I realize that a lot of you have bookmarked this site in order to catch up on happenings and game day goings on. Therefore, I decided to make you all aware that The Nitehawks Nest has moved in its entirety to a new location that adds more functionality and seamless integration of the key aspects that I was requiring. I apologize to those that were ultimately familiar with this site, and beg you to please contact me if you have any issues with the new site at all.
KevD
@BVNitehawks
http://nitehawksnest.wordpress.com
bvnhawks@live.ca
Sunday, 7 October 2012
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Breaking News!!!
As of 5pm, this correspondent was informed of the return of a key power forward from the league winning team of last year.
Dallas Calvin, who racked up 77 points(31G, 46A) in 41 games on route to a KIJHL Championship, has left the world of baseball and once more returned to hockey!
I wasn't able to speak with him at the time of this posting, but was able to talk with his mother, Lisa (MommaCal) Calvin. When asked, she re-iterated what Dallas had told her:
"Baseball is fun to play when it's not hockey season. I don't HAVE to play ball, but I can't NOT play hockey!"
It is not known whether he will playing this weekend against Nelson, but the 18-year-old veteran is back in a Nitehawk jersey once again.
More to come when updates are available!!!
UPDATE: It has also been brought to my attention that Dan Holland has left to play Jr. A in Massachusetts. Holland had 2G/2A in the 4 games he had played for BV. Good luck in the future Dan!!
Sunday, 23 September 2012
Postgame: Rebels - 1 Nitehawks - 5
In the second of three home and homes to start the 2012/13 KIJHL season for the Nitehawks, BV faced-off against its arch-rival, Castlegar Rebels. To me, this was going to be the measuring stick in which to determine the potential outcome for the year. After watching the pains the boys were having in the pre-season, and the first 2 games of the regular season, I knew it was only going to be a matter of time before they started to get more familiar with each and comfortable on the ice. This weekend, we got a glimpse of what could be!
Friday, at the Complex in Castlegar, BV played very well despite the completely lopsided shot count and gutted out a 3-3 tie in a phenomenal game that saw CG up 3-1 early in the third thanks to 2 quick goals. BV fought back with goals by Maloski(PP) and Perez, while Zach Perehudoff was the star of the game(in spirit) saving 35 of 38 quality shots from Rebel skaters. After two periods of overtime, this game just couldnt decide a winner and ended in a stalemate.
Tonights game was a complete reversal as BV took the play to Castlegar most of the night. They started early on a solo effort from Dan Holland just seconds after exiting the penalty box. Then the Eddie Show began! Walker Sidoni was sidelined for tonights game due to a mandatory suspension for the major penalty he received last night on a hard hit to Mingus. In his place, Danny Vlanich was moved from forward to defense, where he played last year with the Langley Rivermen, and Ryan Edwards, coming off the injured list, filled the vacant forward position. It was Edwards first game back on skates since the pre-season game against Selkirk, and he made himself known!
Five minutes into period 1, and already up by one, CG took a roughing penalty and Edwards took just 7 seconds to respond giving BV a 2-0 lead they would never relinquish. Castlegar would respond before the periods end but it would be the only time Perehudoff would allow a puck past him!!
Riley Brandt added to the lead in the second with a beauty from Brandon Butlin and Holland. Kurt Black(PP) and Edwards put the game away with goals in the third as Rebel fans were rife with discontent regarding the inept officiating.
Yes, I actually agree with them. Sure the calls favoured BV for the most part, meaning we capitalized on our chances, and given the way the Hawks were outskating the Rebels, most of those were legit warranted calls. What still gets my gall up, and those of the fans, are the blatant MISSED calls that lead to a retaliation that in turn IS called, essentially rewarding the offending team. Tonights game was no different, and given the officials track record, it was no surprise. Lets just say, he did nothing to change the views of the public while he wears those stripes. Just call it fair and as you see it! Is it really THAT hard?? Maybe it is.....
After being shut off the star sheet in Castlegar (no surprise) even though he had a stellar night, Perehudoff got the nod for top star tonight in BV!!
