News and Transactions
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 […]
KILLER BEES TO SUPPORT BORSHEIM FUND WITH AUCTION
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
Dear Fans,
First off, I need to know if you want hockey to start now as bad as I do. I was ready in May but my shoulder had other ideas. I’m still recovering from surgery in April and will be rehabbing for most of the summer. Hopefully your summer is going as well […]
VOLTERA TO RETURN FOR THIRD SEASON WITH KILLER BEES
Monday, June 23rd, 2008(June 23, 2008) CLICK HERE FOR PDF VERSION WITH FULL STATS
HIDALGO, TEXAS — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League (CHL) today announced that winger Rob Voltera has signed with the club for the 2008-09 season. The coming season will be his third with the team and 11th as a […]
KILLER BEES EARN FOUR CHL AWARDS, NOMINATED FOR EIGHT
Monday, June 16th, 2008(June 16, 2008) Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees took home four awards and were nominated for eight at the Central Hockey League’s Summer Conference, held last Saturday at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona.
Rio Grande Valley earned three team honors, while team president/owner Troy Nelson was […]
QUICK UPDATE FROM CHL CONFERENCE
Friday, June 13th, 2008Here’s a quick update from the CHL Summer Conference in Phoenix…
-Rio acquired the rights to veteran goalie Mike Minard from the Rapid City Rush in exchange for future considerations. Minard has AHL experience with Hamilton, Manitoba and St. John’s. He played for New Mexico last season and was 15-12-4.
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=23002
-The league […]
CHL GOALIE JOINS U.S. ARMY RESERVE
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008HIDALGO, TEXAS — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League (CHL) today announced that David Lemanowicz (luh-MAN-oh-vitch), the team’s goaltender and player/assistant coach during the 2007-08 season, has enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve.
Lemanowicz, a 32-year-old Vancouver native, recently announced his […]
BEES SIGN BANGA AS PLAYER/ASSISTANT
Monday, May 12th, 2008HIDALGO, TEXAS — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League (CHL) today announced the signing of center Travis Banga as player/assistant coach for the 2008-09 hockey season.
Banga appeared in all 64 games for the Killer Bees last season and led the team in scoring […]
THIS MONDAY’S COACH’S SHOW
Thursday, May 8th, 2008The Dallas Stars viewing party and coach’s show this Monday night is open to EVERYONE, not just season ticket holders.
The coach’s show on ESPN Radio 1240 will be live from 6-7 p.m. I’ve got conversations lined up with Killer Bees Head Coach Paul Fixter, who is on a recruiting trip watching, among other things, the […]
KILLER BEES TO HOST STARS VIEWING PARTY
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008Hidalgo, Texas — Join the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees on Monday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. for a viewing party of Game 3 of the NHL Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Stars and the Detroit Red Wings. The party takes place at The Grill and Bar at the […]
JERSEY AUCTION TO BENEFIT STARS
Monday, March 17th, 2008Join the Killer Bees this Saturday for Fan Appreciation night at the Hive. Fans can enjoy $1.50 beer all night, while the first 1000 adults get Bud Light ball caps. Be sure to visit the Dodge Arena Lounge following the game for a special jersey auction to benefit STARS (South Texas […]
LAST KILLER BEES COACH’S SHOW TOMORROW
Monday, March 17th, 2008Hidalgo, Texas — The final Killer Bees Coach’s Show of the season will take place on Tuesday, March 18, from 6-7 p.m. at RA’s (3000 North McColl, McAllen). The show will be broadcast live on ESPN Radio 1240.
Killer Bees Head Coach Paul Fixter and Assistant Coach Sean Gillam will join Bees play-by-play voice Rich Bocchini […]
O’LEARY SCORES TWICE IN AHL DEBUT
Thursday, March 13th, 2008No kidding. Mark O’Leary, who scored all of 10 goals in two seasons as a Killer Bee, scored twice in his AHL debut and was named the game’s No. 3 star. As a checking line type player, O’Leary’s numbers look worse than they probably should (especially the plus-minus). That said, he was usually out on […]
RIO’S O’LEARY EARNS CALLUP TO AHL
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced that left wing Mark O’Leary has been called up to the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins, the top affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings.
He is expected to sign a professional tryout with the team prior to Wednesday’s […]
NEXT COACH’S SHOW
Monday, March 3rd, 2008Since the Kid’s Day Game was moved to March 11, the next Coach’s Show at RA’s will take place on a date to e determined.
KILLER BEES PRESENT McALLEN NORTH ROTARY TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER SHOOTOUT
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced details of the Second Annual McAllen North Rotary Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Shootout to take place on Saturday, March 8, at Dodge Arena.
