An Interview with Capitals Coach Scott Robinson

(Scott Robinson from the Capitals website)

Robinson and the Caps are in Trail tonight to take on the Smoke Eaters. Cowichan is coming off a 5-3 win over Penticton. Tonight is the return of Brett Corcoran and Jimmy Geerin to Trail with another team. It's also the first game for Marco Raimondo and Brandon Clark against their former mates. Should be a good one. If you missed my interview with Robinson last night on Mountain FM's Overtime, here it is...

Cowichan Valley Coach Scott Robinson

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November 26th Smokies Alumni Update

(Brett Corcoran as a Smoke Eater - Photo Randy Emery)

I'm going to try and keep a running list of where to get statistical updates on former Smoke Eaters that are playing hockey around the globe this season. This is an incomplete list and I'll be updating it as often as I can. If you have a link to a player I have not been able to find please pass it along at shawnsamsmullin@hotmail.com

This week Grant Rollheiser bounced back from a loss with a 3-2 victory for Boston University over Holy Cross. He is seemingly rotating with Kieran Millan and the major difference in their stats is that Millan has one shut out. That gave him enough of a boost to have a lead on Rollheirse in every other number. It's early yet, and as Leafs and Smokies fans know very well Rollie gets better and better as the season grows longer. The reason I mention this specifically is because I found a link to video highlights of BU games. All you see from Grant is the two goals he let in, but it's cool to get to see him in action. http://all-access.cbssports.com/player.html?code=bost&media=93438

Brett Skinner got sent back down to the AHL after an 11 game stint with the New York Islanders. He's a puck mover and didn't record any points so I think the demotion was inevitable. After a taste of the show I'm sure he's going to just work all that much harder to make sure he gets back.

The Cowichan Valley Capitals are going to be in Trail tomorrow night at 7:30pm for a very intriguing game. Former Smokies Brett Corcoran and Jimmy Geerin are important parts of the Capitals this season. Corcoran wears an A and is tied for the team lead in goals. Geerin is among their top scoring defensemen. Former Capitals Marco Raimondo and Brandon Clark have flourished with the Smokies. Raimondo has among the best numbers of any goaltender in the BCHL while Clark (wearing an A) has been a leader at both ends of the ice and off the ice for Trail. In addition to the players involved, Smokies Coach Jim Ingram was once an assistant under Capitals Coach Scott Robinson in the BCHL. They're old friends transformed into rivals when the puck drops tomorrow night. It should be a blast. I only wish we got to see the coast and island teams more often.

