PLAYER REVIEW - November 25, 2012

I thought I’d make an entry every couple of months and focus on the Bulls players and my thoughts about their performance so far in the season. There’s not a bad player in the bunch, so this will be more my mental notes of their positive attributes and contributions on the ice.

PAT CURCIO – Coach

It is because of Coach Curdog, (his nickname) that we have the Bulls at all! This powerhouse of a man has more drive, more inspiration and energy than most people. He saw that San Francisco was a great sports town so he built the Bulls from the bottom floor of the Cow Palace on up. Do not underestimate his hockey knowledge nor his ability to lead this team to greatness. You owe him your respect.

#2 – MICHAEL TAM – Defense

Tam has shuffled back and forth from the Worcester Sharks. I’m sure he’d rather play in Mass, but until then, he’s doing a great job on Defense. He’s a fast, agile skater who likes to be close to the puck and in the Offense’s faces.

#6 - JOE SOVA – Defense

Sova hasn’t spent too much time on the ice, but he’s available when needed. I look forward to seeing him play more games into the season.

#9 – JORDAN MORRISON – Forward (Alternate Captain)

Morrison has 10 points so far, including an empty netter from last night. He continues to do well on the ice and hone his play sharper. I expect to see many more goals from him this season.

#11 – JAMIE DEVANE – Left Wing

Devane hasn’t had that much ice time yet. This big wing will be getting more experience and the future is wide open for him.

#17 – ROB KWIET – Defense (pronounced kwit)

Kwiet has played for a few ECHL teams before. He was last with the Stockton Thunder. Before that, he played for Greenville Road Warriors and the Reading Royals, so he knows his way around the league. He’s a good defenseman and should be able to handle our opponents well.

#18 – ALEX TUCKERMAN – Forward

Tuckerman is quite the success story. He was scratched from the beginning season’s games and only recently has been playing actively. He has 2 goals plus 1 assist so far. One of the team’s rising stars, he’ll be getting a lot more and soon.

#19 – DANILL TORASOV – Right Wing

Torasov is new to the team and has only played in a couple games. But I can tell that his speed and adeptness with the puck will help the team out a lot. If he’s on the ice, he’ll be in the thick of action, so it’s only a matter of time until his play starts burning up.

#22 – CHRIS FRANK – Defense

Frank has played 9 games with the Bulls, none recently. Give him time and a few games to get back into Defense.

#23 – ANDREW CRESCENZI – Center

Crescenzi is one of the best additions to the team this premiere season. When playing, his directness and leadership is invaluable. He has 4 points in 8 games played, including one goal, but I expect many more to come.

#24 – SCOTT LANGDON – Defense (Alternate Captain)

This is THE guy I want watching my back! Langdon has no fear protecting the net, the puck or his teammates. He’s not shy about getting a few punches in when needed either. He has 50 PIMs in 20 games, as well as 5 points: 1 goal and 4 assists.

#25 – SIMON DANIS-PEPIN - Defense

At 6’7”, DANIS-PEPIN towers over the other players. He’s played 15 games and had a bit of a slow start, but I think he is emerging as a player to watch adding 2 assist points in the last couple of games.

#27 – JESSE TODD – Forward

Todd has yet to play a game with the Bulls, so we’ll wait to see what he can do.

#29 – TAYLOR NELSON Goalie

The Bulls are Nelson’s first professional team. He does need some polishing and seasoning, but this is to be expected. I like knowing he can step up into the net if we need him.

#32 – HANS BENSON – Left Wing (Alternate Captain)

Benson only played 3 games and then was injured. Once he’s back in action, expect hard-driving action and plays from this sturdy LW.

#33 – THOMAS HEEMSKERK Goalie

I now know what the Sharks see in Heemskerk. In every game, his level of play improves. His reaction to the puck faster, his guarding instincts more precise than the game before. I am very happy with the Bulls Goaltender.

#41 – JUSTIN BOWERS – Center (Captain)

Curcio knew who the right man for team captain was when he appointed it to Bowers. He is a dynamo not just at revving up the team, but at scoring and ice action. He has 20 points and is 14^th in the ECHL for Top Scorers. Don’t expect him to stay down that low in the ECHL standings either; there will be plenty more scoring from Bowers to come!

#43 – KRIS BELAN - Left Wing (pronounced Bell-in)

Belan has 10 points with the team this season so far with 2 goals and 8 assists. He does it all, he scores, he assists and he fights. He has 63 PIMs and he usually wins those fights. Belan is a player who could go on to be a top-of-the-line player. Stay tuned.

