Archive for January, 2008
GAME NOTES, JAN. 31
Thursday, January 31st, 2008Here’s this week’s early game notes, updated player bios and full stats pack. Enjoy crunching the numbers.
Make sure you show up early this weekend if you want to get the giveaway items; T-shirts on Friday and fleece blankets on Saturday. They’ll go quick.
Brian Sandalow tells me he has an interesting story for Friday’s Monitor that […]
BEES ANNOUNCE SECOND TIP A BEE NIGHT
Thursday, January 31st, 2008
Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced details for the second Tip A Bee Night at Outback Steakhouse in McAllen on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008. The event will run from 4-10 p.m. Reservations are currently being accepted and are encouraged.
Killer Bees players will act as […]
BUGS SHUT DOWN BEES
Sunday, January 27th, 2008Bossier City, La. — John DeCaro made 28 saves for his CHL-leading seventh shutout  the Bossier-Shreveport MudBugs defeated the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 2-0 Sunday at the Century Tel Center.Â
Joe Ori scored the only goal the Bugs needed at 8:46 of the second period to lead the home club to their 17th straight […]
BIG SNAKE SUSPENDED
Sunday, January 27th, 2008Robin Big Snake has been suspended by the CHL as a result of his jersey not being tied down properly in last night’s game. He and Jason Slusher will be the scratches today at Bossier-Shreveport. Game time is set for 4:05 p.m.
VOLTERA’S FOUR-POINT NIGHT HELPS BEES END SKID
Sunday, January 27th, 2008Corpus Christi — Travis Banga’s goal at 11:28 of the third period stood up as the game-winner as the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees ended an 0-8-1 skid with a 6-4 victory over the Corpus Christi Rayz at the American Bank Center. Rob Voltera contributed with a four-point effort (2-2-4) while David Lemanowicz turned aside […]
GAME NOTES, JAN. 26
Saturday, January 26th, 2008Here’s this weekend’s game notes and Statwiz. Statwiz is a pretty neat Excel-based system my friend Mike, with a ton of help, developed while in Worcester. Essentially, you plug in the game stats and it updates the rest of the stuff on its own.
Both games this weekend will be broadcast on KURV 710 Talk Radio, […]
RECRUITING
Friday, January 25th, 2008While recruiting and trade, trade, trades, are the hot topic for Bees fans these days, I’d like to point out a development coming from the far flung outpost of Dayton and former CHL/WPHL Championship-winning coach Bill McDonald.
http://www.daytondailynews.com
I don’t blindly support a coach or the decisions he makes. If I second-guess something he does, I don’t […]
VOLTERA SCORES TWICE IN 7-5 LOSS
Thursday, January 24th, 2008Loveland, Colo. — Riley Nelson led the way for the Colorado Eagles with a four-point night as the Eagles edged the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 7-5 Wednesday night at the Budweiser Events Center. Rob Voltera led the Bees with two goals and a helper and now has points in five straight games.
Voltera gave Rio […]
BEES AT EAGLES TONIGHT
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008The Bees will try and take some of the positives from last night’s game and weave into tonight’s match up against the Colorado Eagles. Pre-game on KURV 710 Talk Radio is set for 7:50 PM CST.
AJ Bucchino will likely get the start in goal tonight. Dave Lemanowicz has seen a ton of rubber lately and […]
RAGE 6, BEES 3
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008Broomfield, Colo — Daymen Rycroft and Brent Cullaton each scored twice for the Rocky Mountain Rage in a 6-3 win over the Rio Grande Valley Bees Tuesday night at the Broomfield Event Center. Â
The Bees drew first blood with just 32 seconds elapsed in the first period on Rob Voltera’s 26th of the season, but […]
BIG SNAKE SUSPENDED
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer of the Central Hockey League today announced that LW Robin Big Snake has been suspended by the league for two games for accumulation of instigator penalties. This is the second time this season Big Snake has been suspended under the rule.Â
Big Snake will miss games on Tuesday, […]
GAME NOTES, JAN. 21
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008Here’s the game notes for this week’s games at Rocky Mountain and Colorado.
Similar to what happened to me in New Mexico, the altitude and cold weather has me in a fit. I’m congested with a runny nose, yet dry as a bone. I’ve been running the shower just to get some humidity in the room […]
GORILLAS SLIP PAST BEES 5-3
Sunday, January 20th, 2008Amarillo, Texas — Bill Vandermeer led the Amarillo Gorillas with a goal and two helpers in Saturday night’s 5-3 win over the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees at the Cal Farley Coliseum.