Game Stars:
BV - Zach Perehudoff - 32/33
BV - Kurt Black - 1G
BV - Dan Holland - 1G/1A
Next up for BV is on Friday, Sept. 28 in BV and Saturday in Nelson in their third home and home this early season. I, unfortunately, wont be able to make either game due to scheduled holidays but will be cheering from Kelowna!!
Friday, at the Complex in Castlegar, BV played very well despite the completely lopsided shot count and gutted out a 3-3 tie in a phenomenal game that saw CG up 3-1 early in the third thanks to 2 quick goals. BV fought back with goals by Maloski(PP) and Perez, while Zach Perehudoff was the star of the game(in spirit) saving 35 of 38 quality shots from Rebel skaters. After two periods of overtime, this game just couldnt decide a winner and ended in a stalemate.
Tonights game was a complete reversal as BV took the play to Castlegar most of the night. They started early on a solo effort from Dan Holland just seconds after exiting the penalty box. Then the Eddie Show began! Walker Sidoni was sidelined for tonights game due to a mandatory suspension for the major penalty he received last night on a hard hit to Mingus. In his place, Danny Vlanich was moved from forward to defense, where he played last year with the Langley Rivermen, and Ryan Edwards, coming off the injured list, filled the vacant forward position. It was Edwards first game back on skates since the pre-season game against Selkirk, and he made himself known!
Five minutes into period 1, and already up by one, CG took a roughing penalty and Edwards took just 7 seconds to respond giving BV a 2-0 lead they would never relinquish. Castlegar would respond before the periods end but it would be the only time Perehudoff would allow a puck past him!!
Riley Brandt added to the lead in the second with a beauty from Brandon Butlin and Holland. Kurt Black(PP) and Edwards put the game away with goals in the third as Rebel fans were rife with discontent regarding the inept officiating.
Yes, I actually agree with them. Sure the calls favoured BV for the most part, meaning we capitalized on our chances, and given the way the Hawks were outskating the Rebels, most of those were legit warranted calls. What still gets my gall up, and those of the fans, are the blatant MISSED calls that lead to a retaliation that in turn IS called, essentially rewarding the offending team. Tonights game was no different, and given the officials track record, it was no surprise. Lets just say, he did nothing to change the views of the public while he wears those stripes. Just call it fair and as you see it! Is it really THAT hard?? Maybe it is.....
After being shut off the star sheet in Castlegar (no surprise) even though he had a stellar night, Perehudoff got the nod for top star tonight in BV!!
Game Stars:
BV - Zach Perehudoff - 32/33
BV - Kurt Black - 1G
BV - Dan Holland - 1G/1A
Next up for BV is on Friday, Sept. 28 in BV and Saturday in Nelson in their third home and home this early season. I, unfortunately, wont be able to make either game due to scheduled holidays but will be cheering from Kelowna!!
Saturday, 15 September 2012
Heartbreak at Home: Bruins 3 - Nitehawks 2 (OT)
After a tentative first period in Grand Forks, the Nitehawks stepped up with 2 in the 2nd and another 3 in the third to take a 5-0 win in Grand Forks. But that was last night.....
Tonight was a different story! After spending almost the entire opening period with the visitors on their heels and the Bruin goalie seeing more rubber than an 8 lane highway, Grand Forks got a lucky bounce and silenced the Beaver Valley crowd with more than 3 minutes to go before the break. BV finally broke the steel wall, also know as Robert Dunsmuir. Brandon Butlin on the pp, and Luke Reimer would give BV the 2-1 lead heading into a pivotal 3rd. The chink in the rookie goalies armour seemed to mend between the two periods as he was once again unsolvable, while GF made their one good opportunity count very late to tie the game and send it to OT. Here is where it all unravels.... a brutal holding the stick call in OT gave GF the power play and they made no mistake for their first win of the season.
Granted, its not playoffs, but why would you call a weak penalty like that in OT after letting so much go during regulation??
Regardless of the outcome, it became blatantly evident that this year, Grand Forks has put together a team that may not be the proverbial "door mat of the division" that they have been known for in years past. I don't consider it an embarrassment to have lost this game at all, although one can aptly discern that this game infact could have been "stolen" by Dunsmuir. If that indeed was the case, only time will tell. BV plays the Bruins 3 times throughout October, we will decide then.
