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Copyright 2010, Hunter Bishopgoldfish@gci.net (Hunter Bishop)en-USSPHPBLOG 0.4.5BULLDOGS DOWNED 3-2 BY STARS IN OVERTIME AND NOW MEET IN GAME 7
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BULLDOGS DOWNED 3-2 BY STARS IN OVERTIME AND NOW MEET IN GAME 7Hamilton, ON - The Hamilton Bulldogs were defeated by the Texas Stars 3-2 in overtime on Monday night at Copps Coliseum. The Bulldogs and Stars are now tied 3-3 in the series and will meet in Game 7 on Wednesday night at Copps Coliseum.
The Bulldogs opened the game's scoring at 16:58 of the first period. Hunter Bishop fired a shot on net from the right side boards that was stopped by Texas starting goaltender Matt Climie. The rebound bounced onto the stick of Gabriel Dumont, who fired a shot that was stopped Climie. Dumont grabbed his own rebound before snapping a shot past Climie and into the net.
The Stars tied the game 1-1 at 9:04 of the second stanza while on the power play. Travis Morin received the puck from Perttu Lindgren before dishing a pass to Garrett Stafford. Stafford rifled a shot over the shoulder of Hamilton starting goaltender Curtis Sanford.
The 'Dogs regained the lead at 17:51 of the middle frame while on the power play. Brock Trotter received the puck from David Desharnais while stationed in the left corner of the Stars' zone. Trotter gave the puck to Shawn Belle, who was in the slot. Belle released a shot that sailed past the glove of Climie and into the net.
Texas tied the game 2-2 at 5:56 of the final frame. Greg Rallo carried the puck down the right side and into the Bulldogs' zone before dishing a pass across the ice to Scott McCulloch, who tapped the puck over the blocker of Sanford and into the net.
The teams went into overtime for the fourth time in the series. Aaron Gagnon scored the game-winning goal 18:32 into the extra period. Jamie Benn collected the puck in the left corner before sending a shot to the front of the net. Sanford was unable to cover the puck allowing Gagnon to whack the puck past the netminder and across the goal line.
The Bulldogs will host Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals at 7:30 p.m. on May 26th at Copps Coliseum. The game will be shown on Cable 14. Fans can listen to every 'Dogs playoff game on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, TALK 820. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'AHL Live' or 'TALK 820' icons on the Bulldogs website.
Tickets for Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals at Copps Coliseum are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or through charge-by-phone at 905-527-7666. For more information on 'Dogs season tickets, flex packs, mini packs and group tickets call 905-529-8500 or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
1. HAM - Gabriel Dumont - 2 (Hunter Bishop) - 16:58
2nd Period:
2. TEX - Garrett Stafford - 3 (Travis Morin, Perttu Lindgren) - 9:04 (PP)
3. HAM - Shawn Belle - 1 (Brock Trotter, David Desharnais) - 17:51
Overtime:
5. TEX - Aaron Gagnon - 6 (Jamie Benn, Matt Stephenson) - 1
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry100527-014606goldfish@gci.netThu, 27 May 2010 06:46:06 GMTOhio State Bio - Hunter Bishop
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Bishop audio
Courtesy: OhioStateBuckeyes.com
Release: 10/12/2009
Participated in Montreal Canadiens development camp over the summer ... sister, Teal, is a junior defenseman on the Ohio State women's hockey team ... says favorite parts of the game of hockey are scoring goals, the rinks and the fans and the part of his game that needs the most work is his game away from the puck ... hockey player he would most want to play against is Sidney Crosby ... superhero quality he would want is to transport like in the movie Jumper ... lucky number is 61 because he wore it in juniors ... would like to trade places for a day with Vincent Chase from Entourage ... best food he can cook "it's not really a food, but I by far make the best smoothies" ... favorite player is Joe Sakic "because he snipes" ... Favorites: All-time favorite movie - Wedding Crashers; Television show - Entourage; Vacation spot - Mexico; Professional team - Montreal Canadiens; Snack food - quesadillas; Rink - the rink on the side of his house back home.
Ohio State Career: An Ohio State Scholar-Athlete ... Ohio Hockey Classic All-Tournament Team selection in 2009.
2008-09 (Sophomore Season): Had 14 goals, 17 assists and 31 points, ranking second on team in goals, tied for third in points and tied for fourth in assists ... tied for first on team and tied for third in CCHA with +24 mark ... 13th (tied) in CCHA in goals and 16th (tied) in points; tied for third in plus/minus in league games only (+15) ... after points in just three of first eight games, had at least one point in 23 of last 34 games ... had seven-game goal-scoring streak Nov. 28-Jan. 3, the second-longest streak for a Buckeye since 1998-99; season-high eight game point streak Nov. 28-Jan. 9 (7-2-9) ... +1 or better in five-consecutive games (+9) Feb. 21-March 7, including career-best and team season-high +4 vs. Bowling Green March 7 ... earned a spot on Ohio Hockey Classic all-tournament team after scoring in each game of the tournament and posting +4 mark; first-period goal vs. Clarkson in final stood as gamewinner ... goal and an assist against Boston University in NCAA tournament March 28 ... tallied with 11 seconds remaining at Michigan State Feb. 13 to tie the score at 1; +1 in the game ... two points in overtime win over Bentley Dec. 13, including game-tying goal in third period and an assist; also scored on the power play in series opener vs. Falcons ... three points and +3 in series with Miami Feb. 27-28; career-high tying two assists and +2 in Oxford in opener and scored goal in game two in Columbus ... scored goal Jan. 31 at Alaska in first collegiate series in his hometown; had assist vs. Nanooks in playoffs March 14 ... two-assist games at Miami Oct. 11 and vs. Lake Superior State Oct. 18 ... first collegiate goal came vs. Lake Superior State Oct. 17 ... goal, assist and +4 mark at Ferris State Jan. 16-17; scored goal in opener and had assist in game two; +2 in each game ... opened scoring vs. Robert Morris Nov. 14 and tallied vs. Colonials Dec. 6 ... scored in each game vs. Nebraska-Omaha Nov. 28-29 ... assist in each game vs. Michigan State Nov. 7-8, at Northern Michigan Nov. 21, at Bowling Green Jan. 9, vs. Western Michigan Jan. 23, vs. Michigan Feb. 21 and vs. Bowling Green March 7 ... +1 or better in 17 of last 28 games (+18) and +1 or better in 24 games on the year with just seven minus ratings ... named an Ohio State Scholar-Athlete ... just 22 penalty minutes and received Big Ten Sportsmanship Award for Ohio State men's hockey.
Prior to Ohio State: Named BCHL Interior Conference MVP while serving as an assistant captain for the Vernon Vipers in 2007-08 ... had 57 goals, 40 assists and 97 points in 60 games, ranking third in the league in points and first with nine shorthanded goals ... began 2006-07 with North Dakota in the WCHA, playing in four games and posting one assist, before leaving to join the Vipers ... played in 24 games with the Vipers in 2006-07, recording 11 goals, 15 assists and 26 points ... also played with the Vipers in 2005-06 and had a 25-29-54 line in 56 games ... won the Clark Cup with the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in 2004-05 and had a 2-10-12 line in 50 games ... spent 2003-04 in the NAHL with the hometown Fairbanks Ice Dogs and had 14 assists and 21 points in 52 games ... won Pee Wee state championship ... graduated from Seaton High School (Vernon, British Columbia) in 2006, also attended West Valley in Alaska and John F. Kennedy in Iowa.
Off the Ice: Son of Bill and Rita, who both are jewelers ... has two younger sisters, Teal and Vivian ... majoring in business ... enjoys fishing, camping and trips to Mexico.