The Top 5 finishers will participate in the Killer Bee Poker Shootout at the end of the […]
BORDERFEST JERSEYS
Friday, February 15th, 2008Here’s a look at the BORDERFEST JERSEYS the Bees will wear on Feb. 23. The team will hold a post-game jersey auction in the Arena Lounge. The game will also feature $1.50 beer and collector goalie masks for the first 1000 fans.
BEES SEND HEDBERG TO RIVERKINGS FOR WEITZEL
Monday, February 11th, 2008
Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced that the team has acquired the rights center Jason Weitzel from the Mississippi RiverKings in exchange for defenseman Jon Hedberg.
Weitzel, 27, had a goal and two assists in 13 games with the RiverKings this season. The 5-foot-10, 182-pound native […]
EVENTS, EVENTS, EVENTS
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
2nd ANNUAL BOWLING WITH THE BEES
at Flamingo Bowl
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
6:00-8:30pm
Come bowl with your favorite Killer Bees player as the Killer Bees Fan Club hosts their final fundraising event of the year!
The cost is $7.50 per person and includes 2 hours of bowling […]
COACH’S SHOW TOMORROW
Monday, February 4th, 2008Just a reminder to join us tomorrow at RA’s for the Coach’s Show from 6-7 PM (3000 North McColl, McAllen). We’ll’ broadcast it live on ESPN Radio 1240 AM.
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 […]
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.
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.
Big Snake will miss games on Tuesday, […]
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 […]
CHL ALL STAR GAME TONIGHT
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008The game is on KURV 710 Talk Radio now! Or listen online at www.allinbroadcasting.com.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
BEES RAISE OVER $4K FOR MAKE-A-WISH
Thursday, November 29th, 2007Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League, along with Outback Steakhouse in McAllen, helped raise over $4000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the first ever Tip-A-Bee Night on Wednesday, November 28.
Killer Bees players filled in as waiters and bartenders at the event, which ran from 6-10 p.m. All […]
MASSE PLACED ON TEAM SUSPENSION
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced that, at his request, LW David Masse has been placed on team suspension to tend to family issues in Quebec.
“We support David in this difficult time and wish him the best,” said Killer Bees […]
VAN NYNATTEN EARNS GOALIE OF THE WEEK AWARD
Monday, November 19th, 2007Hidalgo, Texas — Killer Bees goaltender Jeff Van Nynatten has been named the Central Hockey League’s Oakley Goalie of the Week for the period of Nov. 12-18.
The Killer Bees earned five of six possible points during the week with a record of 2-0-1, thanks in part to the strong play of the second-year netminder […]
BEES ACQUIRE HERAUF FROM TULSA
Wednesday, November 14th, 2007Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced the team has acquired LW Lance Herauf from the Tulsa Oilers in exchange for D Mike Looby.
Herauf played 10 games for the Oilers this season and posted two goals and an assist. Last season […]
BEES SIGN DEFENSEMAN HEDBERG
Thursday, November 1st, 2007
Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced the signing of defenseman Jon Hedberg. Hedberg will be in the lineup tonight as the Bees visit Laredo at 7 p.m.
A 6-0, 210-pound native of Duluth, Minnesota, Hedberg played three seasons (1999-2002) of major junior hockey in the Ontario […]
McNeill To Be Placed on IR
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007Coach Fixter just informed me that defenseman Dan McNeill will be placed on the 30-day injured reserve, retroactive to last Saturday. The transaction may not actually go thru for anoother day or two. McNeill was either slashed or went hard into the boards Saturday and his arm was placed in a cast after the game. […]
BEES SET OPENING NIGHT ROSTER, NAME CAPTAINS
Thursday, October 18th, 2007Hidalgo, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League today announced its opening roster and team captains for the 2007-08 Fifth Anniversary Season, which begins tomorrow at Dodge Arena.
The Bees open the season with 18 players on the active roster and two more on injured reserve. Teams may carry up […]
A Cut, A Signing, More Cuts
Thursday, October 18th, 2007The Bees waived center Tristan Senior and signed defenseman Jason Slusher.
Slusher played last season with Pee Dee in the SPHL (6-2, 212) and also played two games with Trenton (ECHL). He also played briefly with New England College (with Nick Warriner and Travis Banga) before going on to Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania.
That means 20 […]
Bees Make First Cuts
Sunday, October 14th, 2007Just got word that Anthony Sarno, Matt Spezza and Patrick Steinmayr have been waived. That means Monday’s game becomes a battle for one, or maybe two roster spots. Teams can carry 19 players (18 is still the maximum per game), although the Bees may go with the minimum.
The goaltending positions are set with Lemanowicz and […]
Welcome to The Buzz Blog
Thursday, October 11th, 2007Welcome to the first official post of The Buzz Blog! Make sure to bookmark or rss us. Many thanks to Abel, Roxy and everyone at Imagine It Studios in McAllen for their hard work and efforts in the website redesign.
Why the Buzz Blog? Our amazing web design team got tired of staying up late on […]