#44 – SACHA GUIMOND - Defense

Guimond is another Defenseman who can seemingly do it all. He has 16 points with 5 goals and 11 assists. And he protects the net like a journeyman.

#45 – DEAN OUELLET – Center

As a rookie, I wouldn’t have expected Ouellet’s play to be as amazing as it is. This is his first year of professional hockey and he already has 17 points with 10 goals and 7 assists. He scored the team’s first Hat Trick in the game on November 25^th against the Stockton Thunder and I see no reason why he doesn’t continue to roll over any competition in his way.

#47 – DYLAN KING – Defense

Like a brick wall, to come across King means that you probably don’t stand much of a chance of moving the puck. In 18 games he has 4 points, 2 goals, 2 assists, and 25 PIMs. King is another Rookie who’s improving play make him one to watch.

#49 – JORDAN CLENDENNING – Center

The player with the hardest name to shout out at a game, Clendenning is not shy on the ice. Even as a rookie, he has 9 game points, 3 goals and 6 assists, as well as 41 PIMs. He’s natural reaction to get in the middle of the action will also make him a possible future captain in his career.

#55 – MAREK VIEDENSKY – Left Wing

Slovakian Viedensky has only played 6 games and he already as 9 points, split between 4 goals and 5 assists. What this means for the Bulls is look out for Vieds to be on the ECHL leader list soon. It’s going to happen.

#91 – PETER SIVAK – Right Wing

Sivak was the team’s first recruited player. And what a start to the team! He has burst into life in recent games, perhaps because of the addition of Viedensky. Sivak was born in the Czech Republic, but lived in Slovakia so it probably makes him very happy to have a fellow Eastern European player on the team with him. Sivak is as fast as the wind and as slick as fresh ice. He can weave the puck like no one else, and to see this is a beautiful thing. Sivak has spent his career up until now in Europe, it’s about time the U.S. sees how great this player is.

#92 – RYANE CLOWE – Assistant Coach

I put Clowe’s position has Assistant Coach because for now, that’s what he’s doing. Curcio, in another moment of brilliance added Clowe to the team and it’s been a huge difference. He’s helping out with Defense from what I’ve heard, but also on the Penalty Kill and Power Play. Whatever he’s doing it’s a huge thumb’s up, keep it going!!!

OK, that’s a little wrap up for now. I’ll update this in two months and see how everyone is doing.

GO BULLS!

FOUR IN A ROW

The San Francisco hockey team won their fourth straight game last night against the Stockton Thunder. Stockton fans were plenty; they pushed and shoved their way around, thinking as if they had the game in the bag even before it started. The Bulls won 6-3 and dominated most of the game. In fact, the Bulls play and coached were far superior.

The win also included the Bulls first HAT TRICK by Dean Ouellet. Other goals were scored by Peter Sivak, Andrew Crescenzi and an empty net goal by Jordan Morrison.

One of Ouellet's three goals (courtesy of the SF Bulls)

First, a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Ouellet for his outstanding play! And Second, to Bulls fans….when a player gets a Hat Trick you throw your cap on the ice! There’s a reason you do NOT wear your favorite cap to the game, or if you’re really smart, you take an extra cap you don’t care about with you just for such an occasion. There were very few caps on thrown, it would have been nice to see a few more. But it’s a new team and people are new to hockey traditions.

Jordan Morrison

Dylan King

With about 2:50 left on the clock in the Third Period, Stockton took out their goalie. Why they would take him out so early is beyond me, but if I was a Thunder fan, I would have been a bit ticked off. That’s like asking for the Bulls to score some more! Which they did. After Morrison’s Empty Netter, Stockton put their goalie back in, but it was too late at that point.

I was up in the Dress Circle seats last night and somehow, there were a lot of Thunder fans. They kept shouting obscenities about the Bulls, such as “F**k you Bulls” and the like. As the Bulls kept piling on the goals, these outbursts died down and the Hometown faithful were much louder. Some Stockton fans seem to think that swaggering into the Palace and acting as if they own it means something. Well, it’s OUR HOUSE, not yours, which we proved last night.

Last night was also a Toy Drive, so there were barrels for fans to drop off toys to get a 2 for 1 coupon on Bulls tickets. It was a great way to get kids toys for Christmas they wouldn’t have without.