[CAREER MILESTONES]
First Goal Oct. 17, 2008 vs. Lake Superior State
First Assist Oct. 11, 2008 at Miami
[CAREER HIGHS]
Goals 1 14x, last March 28, 2009 vs. Boston University
Assists 2 3x, last Feb. 27, 2009 at Miami
Points 2 5x, last March 28, 2009 vs. Boston University
PIM 2 9x, last March 14, 2009 at Alaska
Shots 7 2x, last March 15, 2009 at Alaska
Plus/Minus +4 March 7, 2009 vs. Bowling Green
[CAREER STATS]
SEASON GP G A P SHOTS N-PIM +/- PP SH GW
2006-07* 4 0 1 1 4 2-4 E 0 0 0
2008-09 42 14 17 31 111 9-18 +24 1 0 2
OSU TOTALS 42 14 17 31 111 9-18 +24 1 0 2
TOTALS 46 14 18 32 115 11-22 +24 1 0 2
[CAREER CCHA STATS]
SEASON GP G A P SHOTS N-PIM +/- PP SH GW
2008-09 28 7 13 20 70 5-10 +15 0 0 0
TOTALS 28 7 13 20 70 5-10 +15 0 0 0
*at North Dakota
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry100523-123242goldfish@gci.netSun, 23 May 2010 17:32:42 GMTFormer Cedar Rapids Roughrider, Clark Cup 2004-2005
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Former Cedar Rapids RoughRider, Hunter Bishop was signed to a two-year contract (2010-11 and 2011-12). He will report to the Hamilton Bulldogs on Monday.
Bishop, 22, a 6’, 196 lbs forward native of Fairbanks, Alaska ranked fourth in scoring in his second season with the NCAA Ohio State Buckeyes this season. He registered 27 points in 33 games (15 goals, 12 assists). He ranked third in goals and had 22 penalty minutes. In his sophomore season with Ohio State in 2008-09, Bishop ranked third in scoring with 31 points in 42 games (14 goals, 17 assists).
Bishop won the Clark Cup with the RoughRiders in 2004-05.
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry100523-122854goldfish@gci.netSun, 23 May 2010 17:28:54 GMTHunter Bishops first Pro Goal
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HAMILTON BULLDOGS 6 vs. MANITOBA MOOSE 2
Copps Coliseum – Hamilton, ON
Hamilton Goals: Andrew Conboy, Brock Trotter, David Desharnais*, Yannick Weber (2), Hunter Bishop
Manitoba: Daren Machesney (L – 27 shots, 21 saves)
Power Play: Hamilton 1-3 / Manitoba 1-3
Attendance: 2,768
* - Scored Game Winning Goal]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry100507-183152goldfish@gci.netFri, 07 May 2010 23:31:52 GMTSun. roundup: 'Dogs set team record in win
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April 4, 2010
Sunday's AHL Boxscores
HAMILTON 6, MANITOBA 2
Brock Trotter and David Desharnais each tallied a goal and two assists as Hamilton rolled to a 6-2 win over Manitoba at Copps Coliseum on Sunday.
The North Division champion Bulldogs (51-16-3-7, 112 points), who used a four-goal second period to pull away with the victory, set a new franchise record for points in a season, eclipsing the 110 points attained by the 2002-03 squad which reached the Calder Cup Finals.
Defenseman Yannick Weber tallied a pair of goals for the Bulldogs, and he joined Trotter, Desharnais, and rearguard Shawn Belle (0-1-1) in posting a plus-3 rating on the afternoon.
Andrew Conboy and Hunter Bishop also scored in the victory, with Bishop earning his first goal as a professional. Hamilton goaltender Cedrick Desjardins (28-8-4) made 25 saves between the pipes.
The Moose, who punched their ticket to the 2010 Calder Cup Playoffs on Saturday and were playing their third game in as many days, received goals from Tom Maxwell and Guillaume Desbiens.
Hamilton and Manitoba, who are on track to square off in the opening round of the playoffs, will conclude their regular-season series on Tuesday night at Copps Coliseum.
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry100405-130314goldfish@gci.netMon, 05 Apr 2010 18:03:14 GMTHunter Bishop Scores his First Pro Goal
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HAMILTON, Ont. - It was a memorable game for David Desharnais and the Hamilton Bulldogs as they beat the Manitoba Moose 6-2 in American Hockey League play Sunday.
Desharnais scored and added two assists to finish the game with 78 points on the season, breaking the franchise record of 77 points set by Jason Chimera in 2001-02.
Meanwhile, the Bulldogs earned their 112th point of the season, breaking the franchise record of 110 set in 2002-03.
"It's a great honour, but I think the most important thing was to get the team record tonight," said a beaming Desharnais after the game, whose family was in attendance to witness the feat.
"It was my brother's birthday today, so I'm pretty happy they're here. We are going to have a couple beers for sure tonight."
Hamilton forward Andrew Conboy opened the scoring halfway through the first period.
"When we start games where it's not our top offensive guys scoring, we usually have a great game because it relieves all the pressure off those guys," said Bulldogs coach Guy Boucher.
In a great individual effort, Brock Trotter beat three Moose players before flipping the puck past Moose backup goaltender Daren Machesney for the Bulldogs' second goal 5:33 into the second period.
One minute later, Moose winger Peter Olvecky threaded a pass through the legs of Hamilton defenceman Yannick Weber to Tom Maxwell in front of the net, who one-timed the puck over goalie Cedrick Desjardins.
But the Bulldogs replied with three more second-period goals from Desharnais, Weber (on the power play) and Hunter Bishop. Bishop's goal, scored on the doorstep off a Shawn Belle shot, was his first professional goal.
"We were starting to get some life in that period, and then we made three mistakes on one-on-one situations," said Moose coach Scott Arniel. "That's what hockey is about. There are one-on-one battles all over the ice, and we lost three of them."
In the third period, Guillaume Desbiens managed a second goal for the Moose, beating Desjardins five-hole on the power play.
But Weber replied with his second goal on his first shift back after being hit into the boards by Manitoba tough guy Aaron Volpatti earlier in the period.
Desjardins earned his 28th win of the season for the Bulldogs, stopping 25 shots. Machesney made 21 saves in his first start in more than a month.
"I don't throw the blame on (Machesney). It's a long time he's been out," said Arniel. "But saying that, that's the tough job he has to face. Sometimes it's a long time between (starts)."
The game was not all good news for the Bulldogs. They lost forward Max Pacioretty, who reinjured his shoulder in the first period. He has already missed 13 games because of the injury, and it is unclear how long he will be out for.
"What a devastating blow," said Boucher. "He was doing great and working hard, so it's too bad."
The match was a possible playoff preview. The Bulldogs (51-16-10) and Moose (37-33-7) would face each other in the first round if the post-season started immediately, although it's possible the Moose could face the Rochester Americans with the Bulldogs playing the Abbotsford Heat.
"The playoffs are going to be tough because those teams are all going to be getting some players back. (Manitoba) sat out a few guys tonight," said Boucher.
Notes: Hamilton leads the season series against Manitoba 4-3, outscoring the Moose 27-18. The teams play again in Hamilton on Tuesday. . . Moose captain Mike Keane was a healthy scratch. . . The game was slow-paced early, with both teams looking sluggish thanks to busy schedules. It was Manitoba's third game in as many days, and the Bulldogs' third outing in four
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry100405-125610goldfish@gci.netMon, 05 Apr 2010 17:56:10 GMTHunter Bishop Makes Pro Debut
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Posted: March 24, 2010 - 7:06 pm
Winger Hunter Bishop of Fairbanks, who recently passed up a senior season at Ohio State to sign with the Montreal Canadiens, made his pro debut tonight for Les Habitants' AHL affiliate.
Bishop earned an even rating and fired two shots on goal for the Hamilton Bulldogs in their 7-1 thrashing of the home-standing Manitoba Moose.
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry100325-094358goldfish@gci.netThu, 25 Mar 2010 14:43:58 GMTFairbanks' own Bishop ready to take hockey to next level
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FAIRBANKS - When Hunter Bishop became the first hockey player from Fairbanks to sign a National Hockey League contract last week with the Montreal Canadiens, there were two people, more than anyone else, he gave credit for his success on the ice — his mom and dad, Rita and Bill Bishop.
