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  1. rip to Jamaican born bass player gary lowe this is a good song about alberta……..
  2. @alfstonker Another of my brothers records I grew up listening to. I really love the version done in Glasgow Scotland. Some bands just sound even better live. The lead guitarist was another talent lost to depression too young. adamson was lead vocalist, guitar ,keyboards , his passing was an end to the bands unique and somewhat obscure sound , the band is still active. BIG COUNTRY -BIG FAN!
  3. yup ,'THE BOOMERS' album is called 'what we do'. great album.
  4. I think ,like gino odjick's popularity from within the aboriginal community ,woo will have the same effect from the chinese community . this is a very good pick any way you look at it.
  5. congrat's home boy....

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      chon derry

      Chris Hebb new boss for BCHL

      by admin|Published June 15, 2018

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      BCHL-180x240.jpgThe BCHL has announced Chris Hebb as the league’s new commissioner, effective immediately.

      Hebb is a former senior executive with two of the biggest sports and entertainment companies in Canada – Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment (OBSE) in Vancouver and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) in Toronto.

      From 2006 to 2013, Hebb was Senior Vice President of Content and Communications for MLSE. Hebb oversaw all broadcast and digital properties for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC of Major League Soccer and the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies.  He was also responsible for running their three TV networks (NBATV Canada, GOLTV Canada and Leafs TV).

      Before joining MLSE, Hebb spent 11 years with OBSE, owners of the Vancouver Canucks, the Vancouver Grizzlies and General Motors Place. Hebb served as Vice President of Broadcast and led the organization into the digital age by launching the Canucks website and streaming the first NHL games to ever be viewed online.

      More recently, he has been President of Starting Five Media Consulting Ltd., a company advising sports organizations on business strategy and development. Clients there included Canada Soccer, Oilers Entertainment Group, USports, Vancouver Whitecaps, Hockey Canada, Curling Canada and BC Lotteries Corporation.

      “The BCHL has a tremendous reputation in hockey development,” said Hebb, a native of Prince Rupert. “I’m pleased to continue the good work that’s been done, to give young men a platform to grow as hockey players and a path to a great career. But, I also look forward to helping our 17 teams raise their profile, increase league revenues and solidify our position as the best Junior A hockey league in North America.”

      “Having known Chris for nearly 25 years, I am happy to see him take on this position and look forward to seeing the league grow under his stewardship,” said Rod Brind’Amour, head coach of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes and a BCHL parent.

      The office of commissioner had been held by John Grisdale from 2003 to 2018, the longest tenure in league history. Grisdale’s time with the league saw unprecedented growth in numbers of players committed to college, including a league-record 152 players this year alone. Grisdale saw 67 players drafted into the NHL after having played in the BCHL, including the likes of Kyle Turris, Justin Schultz and Tyson Jost. Grisdale also led the way developing  the league’s media and online presence and fostered an upward trend in franchise values.

      The BCHL’s board of governors had a chance to meet Hebb last week at the league’s annual general meeting in Richmond.

      “We are confident with Chris’s background and experience that he is the right person to take our league into a new era,” said Graham Fraser, the chairman of the BCHL board of governors. “During the search process, Chris separated himself from the group of applicants not only with his resume but also with his ideas for taking the BCHL to even greater heights. We are extremely happy to have him on board.”

      Hebb’s athletic background includes a national title as a member of the University of Victoria Vikings basketball team that was also inducted into the Basketball BC Hall of Fame. He graduated UVic with a Bachelor of Arts degree in linguistics.

      He began his professional career as a sports anchor and television producer with CKVU (now City TV) and BCTV (now Global BC).

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      chon derry

      first it was the rainmaker's ,prss high school basket ball ,uvic, the grizzlies, orca bay , global tv , now this , he's a king ed boy through and through !  billy and myself are proud of you chris…..

  6. Personal life[edit] Hughes was born in Orlando, Florida while his father was assistant coach for the Orlando Solar Bears.[13] He is Jewish.[14] He comes from a hockey playing family as his father, Jim Hughes, was a former hockey player and team captain for Providence College, an assistant coach for the Boston Bruins, and the Toronto Maple Leafs Director of Player Development.[15][16] As well, his mother Ellen Hughes, played ice hockey, lacrosse, and soccer at the University of New Hampshire and, in 2012, was inducted into the University of New Hampshire Athletics Hall of Fame.[16] She also played for the United States women's national ice hockey team, and won a silver medal at the 1992 World Championship.[17] Hughes has two younger brothers, Jack and Luke, who also play hockey. Jack plays for the U.S. National U18 Team and is considered a top draft prospect for 2019.[18][19] Luke plays minor ice hockey for Little Caesars Bantam Major AAA.[20][19] His uncle Marty and his cousin, Teddy Doherty, were also both involved in hockey.[17] Marty last played in the British National League for the Dundee Stars,[21] and Teddy last played for the Manchester Monarchs in the ECHL.[22]
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