I got a couple more signatures for my Bulls t-shirt; last night it was Jesse Todd and Simon Danis-Pepin. I got the chance to talk to Simon for a few minutes. What a pleasure! He’s a great player and a very nice person.

Me with Jesse Todd & Simon Danis-Pepin

Bulls are off until Thursday, November 29, when they play three out of town games starting with Las Vegas. This is the team’s first game against the Wranglers, it will be a great one to listen to at: www.knbr.com

The next home game is Wednesday, December 5^th against Bakersfield.

GO BULLS!

REMEMBER THIS NIGHT

Bulls’ promotions are great. Last night’s promotion for the game against the Ontario Reign was shopping bags with Peter Savik on the cover. Whichever of the fine people in the Bulls organization who thought up the great ideas for these promotions needs a Shout Out, because I have to say I LOVE these bags!!! I wish I could get three or four of them so I could actually USE them. The one I have is going straight into my collection. It is a thing of beauty.

Killer Bulls Shopping Bag!

It was the perfect fit for the team’s Food Drive. Let’s not forget that throughout the year many families go hungry. It’s especially true in our area where prices are so high. Sometimes a family has to choose between rent, filling up the car with gas and feeding their family. And when the thermostat drops, that need gets even more critical. The folks running the Drive had big barrels set up where fans dropped off bags of canned goods. Each donation got us a coupon for any Two-for-One ticket coupon at a future game. Excellent promotion!

And also remember that tonight is the team’s Toy Drive. The same coupon applies. Bring a toy, get a Two-for-One coupon for a future game, or use it for that night!

The promotional items are handed out by the Ice Belles. Their job is to smile, be friendly to the fans and give them whatever the promotion is for that game. Now, I can understand if the crowds are massive, the promotions didn’t show up or if the fans aren’t nice, but none of these are true, so I really can’t understand an Ice Belle being mean to a fan. I took the bag from the Belle, I said thank you, she didn’t even smile or anything, and because it was Bingo Friday, I went to take a Bingo card from a large stack. “It’s in the bag!” she shouted at me. Well, hun, I guess you could have told me when you gave me the bag, right?

If your job, other than to provide eye candy, is to be nice to the fans and help out with promotions, then you should probably do that. I have held off my opinion thus far (see an earlier blog regarding my trepidations about having them with the Bulls in the first place.) To be honest, they’re not very good at shoveling off the ice, they could take lessons from the kids who do it at The Shark Tank who rock at it! And I’m not the happiest fan about the whole ice girl thing, so, try being nicer, K?

After that whole silliness, I looked around and immediately felt at home. The Palace is my Second Home these days. I know half the vendors, ushers and fans. Sometimes I’ll go early just to walk around and say hi to everyone.

The energy last night was amazing! The crowd was superb and a great turnout as well. 4,100 came to see the Bulls, who continued their winning streak.

The game itself was exciting from start to finish. The Bulls have never beaten the Reign. In turn, Ontario has accomplished beating us in a few routs, so our win of 5 to 1 was extra sweet. Goals from the Bulls: 2 from Viedensky, 1 from Tuckerman, 1 from Sivak and 1 by Ouellet.

Marek Viedensky

Most of the regulars were there. The Bull Guy in his costume was there, of course, as well as the Rowdy Crowd at the Net End of the Barn. There was also a new character last night. At first, we thought he was just some dude dancing on the Dance Cam, but he didn’t stop there. He kept dancing to the tunes the awesome game DJ pumped out and he kept peeling off Bulls t-shirts, throwing them at the crowd!

And we loved it! We cheered for him! The Dancing Man didn’t stop the whole game. Bulls crew folks kept giving him t-shirts and he ran around to every section, throwing t-shirts, getting the crowd going in cheers, dancing and really getting everyone into the extraordinary mood of the night. I did learn that the Bulls hired him to get the crowd going, which is cool, he did his job well. Bravo!   

Me with Viedensky & Sivak

I do have a couple minor pet peeves about the in-game announcer, however. I’m not sure why it takes him so long to call out plays. Once he calls out a Bulls Power Play, for example, it’s nearly over. With penalties sometimes we never do find out what they are for. And for goodness sakes, someone teach him how to pronounce Worcester!

Speaking of the music DJ, THANK YOU!!! For keeping up the great tunes, including IRON MAIDEN!!! Dude, you rock for playing so much metal! Your friends in the headbanging community appreciate it! \m/

I have never had so much fun at a hockey game. Sure, I’ve enjoyed Sharks games, but they’re structured and rigid with none of the downhome FUN that was buzzing around the Barn last night. The only thing I can compare that too were the good times we used to have at Giants games at the Stick. Of course, when they moved to AT&T Park, along with the move, came a much higher ticker price and of course more rigidity.