“I owe all my success to my parents for everything they’ve done from putting in the money to making the sacrifices they had to make in order for me to play the game when I was growing up,” Hunter Bishop said in an interview last week.
“My dad loved the game and wanted me to love the game,” Hunter said. “He’s been a huge part of my hockey career.”
Ironically, Rita and Bill Bishop were vacationing in Mexico when Hunter signed his contract with the Canadiens last week.
Hunter, who spent the past two seasons with the Ohio State Buckeyes of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association, credited his sister Teal, who plays for the Ohio State women’s team, for his success.
“We played a lot of one-on-one on the outdoor rink at our house,” Hunter recalled. “She made me a better player.”
After signing a two-year contract with the Canadiens for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons, Bishop was assigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League, Montreal’s top minor league affiliate.
“I’m going in with the attitude that I’m ready to play but I’m really signing for next year so I’m not sure what will happen the rest of this season,” said Bishop, who reported to Hamilton on Monday.
Bishop said he received a bonus for each season and he will receive the standard AHL pay, which increases significantly if he is called up to the Canadiens.
He said he was honored to be the first Fairbanksan to sign an NHL contract.
“Going to the NHL has been my dream for as long as I can remember,” he said. “March 18 marks one step closer to reaching a 22-year-old dream. Now I have to move forward and make it happen.”
While playing for the Buckeyes, collected 29 goals and 29 assists for 58 points in 76 career games.
He said his decision had nothing to do with the fact that Ohio State did not renew the contract of head coach John Markell at the end of the season.
“It’s more complicated than I thought it was, but that didn’t even come into it” he said. “The biggest thing is my age. If I waited another year, I could only sign a one-year contract.
“Last year, I had the opportunity to sign, but I made the commitment to stay,” he added. “My goal was to leave after this year.”
Bishop played youth hockey in Fairbanks with the Arctic Lions program and eventually joined the Fairbanks Ice Dogs after playing part of one season at West Valley High School.
He credited coaches such as Dean Largen and Jayson Kowlachuk with helping getting him started in the competitive part of the game. He also acknowledged that Roger McKinnon and PJ Williams with his success with the Arctic Lions.
“Roger pretty much took me through the most critical years,” Bishop said.
While playing for the Ice Dogs, Bishop was under the direction of head coach Rob Proffitt and then assistant coach Dallas Ferguson, who now is head coach of the Alaska Nanooks.
“Rob helped me become a man, you could say,” Bishop said.
Bishop also credited his summer trainer Erik Cooper and former Nanooks standout Dean Fedorchuk with helping him to continue to move up the hockey ladder.
“Dean gave me a lot of personal one-on-one help” Bishop said.
Now it’s on to a professional career for Bishop.
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry100324-153133goldfish@gci.netWed, 24 Mar 2010 20:31:33 GMTCanadiens Sign Hunter Bishop To A Two-Year Contract
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March 19, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL) Hamilton Bulldogs
MONTREAL, QC - Montreal Canadiens General Manager Pierre Gauthier announced that the club has signed free agent forward Hunter Bishop to a two-year contract (2010-2011 and 2011-2012). Hamilton Bulldogs General Manager Julien BriseBois also announced that the 'Dogs have signed Bishop to an Amateur Tryout (A.T.O.) contract. Bishop is scheduled to join the team on Monday.
Bishop, 22, played this season with the NCAA Ohio State Buckeyes where he registered 27 points (15 goals, 12 assists) and 22 penalty minutes in 33 games. The native of Fairbanks, Alaska played in 42 games with the Buckeyes in 2008-2009 recording 31 points (14 goals, 17 assists) and 18 penalty minutes. From 2005-2008, the 6-foot, 196-pound forward earned 177 points (93 goals, 84 assists) in 140 regular season games with the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL (British Columbia Hockey League).
The Bulldogs are in Cleveland tonight for a game against the Lake Erie Monsters at 7:30 p.m. Fans can listen to every 'Dogs game on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, TALK 820. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'AHL Live' or 'TALK 820' icons on the Bulldogs website.
Tickets for all Hamilton Bulldogs home games are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or through charge-by-phone at 905-527-7666. For more information on 'Dogs season tickets, flex packs, mini packs and group tickets call 905-529-8500 or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry100323-115220goldfish@gci.netTue, 23 Mar 2010 16:52:20 GMTFairbanks' Bishop inks NHL deal AND MAKES FAIRBANKS HISTORY
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FAIRBANKS - Hunter Bishop made a bit of Fairbanks hockey history Thursday when he signed a professional contract with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League.
When Bishop signed a two-year contract with one of the NHL’s most storied franchises and winners of 25 Stanley Cups, he became the first Fairbanks-born player to sign directly with an NHL team.
Others have signed professional contracts, but not directly with an NHL team.
Attempts to reach Bishop on Thursday were unsuccessful.
Bishop, who participated in the Canadiens development camp last summer, has been assigned to play for the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League. He reports to the team on Monday.
Roger McKinnon coached Bishop on the 2001 Arctic Lions PeeWee A’s that earned a berth in the USA Hockey National Championships.
“The main thing about Hunter is that his attitude was just unbelievable,” McKinnon said Thursday afternoon at his business, Sport King.
“With his work ethic and attitude, you could just tell he was going to go places in hockey,” McKinnon said. “He always kept himself in shape and went to camps in the summer. He got a good deal.”
Scotty Gomez, former NHL Rookie of the Year and two-time Stanley Cup champion with the New Jersey Devils, now plays for the Canadiens. He was the first Alaskan to play in the NHL.
Bishop left Fairbanks to play junior hockey with the Vernon Vipers of the British Columbia Junior Hockey League. He attended the University of North Dakota of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association for part of one season before returning Vernon. Bishop spent the past two seasons with the Ohio State Buckeyes of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association.
Bishop, who is 6-foot and weighs 196 pounds, was fourth on the Ohio State scoring list this past season with 15 goals and 12 assists for 27 points in 33 games. He had 22 penalty minutes.
During his sophomore season at Ohio State, Bishop collected 14 goals and
17 assists for 31 points in
42 games.
While playing junior hockey for the Vernon Vipers, Bishop registered 93 goals and hand 84 assists for 197 points in 140 regular-season games. His best season was 2007-08 when he had 57 goals and 40 assists and MVP of the BCHL.
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry100323-114301goldfish@gci.netTue, 23 Mar 2010 16:43:01 GMTOHIO STATE BIO
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Release: 10/12/2009
Participated in Montreal Canadiens development camp over the summer ... sister, Teal, is a junior defenseman on the Ohio State women's hockey team ... says favorite parts of the game of hockey are scoring goals, the rinks and the fans and the part of his game that needs the most work is his game away from the puck ... hockey player he would most want to play against is Sidney Crosby ... superhero quality he would want is to transport like in the movie Jumper ... lucky number is 61 because he wore it in juniors ... would like to trade places for a day with Vincent Chase from Entourage ... best food he can cook "it's not really a food, but I by far make the best smoothies" ... favorite player is Joe Sakic "because he snipes" ... Favorites: All-time favorite movie - Wedding Crashers; Television show - Entourage; Vacation spot - Mexico; Professional team - Montreal Canadiens; Snack food - quesadillas; Rink - the rink on the side of his house back home.
Ohio State Career: An Ohio State Scholar-Athlete ... Ohio Hockey Classic All-Tournament Team selection in 2009.
