Archive for July, 2008
KILLER BEES 2008-09 SCHEDULE INCLUDES 24 HOME FRIDAY/SATURDAY GAMES
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008HIDALGO, TEXAS — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League (CHL) today announced the schedule for the 2008-09 hockey season, the franchise’s sixth at the Dodge Arena. The team’s home schedule includes a total of 24 Friday and Saturday night contests.
The Bees open the season at home on Saturday, October 18, […]
HOW THE TUOMI DEAL WORKED
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008I’ve had a few people ask about the Mike Tuomi deal, wondering if it’s a futures deal or what. Here’s what happened.
Tuomi going to Memphis Mississippi completes a trade in which Rio got the rights to defenseman Andrew Davis from the RiverKings. This was in December or January if I remember right. I actually think […]
KILLER BEES INTRODUCE CHRIS BROOKS AS HEAD COACH
Monday, July 28th, 2008HIDALGO, TEXAS — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League (CHL) today introduced Chris Brooks as the team’s new Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations.
“After an exhaustive search and interviews with several qualified candidates, we decided on Chris based on his experience as a former player in the league along with […]
KILLER BEES TO INTRODUCE NEW HEAD COACH THIS MONDAY
Thursday, July 24th, 2008HIDALGO, TEXAS — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League (CHL) will introduce their new head coach at a press conference inside the Dodge Arena lounge on Monday, July 28, at 1 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Enter the lounge next to the Dodge Arena box office beginning at 12:45 p.m.
Season […]
FREE DORADOS TICKET FOR BEES SEASON TIX HOLDERS
Thursday, July 24th, 2008Dorados and Killer Bee fans,
Hopefully you all escaped the full effects of Hurricane Dolly. For those of you impacted by the storm, let us know if there is any way we can assist you. At the least, drop us a line to let us know you’re OK!
The Dodge Arena escaped the storm largely unscathed. […]
MIDSUMMER RAMBLINGS
Monday, July 21st, 2008Well friends, here we are in mid-July and we’re looking for a coach. Reminds me of 2006. As usual, I’ve been up to my ears in Dorados af2 action, but have been keeping a pulse on all things hockey. By the way, I’ve been battling a summer cold. How the heck do you catch a […]
FIXTER TAKES JOB WITH KITCHENER RANGERS
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008HIDALGO, TEXAS — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League (CHL) today announced that Paul Fixter, who has served as the team’s Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations for the last two seasons, has resigned. Fixter is taking a job with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League and […]
CHARITY GAME MOVED
Saturday, July 12th, 2008The Jason Cirone/Darren McCarty Charity hockey game has been moved to Wednesday, July 16, while the Charity Dinner has been moved to Thursday, July 17. The in-store autograph signing has been moved to Wedneday, July 16, at 5 p.m.
McCarty will be delayed arriving in the Rio Grande Valley due to a minor accident involving his […]
FOUR-TIME STANLEY CUP WINNER TO APPEAR IN CHARITY HOCKEY GAME
Saturday, July 5th, 2008HIDALGO, TEXAS — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League (CHL) today announced details of the Jason Cirone/Darren McCarty hockey camp, charity dinner and charity hockey game. Proceeds from the charity events go to Driscoll Children’s Hospital and the McCarty Cancer Foundation.
The charity game, set for Tuesday, July 15 at 7:30 […]