The Langley Rivermen hosted their first ever parents weekend. It was a nice chance for the Rivermen players to put together a great effort in front of their parents. And they did just that winning 2 out of 3 games. Each parent was treated like royalty and so they should be as they are the reason these boys have gotten to where they are today. Thank you to all the parents that came out this weekend and we hope you all had a great time at the games.
This weekend also marked the first ever Silent Auction. By all accounts this was a huge success. All the proceeds from this auction will go towards paying for the education for our players. A special thanks to all the sponsors who donated and all the fans that bid on items.
This weekend also marked the first skate with the Rivermen. Each Sunday game throughout the season will feature a post game skate with Langley's team. This is a great opportunity for the fans to get pictures and meet their favorite players as well as getting a few autographs from the future stars of tomorrow. I loved the turn out for this today. I also signed quite a few autographs.
This week should be another jammed pack week with a 4 games out of 5 day week of hockey. Fans, don't miss out on a very special night on Wednesday when the Movember to remember will be honored during one of the intermissions as Associate Coach's Bobby Henderson and Jordan Emmerson will get a nice clean shave. They better not touch my beard with those trimmers. Make sure you get your tickets by visiting langleyrivermen.com or call the office at (604)882-8200.
As for now your up to date. See you at the rink.
Sunday 27 November 2011
Thursday 24 November 2011
Give the Rivermen the 2 Week Challenge.
I am going to issue the fans of hockey in Langley to take my 2 week challenge. This coming 2 weeks is going to be jammed packed with home games for the Rivermen, 5 games to be exact. I am asking all the people of Langley to get off the couch and bring the family to the LEC for some exciting BCHL Hockey. This team needs your support. There are all kind of activities and specials for everyone to enjoy from young to old. $25 dollars gets 2 adults and 2 kids into the game. Now lets compare this to a night out at the movies for instance. 2 adults and 2 kids costs you about $44 dollars. That's a difference of $19 dollars. Wow. I don`t know about you but I could definitely think of something I would rather spend $19 dollars on. Plus the lights are always on and you can talk with whoever you like without getting told to keep it down.
My Challenge is come to as many games in the next 2 weeks and enjoy yourselves and after the 2 weeks if you don`t have a good time then it is what it is. Take the 2 week challenge. You`ll be glad you did.
My name is Fraser Rivermen and I approve this message. See you at the games.
My Challenge is come to as many games in the next 2 weeks and enjoy yourselves and after the 2 weeks if you don`t have a good time then it is what it is. Take the 2 week challenge. You`ll be glad you did.
My name is Fraser Rivermen and I approve this message. See you at the games.
Sunday 20 November 2011
Huge 4 Points for the 'Riv'
After dropping 2 tough games the week prior against the Chiefs and Bulldogs, the Rivermen had 2 very good interior teams roll into town. On Friday, the Westside Warriors came to the LEC looking to end their recent 7 game losing skid. The Warriors came out of the gate with all guns a blazing and scored 2 goals in the opening minute. Langley did not give up and they were able to tie things up at 2-2 before the first period ended. In the second, the Rivermen would continue their strong offense with 3 more unanswered goals. But just after the halfway point of the second frame the Warriors would pot one and the score going into the second intermission was 5-3. In the third Langley would finish off the Warriors with one more goal from Derek Sutliffe and the Rivermen would defeat the Warriors by a score of 6-3.
On Saturday, the defending champion Vernon Vipers were the opponent for Langley. Once again a quick goal was scored by the visiting team early on in the contest. Langley would not let that bother them as they battled hard and tied things up at 1-1 before the conclusion of the opening frame. Just like the first the Vipers would get the go ahead goal and once again Langley would counter back with one of their own. These 2 teams went to the dressing room notched at 2-2 after 40 minutes. Then in the last frame it was all Langley as they handed Vernon their third loss in a row with a final score of 5-2. Darnell Dyck and Mike Tebbutt were the story this weekend as combined they had 12 points.
Newcomer Richard Coyne looked very poised during this game and look for him to lead by example which will bode well for the Langley Rivermen squad.
Next weekend the Rivermen will play 3 games in 3 nights when they have a home and home with Coquitlam starting in Coquitlam on Friday night then the LEC on Saturday. On Sunday the Rivermen will play host to Powell River Kings and afterwards its the first skate with the Rivermen following the Sunday game. So come on out in droves fans and lets have a great weekend of games.
As for now your up to date. See you at the rink.
On Saturday, the defending champion Vernon Vipers were the opponent for Langley. Once again a quick goal was scored by the visiting team early on in the contest. Langley would not let that bother them as they battled hard and tied things up at 1-1 before the conclusion of the opening frame. Just like the first the Vipers would get the go ahead goal and once again Langley would counter back with one of their own. These 2 teams went to the dressing room notched at 2-2 after 40 minutes. Then in the last frame it was all Langley as they handed Vernon their third loss in a row with a final score of 5-2. Darnell Dyck and Mike Tebbutt were the story this weekend as combined they had 12 points.
Newcomer Richard Coyne looked very poised during this game and look for him to lead by example which will bode well for the Langley Rivermen squad.