2008-09 (Sophomore Season): Had 14 goals, 17 assists and 31 points, ranking second on team in goals, tied for third in points and tied for fourth in assists ... tied for first on team and tied for third in CCHA with +24 mark ... 13th (tied) in CCHA in goals and 16th (tied) in points; tied for third in plus/minus in league games only (+15) ... after points in just three of first eight games, had at least one point in 23 of last 34 games ... had seven-game goal-scoring streak Nov. 28-Jan. 3, the second-longest streak for a Buckeye since 1998-99; season-high eight game point streak Nov. 28-Jan. 9 (7-2-9) ... +1 or better in five-consecutive games (+9) Feb. 21-March 7, including career-best and team season-high +4 vs. Bowling Green March 7 ... earned a spot on Ohio Hockey Classic all-tournament team after scoring in each game of the tournament and posting +4 mark; first-period goal vs. Clarkson in final stood as gamewinner ... goal and an assist against Boston University in NCAA tournament March 28 ... tallied with 11 seconds remaining at Michigan State Feb. 13 to tie the score at 1; +1 in the game ... two points in overtime win over Bentley Dec. 13, including game-tying goal in third period and an assist; also scored on the power play in series opener vs. Falcons ... three points and +3 in series with Miami Feb. 27-28; career-high tying two assists and +2 in Oxford in opener and scored goal in game two in Columbus ... scored goal Jan. 31 at Alaska in first collegiate series in his hometown; had assist vs. Nanooks in playoffs March 14 ... two-assist games at Miami Oct. 11 and vs. Lake Superior State Oct. 18 ... first collegiate goal came vs. Lake Superior State Oct. 17 ... goal, assist and +4 mark at Ferris State Jan. 16-17; scored goal in opener and had assist in game two; +2 in each game ... opened scoring vs. Robert Morris Nov. 14 and tallied vs. Colonials Dec. 6 ... scored in each game vs. Nebraska-Omaha Nov. 28-29 ... assist in each game vs. Michigan State Nov. 7-8, at Northern Michigan Nov. 21, at Bowling Green Jan. 9, vs. Western Michigan Jan. 23, vs. Michigan Feb. 21 and vs. Bowling Green March 7 ... +1 or better in 17 of last 28 games (+18) and +1 or better in 24 games on the year with just seven minus ratings ... named an Ohio State Scholar-Athlete ... just 22 penalty minutes and received Big Ten Sportsmanship Award for Ohio State men's hockey.
Prior to Ohio State: Named BCHL Interior Conference MVP while serving as an assistant captain for the Vernon Vipers in 2007-08 ... had 57 goals, 40 assists and 97 points in 60 games, ranking third in the league in points and first with nine shorthanded goals ... began 2006-07 with North Dakota in the WCHA, playing in four games and posting one assist, before leaving to join the Vipers ... played in 24 games with the Vipers in 2006-07, recording 11 goals, 15 assists and 26 points ... also played with the Vipers in 2005-06 and had a 25-29-54 line in 56 games ... won the Clark Cup with the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in 2004-05 and had a 2-10-12 line in 50 games ... spent 2003-04 in the NAHL with the hometown Fairbanks Ice Dogs and had 14 assists and 21 points in 52 games ... won Pee Wee state championship ... graduated from Seaton High School (Vernon, British Columbia) in 2006, also attended West Valley in Alaska and John F. Kennedy in Iowa.
Off the Ice: Son of Bill and Rita, who both are jewelers ... has two younger sisters, Teal and Vivian ... majoring in business ... enjoys fishing, camping and trips to Mexico.
[CAREER MILESTONES]
First Goal Oct. 17, 2008 vs. Lake Superior State
First Assist Oct. 11, 2008 at Miami
[CAREER HIGHS]
Goals 1 14x, last March 28, 2009 vs. Boston University
Assists 2 3x, last Feb. 27, 2009 at Miami
Points 2 5x, last March 28, 2009 vs. Boston University
PIM 2 9x, last March 14, 2009 at Alaska
Shots 7 2x, last March 15, 2009 at Alaska
Plus/Minus +4 March 7, 2009 vs. Bowling Green
[CAREER STATS]
SEASON GP G A P SHOTS N-PIM +/- PP SH GW
2006-07* 4 0 1 1 4 2-4 E 0 0 0
2008-09 42 14 17 31 111 9-18 +24 1 0 2
OSU TOTALS 42 14 17 31 111 9-18 +24 1 0 2
TOTALS 46 14 18 32 115 11-22 +24 1 0 2
[CAREER CCHA STATS]
SEASON GP G A P SHOTS N-PIM +/- PP SH GW
2008-09 28 7 13 20 70 5-10 +15 0 0 0
TOTALS 28 7 13 20 70 5-10 +15 0 0 0
*at North Dakota
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry100323-114200goldfish@gci.netTue, 23 Mar 2010 16:42:00 GMTHabs track down Hunter
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Hunter Bishop, formerly of the Vernon Vipers, has signed a pro contract with the Montreal Canadiens.
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Published: March 21, 2010 6:00 AM
Hunter Bishop was doing laundry, packing and making plans to vacate his apartment in Columbus, Ohio Friday.
The day after the Montreal Canadiens officially announced they had signed the Ohio State Buckeye star to a two-year contract was somewhat harried.
“I don’t even know if I realize what has really happened yet,” said Bishop, in a phone interview. “They want me in Hamilton (AHL Bulldogs) at 11 on Monday and then we catch a 4 p.m. flight to start a road trip against Manitoba (Tuesday).”
Hamilton plays twice next weekend in Abbotsford versus the Heat. Bishop is looking to upgrade his dinner menu in the American League.
“I’m not going to be a broke college student like I’ve been the last two years,” he laughed. “When it was either chicken breast or steak, it was always chicken breast because it was cheaper. Things will be different now. ”
One of the most dazzling forwards in Vernon hockey history, Bishop and his agent Steve Bartlett started negotiating Monday.
“Everything was finalized Wednesday around one and then they announced it Thursday. In Montreal, I couldn’t imagine playing for a more respected organization. Hockey is life there. It’s die-hard. I was at their development camp last summer, so I know five or six guys on their AHL team and obviously I know Scott Gomez from Alaska. I’ve skated with him in the summer and I remember reading an article where he called Montreal the mecca of hockey, and that’s so true.”
The Fairbanks native, nicknamed the Alaskan Assassin while in Vernon, wrote on Facebook: “Today is the greatest day of my life. One step closer to a 22-year dream. Thanks to everyone who helped me get here!”
Habs’ GM Pierre Gauthier announced he had signed the free agent, who recorded 15 goals and 27 points in his second season with the Buckeyes.
There was really never any doubt that some NHL team would lock up the 6-foot, 196-pound muscle-bound forward with roadrunner speed.
“That offer was there last year, but between the two of them (Bishop and his agent), he decided to go back for one more year (of school),” said Viper head coach Mark Ferner.
Bishop ranked fourth in scoring with the Buckeyes this season and was third last year with 14 goals and 31 points. He was injured for part of this season.
Bishop dazzled BCHL fans for two-and-a-half seasons. He made the mistake of signing with the NCAA North Dakota Fighting Sioux just before the 2006-07 season.
The Fighting Sioux were stacked with talent and he hardly saw the ice. He left after Christmas and then racked up a point a game with the Vipers. The year after, he amassed 57 goals and 97 points.
I used to see him in the gym after a Viper practice. He would be the only player there, and Fitness West owner Brian Doyon and I would marvel at how hard he worked out. Doyon said Bishop was in a league of his own when it came to junior A player fitness regimes. We both agreed he would sign an NHL deal one day.
“Yah, it (hard work) paid off. Like I said on the Book (Face), the NHL has always been my goal and I’m very excited to be one step closer.”
His teammates would razz him about flashing shirtless photos all over Facebook. He was chiselled and not afraid to show the world. He wanted a life in pro hockey and he wasn’t going to cheat himself at any angle.
He did special power skating drills with Bernie Pimm to pick up his wheels before going to North Dakota, and scored some beauties while motoring down the wing at Wesbild Centre.
“He’s such a resilient, dedicated, hard-working player, that once he got back in the groove of things... it doesn’t surprise me one bit that he signed a pro contract,” said Ferner. “I’m sure he’ll have a very good pro career.”
From 2005 to 2008, Bishop registered 93 goals and 177 points with the Vipers. He outpointed Zac Dalpe of the Penticton Vees by 34 points in his final BCHL year.
Dalpe, a Ohio State teammate, also left school early, and signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday.
