Archive for December, 2007
GAME NOTES, DEC. 31
Monday, December 31st, 2007Happy New Year everyone.
While you sip champagne with your friends, the team will be driving back from Laredo for the second year in a row. How nice would it be to end the year with a win at the LEC?
Here’s tonight’s game notes along with the full stats pack. There’s a few scoring changes that […]
RAYZ 5, BEES 4
Sunday, December 30th, 2007By: Rachel ReidaHidalgo, Texas—Joe Blaznek nabbed the game winner in a shootout to give the Corpus Christi Rayz a 5-4 win as they took both games over the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees this weekend with the win Saturday night at the Dodge Arena. Corpus battled back from a 4-2 deficit at […]
BANGA NAMED TO SOUTHERN CONFERENCE ALL STAR TEAM
Saturday, December 29th, 2007Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced that Travis Banga has been selected as a reserve for the Southern Conference and will represent the club at the 2008 CHL All Star Game in Broomfield, Colorado, on Jan. 16.
The High River, Alberta, […]
BEES DOUBLED UP BY RAYZ
Friday, December 28th, 2007By: Rachel Reida
Hidalgo, Texas—Joe Blaznek (1-2-3) and Brent Howarth (0-3-3) each notched three points for the Corpus Christi Rayz en route to a 6-3 victory over the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Friday night at the Dodge Arena. The Bees are now 0-5-1 in the past six games and four points behind Corpus in […]
BEES RELEASE EDINGER, RE-SIGN SILVER
Friday, December 28th, 2007Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced that the club has waived forward Adam Edinger and re-signed forward Jared Silver. In another move, defenseman Jason Slusher was activated from the 14-day injured reserve.
Edinger appeared in 25 games for the Bees, posting eight points (4-4-8) and 44 […]
GAME NOTES, DEC. 28
Thursday, December 27th, 2007Here’s this weekend’s early game notes.
Hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas. I want to thank all the wives and girlfriends for putting together such an amazing spread on Christmas day! It hit the spot, that’s for sure.
Some fun things going on this weekend here at the Hive. If there’s one this we try to do, […]
THE CAP
Tuesday, December 25th, 2007Merry Christmas everyone. I said I wouldn’t post until Wednesday, but after reading some emails and what not, I said what the hey. Plus, I slept most of the day away on the bus so I’m still wide awake. Here’s a look at the Christmas tree the fan club gave us for the trip.
We pulled […]
BEES DROP 8-1 DECISION TO DOGS
Sunday, December 23rd, 2007Prescott Valley, Arizona — Olivier Latendresse had a hat trick and an assist to help lead the Arizona Sundogs past the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 8-1 Sunday at Tim’s Toyota Center.Â
The Dogs, who are now 10-1 at home, opened up a 6-0 lead by the end of the second period. Latendresse punched home his […]
THE CHRISTMAS MOUSE?
Sunday, December 23rd, 2007Here’s tonight’s updated game notes. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN Radio 1240 AM as well as online.
Well, the road trip is almost over. It’s been a long haul and it’s a shame the team couldn’t at least pull a point out of Friday’s game after the grit they showed to tie things […]
Bees Burned by Sundogs in 10-6 Loss
Saturday, December 22nd, 2007By: Chelsea Wagner
Prescott Valley, Arizona- Jon Landry scored the game winning goal in the Arizona Sundogs 10-6 victory over the Killer Bees Friday night at Tims Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Arizona. This is the second game in a row the Bees have allowed ten goals to be scored. The Bees now fall to 8-11-4 […]
GAME NOTES, DEC. 21
Friday, December 21st, 2007Here’s tonight’s updated game notes. Game time is 7:35 MST. Broadcast on KURV 710 Talk Radio.
Email me during the game at radio@killerbeehockey.com.
KILLER BEES TO RETIRE GILLAM’S NO. 7 JERSEY
Thursday, December 20th, 2007Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced that, as part of the team’s Fifth Anniversary Celebration Weekend, assistant coach Sean Gillam’s No. 7 jersey will be retired in a pre-game ceremony on Jan. 5 as the Bees host the defending President’s Cup Champion Colorado Eagles.
“As an […]
ARIZONA RUMBLINGS
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007Well, it’s been an interesting few days here in Arizona. Since Corpus Christi is in town for a game tonight, ice time has been all over the place. 10 a.m. Monday, noon yesterday, 8 a.m. today. The team’s been working hard and the practices have been intense. As for last Saturday’s game, it happens. Best […]
SCORPIONS BITE BEES
Sunday, December 16th, 2007Rio Rancho, New Mexico — The New Mexico Scorpions scored seven unanswered goals in the first period en route to a 10-3 thrashing of the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Saturday night at the Santa Ana Star Center.
Craig MacDonald had a hat trick for the Scorpions, while Andrew Smale and Vladimir Hartinger each added two […]
GAME NOTES, DEC. 15
Saturday, December 15th, 2007Updated roster and game notes for tonight’s game at New Mexico.
