Blackfalds Bulldogs
The Blackfalds Bulldogs is a junior "A" ice hockey team that plays in the South Division of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) based in Blackfalds, Alberta, Canada. The 2021–22 season is their inaugural season in Blackfalds.[1] The team is owned by Doug Quinn and Jodie Quinn.[2] The team plays at the Eagle Builders Centre in Blackfalds (Alberta), a large hockey arena that was completed in late 2021. In their first season, the Bulldogs qualified for the playoffs.
Blackfalds Bulldogs | |
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City | Blackfalds, Alberta |
League | Alberta Junior Hockey League |
Division | South |
Founded | 2021[1] |
Home arena | Eagle Builders Centre[1] |
Colours | Black, White, Grey, Tan |
Owner(s) | Doug Quinn, Jodie Quinn[1] |
President | Doug Quinn |
General manager | Adam West (Asst.) |
Head coach | Doug Quinn |
Website | Official website |
Franchise history | |
1972–1976 | The Pass Red Devils |
1976–1978 | Pincher Creek Panthers |
1978–1979 | Calgary Chinooks |
1979–1990 | Calgary Spurs |
1990–2010 | Calgary Royals |
2010–2019 | Calgary Mustangs |
2021– | Blackfalds Bulldogs |
History
After several seasons of struggling financially, the Calgary Mustangs of the AJHL commenced negotiations to relocate its franchise to Strathmore.[3] After the relocation deal fell through, the team requested a leave of absence from the AJHL for the 2019–20 season.[3] The AJHL approved the request in May 2019, allowing the Calgary Mustangs to explore either a more viable future in Calgary or a relocation.[4] A few months later, the AJHL approved the purchase of the Mustangs by Doug Quinn, a businessman from Red Deer, and the relocation of the franchise to Blackfalds to begin to play in the 2021–22 season.[5] The franchise announced its team name, the Blackfalds Bulldogs, in April 2020.[1]
Team firsts
- The new arena in Blackfalds (the Eagle Builders Centre) was not completed in time for the start of the 2021-22 season. Instead games in the exhibition season and the first part of the regular season were held in alternate locations around Alberta.[6] These alternate Bulldogs’ home game locations included Bonnyville, Stettler, Lacombe, Penhold, and Red Deer.
- The very first regular-season game for the Bulldogs was a 17-0 blowout at the hands of the Brooks Bandits on Sep. 17, 2021, in Brooks, AB. The first game at home in the Eagle Builders Centre for the Bulldogs was on Oct. 19, 2021, in a 4-2 win over the Calgary Canucks.
- The first-ever AJHL goal scored by a member of the Blackfalds Bulldogs occurred in an exhibition game on Sep. 1, 2021, and was credited to Jayden Joly (2:08 of the 1st period, shorthanded, assisted by Ty McRuvie and Kai Matthew). The first regular-season goal scored for the Blackfalds Bulldogs was on Sep. 18, 2021, when Jayden Joly's shot found the back of the net (18:47 of the first period, powerplay goal, assists to Ethan Lund and Kyle Uganecz). The first home regular-season goal in the newly completed Eagle Builders Centre was on Nov 19, 2021, and was scored by Carter Yarish (shorthanded, assisted by Jace Benvie) at 5:56 of the first period.
- On Dec 31, 2021, the Bulldogs debuted their alternate 3rd, a tan-colored “B” with a spiked collar underneath, at a home game against the Brooks Bandits. It was again worn in a Jan 21, 2022, home game against the Olds Grizzlys. On Feb 18, 2022, the Bulldogs debuted their 'Pink Power' jerseys, a pink version of their alternate 3rd jersey, at a home game against the Bonnyville Pontiacs. It was again worn on Feb. 23, 2022 in a home game against the Camrose Kodiaks.
Season-by-season record
For previous teams' records, see Calgary Mustangs.