“Everyone here knows how hard Bish works, what kind of person he is, and how he plays the game,” added Ferner. “If there’s one player that I’ve had the pleasure to work with, this is one that is very well deserved.”
Ferner, whose laid-back style behind the bench drove Bishop bonkers, added: “I’m not sure how Bish is gonna figure out that French language, he has trouble sometimes with the English one.”
Dalpe, 20, recently completed his sophomore season at Ohio State, where he led the Buckeyes in goals (21), points (45), and power play goals (eight), and ranked second in assists (24).
Ohio State also fired their head coach John Markell, who had been their 15 years. A below .500, eighth-place season in the CCHA and dwindling attendance cost Markell a new contract.
The Buckeyes averaged just 3,096 fans a game this year. Four seasons ago, they averaged 6,556.
The Buckeyes have a history of grooming hard-hat style players for the NHL. Ryan Kesler, R.J. Umberger and former Viper Rod Pelley (now with New Jersey Devils) all wore Buckeye red. Bishop and Dalpe are both from the same mold.
Added Ferner: “Now that school is done, we’ve counted seven or eight that have been signed out of college hockey. The NHL people are kind of identifying that it doesn’t matter where you start, it’s more where you’re at right now.”
Before our conversation ended, Bishop asked if he could pass on some thank yous. He listed his billets: Steve and Tina Cousins, Richard and Stephanie Hewson and Rick and Deb Harries, while also mentioning coaches Pimm, Mark Holick, Troy Mick, Ferner, Jason Williamson and Colin O’Hara.
“The Vernon Vipers did it for me,” he beamed.
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry100323-113955goldfish@gci.netTue, 23 Mar 2010 16:39:55 GMTOhio State vs Notre Dame in first round of Playoffs 2010
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Buckeye junior Hunter Bishop had a hat trick and added two assists, the first five-point night for a Buckeye since 1999.
Junior defenseman Chris Reed had a career-high four assists and +5 mark in the win. Junior goalie Dustin Carlson matched his career high with 47 saves in the victory. Sergio Somma scored twice and added an assist for three points, while Kyle Reed and Zac Dalpe each had two assists and CJ Severyn had two points on a goal and a helper.
Ohio State led 4-0 after the first period. Matt Bartkowski opened the scoring at 3:36 with a power-play goal, coming across the crease and scoring on the backhand. K. Reed and Dalpe assisted on the goal. Just 24 seconds later Somma scored with a wrist shot on the rush down the left side, assisted by his linemates Peter Boyd and Dalpe. At 12:20 senior Mathieu Picard got his third tally of the weekend. K. Reed got the puck to C. Reed who kept the puck in at the blue line and dropped a pass to Picard and his quick shot found the back of the net. Severyn scored the final goal of the period at 17:53 , beating ND starter Mike Johnson glove side, assisted by Bishop and C. Reed. Carlson stopped all 15 shots he faced in the stanza.
Notre Dame started the second period with a 5-on-3 advantage for two minutes after the Buckeyes were assessed two minors at the end of the first. The Irish took advantage, as Calle Ridderwall scored 46 seconds into the period.
Bishop scored twice in the final 5:29 of the period to extend the Buckeye lead to 6-1. His first goal came shorthanded at 14:41. With the Buckeyes killing a 5-minute major, C. Reed got the puck to Bishop and he scored stick-side from in close. He added another goal at 19:06, as John Albert found him alone in front, with Severyn on the second assist. Shots were 17-7 in favor of the Irish in the period.
In the third, there was no scoring until Notre Dame's Christiaan Minella put home the rebound of a Nick Larson shot at 11:54.
Somma got his second of the night at 14:21 with Ohio State on the power play. C. Reed got the puck down low and it went from Bishop to Somma in front of the net. He was able to gather it and score before ND goalie Tom O'Brien could get in position.
The final goal came at 17:25, as Bishop completed his hat trick.
Somma picked up the puck from Carlson in the Buckeye zone and broke in 2-on-1 with Bishop. Somma passed over to Bishop driving to the net and he redirected it home for his first career hat trick. Carlson had 16 saves in the stanza.
The Irish outshot the Buckeyes, 49-25. Carlson played all 60 minutes and had 47 saves to match his career best. Notre Dame starter Johnson played the first period and allowed four goals on nine shots. O'Brien had 12 saves, allowing four goals, in the final 40 minutes.
The Buckeye penalty kill was 5-for-6 in the game, while the power play was 2-for-3.
Postgame Notes
Bishop had the first five-point night for a Buckeye since Hugo Boisvert had five at Cornell Jan. 16, 1999. It was the first hat trick since Corey Elkins' three-goal night in game two of the CCHA playoffs first round last season in the OSU Ice Rink.
(Elkins scored twice in the second period last year, assisted by Boots on both and Bishop on the second. OSU's most productive line during its 13-game unbeaten streak last season, the line of Elkins, Boots and Hunter Bishop.)
Bishop had his first two-goal game Jan. 8, 2010 and his previous high for points was three, set Jan. 9 vs. Bowling Green
Bishop's shorthanded goal was the Buckeyes' third this season but the first since Oct. 16 vs. Denver, the fourth game of the season.
Hunter Bishop, junior forward
On facing Miami
"Well, with a team like Miami, they are always going to bring fire. It'll be good to have a week off in order for preparation and to get rest. I think once we have this break, we will be ready for any opponent."
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Two other Buckeyes, Zac Dalpe and Hunter Bishop, also stepped up big on the weekend. Dalpe continued to be one of the most productive players in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association, recording a goal and two assists on the weekend. Dalpe finished the regular season second in points and now has 20 goals and 20 assists on the season.
Bishop broke out for the Buckeyes on Saturday, recording a hat trick, and two assists for good measure. Bishop played a solid 60 minutes for OSU, marking in every period.
In the first, Bishop assisted on a goal by C.J. Severyn, which gave OSU the 4-0 lead.
Bishop went on to record two goals in the second period, one of which was short-handed. And finally in the third, Bishop completed his hat trick with help from teammate Sergio Somma.
“We went to the four-on-four and Sergio [Somma] looked back at coach and said, ‘Put us in.’ And he said ‘Bishop, I am going to get you one here,’” Bishop said. “I just went to the net, and I have to give it to Somma, he put it right where it needed to be.”
Markell has been looking for Bishop to step up big for his team, and he did at just the right time.
After Saturday night’s game, Bishop admitted he had been a little frustrated with his lack of scoring toward the end of the regular season.
“His job is to sustain that,” Markell said. “He’s capable of sustaining that kind of play.”
Overshadowed by the flurry of goals was the Buckeyes’ outstanding defense. Goaltender Dustin Carlson continued his dominance between the pipes and has allowed only three goals in as many games.
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry100309-094848goldfish@gci.netTue, 09 Mar 2010 15:48:48 GMTFairbanks' Hunter Bishop Just Abused Notre Dame
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MARCH 6, 2010 - 6:58 PM
Ohio State winger Hunter Bishop of Fairbanks comes from a family of jewelers, and tonight he put up a diamond-level performance in the CCHA playoffs.
Bishop racked a hat trick and two assists, went +3 and cranked off six shots on goal in a 8-2 demoliton of Notre Dame that ended the Fighting Irish season.
That eruption gives Bishop 12-12--24 totals and a +4 rating in 30 games. Ohio State swept the first-round series after winning 3-1 Friday.
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry100309-093526goldfish@gci.netTue, 09 Mar 2010 15:35:26 GMTOSU siblings to refresh Alaskan roots
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By Joshua A. Davidson
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: Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Updated: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
When the Ohio State men’s hockey team takes on Alaska this weekend, forward Hunter Bishop will be facing off against some familiar faces.
The opportunity to play against his hometown team might provide just the spark Bishop needs.
The Fairbanks, Alaska native is highly anticipating this weekend’s series.
“It’s always fun to play against the hometown,” Bishop said. “It’s always easy for me to get amped up for home games, but playing against Alaska will make it a lot easier.”
