After his Coyotes lost 7-1 to Chicago on the weekend, former Express Kyle Turris was challenged to his first NHL fight with Kris Versteeg of the Blackhawks.
Coyotes head coach Wayne Gretkzy wasn't too happy however with Versteeg challenging him to a scrap in the final seconds of his teams 7-1 win.
“I don’t like to see an 18-year-old kid (Turris) get grabbed out of a pile in a 7-1 hockey game and take a beating,” Gretzky said. "I just don’t think that there’s any room for that. It’s a 7-1 game and the kid is 18 years old. I don’t agree with that. I’ve never seen that. We’ll see what happens. We’ve got another game against them and we’ll be ready to play them.” Said Gretzky.
Versteeg was suspended for one game and Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville was fined $10 000 because Versteeg instigated the fight in the final 5 minutes of the game.
Monday, December 8, 2008
CHIEFS @ EXPRESS HIGHLIGHTS
Here are the highlights from Burnaby's 5-2 win over the Langley Chiefs Sunday afternoon.
Highlights courtesy of Cary Derksen at Purple Penguin Productions. For DVD ordering information, visit www.purplepenguinproductions.com
Highlights courtesy of Cary Derksen at Purple Penguin Productions. For DVD ordering information, visit www.purplepenguinproductions.com
Saturday, December 6, 2008
NEW AUDIO POSTED
I have posted interviews I did with Cam Brodie and Max Grassi. Talked to Brodie about being named to the Coastal Confernce all star team. And Max about NOT going. The audio can be found in the Express All stars posting listed below.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
EXPRESS UPDATE SITE
The Burnaby Express have a brand spanking new website. Check it out at www.burnabyexpress.com
It can also be found in the links section.
It can also be found in the links section.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
3 FORMER BCHLers GET A CALL FROM HOCKEY CANADA
Former Burnaby Express defenceman Patrick Weircioch, former Salmon Arm Silverback Riley Nash and former Victoria Grizzlie Jamie Benn got the call today from Hockey Canada to try out for the Canadian World Junior team which will seek it's 5th straight gold medal this holiday season in Ottawa.
They were among 38 players selected to participate in Hockey Canada's main camp which will take place later this month.
Weircioch, who is in his freshman season at Denver University and a 2nd round draft pick of the Ottawa Senators, has put up 6 goals and 13 points in 13 games this season. Weircioch put up 25 points in 42 games with the Express in 06-07. Last season he won a USHL Championship with the Omaha Lancers.
Nash, is in his second season season at Cornell University. He was drafted in the first round out of Salmon Arm by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2007 NHL Draft. Nash is second on the team in scoring with 5 points in 8 games.
Benn, is in his second season with the Kelowna Rockets. He has 23 goals and 41 points in 24 games this season. In 06-07, Benn put up 42 goals and 65 points in 55 games with the Victoria Grizzlies. Benn was a 5th round draft pick of the Dallas Stars in 2007.
They were among 38 players selected to participate in Hockey Canada's main camp which will take place later this month.
Weircioch, who is in his freshman season at Denver University and a 2nd round draft pick of the Ottawa Senators, has put up 6 goals and 13 points in 13 games this season. Weircioch put up 25 points in 42 games with the Express in 06-07. Last season he won a USHL Championship with the Omaha Lancers.
Nash, is in his second season season at Cornell University. He was drafted in the first round out of Salmon Arm by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2007 NHL Draft. Nash is second on the team in scoring with 5 points in 8 games.
Benn, is in his second season with the Kelowna Rockets. He has 23 goals and 41 points in 24 games this season. In 06-07, Benn put up 42 goals and 65 points in 55 games with the Victoria Grizzlies. Benn was a 5th round draft pick of the Dallas Stars in 2007.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
EXPRESS ALL STARS
The Coastal Conference all stars have been announced.
1 current Express and a former Express will represent Burnaby in Vernon on January 14th.
Defenceman Cam Brodie and current Penticton Vee Brodie Reid were voted by the Coastal Conference coaches to represent the Express.
Cam Brodie was acquired by the Express from the Merritt Centennials in a late October trade. In 12 games since coming to the Express Brodie has 3 goals and 3 assists for 12 points.
Brodie Reid, who scored 52 goals and was a Coastal Conference all star last year will represent the Express, in spite of the fact Reid was traded last week by the Express to the Penticton Vees for Brent Vandenberg.
Injuries have plagued Reid's season this year. In 9 games played with the Express this season, Reid scored 4 goals and 7 assists for 11 points. This past weekend Reid had 1 assist in 2 games in Penticton.
For the second straight year, there is one noticeable omission from the Coastal Conference roster. Max Grassi, who leads the Express in scoring with 14 goals and 27 points will NOT be an all star this season.
In my view, Grassi should represent the Express in Vernon in place of Brodie Reid who was traded last week.
Hear Brodie's and Grassi's thoughts here.
Mainland division leaders the Powell River Kings have the most players heading to Vernon. In total 6 Kings will be off to Vernon. The Victoria Grizzlies are next with 4 players selected.
Grizzlies head coach Geoff Courtnall will be the head coach and Powell River Kings head coach Kent Lewis will serve as his assistant.
The Interior Conference roster will be announced tomorrow.
1 current Express and a former Express will represent Burnaby in Vernon on January 14th.
Defenceman Cam Brodie and current Penticton Vee Brodie Reid were voted by the Coastal Conference coaches to represent the Express.
Cam Brodie was acquired by the Express from the Merritt Centennials in a late October trade. In 12 games since coming to the Express Brodie has 3 goals and 3 assists for 12 points.
Brodie Reid, who scored 52 goals and was a Coastal Conference all star last year will represent the Express, in spite of the fact Reid was traded last week by the Express to the Penticton Vees for Brent Vandenberg.
Injuries have plagued Reid's season this year. In 9 games played with the Express this season, Reid scored 4 goals and 7 assists for 11 points. This past weekend Reid had 1 assist in 2 games in Penticton.
For the second straight year, there is one noticeable omission from the Coastal Conference roster. Max Grassi, who leads the Express in scoring with 14 goals and 27 points will NOT be an all star this season.
In my view, Grassi should represent the Express in Vernon in place of Brodie Reid who was traded last week.
Hear Brodie's and Grassi's thoughts here.
Mainland division leaders the Powell River Kings have the most players heading to Vernon. In total 6 Kings will be off to Vernon. The Victoria Grizzlies are next with 4 players selected.
Grizzlies head coach Geoff Courtnall will be the head coach and Powell River Kings head coach Kent Lewis will serve as his assistant.
The Interior Conference roster will be announced tomorrow.
Monday, December 1, 2008
EXPRESS VS. BULLDOGS & CHIEFS HIGHLIGHTS
Here are the highlights for Saturday's game vs. Alberni Valley.
Here's highlights from Sunday's game vs. Langley.
Highlights courtesy of Purple Penguin Productions. If you would like to purchase a widescreen DVD in 16:9 format contact Cary Derksen at www.purplepenguinproductions.ca
Here's highlights from Sunday's game vs. Langley.
Highlights courtesy of Purple Penguin Productions. If you would like to purchase a widescreen DVD in 16:9 format contact Cary Derksen at www.purplepenguinproductions.ca
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