If you were at the game last night, jot it down somewhere because that is one hockey game to burn in your brain and remember in Bulls history.

We’ve got another game to win tonight against the Stockton Thunder. Don’t forget to bring a toy!

GO BULLS!!!

THE MOST IMPORTANT GAME

Mark last night’s Bulls victory on your team calendar with the big ol’ star. It will stand out as The Turnaround Game this season.

As I have said, the team is young and it needs time to grow, to learn to find its ice legs. And it looks like those legs are getting good and strong. In three out of four games, the Bulls scored first. They continue having a strong presence in Third Period play, scoring twice to beat Bakersfield 4-2.

Peter Sivak’s energy is revving up, he’s probably very happy having Slovakian Marek Viedensky on the team! Peter was born in the Czech Republic but raised in Slovakia.

Speaking of Vieds, as he is called, he is one of the big producers of the Bulls, which also includes Sacha Guimond, Dean Ouellet, Sivak, Captain Justin Bowers and Kris Belan.  But that short list doesn’t include those who are simmering and may soon break out into red hot players. Keep your eyes on: Jamie Devane, Joe Sova, Alex Tuckerman, Andrew Crescenzi, Justin Bowers and Dylan King.

I also want to give a nod to Goaltender Thomas Heemskerk. At the first of the season he was a little raw, losing a couple games that might not have been lost to a more seasoned goalie, but his play is sharper, reactions faster and my confidence in him is building.

The greatest test for the team comes this Friday when they take on the Ontario Reign. This will show if they have the meddle needed to take on one of the best teams in the division.

GO BULLS!

SOME THINGS TO KNOW

November 19, 2012

I spent the last three days at the Barn or to those not in the know, the Cow Palace. There, that’s your first Bulls Fans Insider Info. Regulars call it The Barn or The Palace, either is acceptable.

Anyway, getting back to my last three awesome days filled with Bulls hockey, I went to Friday night’s game against the Idaho Steelheads. The Bulls easily dominated, as I wrote about in my last blog entry. Saturday night, the Bulls looked tired and couldn’t get into any kind of a rhythm going until late, by then they ran out of time, losing to the Utah Grizzlies.

Some awesome Bulls fans 

But the Sunday matinee game was one of those games I’ll remember for a very long time! The Guys played great hockey for the majority of the game. Utah’s a tough opponent; they don’t stop attacking, are really aggressive on offense and their goalie Grant Rollheiser made it extremely hard to get goals. The Bulls outshot the Grizzlies, but that didn’t matter to the huge goaltender, he was protecting the Utah net with every inch of his tall frame.

The Bulls Captain Justin Bowers got the tying goal at the very last possible second in the Third Period, leading the tense game into Overtime and eventual Bulls win after a great Shootout. And their very FIRST Shootout win!!!

If you want to go to a game and you’re thinking of where to sit, I don’t think there are many bad seats in the house. I don’t have a season pass this first year, I have a partial one, so I’ve purchased tickets to a few games not in my package. For those games, I tried to get seats in different areas to see what those are like. I’ve also walked around to get a feel of what a game would be like all around the house. Every location has its advantages and disadvantages of course. You decide what you like the best.

Keep in mind that the Barn is an old Beaut, however, and during the rains her roof may be a bit leaky. Yesterday afternoon, the seat next to me was empty, and there was a steady drip-drip of rain straight down from waaaay up above. If you feel a splat of water on your head and it’s been raining outside, it probably isn’t the drunk behind you accidentally spilling Bud Light on your head. Tell Guest Services at the Front Lobby and they’ll be happy to reseat you.

Dylan King #47

The Bulls have made the Barn as comfy as anyone could make the old Girl, and as soon as fans walk through the doors, they’re greeted by Rawhide, the Cow Belles and the Moo Crew. It’s all smiles and how could anyone not be in a good mood with that greeting? If there’s a promotion, this is where you’ll get your swag. Just before this, the security is pretty good. They’re doing better than when the team first started. Although I had a bit of a laugh Friday night when one over-anxious guard wanted to take my cough drops away from me. Cough drops, really? “I guess you can keep these,” she said. OK, uh, thanks.

