Minor Observations
HOLY SUNDOGS
Friday, May 2nd, 2008With Arizona’s 6-4 win over Colorado in Game 1 of the CHL, I’m left wondering if I should have gone with the Dogs as my series pick. If anything, the 10 goals scored shows that this will likely be a high-scoring affair. In case you don’t read Greg Rajan’s blog, here’s my pick…
This is an […]
TEAM AWARDS, PLAYOFFS, AND MORE
Saturday, April 12th, 2008It’s been a while since posting since I’ve been up to my ears in Dorados football. That, and I think most of involved in Killer Bees Hockey on a day-to-day basis wanted/needed a break. It may be a labor of love, but even with that you need to step back from time to time.
Personally, hockey […]
GAME NOTES AND MINOR OBSERVATIONS, MARCH 22
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008The final, final set of game notes for the 2007-08 season. Thank goodness. I love calling the games and all, but quite honestly, this season has not been much fun. I know the fans have had a tough time dealing with it. Try doing your best every night to make it SOUND good.
THERE’S STILL A […]
MINOR OBSERVATIONS, MARCH 21
Friday, March 21st, 2008GAME NOTES
Here’s the final set of game notes for the 2007-08 season. I’ll say this; it’s a heck of a lot more fun, and way easier, to do game notes when your team is winning.
GUTS GARBS
Josh Garbutt could have easily pulled the chute, sat out the last few games with an injury, and collected a […]
FAN FAVORITE VOTING
Thursday, March 20th, 2008It’s that time of year. Send me your vote for this year’s fan favorite to radio@killerbeehockey.com. I’ll tab the votes up and the winner will be announced at the Year-End Season Ticket Holder Party at Cimarron on Tuesday.
MINOR OBSERVATIONS, MARCH 20
Thursday, March 20th, 2008HAVEN’T I SEEN THIS BEFORE?
Although I’m beat and should be out cold, I’m notoriously a night owl for better or for worse. I know it drives some people nuts since I’m not an early morning type to begin with, but the fact is I can never wind down after a game, even it was as […]
MINOR OBSERVATIONS, MARCH 9
Sunday, March 9th, 2008Should be a fun day with the quick turnaround and “springing ahead.” Game time in Austin is 4:05 p.m. No video feed today - audio only (www.allinbroadcasting.com) and on the radio at KURV 710.
Curious to see how last night’s third period ruckus carries over, or not, into Sunday’s game. Both Maxwell and Big Snake took […]
GAME NOTES, MINOR OBSERVATIONS, MARCH 7
Friday, March 7th, 2008Early edition game notes for this weekend.
Make sure to get to the game early on Saturday to get one of the Killer Bees wall clocks being given away. And don’t forget to set your clocks ahead Saturday night. That’ll make Sunday’s 4 p.m. game at Austin all that more fun.
And just as a reminder, there’s […]
BIG T AND MORE
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008NUGGETS OF WISDOM
Robin Big Snake sat out Sunday’s game at Austin after taking a hard hit early in Saturday’s game at Austin. He’s listed as day-to-day.
Captain Rob Voltera also remains a little sore. More on that later in the week.
Resting up — The Bees had Monday off and a Gym Day (600 Plus) on […]
ONLINE CHAT WITH ROB VOLTERA
Thursday, February 28th, 2008There’s still some time to get your questions in for the online chat with Rob Voltera that I mentioned on the air the last few games. Get them in quick! Now’s your chance to get the answers you want straight from the captain.
http://www.centralhockeyleague.com/fanzone/chats/
MINOR OBSERVATIONS, FEB. 24
Monday, February 25th, 2008There really hasn’t been a dull day in Bee Nation lately. I’m going to paraphrase some of the questions I’ve gotten lately so as not to ruffle anyone’s feathers…
IT’S ABOUT TIME THE COACH HAD SOMETHING POSITIVE TO SAY IN THE PAPER ABOUT HIS TEAM. WHERE’S THAT BEEN ALL YEAR? COACHING BY FEAR IS NO WAY […]
NO MORE ICE BATS?
Friday, February 22nd, 2008Just want to clear something up here friends. I don’t call people out or “make examples of” people. If I see something in a comment that i think is off base, I say so. This is a blog and the goal is interaction. Like they say in show biz, “give the nice people what […]
FINALLY, SOME LIFE
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008Looks the like the large wooden spoon has the soup bubbling a bit over at www.killerbeefans.com.
Everyone has their opinions about what’s wrong, whose fault it is, etc. I’d like to point to my response to yamaha1’s recent blog post as a decent indicator of what the “problem” is.
Discuss away.
THE COACH IS AN IDIOT
Friday, February 15th, 2008Doc Rivers’ (Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic) amazing turnaround from idiot to genius is chronicled in this recent story from the Orlando Sentinel. Tell me if you think any of it applies here.
MINOR OBSERVATIONS, FEB. 15
Friday, February 15th, 2008The team had a lot of fun bowling with the fan club the other night. If you missed out, well, you missed out. A good time was had by all. KVEO News (NBC 23) was there and posted the report on their website. Some guy at the end of the video even rolled a strike […]
20 GAMES LEFT, PLAYOFF BOUND?
Monday, February 11th, 2008The first 44 games this season have had many of us shaking our heads. Of course, David Masse’s departure hasn’t helped things. There were also two other players, D-men I might add, that at the last second decided they liked their other options better than the CHL.