Legend: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
Season | GP | W | L | OTL | GF | GA | Points | Standing | Playoffs | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Asst. General Manager | Equipment Manager | Goalie Coach | Skills Coach |
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2021-22 | 60 | 28 | 31 | 1 | 189 | 236 | 57 | 5th South | 1st Round (Okotoks Oilers) | Doug Quinn | Al Parada, Mike Moller | Adam West | Mike Elchuk | Pete Friestadt | Masi Marjamaki |
Current roster
Updated March 3, 2022 with further updates to come
No. | S/P/C | Player | Pos | Ht | Wt | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | College commitment |
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2 | Tyler Bates | D | 5' 9" | 165 lb | 2002-09-12 | Calgary, AB | Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) | Colorado College | |
3 | Joe Harney | D | 6' 1" | 198 lb | 2004-06-07 | Needham, MA | Cowichan Valley Capitals (BCHL) | None | |
4 | Kaiden Ellertson | D | 6' 0" | 198 lb | 2004-06-07 | Red Deer, AB | Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA (AEHL U18) | University of Nebraska Omaha | |
6 | Ryan Johnson | C | 5' 9" | 169 lb | 2003-05-05 | Calgary, AB | Stanstead College (Juvenile 1) (QIHLJ1) | None | |
7 | Jackson Murphy-Johnson | D | 6' 2" | 203 lb | 2002-01-02 | Burnaby, BC | Merritt Continentals (BCHL) | None | |
9 | Tristan Zarsky | D | 6' 3" | 200 lb | 2003-01-09 | Edmonton, AB | OHA Edmonton U18 Prep (CSSHL U18) | None | |
10 | Kobe Assam | F | 6' 3" | 181 lb | 2003-06-01 | Kelowna, BC | Alberni Valley Bulldogs (BCHL) | None | |
11 | Ethan Lund | F | 5' 9" | 160 lb | 2003-05-20 | Hermantown, MN | Hermantown High (USHS–MN) | None | |
Team records
Statistic[8] | Player | Season | Record |
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Games Played (Season) | Brett Meerman | 2021-22 | 60 |
Points (Season) | Brett Meerman | 2021-22 | 62 |
PPG (Season) | Brett Meerman | 2021-22 | 7 |
SHG (Season) | Jason Siedem | 2021-22 | 4 |
GWG (Season) | Ryan Johnson | 2021-22 | 4 |
PIM (Season) | Spencer Bell | 2021-22 | 74 |
Wins (Season) | Lucas Massie | 2021-22 | 15 |
Goalie Points (Season) | Lucas Massie | 2021-22 | 2 |
SO (Season) | Brock Lott | 2021-22 | 1 |
Mins (Season) | Lucas Massie | 2021-22 | 1954 |
GAA (Season, min 10 games) | Lucas Massie | 2021-22 | 3.38 |
Saves (Season) | Lucas Massie | 2021-22 | 898 |
SV% (Season, min 10 games) | Lucas Massie | 2021-22 | 0.891 |
Team awards
Updating soon
Team captains
Season[7] | Captain | Assistant | Assistant | Assistant |
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2021-22 | Brett Meerman | Tye Carriere | Nicholas Magis | Jason Siedem |
Coaches
Updated March 3, 2022
- Doug Quinn (Head Coach)
- Al Parada (Asst. Coach)
- Mike Moller (Asst. Coach)
- Pete Friestadt (Goalie Coach)
- Masi Marjamaki (Skills Coach)
- Mike Elchuk (Athletic Therapist and Equipment Manager)
- Brady Bakke (Assoc. Coach)
- Rob Hamill (Assoc. Coach)
Business operations
Updated March 3, 2022
- Mark Stiles (VP Business Operations)
- Michelle Brown (Community Relations)
- Braden Malsbury (Broadcaster)
- Katie Bradley (Game Day Supervisor)
- Josh Hall (Team Writer)
- David Leonard (Governor)
Hockey operations
Updated March 3, 2022
- Doug Quinn (Head Coach)
- Al Parada (Asst. Coach)
- Adam West (Asst. GM)
- Dr. Guy Tetrault (Academic Advisor)
Board of directors
Updated March 3, 2022
- Duston Moore (Executive Director)
- Gordon Mathers
- Kevin Walsh
- Myles Peake
- Vern Crone
Game day action photographers
Season[11] | Lead Photographer | Photographer | Apprentice |
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2021-22 | Robert Raincock | Shawn Cruikshank | Jordin Downey |
2022-23 | Xander Holcomb | - - - | - - - |
See also
References
- Byron Hackett (April 30, 2020). "Lots of work to do for Blackfalds Bulldogs ahead of 2021-22 AJHL season". Red Deer Advocate. Black Press Media. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- "Doug & Jodie".
- Rumbolt, Ryan (May 5, 2019). "Calgary Mustangs hockey club plans 'leave of absence' from AJHL next season". Calgary Sun. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- "Calgary Mustangs Granted Leave of Absence for 2019-2020 Season". AJHL. May 18, 2019. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- Dave Dormer (October 23, 2019). "AJHL approves move of Calgary Mustangs hockey club to Blackfalds". CTV News. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- "AJHL | Schedule & Results". www.ajhl.ca.
- "Team Roster".
- "AJHL | Blackfalds Bulldogs".
- "Business/Hockey Operations & Coaching Staff".
- "Bulldogs Foundation, Executives & Board of Directors".
- "RHCphoto". RHCphoto.