And the roster shuffle continues…Jared Silver gets waived to make room for Dan McNeill, and Dennis Maxwell is due to come off the IR. We’ll have to wait and see what, if any, changes are made prior to tonight’s game.
UPDATE: Dennis Maxwell has been activated […]
BEES FALL IN OT
Friday, December 14th, 2007Amarillo, Texas — The Amarillo Gorillas scored four unanswered goals to take a 4-3 overtime win over the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Friday night at the Cal Farley Coliseum. Grant Selinger scored twice, including the OT winner.
Rio opened up a 3-0 lead by the 2:20 mark of the second period on goals by Mark […]
GAME NOTES, DEC. 14
Friday, December 14th, 2007Here’s this weekend’s game notes.
It’s awfully chilly here in Amarillo. Makes for a more Christmas-like feel, at least for those of us from cold weather parts. Maybe in time I can get used to wearing shorts on Christmas day. Word is we’ll be heading right into a storm on our overnight to New Mexico.
Minor Observations
Glens […]
COACH’S SHOW TOMORROW
Monday, December 10th, 2007Here’s an early look at this week’s stats.
Come out to RA’s (3000 North McColl in McAllen) tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. for the Coach’s Show. Scheduled guests include Head Coach Paul Fixter and defenseman T.J. Eason.
As usual I’ll talk to Fix about the last few games, what lies ahead, what’s going on around the CHL and […]
Minor Observations, Dec. 9
Sunday, December 9th, 2007Just got back from the team Christmas party at the 4E Ranch in North Edinburg. What a place. They cater to some of the high rollers who come to the Valley for one reason or another. As a matter of fact, a few players on a certain football team are due to arrive later tonight. […]
BATS SNUFF BEES 5-2
Saturday, December 8th, 2007Austin — Jamie Thompson led the way with a goal and two assists as the Austin Ice Bats defeated the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 5-2 Saturday night at Chaparral Ice.
Austin opened up a 4-0 lead before Rio’s Lance Herauf converted on the power play with three minutes remaining in the second period. Rio’s […]
BEES EDGE SUNDOGS 4-3
Friday, December 7th, 2007Hidalgo, Texas—Lead by netminder David Lemanowicz the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees captured a very important home win, topping the Arizona Sundogs 4-3 Friday night at the Dodge Arena. Lance Herauf nabbed the game-winner early in the third to seal the deal for the Bees as they head out on a five-game […]
GAME NOTES, DEC. 7
Thursday, December 6th, 2007This weekend’s updated game notes, roster and player bios.
Don’t forget your Teddy Bears. Did anyone see the big Spiderman looking thing that got tossed on the ice somewhere? Where was that? Can someone here top that?
And yes, Tuomi is related to the Corpus guy. I’m told they’re cousins, but I need to confirm that.
BEES SIGN TUOMI AND KOUBA, PLACE MAXWELL ON INJURED RESERVE
Thursday, December 6th, 2007Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced that the team has signed center Michael Tuomi (too-OH-mee) and left wing Ladislav Kouba (KOO-bah) and that left wing Dennis Maxwell has been placed on the 14-day injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 1.
Tuomi, 22, began the season with Pensacola […]
TOSS ‘EM
Tuesday, December 4th, 2007Make sure you bring your teddy bears for the Teddy Bear Toss this Friday night. I’ve seen some strange occurrences at these events, but none quite as funny as this (wait until about halfway thru. I’m trying to find the actual video of fans tossing the thing on the ice).
Lots of movement the last few […]
HOUNDS POUNCE BEES
Sunday, December 2nd, 2007By: Rachel Reida
Hidalgo, Texas—In a hostile match-up the Youngstown Steelhounds blew past the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 7-2 Sunday afternoon at the Dodge Arena. Former Bee Kurtis Dulle posted three points in the contest (0-3-3), while Chris Richards skated away with three points (2-1-3).
Youngstown notched one goal late in the first […]
BEES FALL IN SHOOTOUT
Saturday, December 1st, 2007Austin, Texas — Henry Kuster scored in the seventh round of the shootout to take the extra point for Austin as the Ice Bats defeated the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 3-2 Saturday night at Chaparall Ice Arena.
The Bees took a 1-0 lead at 4:39 of the first on Lance Herauf’s fourth goal of the […]
NO CHL NETWORK TONIGHT
Saturday, December 1st, 2007Austin does not have CHL Network capabilities, so no video tonight. Audio only at www.allinbroadcasting.com. You’d have known that if you read your game notes (inside joke, sorry).
GAME NOTES, DEC. 1
Saturday, December 1st, 2007Hard to believe we’re already into December. Holy smokes. First you can’t wait for the season to start, next thing you know it’s Christmas creeping around the corner.
We’re on the way to Austin, expecting a 5 a.m. arrival or so. Just passed through the Falfurrias border check with no hassle.
Here’s tomorrow’s game notes. Internet signal […]