Next game for BV is Friday, Sept 21 in Castlegar, and then on Saturday, Sept 22 at home, again vs Castlegar.
Also I would like to pay mention to Am Fords Ride and Drive Event. On Saturday, Sept 22, come on down to AM Ford and test drive a new Ford car or Truck between 9:30am and 4pm. Every test drive can earn $20 for our very own Beaver Valley Nitehawks!! So come on out and support your local team!!
Tonight was a different story! After spending almost the entire opening period with the visitors on their heels and the Bruin goalie seeing more rubber than an 8 lane highway, Grand Forks got a lucky bounce and silenced the Beaver Valley crowd with more than 3 minutes to go before the break. BV finally broke the steel wall, also know as Robert Dunsmuir. Brandon Butlin on the pp, and Luke Reimer would give BV the 2-1 lead heading into a pivotal 3rd. The chink in the rookie goalies armour seemed to mend between the two periods as he was once again unsolvable, while GF made their one good opportunity count very late to tie the game and send it to OT. Here is where it all unravels.... a brutal holding the stick call in OT gave GF the power play and they made no mistake for their first win of the season.
Granted, its not playoffs, but why would you call a weak penalty like that in OT after letting so much go during regulation??
Regardless of the outcome, it became blatantly evident that this year, Grand Forks has put together a team that may not be the proverbial "door mat of the division" that they have been known for in years past. I don't consider it an embarrassment to have lost this game at all, although one can aptly discern that this game infact could have been "stolen" by Dunsmuir. If that indeed was the case, only time will tell. BV plays the Bruins 3 times throughout October, we will decide then.
Next game for BV is Friday, Sept 21 in Castlegar, and then on Saturday, Sept 22 at home, again vs Castlegar.
Also I would like to pay mention to Am Fords Ride and Drive Event. On Saturday, Sept 22, come on down to AM Ford and test drive a new Ford car or Truck between 9:30am and 4pm. Every test drive can earn $20 for our very own Beaver Valley Nitehawks!! So come on out and support your local team!!
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Exhibition Winds Down
Tonight marks the final game of the 2012/13 Exhibition campaign for the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. Creston Valley is the next test for a green Hawks squad, with the game going tonight at 7:30pm PST in the Johnny Bucyk Arena in Creston.
After a promising start against Nelson, the Hawks have struggled to gel as a team. Having an almost completely new team this year has been frustrating for coaches, but as the days rolled on and changes were made, things are starting to look up! 19 players are so far signed as of last night, and with the addition of Danny Holland out of the Smokies camp, brings more age and experience back into a very young and inexperienced team thus far.
BV's last game against Selkirk was a bit more of a shock than most expected. In past, Selkirk has not had the best of teams despite having the advantage of age, but this year, their coaches have put together a solid core that surprised us all!!
Looking Forward!
In future Nest reports, we are going to be including some interviews with Hawks Alumnus along with their career profiles, so stay tuned as we iron out the details and gather some intel. Yes, "dirty bits" are welcome should you have any on past Nitehawks. We are also on the hunt for pictures from our 5 previous KIJHL Championship teams (97,99,01,03,04), so if anyone has any of those, they can be forwarded along to me at the address below.
contact email: bvnhawks@live.com
After a promising start against Nelson, the Hawks have struggled to gel as a team. Having an almost completely new team this year has been frustrating for coaches, but as the days rolled on and changes were made, things are starting to look up! 19 players are so far signed as of last night, and with the addition of Danny Holland out of the Smokies camp, brings more age and experience back into a very young and inexperienced team thus far.
BV's last game against Selkirk was a bit more of a shock than most expected. In past, Selkirk has not had the best of teams despite having the advantage of age, but this year, their coaches have put together a solid core that surprised us all!!
Looking Forward!
In future Nest reports, we are going to be including some interviews with Hawks Alumnus along with their career profiles, so stay tuned as we iron out the details and gather some intel. Yes, "dirty bits" are welcome should you have any on past Nitehawks. We are also on the hunt for pictures from our 5 previous KIJHL Championship teams (97,99,01,03,04), so if anyone has any of those, they can be forwarded along to me at the address below.
contact email: bvnhawks@live.com
Sunday, 9 September 2012
Hawks Humbled by Saints
After back-to-back 4-2 losses to Castlegar, and playing their third game in three nights, it didnt take a rocket scientist to predict the outcome from Sunday evenings tilt between Beaver Valley and the Selkirk Saints.