In last season’s series with Alaska, Bishop scored for the Buckeyes in the Saturday night game en route to a 6-2 victory. Bishop also recorded an assist against the Nanooks in a postseason victory last March.
Coach John Markell is hoping for similar offensive production from his junior this weekend and the rest of the season.
“Hunter’s got to be a little more productive for us,” Markell said. “His performance has to come up, and he’s capable of doing it.”
So far this season, Bishop has recorded eight goals and eight assists for a total of 16 points, but Markell is looking for more from his forward.
“He’s one of the guys I’m looking to for leadership,” Markell said. “Hunter is a guy who can really turn it on.”
Bishop demonstrated his offensive capabilities last season when he racked up 14 goals and 17 assists.
Bishop developed many of his offensive skills playing on the rink at his house while he was growing up. The rink his father built was complete with boards, flood lights and outdoor speakers.
“We definitely had the best outdoor rink in my town,” Bishop said. “Put it this way, I’ve never seen a better one.”
It was there that Bishop would spend countless hours working on his shot and playing his sister, Teal.
“All the way up until the year I left, we’d both be out there before school,” Bishop said. “And any chance it was above negative 20 [degrees] we would always play one-on-one. She was a defenseman and I was a forward.”
Teal is still a defenseman and now is an assistant captain on the Ohio State women’s hockey team.
Her coming to Columbus is one of the factors that brought Hunter here. Bishop originally enrolled at the University of North Dakota when he was offered a scholarship to play hockey.
But midway into his first season, Bishop decided it wasn’t the right fit and returned to Alaska. It was then Bishop visited OSU and was instantly hooked.
“Teal [being here] was definitely one of the factors, but there was a lot that went into it. Ohio State was one of the first schools who showed interest in me [after leaving North Dakota],” Bishop said. “When I came on my visit, Teal was here, my mom’s family was here and Ohio State has a good hockey program. So when you put it all together it was a really easy decision.”
Now both in Columbus, the Bishop siblings have had a chance to reunite.
“It’s nice having him here,” Teal said of Hunter. “During our high school years, first he left, and then I left. We didn’t get to see each other much.”
Hunter echoed Teal’s thoughts and added, “We’ve definitely gotten closer living here. We live in apartments right next to each other, so I see her on a daily basis and it’s been really good for us.”
The duo will help to lead their respective clubs this weekend as they are both in action. The women’s team travels to Minnesota to play Minnesota-Duluth. The men’s team hosts Alaska at the Schottenstein Center Friday and Saturday at 7:05 p.m.
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry100309-092719goldfish@gci.netTue, 09 Mar 2010 15:27:19 GMTMontreal Habs Development Camp 2009
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Bishop Invited To Canadiens Development Camp
Former Vernon Vipers All-Star forward, Hunter Bishop is one of 40 players invited to the Montreal Canadiens development camp this week in Brossard, QC. Bishop who just finished his first season with the Ohio State Buckeyes, played in 41 games (13-16-29) The Buckeyes finished the season at 23-14-4
This is on the Montreal Canadiens website:
40 players to take part in the Canadiens Development Camp
Jul 3, 2009
MONTREAL --The Montreal Canadiens announced today that 40 prospects will participate in the team’s annual development camp from July 6-12, at the Bell Sports Complex, in Brossard. It is the most players attending since the first edition of the Canadiens development camp in 2001.
The Canadiens prospects will first take to the ice on Monday, July 6th, at 1:30 p.m. The development camp consists of on-ice sessions every day until July 12th with on-ice sessions on both surfaces of the Bell Sports Complex. Off-ice conditioning sessions are also scheduled every day. An intersquad game is scheduled for Saturday, July 11th.
24 of the 40 players at camp are Canadiens draft selections, including all eight players from the 2009 NHL Entry Draft held last June at the Bell Centre. The group includes first round picks Louis Leblanc, Max Pacioretty and David Fischer, as well as prospects P.K. Subban, Olivier Fortier and Yannick Weber. 24 of the 40 players also participated in the 2008 Development Camp.
Players participating in the development camp will be available daily to the media following practice sessions. A detailed practice schedule will be available on site.
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry090713-223155goldfish@gci.netTue, 14 Jul 2009 03:31:55 GMTBoston Frozen Four-OSU Lose
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Against the Terriers, the Buckeyes scored three-consecutive goals to cut the score to 6-3 with less than nine minutes remaining in the third period. The Buckeyes pulled their goalie early for the extra attacker, but the Terriers scored twice to seal the win.
Ohio State was down 3-0 after the first. BU scored twice in 45 seconds. Nick Bonino scored at 8:49 just nine seconds after a BU power play started when his wrist shot found the top corner, on assists from Brandon Yip and Hobey Finalist Matt Gilroy. At 9:34 Jason Lawrence was able to shuffle the puck under Buckeye goalie Dustin Carlson, set up by Bonino and Colby Cohen. Zach Cohen added to the lead at 13:16, with Luke Popko and Gilroy picking up the helpers. The Buckeyes were outshot in the period, 9-6. Ohio State had three power-play chances in the stanza. BU was 1-for-2.
The teams combined for five goals in the second, with BU leading 6-2 after the stanza. Corey Trivino scored at 5:57, followed by Yip’s second of the game 1:04 later (7:01). BU made the score 6-0 on a Lawrence goal at 13:34. The Buckeyes got on the board when Hunter Bishop scored on a 2-on-1 with Corey Elkins at 18:45. Senior Zach Pelletier followed at 18:45, scoring from a pass from Kyle Reed after Patrick Schafer won the draw in the Terrier zone. Ohio State had 10 shots on goal, with BU putting eight on net.
The Buckeyes scored the first goal of the third when Matt Bartkowski’s shot from the point got through with the Buckeyes on the power play, assisted by Ian Boots and Bishop. With more than seven minutes remaining and the Buckeyes down by three the Buckeyes pulled the goalie for the extra skater while in the BU zone. Ohio State had a few chances, but BU was able to clear and Cohen converted into the empty net. With the Buckeyes on the power play Ohio State again pulled the goalie and Chris Higgins tallied shorthanded for the final goal of the game, scoring at 17:12. Shots in the third were 10-9 BU.
For the game, Boston University outshot Ohio State, 27-25. Buckeye starter Dustin Carlson played the first 27:01 and had nine saves, allowing five goals. Freshman Cal Heeter came in midway through the second and had 10 saves on 11 shots in 27:01.
Postgame Notes
The game ended the career for Buckeye seniors Nick Biondo, Elkins and Pelletier.
The 23 wins for the season were the most since 2005 and marked the seventh 20-win season under head coach John Markell.
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry090501-225807goldfish@gci.netSat, 02 May 2009 03:58:07 GMTHunter Returns to Alaska Looking For Wins
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Hunter Returns to Alaska Looking For Wins
By Craig Merz
Some people can see Russia from their Alaskan backyards, or so it’s been said.
All Fairbanks native Hunter Bishop wants to see is Ohio State end it’s mini-slide in front of his many family members and friends when the Buckeyes face Alaska at 11:05 p.m. (Columbus time) Friday and Saturday in the Carlson Center.
“It’s going be awesome to go home and play in my hometown,” said the sophomore transfer.
“I was lucky enough to play there in juniors for the Ice Dogs. It was one of the best years of my life. I’ve watched the Nanooks all my life so it’s going to be quite the experience.
“It’s really easy to get motivated for these types of games. I’m excited to go play and see a lot of people I know and hopefully put on a good show for family and friends.”
He can hold his head high for the homecoming as a major contributor on the 14th ranked Buckeyes (16-7-3, 9-6-3-3 Central Collegiate Hockey Association). He is tied with Corey Elkins for second in goals (10) and is tied for third in points (21).
Bishop attended West Valley High School before graduating from Seaton High School in Vernon, British Columbia, while playing junior hockey in the BCHL. He played for the Fairbanks Ice Dogs in the North American Hockey League in 2003-04 and had 14 assists and 21 points in 52 games. He also won a Pee Wee state championship while growing up in Fairbanks. He started his college career at North Dakota two seasons ago but returned to juniors after four games before eventually deciding on Ohio State where his sister, Teal, is a sophomore defenseman on the OSU women’s hockey team.