Next weekend the Rivermen will play 3 games in 3 nights when they have a home and home with Coquitlam starting in Coquitlam on Friday night then the LEC on Saturday. On Sunday the Rivermen will play host to Powell River Kings and afterwards its the first skate with the Rivermen following the Sunday game. So come on out in droves fans and lets have a great weekend of games.
As for now your up to date. See you at the rink.
Monday 14 November 2011
Rivermen Woes Continue
The Langley Rivermen were in Alberni Valley to face the Bulldogs on Saturday night. The last time these 2 teams met the Bulldogs handed the Rivermen a 7-1 loss at the LEC. The Rivermen were coming into this game looking to maintain their latest offensive push with 9 goals in their previous 2 games. However it was not to be as Langley had penalty troubles all game and were not able to get any offence on the score board. Bulldogs drop the Rivermen 4-0. James Barr had a descent night in net for the Rivermen.
The 'Riv' are now home more times than they are on the road with just one game left in the month of November in Coquitlam next week. In the meantime the team has 2 home games this weekend starting off on Friday when Westside rolls into town and Saturday when the defending champion Vernon Vipers come to the LEC. Game time for both these games as always is 7pm. Come on out to support your team.
As for now you are up to date. See you at the rink.
The 'Riv' are now home more times than they are on the road with just one game left in the month of November in Coquitlam next week. In the meantime the team has 2 home games this weekend starting off on Friday when Westside rolls into town and Saturday when the defending champion Vernon Vipers come to the LEC. Game time for both these games as always is 7pm. Come on out to support your team.
As for now you are up to date. See you at the rink.
Friday 11 November 2011
Great Effort. Rivermen Come up Short
The Rivermen made their only trip out to Prospera Centre in Chilliwack for a match with the Chiefs on Friday night. The Rivermen were coming off a hard working win the week prior over the Victoria Grizzlies when they visited the LEC. Looking to maintain their hard work the Rivermen found themselves in some penalty trouble late in the first and allowed 2 power play goals both by Chief David Bondra. Down 2-0 after 1 period of play the Langley squad came out with the same work ethic they had in the first and Austin Plevy would get the "Riv" on the board with his second in as many games. The third period saw the Rivermen try to complete the come back. They came close but it was not to be as Bondra completed the Hat Trick on an empty net goal and send the Chiefs to a 5-3 victory over the Rivermen.
The Langley Rivermen won't have too long to lick their wounds as they make the trip out to Port Alberni for a date with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs tomorrow @ 7pm. You can catch all the action live just by clicking the Listen Live link @ langleyrivermen.com. Mike Bordignon who is filling in for Brandon Astle will have the call beginning with the pre-game show at 6:50pm
As for now your up to date. See you at the rink.
The Langley Rivermen won't have too long to lick their wounds as they make the trip out to Port Alberni for a date with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs tomorrow @ 7pm. You can catch all the action live just by clicking the Listen Live link @ langleyrivermen.com. Mike Bordignon who is filling in for Brandon Astle will have the call beginning with the pre-game show at 6:50pm
As for now your up to date. See you at the rink.
Sunday 6 November 2011
Lose One, Win One for the Rivermen
It was a down and up weekend for the Rivermen and in that particular order. On Friday the Rivermen made their second trip out to Coquitlam this season to face the Express. Langley came into this game losing their last 3 straight and Coquitlam was coming off their 5th straight loss. This game could have gone either way. The Rivermen played pretty good in this game but were snake bit once again and would not be able to put the puck past ex Langley Chief goaltender Cole Huggins. Coquitlam potted 2 quick goals past Goaltender Jim Kruger and that would hold up for the remainder of the game as the Express defeat the Rivermen 2-0.
On Saturday the Rivermen were looking to bounce back against a very good Victoria Grizzlies team when the Grizz came to town. You never would have known that Langley had only 1 goal in their last 3 games as Langley poured it on out of the gate and were able to score 5 unanswered goals past goaltender Garrett Rockafelllow and go into the dressing room with a 5-0 lead. With spirits up Langley would maintain their 5 goal cushion through the second period. The third period was another story all together as Victoria made a push to try and make a game out of it. The Grizz came out in the third and scored 4 unanswered of their own but Mario Puskarich would tally the empty netter and send over a thousand happy fans to the exits with a final score of 6-4.
Today the team moves to the good ol' George Preston Recreation Centre to make room for the World Junior A Challenge which starts Monday November 7-13. The team will practice out of GPRC for the week in anticipation of their road trip to Chilliwack and Alberni Valley.
As for now your up to date. See you at the rink.
On Saturday the Rivermen were looking to bounce back against a very good Victoria Grizzlies team when the Grizz came to town. You never would have known that Langley had only 1 goal in their last 3 games as Langley poured it on out of the gate and were able to score 5 unanswered goals past goaltender Garrett Rockafelllow and go into the dressing room with a 5-0 lead. With spirits up Langley would maintain their 5 goal cushion through the second period. The third period was another story all together as Victoria made a push to try and make a game out of it. The Grizz came out in the third and scored 4 unanswered of their own but Mario Puskarich would tally the empty netter and send over a thousand happy fans to the exits with a final score of 6-4.
Today the team moves to the good ol' George Preston Recreation Centre to make room for the World Junior A Challenge which starts Monday November 7-13. The team will practice out of GPRC for the week in anticipation of their road trip to Chilliwack and Alberni Valley.
As for now your up to date. See you at the rink.
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