Although Selkirk boasts an almost completely new roster, their age and experience gave them a huge edge in play throughout the game. With 9 of the 16 confirmed signees to BV being rookies themselves, they were hard pressed to gain much headway even with the help of coaches Jeremy Cominotto and Kevin Limbert lacing up to take the ice.
The game started out with both teams scoring within the first 1:30, but Selkirk would take leads of 3-1 and 6-2 after 40 minutes. The third didnt fair any better as tempers started to flare regardless of the friendly nature the game was supposed to follow, ending with several players removed in the final minutes and Selkirk finishing with an 8-2 win.
I had a chance to catch up with Saints forward Mason Spear, you can catch the audio here. Spear spent 3 seasons with the Nitehawks but had short stints in both Kimberley and Fernie. Last year Mason racked up 21 goals and 28 assists over 42 regular season games with the Hawks in preparation for their KIJHL title run where he put up 16 points in 17 games. Good Luck in the future Mase!!
Beaver Valley has one more exhibition game on Tuesday in Creston before starting their regular season campaign on Friday in Grand Forks.
The game started out with both teams scoring within the first 1:30, but Selkirk would take leads of 3-1 and 6-2 after 40 minutes. The third didnt fair any better as tempers started to flare regardless of the friendly nature the game was supposed to follow, ending with several players removed in the final minutes and Selkirk finishing with an 8-2 win.
I had a chance to catch up with Saints forward Mason Spear, you can catch the audio here. Spear spent 3 seasons with the Nitehawks but had short stints in both Kimberley and Fernie. Last year Mason racked up 21 goals and 28 assists over 42 regular season games with the Hawks in preparation for their KIJHL title run where he put up 16 points in 17 games. Good Luck in the future Mase!!
Beaver Valley has one more exhibition game on Tuesday in Creston before starting their regular season campaign on Friday in Grand Forks.
Friday, 7 September 2012
Exhibition Speedbump
After 2 close games between BV and Nelson, the Castlegar Rebels strode into BVA and handed the Nitehawks their first taste of defeat.
Stacked with veterans, the Rebels showed poise under duress, and worked their highly offensive checking style effectively enough to keep the Nitehawks on their heels most of the night. Only dressing 5 vets of their own (3 on defense), it was difficult for BV to sustain pressure in the attacking zone. To top it off, Ryan Edwards left the game late in the 2nd period with a reported lower body injury. Rest up Ryan, its only exhibition!
This is the part of the blog where I normally attack the officials, but a summer long marinade of alcohol has mellowed me somewhat, and like I already said...it is after all, ONLY exhibition.
Players of note for tonights game: Brad Gaboury, Riley Brandt, Jordan Bandura (who endured a BRUTAL hit from Dartnell) all played with determination and conviction.
The second half of the home and home goes tomorrow night (Sept 8th) in Castlegar. I wont be able to make the game, so I hope some of you ARE going and will keep me up to speed.
Next home game is on Sunday at 6pm against the Selkirk College Saints, see you there!!
Stacked with veterans, the Rebels showed poise under duress, and worked their highly offensive checking style effectively enough to keep the Nitehawks on their heels most of the night. Only dressing 5 vets of their own (3 on defense), it was difficult for BV to sustain pressure in the attacking zone. To top it off, Ryan Edwards left the game late in the 2nd period with a reported lower body injury. Rest up Ryan, its only exhibition!
This is the part of the blog where I normally attack the officials, but a summer long marinade of alcohol has mellowed me somewhat, and like I already said...it is after all, ONLY exhibition.
Players of note for tonights game: Brad Gaboury, Riley Brandt, Jordan Bandura (who endured a BRUTAL hit from Dartnell) all played with determination and conviction.
The second half of the home and home goes tomorrow night (Sept 8th) in Castlegar. I wont be able to make the game, so I hope some of you ARE going and will keep me up to speed.
Next home game is on Sunday at 6pm against the Selkirk College Saints, see you there!!
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