Sweeney has ideal rig for the the "man on the go"

NBCC Whalers head coach Justin Sweeney

Kingfishers' members form new band

Turds of Misery - Andrew Clark, Jamie Harris and Matty Walsh

FIHL Wishes a Happy Holiday to All

Jim Buchanan

Carl Chambers

Jason McFarlane

Joe Stevens

Greg Justason

Jeff MacQuarrie

Hockey Voice Exclusive

Bonny River from the granite mountain

Towards Second Falls from the old granite mountain in Bonny River

The eastern side of the Linton Stream Bridge

Bonny River, NB - Roads are opening up again and things are returning to somewhat normal conditions for many but others are not quite as fortunate. The flood was more of an inconvenience for me. While I was home since Tuesday morning, I had calls and text message from people who asked how I was doing and what they could do. I talked to the boys from Cooke's who were doing admirable work picking up people and making sure everybody was looked after. Jack MacNeil from Bonny River Ratz fame and an employee of the Dept. of Natural Resources extended his invitation of help to me and anybody who needed it. Flakeboard has offered up building materials to anybody who needs it, no questions asked. I'm sure there's plenty of people and companies who have also done likewise but these are the ones that I know about personally.

I am always amazed at the human kindness shown when people really need it. I said it many times and I'll say it again - there's always somebody out there worse off than you and if they are in Bonny River, there's people with their hands out to help.

MacQuarrie sums up Bears loss with one word

Charlotte County Bears star veteran Jeff MacQuarrie

Blacks Harbour, NB - The sting of the 8-4 loss Tuesday night against the Bonny River Ratz has now subsided for the Charlotte County Bears. In fact, just after the game, Jeff MacQuarrie entered the Ratz dressing room to discuss the game and other matters and let it be known he was not troubled by it. Actually, FUHGEDABOUDIT, a popular New York term, was the message he wanted to deliver.

MacQuarrie added, "We were only down 3-1 after two periods and a bounce here and a bounce there and we'd be right back in it. In fact, we did get within 1 goal at 4-3, but the friggin' wheels fell off the cart again."

Moffitt's trick sinks Bears

Andrew Moffitt gives thumbs up on Ratz victory

Blacks Harbour, NB - Andrew Moffitt potted a hat trick while linemate Russell Buchanan added a pair, as did Greg Justason and Jack MacNeil rounded out the scoring with a single as the Bonny River Ratz downed the Charlotte County Bears 8-4 Tuesday night. T.J. Matser scored a pair for the Bears and Tim Dunfield and Daniel Leavitt netted singles.

The Ratz had a season high turnout with 15 skaters and captain Joe Stevens was forced to make some tough decisions. Stevens and Jim Buchanan were dropped back to defense and Stevens called the duo "the shutdown twosome."

Russell Buchanan's promotion to the BIG Line was well-received by the rookie who responded and broke out of his scoring drought. "When you know you're going out on a line with Taylor on it, the open ice available is amazing. I never realized it until last night. I watch Taylor play and it almost becomes another day at the office for him, but the guy opens up many doors that I didn't even know existed. I just hope that I can stay on the line," noted a jubilant Buchanan.

The Ratz roll into St. Andrews Thursday night at 8:30 to take on the Milltown Moose.

Stevens cautiously optimistic about tonight's game

Ratz captain Joe Stevens (L) on his way to team meeting with bodyguard

Bonny River, NB - The Ratz aren't ready to start making predictions on up coming games. "I've been burned too many times know what I'm saying? I ain't making no predictions, no matter what, know what I'm saying? Yeah, we're playing the Colts/Pirates/Bears tonight but we ain't taking nuthin' for granted. We gonna play our game. They've changed their name more times than my boy Diddy, know what I'm saying?" noted Ratz team captain Joe Stevens.

Thompson releases motivational poster

Cush Thompson administers a dose of reality

Kingfishers brass refuse to comment on allegations

Blacks Harbour, NB - A very dejected and tight-lipped Kingfishers brass walked by reporters Monday morning, refusing to comment on a picture that alleges that maybe one of their team members is in the Taliban.