“He’ll be excited. He’ll have extra jump in his step,” Elkins said.
Hot And Cold
The whole team could use a boost. A week ago, the Buckeyes were riding the second longest unbeaten streak in the country. But after a 3-2 shootout win against Western Michigan (it counts as a win in the CCHA but a tie in NCAA records) and a 4-1 loss Saturday to snap a 11-0-2 stretch, OSU is now officially winless (0-1-2) in the past three games.
“We didn’t play as a team. We played more as individuals,” sophomore forward John Albert said of the loss to the Broncos.
“That’s the first time all year. We’ve got to stick to our systems put the weekend behind us.”
This is a big series with the Nanooks (11-9-6, 9-8-5-3). While Notre Dame is far atop the standings, the battle for spots two through four and a first-round bye is tight. Miami has 28 points followed by Alaska at 26. OSU, Nebraska-Omaha and Michigan are tied for fourth at 24.
The Buckeyes have played two fewer games than Miami and has a whopping four games in hand on the Nanooks. A sweep or even a split this weekend would put the Buckeyes in great position to surpass the Nanooks with eight games left.
“We’ve got to come away with at least six wins and four losses in the last 10, however that ends up,” OSU coach John Markell said.
“We’ve got to win Friday. I’m not looking any further than that. The pressure should be on them but is it really?
“With this team we can’t look too far ahead. Maybe that was the problem last weekend. We were looking at the standings (Western Michigan was last), not the opponent. We told them they had beaten some good teams. We weren’t mentally sharp or physically sharp. We got a severe lesson.”
Take Your Best Shot
The series with the Nanooks will feature the Buckeyes’ offense vs. the stingy Alaska defense. OSU, despite scoring three times in the past two games is still sixth in the country at 3.58 goals per game. Alaska has allowed the second-fewest nationally (1.50).
That could be bad news for the Buckeyes unless they’re willing to work harder. They put nearly 40 shots on goal in the loss to Western but lacked good second chances and didn’t seem to have the fight to get to rebounds.
“To be honest with you, we didn’t have much of a second jump,” Markell said.
“Western Michigan had a lot to do with it but it was mainly us. We didn’t have that second effort we needed. Our goal scoring wasn’t where it had been in the past. If you score some goals you can make up for some mistakes. It’s effort based. For some reason that second effort wasn’t where it had been in the previous 14 games.”
“It was a bitter taste when we lost,” co-captain Peter Boyd said.
"We weren’t happy or satisfied. We want to get right back on track. We know we’re not going to have a perfect season, everybody realizes that, but we didn’t bring our A game for two games last week. We’ve got find a way to play 60 minutes. That’s the lesson the team has to take away from that.
“We’re trying make run at them this weekend. It’ll be a big weekend, for sure. It’s going to be a like a playoff mentality, which should be fun.”
Ice Chips
Freshman Zac Dalpe, who leads the team with 12 goals, will miss his second straight weekend because of a leg injury. He is expected back for the Notre Dame series Feb. 6 and 8… Elkins leads with 27 points (10-17) and is tied with Albert for most assists (17)… Dustin Carlson has started 17 of the past 18 games. For the season he is 14-4-2 with a 2.24 GAA… Speaking of Carlson, the Carlson Center has a 200 feet by 100 feet surface rather than the normal 200 by 85. The last time the Buckeyes played on an Olympic-sized rink they split at Northern Michigan in November… OSU leads the series 21-18-3 and is 6-3-1 in the past 10… The Nanooks are 2-0-1 in the past three home games in the series.
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry090501-225508goldfish@gci.netSat, 02 May 2009 03:55:08 GMTBishop discusses decision to leave UND 2007
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Until he returned home in June from a trip to Mexico, Hunter Bishop planned to play this season with the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL. But after receiving a call from UND coaches, who offered the Fairbanks, Alaska, native a scholarship, Bishop changed those plans and enrolled at UND.
After a semester in Grand Forks, his father, Bill, said that he made the jump to college too soon.
Hunter talked about his decision to return to the BCHL.
Why did you decide to leave UND?
Bishop: To be honest, I played three years in juniors and last year in Vernon was the first time I had any bit of success. The two years before that, I had a hard time. I was in and out of the lineup. I wasn't sure how soon an opportunity would come here. I just didn't think I was prepared to possibly another two years to have some success. I didn't know if I would only have one successful year in my time here.
What is the next step? Is it possible you will be back?
Bishop: The idea of coming back was not brought up. I really don't know if it would even be an option. Looking at other options would be the idea right now.
So you are going back to Vernon?
Bishop: Everyone in that organization has been great to me. It's the best place I know.
It sounds like there are no hard feelings.
Bishop: Oh no. Not at all. North Dakota is an amazing program. Besides being in and out of the lineup, I loved everything about it here. The whole coaching staff was really understanding. They wished me the best of luck. I'm really thankful I got the opportunity to see what it's like here and I wish it would have worked out.
Was this a difficult decision or did you maybe have an idea this was coming?
Bishop: It definitely wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision. I'd say it was building. But leaving a school like North Dakota... it's the toughest decision I've ever had to make in my life.
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry090501-225219goldfish@gci.netSat, 02 May 2009 03:52:19 GMTWeekend in Fairbanks by CCHA
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]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry090501-224827goldfish@gci.netSat, 02 May 2009 03:48:27 GMT9. Ohio State Buckeyes beginning of 2008-09 Season
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Last season, the Buckeyes finished 11th in the CCHA and won a grand total of 7 league games. Wow, it is amazing how far the once mighty Bucks have fallen. It’s hard to say 2008-09 will be much better. The club lost its one star player in Tommy Goebel (31 pts). But the good news is that the Buckeyes will also have some young forwards back after a year under their belt. Plus Joe Palmer is back in goal. Joe is a potential NHL goalie, but playing on Ohio State has just not made him look as good as in true reality. So he’s going to be a very key player in determining whether the Buckeyes can move up the standings and take a step forward from a disasterous CCHA season. All eyes will be on BCHL Player of the Year and incoming freshman Hunter Bishop. This guy is a grade-A stud. Even though a couple other Buckeye recruits were drafted and he was left off, Hunter is a sniper, something the Buckeyes badly need. But don’t expect the Buckeyes to win too many more games than last season–maybe just a few more.
Key Players to Watch: Peter Boyd F, John Albert F, Kyle Reed F, Shane Sims D, Hunter Bishop F (Freshman), Joe Palmer G
Key Series for Success: A/H-Miami (10/10, 11/1), H-Michigan State (11/7, 11/8), H-Michigan (2/20, 2/21)
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Friday, March 13, 2009 2:58 AM
By Jeremy McLaughlin
Thursday, April 30, 2009
The Ohio State men's hockey team arrived in Fairbanks, Alaska, late Wednesday. It went straight to the ice rink for a light practice that ended at 2 a.m. Eastern time. After a 3,600-mile flight, the Buckeyes needed to stretch their legs.
Ohio State was unable to get a good practice in during its trip there six weeks ago. Weather delays lengthened its trip to 32 hours, and fatigue was apparent in the first game against Alaska, a 4-1 loss.
This time, the Buckeyes will have a full day to get in more practice and get acclimated to the four-hour time difference. Those things, they say, will have them ready tonight for a Central Collegiate Hockey Association quarterfinal series against the Nanooks.
"As long as we get one good skate in, everybody will be fine," sophomore forward Hunter Bishop said before the Buckeyes left Columbus. "The first trip this year, when we ran into that ice storm, that trip ended up being a lot longer than it should have been, and I think that took a toll on us. It definitely took us a day to get our legs back on that trip."
Once Ohio State (22-12-4) did adjust, the Buckeyes played perhaps their best game of the season. They scored five first-period goals and won 6-2 on Jan. 31.