They don’t allow you to bring food inside, and trust me, the selection of food sold sucks. It’s basic junk that one would have gotten at a baseball game in the 70s; popcorn, hotdogs, really horrific nachos, stale French fries, scary slices of pizza, and a myriad of sugared sodas and beverages. There’s not one place in the whole building where one can have even a salad. Not one! Lots of beer and a few bars though. So, eat out, treat yourself to something good. And have a snack while you’re at the game if you like. In a future entry, I’ll include my suggestions of places in the vicinity to enjoy before/after games.

Alex Tuckerman #18

Get to the game early. Lots of parking at the Barn and it’s fairly easy to get in and out. Besides, one of the most fun things I can think of is watching the teams warm up on the ice and take pictures. If you haven’t been to a game before or have never seen the Bulls, go down to the glass and get yourself some shots. Fans can get closer to hockey athletes than any other sport because the glass makes it possible.

If it’s your first time at a game, buy a program. It’s a great souvenir, and it also gives you some info about the players and about hockey, if you’re unfamiliar with the game.

Going early also makes it easier to check out the Bulls merchandise; they have a great selection, as well as the terrific encased shrine saluting the past hockey teams that played here in years past: the Shamrocks, the Seals and the Spiders.

Then make your way around to the opposite side and you can look at the pictures of all the rock bands, circus acts, wrestling matches and anyone else who performed here throughout its history. As you get to the opposite side, you’ll see the Mechanical Bull. Yep, they got one. It’s $5.00 a try and it’s pretty fun watching other people do it. No way I’m getting on it, but you should give it a try!

Mechanical Bull Rides

Also, a good thing to do is buy your orange pucks for Chuck A Puck. What the heck is “Chuck A Puck?” You ask. It’s a game the club has in the Second Intermission. The orange pucks are $1.00 each or 6 pucks for $5.00. They are thrown onto the ice and if your numbered puck lands on the target at the center, you win whatever the dollar amount that night is. It starts at $150 and goes up if no one hits the target. The winner also wins a shirt and I believe tickets to a future game. Quite a nice little deal, and it’s fun. But buy your picks early, the lines can get really long.

The beginning of Chuck A Puck toss

Every night has special deals or games. Friday Night Bingo is my personal favorite, although I have yet to see anyone win. LOL! It’s still fun to play. After Sunday matinee games the kids can try to hit the puck into the net. Check the Bulls website for every games promotion or special. And after every game, there will be two Players signing autographs. I highly suggest doing this. The line moves really fast and you never know if one of these guys will get very famous one day and you can say you met him when he used to play for San Francisco. No need to thank me.

Faithful Bulls Fans

As is true with the San Francisco Giants and the San Francisco Niners, the San Francisco Bulls have our share of characters. You may run into the Bull Guy, a man dressed in a bull outfit who runs around one  Side of the Barn. Or, take a look up at the Visitor’s net and you could spot the Body Painters, a group of young guys who sport orange GO BULLS on their chests. I love this stuff and hope I see more of it!

Once again I will reiterate as I have before: DO NOT POUND ON THE GLASS!!!! Only noobs do this. Real hockey fans look at the idiots pounding on the glass and shake their heads. If you insist on Glass Pounding, you will never be taken seriously by them. Parents, teach your children not to do this, please.

Another happening I saw that I was not too happy about, was the idea of hipsters showing up making fun of hockey. These three skinny, badly-dressed “I’m Much Cooler and Hipper That You Will Ever Be Ever” Types sat a row and a few seats over from me Saturday night. They were already loaded when the game started. In the Second Period when the Bulls weren’t playing their best and the crowd was a little cranky, they were shouting “The Bulls Suck!” and a few other things. What is that all about? Could it be that some crap piece in a rag only hipsters read brought on SF’s dbags to laugh at what they thought would be “Goon”-style entertainment? Who knows? But it wasn’t making me or a few others very happy. They left before we could call security to tell them to chill or escort them out.

If you want to watch hockey and have fun, by all means, come and enjoy the game. But if you think this is a place where you can be a jerk, stay the f**k away!!!! Stay in the Mission at you little trendy bar, slobbering in your drink about how much cooler you are then me. Whatever. I don’t care.

Excuse me for that mini-rant, but it needed to be said.  

One of the most important pointers I can pass along to you is get to know the people in the seats around you. Hockey fans are some of the most friendly sports fans there are. The ECHL is a small league and you will see your fellow fans repeatedly over the season. Why not make some new friends?