The Gorillas snap a four-game losing streak while Rio’s winless skid extends to seven (0-3-1). Travis Banga scored twice for the Bees, with […]
BRAHMAS DOUBLE UP BEES
Friday, January 18th, 2008North Richland Hills, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees scored twice on the power play but still dropped a 4-2 decision to the Texas Brahmas Friday night at the NYTEX Sports Centre.
The Bees had a pair of two-man advantages in the second period but couldn’t capitalize. Texas took that momentum and […]
GAME NOTES, JAN. 18
Friday, January 18th, 2008Here’s this weekend’s game notes, including the full stat pack.
A few folks over on the Bees message board had some questions that I’d like to get into more at some point, but here’s a few quick replies.
I’ve said it a million times; an affiliation at this level needs to be a perfect fit. It can […]
BEES SIGN BUCCHINO, WAIVE KOUBA
Friday, January 18th, 2008Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced that the club has signed goaltender A.J. Bucchino and waived forward Ladislav Kouba.
Bucchino, 23, has played this season primarily with Richmond of the Southern Professional Hockey League. He also saw time with Jacksonville (SPHL) and Charlotte (ECHL). In 11 […]
SOUTH WINS IN CHL ALL STAR GAME
Thursday, January 17th, 2008Broomfield, Colo. – The stars were bright in Broomfield on Wednesday night with the CHL and the Rocky Mountain Rage hosting the 2008 CHL All-Star Game. The game featured outstanding offensive play and in the end the Southern Conference ended a four-game losing streak with an 11-6 victory.
2008 All-Star Game Box Score
The Sher-Wood Most Valuable […]
CHL ALL STAR GAME TONIGHT
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008The game is on KURV 710 Talk Radio now! Or listen online at www.allinbroadcasting.com.
COMMITMENT CUP BUCKY
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008Well friends, Day 1 of the 2008 CHL All Star festivities are over and I’m tired but felt the need to post a quick recap.
Travis Banga and I caught a 6:50 a.m. flight out of McAllen to Denver, by way of Houston. Thanks to Tracey for getting up early to give us a ride and […]
KURV 710 TALK RADIO TO AIR CHL ALL STAR GAME
Monday, January 14th, 2008Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced that the 2008 CHL All Star Game will air on the team’s flagship station KURV 710 Talk Radio. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, at the Broomfield Events Center in Broomfield, Colo. Broadcast time is set for […]
BEES SHAKE UP ROSTER
Monday, January 14th, 2008
Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced several transactions as the team heads into the All Star break and prepares for its upcoming six-game road trip.
The Killer Bees have traded goaltender Jeff Van Nynatten to the Mississippi RiverKings in exchange for defenseman Bernie Chmiel (shmeel) and […]
SCORPIONS STING BEES 4-2
Sunday, January 13th, 2008By: Rachel Reida
Hidalgo, Texas—Dominic Osman posted a empty netter with 29 seconds left on the clock to seal the deal for the New Mexico Scorpions as they went on the defeat the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 4-2 Saturday night at the Dodge Arena. Chris Robertson nabbed the game-winner, while three Bees (Rob Voltera, newcomer […]
BEES STUCK IN MUD; LOSE 5-1 TO BOSSIER
Saturday, January 12th, 2008By: Rachel Reida
Hidalgo, Texas—The Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs notched four unanswered goals between the second and third periods en route to a 5-1 win over the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Friday night at the Dodge Arena. Brett Smith skated away with the game-winner; his first of two goals in the contest. Rio is now eight points […]
GAME NOTES, JAN. 11
Thursday, January 10th, 2008Here’s this weekend’s game notes.
Robin Big Snake has signed with the team and is expected to be in the lineup this weekend.
MY PHONE
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008After what I thought was a good Coach’s Show at RA’s tonight, my phone grew legs. If anyone has it or saw anything, let me know, please. I had some great pics of my daughter on there that she sent.
