Bulldogs face Eagles in first round, Tung signs with Rangers, MEC Mountain Mens tournament, Bombers historic season ends, ADSS Basketball, Wrestling updates

The Bulldogs will face the Surrey Eagles in the first round of the Coastal Conference playoffs. It’s the third straight year the teams have met in the post season, with the Bulldogs winning in seven games in the second round in 2023, and the Eagles winning in seven games in the Conference finals last season.

New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms with goaltender Callum Tung on a three-year, entry-level contract. Tung will report to the Hartford Wolf Pack on an amateur tryout (ATO) for the remainder of this season.

Tung, 21, posted a 10-4-1 record, 2.01 goals-against average, and .933 save percentage in 15 games with the UConn Huskies (Hockey East) this season, leading them to their first-ever NCAA Tournament. Tung finished his lone season at UConn with the sixth-best save percentage among collegiate goaltenders, 12^th best goals-against average, and tied for the 13^th best win percentage (.700). His save percentage ranked second among Hockey East goaltenders and his goals-against average ranked third. In addition, Tung allowed two or fewer goals in 11 of his 15 appearances this season.

The Port Moody, British Columbia native played parts of two seasons with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the BCHL prior to playing collegiately. For the Bulldogs, the 6-3, 198-pound netminder appeared in 43 games and finished with a 24-15-2 regular season record, 2.87 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage. In the postseason, he contributed a 11-7-1 mark with a 2.16 goals-against average and a .939 save percentage.

Prior to joining the Bulldogs, Tung was the Most Valuable Player with the Port Alberni Bombers in 2021-2022, where he posted a .951 save percentage in seven playoff games.

The inaugural Mec Mountain Mens hockey tournament goes this weekend at the Multiplex. There will be 12 teams from the Valley and the Island competing from Friday night through Sunday’s championship games.  It will be a family friendly event – there will be raffle tables and silent auction items and 50/50 draws.

Games run Friday evening, all day Saturday with the finals scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

The concession will be open for food and beverages.

Alberni Wrestling Team Competes in Centralia Washington Tournaments

Centralia Washington, March 22 – Our wrestling team had an exciting weekend, competing in two separate tournaments held in Centralia Washington. The events took place on Saturday, March 22, & Sunday March 23 and showcased the team’s talent, determination, and adaptability.

On the first day, our wrestlers faced tough competition in freestyle matches. Nolan Cross placed in the top six while Jackson Price had 2 wins and Rain Olsen picked up a win. Other wrestlers who competed were Kane Olsen, Evan Jimenez and Gavin Fong. The team demonstrated great skill and tenacity throughout their bouts.

The second day brought a new challenge as the team competed in American folk style wrestling, which features a different set of rules. Despite the need to adjust their strategies and tactics, our wrestlers embraced the challenge with enthusiasm, resulting in a mix of wins and losses. This marked the first time our wrestlers experienced folk style wrestling, and they handled it admirably.

The primary goal of these tournaments was to gain experience by competing against new opponents. Over the two-day event, our wrestlers traveled, competed, and learned valuable lessons that will be brought back to the practice room to further develop their skills.

Coach Travis Cross commended the wrestlers on their ability to adapt to the challenges of traveling and competing in such tournaments. The team will continue their rigorous training with other Island teams as they prepare to send a small group to Calgary in April for the Canadian national championships.