressive than their 6-0 record to open the season is the fact that Vernon has allowed just eight goals through six games. Netminder Graeme Gordon has been a calming presence in net, with a 1.39 goals-against average and .943 save percentage to show for five wins in five starts.

They're also excelling despite the fact that each of their opponents uses them as a gauge for their own early season progress.

"They’re the champs and they have a great program," said Yopyk. "We’re not quite there yet, but we’ll find some things out on Friday. Right now they’re up the ladder where we want to be and on Friday we’re going to try to knock them down a bit."

The Vipers round out a busy weekend with home games against the Penticton Vees and Burnaby Express on Saturday and Sunday, while Westside is idle on Saturday night before a matinee match-up with the Merritt Centennials at 2:30 PM on Sunday.

Info from: http://www.bchl.bc.ca/leagues/newsletter.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&page=38552

(SIJHL) Transactions......

Sioux Lookout Flyers 09/29/09 Pento, Devon (G) reassigned to
Sioux Lookout Flyers 09/29/09 Pascal, Geo (D) reassigned to

Info from: http://sijhl_cms.stats.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=698

(SIJHL) “Our job is to stay focused…” Home Opener Tomorrow Night!......

“Fort William has hopped out of the gate quickly and are off to a great start. Their PP and PK are solid, they have excellent goaltending and obviously a lot of talent with their Forwards and Defense. It’s our opening weekend at home and we’re excited to play against the first place team. That being said, our job is to stay focused and not let these emotions take over our bench.” said Coach Clint Mylymok when asked about the upcoming home opener this Friday night.

The Dryden Ice Dogs will be hosting the first place team, Fort William Northstars Friday and Saturday Night, this weekend. Friday October 2, 2009, that puck will drop at 7:30pm, and the same for Saturday October 3, 2009. Should be quite the barn burner, as both teams are undefeated so far this season. Dryden will be looking to make it 4 wins in a row, and Fort William Northstars will be looking to go 7 Wins in a row. Tickets can be purchased in advanced, at Barrett’s Sporting Goods in downtown Dryden.

Also, don’t miss out on the 400 Club. Currently ( as of Sept. 30, 2009 ), 287 of 400 memberships have been sold.

Info from: http://www.drydenicedogs.net/

(MJHL) Natives Scout To Coach Manitoba Entry In Western Canada Challenge......

The Neepawa Natives would like to congratulate Peter Dueck of Steinbach, Manitoba upon his selection as an assistant coach with Team Manitoba at the upcoming Western Canada Under 16 Challenge.

Dueck is a highly valued member of the Neepawa Natives scouting staff and a well respected member of the Manitoba hockey community.

"We are extremely fortunate to have a person of Peter's calibre involved with our program," said Neepawa Natives coach Bryant Perrier. "To see Peter get recognition as one of Manitoba's elite coaches is really well deserved for him. He is a great hockey man."

Info from: http://www.neepawanatives.com/pages/news2.asp?ID=1009

(MJHL) Three alumni named Ed Belfour Award winners......

A trio of MJHL alumni have been awarded the Ed Belfour High Performance Award: Daniel Campbell, Craig Cornelsen and Greg Reimer.

All three players will receive an equal portion of a $2,500 scholarship fund, explained MJHL Commissioner Kim Davis.

“The objective of the MJHL is to combine high-level hockey and education,” said Davis. “Scholarships such as this allow players to attend post-secondary institutions, in partnership with their hockey.”

Campbell (Winnipeg South Blues) is now enrolled at the University of Manitoba, while Cornelsen (Winkler Flyers) is attending Briercrest College in Saskatchewan. Reimer (Winkler Flyers) plans to attend a post-secondary institution in 2010.

This prestigious scholarship is awarded annually to MJHL players who display exemplary skills in hockey, education and citizenship, explained Davis.

This is the eighth year the Ed Belfour High Performance Award has been given out to MJHL grads. Previous winners were Gavin McHale of Portage Terriers and Andrew Rewucki Selkirk Steelers.

Belfour, an NHL rookie of the year, all-star and Stanley Cup winner, played goal in the MJHL with the Winkler Flyers.

Info from: http://www.mjhlhockey.ca/news_item.aspx?news_id=1545