COACH’S SHOW TONIGHT
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008Just a quick reminder to come see us at RA’s (3000 N. McColl) in McAllen tonight from 6-7 PM. Coach Fixter and I will chat about acquiring Robin Big Snake, last night’s game and more. Plus Sean Gillam will be along to talk about last Saturday’s jersey retirement. Tune in to ESPN Radio 1240 if […]
SUNDOGS EDGE BEES 6-5
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008By: Rachel Reida
Hidalgo, Texas—Led by Tyler Redenbach’s (2-1-3) three points and Tyler Liebel’s empty net game-winner the Arizona Sundogs were able to hold on to defeat the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees 6-5 Tuesday night at the Dodge Arena.
Josh Bonar (3-0-3) picked up his first professional hat trick in the contest while veteran […]
BEES GET BEAUCOUP WITH BIG SNAKE
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced that the team has acquired the rights to LW Robin Big Snake from the Texas Brahmas in exchange for the rights to LW David Masse.
Big Snake had eight points (1-7-8) and 208 penalty minutes in 25 games this season […]
GAME NOTES, JAN 8
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008Here’s a copy of tonight’s lineups so you can print it off and take it with you. I’ve had a few people ask about getting the lineups at the game; all you need to do is go to the Pena Eye Institute Info Booth and ask and you’ll get the lineups and notes.
Speaking of notes, […]
MUNDANE MONDAY
Monday, January 7th, 2008Whew. I’m pooped from the weekend. Since “all” I do is announce the game, I can’t imagine how gassed the players are. Despite getting whooped at Corpus, I still feel like the weekend was a success.
Obviously, from a hockey perspective, three out of six points is “so-so.” But considering who those three points came against […]
RAYZ POWER PLAY DOWNS BEES
Sunday, January 6th, 2008Corpus Christi, Texas — A four-point game by Jon Jankus and four power play goals pushed the Corpus Christi Rayz to a 6-1 victory Sunday at the American Bank Center.
Joe Blaznek bagged the eventual game-winner at 14:40 of the first after the puck ping-ponged in front of Bees netminder Jeff Van Nynatten.Â
Rio’s Lance Herauf […]
BEES ACQUIRE GARBUTT FROM TULSA
Sunday, January 6th, 2008Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced that the team has acquired defenseman Josh Garbutt from the Tulsa Oilers in exchange for defenseman Adam Blanchette.
Garbutt will be in the lineup today as the Bees visit Corpus Christi at 3 p.m.
The 23-year old native of Medicine Hat, […]
EAGLES EDGE BEES 3-2 IN OVERTIME
Saturday, January 5th, 2008Hidalgo, Texas— Aaron Schneekloth nabbed the game-winner one minute into overtime to lead the Colorado Eagles 3-2 over the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees in front of a sold-out crowd Saturday night at the Dodge Arena. Colorado fought back from a 2-0 hole to come away with the overtime win.
Mike Tuomi put the Killer Bees […]
GAME NOTES, JAN. 5
Saturday, January 5th, 2008Here’s tonight’s updated game-notes.
What a game last night and what a penalty kill in the second period on Warriner’s major. Little things like that (if you can call that little) are the momentum builders to turning a nightmare into the dream where you win the lottery.
Tonight’s game will be one to remember, win or lose. […]
BEES END SKID; UPSET BUCKS 3-2
Friday, January 4th, 2008By: Rachel ReidaÂ
Hidalgo, Texas—Led by the stellar play of goaltender David Lemanowicz and Lance Herauf’s two goals the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees upset the Laredo Bucks 3-2 Friday night at the Dodge Arena. Rio battled back from a 2-0 deficit to notch three consecutive goals midway through the second to end their eight game […]
GAME NOTES, JAN. 4 2008 — UPDATED
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008Well, Happy New Year everyone. It’s been rough goings lately on the ice so hopefully the turn of the calendar turns the team’s luck.
Regardless of wins and losses, we have an exciting weekend on tap and some great giveaway items. On Friday the first 1000 fans get 2×3 5th anniversary player flags courtesy of M&S […]
BOCCHINI NAMED TO CHL ALL STAR BROADCAST TEAM
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced that Rich Bocchini, the team’s radio and TV play-by-play voice, has been selected to be part of the 2008 CHL All Star Game as color analyst on the radio broadcast along with Brian Clark […]
BUCKS 6, BEES 2
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008Laredo, Texas — The Laredo Bucks handed the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees a 6-2 loss on New Year’s Eve at the Laredo Entertainment Center. Rane Carnegie had the game-winner along with another goal and one assist. Rio’s winless streak extended to eight games (0-6-2) with the loss.
The Killer Bees took a 1-0 lead […]