Bellies start the new season by looking back at the past
Over the course of 124 years of history, Queen’s Park Arena has been home to a long list of talented players. At the 2012 season home opener, the Salmonbellies will pay tribute to the most memorable.
For the six players whose jerseys have been retired, plaques have been hung on the east gondola for years. At the end of the 2011 season, President and General Manager Dan Richardson decided it was time to replace those plaques with something more representative of the honour with which those select players are held. The Salmonbellies Alumni Association was quick to step in with help.
Wayne Goss hoists the Mann Cup
Before the game against the Nanaimo Timbermen on May 24th, a ceremony will take place to unveil the changes that have been made and the new tribute that has been put in place for the retirees. All five of the surviving retirees will be in attendance and Joanne Bionda will be traveling from Ontario to represent her late husband.
The presentation will begin promptly at 7pm. Doors will open at 6:15 that night.
Retired jerseys at a glance…
#5 Geordie Dean – 1402 points (564 goals, 838 assists) in 498 games
#6 Eric Cowieson – 1044 points (385 goals, 659 assists) in 633 games
#7 Paul Parnell – 1757 points (902 goals, 855 assists) in 560 games
#12 Jack Bionda – 646 points (346 goals, 300 assists) in 159 games
#13 Wayne Goss – 1852 points (812 goals, 1040 assists) in 465 games
#19 Cliff Sepka – 1327 points (746 goals, 581 assists) in 484 games
Jack Bionda
2012 Season Ticket Pickup
A Special Bellie thank you to all the volunteers who came out on Saturday to help with the season ticket pickup and seat selection. Thanks to the staff at Queens Park Arena for their help and hospitality as well. Coffee, Cookies, Player’s autographs and door prizes made for a fun afternoon for all that stopped by. If you weren’t able to come out to pick up your season tickets they will be available at the will call window at Queeens Park Arena.
Salmonbellies Support Minor Jamboree
Great turn out for Minor Lacrosse’s annual jamboree with six teams of minor bellies. Senior Salmonbellies Tyler Crompton (26) and Niel Tyacke helped out for the Saturday session. Salmonbellie alumni were on hand as both fathers and coaches
Gajic Brothers on the floor in 2012
Great article in the province about the Gajic brothers and the upcoming 2012 season as this will be the first time they will all be playing lacrosse on the same team and very possibly on the floor for the same shift.
Twist and Shout
The Bellies have started their strength and conditioning workout with Twist Conditioning in Port Coquitlam as they prepare for the 2012 season. With a concentration on better conditioning to be better prepared for not only the regular season high intensity of play the Bellies are already preparing for a run for the 2012 Mann Cup.
Bellies Prevail…Cops for Cancer Wins
Great cause and some great hockey. On the night of the Canucks going down in overtime to the Chicago Blackhawks your Salmonbellies were engaged in the first annual Salmonbellies vs Police Department Charity Hockey Tournament to help raise funds for the Cops for Cancer charity. Three periods of evenly matched hockey ended in a 7 to 7 tie and was decided in a shoot out. Kyle Ross’s Bellie deek move sealed the win for the Bellies. As for the Men in Blue they are already looking forward to next year with hopes of taking the newly coveted cup away from the Bellies. Special thanks to all our sponosors, volunteers and especially all the fans that came out to support the event. At the end of the game a cheque in the amount of $1547 was presented by General Manager Dan Richardson to the New Westminster Police Chief. (Check out photos from the game in our photo gallery)
Blue vs Red “Cops for Cancer” Charity Hockey Tournament
The Rosters are set….Game On….Queens Park Arena tonight at 7:30 the Salmonbellies face off against the New Westminter Police Department’s Hockey team. All proceeds from the gate admission and the 50/50 draw will be presented to the Police Department at the end of the game.
They’re Bellies and They know it…They work out
The season is around the corner and the Bellies are starting to prepare…Being put through a gruelling off season work out the Bellies are aiming to improve both strength and conditioning as they prepare to bring the Cup home to Queens park.
Bellies on the Ice
Your New Westminster Salmonbellies will hit the ice for the first annual “Cops for Cancer” charity hockey game against the New Westminster Police Department. All proceeds will benefit the “Cops for Cancer Foundation”. The game takes place on March 21, 2012 at 7:30pm at the Queens Park Arena. Admission by donation with a $5 minimum and all children under 12 are free.
As the 2012 Lacrosse season is just around the corner this is a great opportunity to come out and say hello to our Senior Salmonbellies as they begin their quest for the Mann Cup.
Hope to see you all there
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“Bringing the Cup home in 2012″