Hockey is one BIG Family; each division is a branch of the Hockey Family. The NHL is the biggest branch, but there are other branches and the ECHL is one of those. If you want, you too can be part of the ECHL branch. Just hop on and have fun!!! The Bulls extend a warm welcome and get ready for lots of great action!

I know I’ll see you at a game soon! Just ask the staff if they’re seen Martha around. They all know me. And if not, they will soon.

Remember The Bulls game Tomorrow, Tuesday from Bakersfield, listen online at www.knbr.com 7:00pm

Also coming up Wednesday, November 21st is the online LIVE Broadcast from Pedros Cantina 128 King Street, across the street from AT&T Park in San Francisco. Jason Lockhart and a Bulls player will be on from 6:00 to 7:00pm. I will see you there!!!

GO BULLS!

Awesome Friday Night Win at the Palace!

November 17th, 2012

Now THIS is hockey at its FINEST! Last night I had the time of my life at the old Palace. The Bulls played spectacular hockey, that all San Franciscans can be proud of! We beat the Idaho Steelheads 4 to 2. They're the affiliates of the Dallas Stars and there was one lowly Stars fan who cheered when the Fish scored their two goals. Other than that he was very quiet when Section 19 made a MASSIVE effort to cheer extra loud his way.

#25 Simon Denis-Pepin

It was a great night. My pal from last Monday's dinner, Alex Tuckerman made First Star! I was so happy for him! Let's hope this earns him a spot on the regular roster! Are you listening, Bulls?

It was also a very cool night because I was interviewed by Comcast about the Matador Club and what we do for the Bulls. I was nervous as all out, but I think it went well. Thank you so much to Jason for suggesting I do it, and thank you Gianna for being such a professional and gracious interviewer!

Face Off

If you haven't checked out the Bulls' merchandise yet when you go to the game (and why haven't you?), you really need to. Their choices are pretty awesome. They do need to make improvements on what they offer online, the choices are really limited, but when you go to a game, there's tons of great gear and collector's items to be had. I picked up what I've wanted for months: a black, zippered and LINED hoodie! I LOVE this sweatshirt!!!


I know many of you are new to hockey, so this is for you new fans. Or, if you're not new and you know people who are going to games for the first time, please, let's educate them to be GOOD fans. Here's a couple things for them to know:

DO NOT POUND ON THE GLASS!!!! I can't stress this enough. It's tacky and not what good hockey fans do!!!! So many people were doing this last night. It's annoying. I was sitting on the opposite side of the rink last night, so it might just be that side. I hadn't seen so many people doing it on Player's Bench side I usually sit on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lLCkAxCWSI

Check out this video of an annoying Glass Pounder!

And finally:

If the Bulls are ahead let's say 4 to 2: no one on the Bulls team is going to start a fight, so stop shouting for them to fight! Fights don't just start without a reason. Fights serve a purpose in hockey. If you just want to watch fighting, go see an MMA bout or something.


Now, the Bulls are in the middle of a busy weekend. They play two games against the Utah Grizzlies starting tonight at 7:15pm and then tomorrow at 2:00pm.

GO BULLS!

Bulls Live at Pedro's Cantina!

Each week, the Bulls will be broadcasting online from Pedro's Cantina live, right across from AT&T Park, home of World Series Champions San Francisco Giants!

It was a small but lively crowd last night Thursday, November 15th, enjoying Bulls Voice Jason Lockhart and his guest #43 Left Wing Kris Belan. The show starts at 6pm and runs until 7pm and will either be on Thursday or Wednesday, depending on the team's game schedule. There are plenty of drink and food specials, so there's no reason why you shouldn't get on down here. Lot's of public transportation options and public parking.

Kris Belan & Jason Lockhart

Raudel & Andrea of the Bulls 

Kris Belan and Yours Truly

In Bulls Trade News, forward Marek Viedensky is with the team from the Worcester Sharks in the AHL as well as defenseman Michael Tam is back from Worcester on loan. The Bulls also have Jesse Todd from the Reading Royals in exchange for Evan Barlow. Chris Lawrence was exchanged to the Orlando Solar Bears for future considerations.

This weekend, the Bulls take on The Idaho Steelheads tonight Friday at 7:15 pm at the Palace and then play two games against the Utah Grizzlies, Saturday night at 7:15 pm and Sunday afternoon on the 18th at 2:00 pm.

Don't forget that the Bulls Live Online Broadcast will happen next Wednesday at Pedro's starting at 6:00 pm! Jason will have another Bulls' player and I expect to see you there!

GO BULLS!