The Bees have tried everything this season; the coaching […]
A COMPLETE EMBARRASSMENT
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008By now most of you have heard about Coach Fixter’s wife being assaulted at the last game. My understanding of it is that some knucklehead verbally attacked her and as she was trying to walk away, he put his hands up to stop her, causing her to fall. Whatever the case, surveillance video is being […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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).
TIP A BEE TONIGHT
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007Hope to see everyone out at tonight’s Tip-A-Bee event at Outback in McAllen from 6-10 p.m. The team will be your waiters and all the tips they collect go directly to the RGV Make-A-Wish Foundation. Good food, good fun and a good cause.
Around minor pro and other nonsense….
Here’s this week’s CHL Chalk Talk. Nice new […]
Weekend Thoughts
Sunday, November 18th, 2007Well, for a team that couldn’t buy a goal thru the first 10 games of the season, 11 goals in two games is amazing. The addition of Lance Herauf is a big boost; what a sparkplug of a player.
Nice to see Jeff Van Nynatten pick up two wins. Sometimes I think he has the worst […]
A Warm, Fuzzy Feeling
Friday, November 16th, 2007Ah, the weather is changing, the leaves are turning colors and the holidays are upon us. By “weather is changing” I mean it’s gone from “unbearably $#*!%$! hot” to “anyone not from here thinks it hot, but everyone here has a coat on.” And of course, the leaves have turned, just not down here.
It’s getting […]
Strap Those Kids In
Saturday, November 10th, 2007I arrived at HEB Plus in San Juan around 7:30 a.m. Saturday for the car seat giveaway. First thing I see? A car rolling by with a three-year-old in the front seat with no seat belt. In the back seat? An infant being held by someone. My first reaction was “are you kidding me?” Then […]
COACH’S SHOW TONIGHT
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007Make sure to come by RA’s (3000 N. McColl in McAllen) for the Killer Bees Coach’s Show, tonight from 6-7 p.m.
We’ll talk to Coach Fixter about the team, plus as previously mentioned, the return of POINTLESS TRIVIA. Tonight’s contestants are Nick Warriner and Trainer Jorge Garcia in a rematch of last season’s championship finale. The […]
Some Thoughts on the CHL Network
Monday, November 5th, 2007I’ve been reading a lot of negative comments about the CHL Network, so I thought I’d chime in with a few observations.
1. It’s FREE.
2. Streaming live video and audio over the internet is still in its infancy. Networks are just starting to to be able to handle the bandwidth needed to pull it off properly. […]
The Great Locker Room Controversy
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007By now, most fans have read Brian Sandalow’s article “Bees Shrug off Locker Room Altercation.”
http://www.themonitor.com/sports/_6278___article.html/_.html
Truth is, this type of thing happens more often than you’d think. That’s not to say the Bees are a dysfunctional group; I’m talking about in general, in any locker room, with any pro (or even college) team. Put 20 […]
Upcoming Community Events
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007Cookin’ for the Cure
Saturday is Cookin’ for the Cure day at the Dodge. Cooking teams will arrive at the Arena the night before and cook throughout the night. The first 1500 fans receive BBQ aprons at the door. There’s still room for a few cooking teams. The team will also auction […]
Re-Entry, No Re-Entry, and Yes, We Know You Can Hear Us
Monday, October 22nd, 2007Couple of quick notes, especially for season ticket holders…
–The Dodge Arena now has a new “No Re-Entry Policy.” This means once you’re in the arena, you’re in. It’s never been enforced in the past, but we’ve gotten word from a few angry fans so far this season that don’t like the new rule. For better […]
Go Sox!
Sunday, October 21st, 2007Down 3-1 in the ALCS, somehow the Red Sox have come back to advance to the World Series. Besides me, I know at least one Bees player is thrilled. I’ll be keeping tabs as things unfold, so for those of you could care less, bear with me.
Three Out Of Four A’int Bad (and other cliches)
Sunday, October 21st, 2007With opening weekend out of the way, I can say that those were two of the most entertaining games, regular season or otherwise, that I’ve seen in a while. Alot of opening week games plod along with sloppy play and a general feeling of “getting to know you.” Not these two games. That said, […]
Photos, Video and More
Saturday, October 20th, 2007Video and photos from last night’s game is up…check it out. Files might be large so give it some time…
Preseason Game 1 - The ride home
Sunday, October 14th, 2007One preseason game in the books, another this Monday at the Dodge. By the time the regular season hits Day 2, the Bees and Rayz will have seen each other four times. That’s a little more Greg Rajan than I can take (Kidding GR, you’re the dean of CHL writers). Tonight was more about shaking […]
Preseason Game 1 - Travel
Saturday, October 13th, 2007On the way to Corpus Christi for tonight’s preseason game vs. the Rayz. Had a friendly visit from the Border Patrol agent at the Falfurrias checkpoint. Young guy, checked the visas and sent us on our way. Sometimes they recognize us and send us on our way, other times they do a quick check like […]
CHL vs. ECHL
Friday, October 12th, 2007Four games on the docket tonight featuring CHL vs. ECHL teams. It might only be preseason action, but I think it’ll be interesting to see how things match up. I can’t remember a preseason with so many interleague games. Youngstown/Cincy makes sense, as does Arizona/Phoenix. But Mississippi (ECHL) at Texas? Mississippi (CHL) at Florida? Makes […]