When faced with the picture, team captain Greg Groom noted, "Why are you asking me? I don't even know who that is. Why must the Hockey Voice continue to pick on the Kingfishers? Who says that person plays for the Kingfishers? I'm so sick of this shit."

Another great Trews tune from Saint John show "Ishmael & Maggie"

Fubar 2 set to be released on DVD

If you've seen Fubar, then you have to get Fubar 2 that is set to be released on DVD December 28. The two metal heads Terry and Deaner get back together for what I can imagine will be a truly memorable movie experience. For some reason, this movie never made it to any of our local theaters which goes to show you what sort of people we have running them.

Get this important DVD December 28 and don't be disappointed.

Hoffman "disappointed" by teammates reaction after loss

Matty Walsh and Cush Thompson celebrate after loss to Ratz

Blacks Harbour, NB - Some of the celebrating after Tuesday night's stinging loss to the arch rival Ratz didn't sit well with some of the Fundy Kingfishers. An exclusive photo of Matty Walsh and Cush Thompson whooping it up in an undisclosed location has caused some issues within the Kingfishers camp. One in particular was Chris Hoffman who was very vocal about it.

"Sure, I'm disappointed with Walsh and Thompson. They should have been home going over plays and replaying mistakes and stuff, but instead they chose to party down. I mean, Taylor and Stevens put on a clinic out there tonight. Am I the only one who sees a problem here? If so, then dip my balls in a bowl of sweet cream and put me in a roomful of kitty cats," noted a very dejected Hoffman.

Hockey Voice covers Fundy Arena Meeting

Councillor Dave Mahar

Arena treasurer Fred Maker and Mike MacQuarrie crunch numbers

Arena President Mike MacQuarrie

Blacks Harbour, NB - Where was TSN when Mark Taylor was delivering the Bod on the Wad? Where was Sportsnet when Mark Taylor was scoring his 800th goal? Where was ESPN the Kingfishers captured 3 out of a possible 4 FIHL titles? Where was CBC when the Timberwolves said "enough is enough?"

The Hockey Voice covered all these historic events and with absolutely no bullshit. Monday night the Hockey Voice attended a meeting on the future of the Fundy Arena. The rink is being funded primarily by the village with some assistance from the Town of St. George and of course, from the various user groups like the FIHL, Brunswick Curling Club, Figure Skating Club and Fundy Minor Hockey. The meeting was called to bring in all the groups to address the shortfalls and to determine what the financial standing is of each group.

A follow up meeting will be held in December to assess what role the village should play based upon sheer numbers of their residents who actually use the facility versus "outsiders." It was discussed at the meeting and a conclusion was drawn that most of the users are from outside the village limits and yet, the the municipality is the one shouldering most of the costs. A plan will be formulated to perhaps even up the financial involvement of the village based up the numbers.

Blacks Harbour, NB -

Ratz double Kingfishers

Chris Hoffman of the Kingfishers

Blacks Harbour, NB - Joe Stevens potted a hat trick and Andrew Moffitt, Greg Justason, and Rick McFarlane all had a pair and Corey Spear added a single as the Bonny River Ratz hammered the Fundy Kingfishers 10-5 in FIHL action. Meanwhile, Chris Richardson netted a pair and teammates Eric Jean, Chris Hoffman and Aaron MacQuarrie added singles in a losing effort.

Warren Giesbrecht was steady in the Ratz net to gain the win and Matty Walsh suffered the loss in the Kingfishers cage. Walsh, although dejected, met with a scrum of reporters after the match. "That BIG line of Stevens, Taylor and Moffitt were on fire tonight. Here I was trying to shut down Taylor and the other two get 5. Taylor was dishing tonight and making some pretty cool plays. To said I'm afraid of the Ratz now might be a huge understatement. They definitely came to play tonight," noted Walsh.