• F Shawn Horcoff - NHL - Edmonton Oilers (20GP: 5G, 6A) (Legends of Hockey Profile)
• D Brett Skinner - AHL - Bridgeport Sound Tigers (10GP: 0G, 8A) (AHL Profile) *played 11 games with the New York Islanders*
• D Steve McCarthy - KHL - Ufa Salavat Yulayev (15GP: 0G, 0A) (Russian Link)
• G Wade Dubielewicz - KHL - Kazan Ak-Bars (19GP: 10-8-3, 2.90GAA, 0.887%) (Russian Link)
• F Lucas Burnett - EIHL - Manchester Phoenix (13GP: 3G, 9A) (EIHL Profile)
• D Travis Gawryletz - ECHL - Elmira Jackals (15GP: 1G, 5A) (ECHL Profile)
• F Mick Lawrence - ECHL - Las Vegas Wranglers (5GP: 2G, 1A) (ECHL Profile)
• D Justin Coutu - ECHL - Mississippi Sea Wolves (12GP: 0G, 3A) (ECHL Profile)
• F Chris Shudo - CHL - Wichita Thunder (11GP: 5G, 2A) (CHL Profile)
• F Mike Olynyk - IHL - Muskegon Fury (4GP: 0G, 0A) (IHL Profile)
• G Grant Rollheiser - NCAA - Boston University (4GP: 3-3, 2.52GAA, 0.885%)
• F David Arduin - NCAA - Qunnipiac Bobcats (5GP: 1G, 0A)
• D Scott Warner - NCAA - Army Black Knights (11GP: 2G, 2A)
• D Pat Copeland - NCAA - Army Black Knights (3GP: 0G, 0A)
• F Kevin Limbert - NCAA - Yale Bulldogs (8GP: 1G, 0A)
• F Matt Turner - NCAA - U Conn Huskies (2GP: 0G, 0A)
• F Jesse Newman - NCAA - R.I.T. Tigers (12GP: 4G, 5A)
• F Justin St. Louis - NCAA - Michigan Tech (9GP: 0G, 0A)
• F Daniel Quilico - NCAA - Colorado College (2GP: 0G, 0A)
• D Jordan Collins - NCAA - Western Michigan University (12GP: 0G, 2A)
• F Jason Shaffer - NCAA - Union College (1GP: 0G, 0A)
• F Stefan Decosse - NCAA - Geneseo Knights (11GP: 1G, 3A)
• F Casey Shade - NCAA - Wentworth Leopards (7GP: 1G, 6A)
• G Cole Anderson - NCAA - Amherst College (1GP: 0-1, 1.01GAA, 0.96% )
• F Joel Barrett - ACAC - SAIT Trojans (10GP: 5G, 2A)
• F Brett Corcoran - BCHL - Cowichan Valley Capitals (21GP: 11G, 7A)
• D Jimmy Geerin - BCHL - Cowichan Valley Capitals (17GP: 4G, 7A)
• D Cameron Brodie - BCHL - Burnaby Express (28GP: 4G, 8A)
• F Dylan Herold - BCHL - Burnaby Express (28GP: 2G, 7A)
• D Nathan Westover - BCHL - Penticton Vees (23GP: 2G, 9A)
• F Brian Kang - BCHL - Alberni Valley Bulldogs (27GP: 1G, 7A)
• F Chris Sanitago - BCHL - Surrey Eagles (22GP: 6G, 16A)
• D Skyler Smutek - AJHL - Drayton Valley Thunder (6GP: 2G, 1A)
• F Lucas Bloodoff - WHL - Kelowna Rockets (25GP: 7G, 8A)
• F Steve Ourosov - WHL - Red Deer Rebels (8GP: 0G, 0A)
• F Logan Proulx - WHL - Edmonton Oil Kings (21GP: 3G, 1A)
• D Ryan Hill - USHL - Waterloo (12GP: 0G, 1A)
• D Braden Kinnebrew - NAHL - Alaska Avalanche (13GP: 2G, 2A)
• F Scott Jago - KIJHL - Nelson Leafs (20GP: 11G, 12A)
• F Miles Houston - KIJHL - Nelson Leafs (26GP: 17G, 28A)
• F Brock Monroe - KIJHL - Nelson Leafs (21GP: 17G, 17A)
• F James Kellington - VIJHL - Peninsula Panthers (8GP: 5G, 1A)

November 22: Trail 6 Westside 4 Video Highlights

I've got a load of highlights from Saturday's thrilling 6-4 victory at the Cominco Arena. It was as entertaining a game as I've seen this season and Kevin (Wetside's broadcaster) said the same thing when we talked yesterday. The highlights should all play one after another here using a youtube playlist. Let me know if you have any problems. Hopefully I'll be able to get you some more video before Thursday.

Weekend Audio

(Brown and Mihalek square off - Photo Randy Emery)

Forward Justin Brown

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Coach and GM Jim Ingram

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AM Ford Trail Smoke Eaters Hockey: Penticton 8 Trail 2

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This is an interesting story. Jim Clegg has been to over 170 arenas in North America. He's from Providence and was making his first trip through BC. He's been to Vancouver, Chilliwack, Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and now Trail. It's a great story so check out my interview with him here.

Hockey Tourist Jim Clegg

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Penticton Game Day Audio

Behind the Bench for Mota Auto Repair: Trail Assistant Coach Brian Youngson

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Visitor's View Point for the RDKB: Penticton Assistant Coach David Small

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First Intermission for Remax All Pro Realty: Penticton Broadcaster Ryan Pinder

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Listen to tonight's broadcast of AM Ford Trail Smoke Eaters Hockey locally at 104.1FM in Trail, 99.3FM in Castlegar, 103.5FM in Nelson and 96.7FM in Grand Forks. On the internet check us out in the BCHL fanzone and click on Away Broadcast. If you have any problems let me now by e-mail at shawnsamsmullin@hotmail.com

Trail 7 Merritt 2 Highlights

Here are the highlights from Tuesday's home game against Merritt. I included all 9 goals and 4 fights so it would've been too much to place directly onto this blog. Instead I just made a youtube playlist that should play through all of them. Let me know if it doesn't work for you. The call comes from Merritt play by play man Alex Grebenyuk who battled through despite being obviously very sick. I know how tough that is so good on Alex for getting the job done despite all that.

Westover Traded

(Westover clears the front of the net in 2007 - Photo Randy Emery)

Ryan Pinder has all the details over at his Vees Blog.  The bottom line of all the trading is that the Vees get younger, but they're hoping more talented.  It also opens up more room at the 20 year old spot for Harbinson to work with later in the season.  Make note of that and watch out for that come January.