That win gives the Buckeyes confidence they can win the series, even though the Nanooks (15-13-6) are rested after a bye last weekend.
"The way we started that game is the way we need to start every game, and I think we're going to be really successful if we do that," Bishop said. "Back checking is going to be important. If we don't have all of our guys back, it is going to be pretty open for them to make plays. Really, it's the same things we've been doing all year."
Some different players will have to do those things this weekend. Freshman forward Ian Boots will miss two games and senior forward Zach Pelletier will miss one because of ejections for a scuffle during the Bowling Green series last weekend.
"We have guys to fill in that we've been working in and out of the lineup for this specific reason," coach John Markell said. "Obviously, Zach and Ian will be missed, but we've got guys who are obviously going to need to step up.
"All year they've been practicing for an opportunity -- guys like Cory Schneider and Taylor Stefishen -- and I expect them to interact accordingly."
If they jell quickly, Ohio State will be in position to win its first road playoff series since 2002. Two wins mean the Buckeyes advance to a CCHA semifinal in Detroit for the first time since 2004.
"We're going to have to be very patient with what happens up there," Markell said. "Our job is to stay on an even keel, get opportunities and take care of them, and defend well like you have to in the playoffs."
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry090501-224247goldfish@gci.netSat, 02 May 2009 03:42:47 GMTJuneau MVP of Tournament Great Place for Hockey
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Fairbanks defeats the Island Pub for the championship
By EMIL WEST FOR THE JUNEAU EMPIRE
The hockey season in Juneau came to a close Sunday as Fairbanks defeated Juneau's Island Pub 5-4 in the King Salmon Classic final at Treadwell Arena.
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Fairbanks' Travis Doan scored just 2:12 into the first period to put his team up 1-0.
The Island Pub tied the game when Blake Galvin scored with 9:39 left in the first period.
Hunter Bishop, later named the player of the tournament, gave Fairbanks back the lead with a goal with 5:47 remaining in the first period. Fairbanks went up 3-1 about a minute and a half later as Andy Mumford scored.
Mumford's goal seemed to indicate the beginning of a lopsided victory for Fairbanks, as the Island Pub produced little offensively.
The Island Pub pressured Fairbanks toward the end of the period, but their efforts on offense didn't get rewarded until Cormac Meagher scored with just 9.1 seconds left in the first period, giving his team as well as the Juneau fans new life.
Again, Fairbanks came out pressuring on offense as Tim Saunderborg scored 2:45 into the second, and final period, making the score 4-2 in favor of Fairbanks.
Doan notched his second goal a few minutes later to give Fairbanks a 5-2 advantage.
Down three goals, Island Pub rallied and outshot Fairbanks 20-4 in the final period.
Paul Melchiori scored midway through the second period to make the score 5-3.
The Island Pub continued to shoot at Fairbanks' net but didn't get another goal until Dan Teske scored with just 3:45 remaining in the game.
The Island Pub pulled their goalie with 1:15 left in the game, but couldn't get the tying goal as Fairbanks won a close battle.
"We couldn't score on the power plays, we had some penalties, and that's what it comes down to," said Island Pub center Jens Hinderlie.
Hinderlie and Marieke Cormier coordinated the second annual tournament. Besides the championship, the tournament's highlight was Saturday night's banquet.
"It's just awesome," Hinderlie said of the tournament. "The banquet last night was so much fun, maybe too much fun. We all love hockey, and we play against each other, and then we hang out."
Treadwell Arena will put away the ice for the rest of the spring and summer until possibly August.
Juneau's lone hockey rink, however, did go out with a bang in front of about 150 fans.
"That was the best game played in the Treadwell to date," said rink announcer Chris Mertl. "This was high-caliber hockey."
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry090501-223924goldfish@gci.netSat, 02 May 2009 03:39:24 GMTOn the plus side 2009 Bishop Leads CCHA +30
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As a team, the Buckeyes are +219 this season, including a +20 mark vs. Bowling Green last Saturday. The Buckeyes hold five of the top 11 plus/minus ratings in the league this year. Hunter Bishop is first (+30), followed by Corey Elkins in second (+27), Shane Sims (+17) and Ian Boots (+17) in seventh and Matt Bartkowski tied for 10th (+16).
The Buckeyes have outscored opponents, 107-63, at even strength this year.
Noting the BG Series
• Sophomore Peter Boyd had his second-consecutive two-goal and three-point game last Friday vs. BG. It was his team-best fifth three-point outing of the season.
• Chris Reed’s two-point game Friday, with a goal and an assist, was the second of his career and first since Dec. 7, 2007 vs. St. Lawrence. His goal was his first tally since Oct. 25 at Denver and the second of his career.
• Kyle Reed’s two assists vs. the Falcons last Friday matched his career high, set Nov. 16, 2007 vs. Robert Morris.
• Erick Belanger had a career-high two assists Friday and matched his personal best in points, first set Dec. 12 vs. Bentley.
• John Albert, Ian Boots and Zac Dalpe all ended the game Saturday with two assists, with Matt Bartkowski and Shane Sims each posting two points on a goal and a helper. It was Albert’s seventh two-assist game this season and he also had a three-helper game Jan. 10 at Bowling Green. Boots now has four two-assist games as a Buckeye while Dalpe had his second multiple-assist game after a three-assist game Feb. 8 vs. Notre Dame. Bartkowski had the second two-point game of his career, first set with two assists at Denver Oct. 25. Sims’ game was his fifth multiple-point game of the season and has seven in his career.
• Saturday, Hunter Bishop and Corey Elkins ended the game +4 each. It was a career high for Bishop and matched Elkins’ career best, first set at Bowling Green Nov. 17, 2006.
• Ohio State swept the season series with Bowling Green, 4-0-0. Two wins were in Bowling Green, with the second two in Columbus.
Buckeye Brief
The Buckeyes are 22-12-4 on the year and finished conference play in fifth place with a 13-11-4-3 record, one point out of fourth place. The squad is averaging 3.58 goals a game to rank sixth nationally, while allowing 2.74. On the power play, the Buckeyes have converted 25-of-177 chances (.141) and have stopped 164-of-201 opponent opportunities (.816).
Senior Corey Elkins is first with 18 goals and 40 points. Sophomore John Albert is first on the team with 28 assists and ranks second with 39 points. Freshman Zac Dalpe and sophomores Peter Boyd and Hunter Bishop are second with 13 goals each. Boyd (13g, 18a, 31p), freshman Ian Boots (9g, 15a, 24p) Bishop (13g, 15a, 28p), Dalpe (13g, 12a, 25p), sophomore Sergio Somma (11 g, 12a, 23p), and sophomore defenseman Shane Sims (6g, 17a, 23p) all have reached the 20-point mark. Bishop has a team-best +30 mark, followed by Elkins at +27. Somma and Sims are first with four power-play goals. Albert, Dalpe and sophomore C.J. Severyn each have a team-best three game-winning goals.
Homecoming
Buckeye sophomore Hunter Bishop returns to his hometown for the series this weekend. He played his first collegiate games in Fairbanks Jan. 30-31, scoring a goal in the series finale. Bishop is a native of Fairbanks and attended West Valley High School before graduating from Seaton High School in Vernon, British Columbia, while playing junior hockey in the BCHL. He played for the Fairbanks Ice Dogs in the North American Hockey League in 2003-04 and had 14 assists and 21 points in 52 games. He also won a Pee Wee state championship while growing up in Fairbanks. Bishop’s sister, Teal, is a sophomore defenseman on the Ohio State women’s hockey team.
]]>http://www.hockeyjewelry.com/FFG/Hunter_Bishop/Blog/?entry=entry090501-223451goldfish@gci.netSat, 02 May 2009 03:34:51 GMTNCAAs: BU Bum Rushes Ohio State, 8-3
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A No. 1 regional seed finally lived up to that billing: Boston University of Hockey East scored three goals in the opening 13 minutes, raced to a 6-zip lead and beat No. 4 seed Ohio State of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association 8-3 at the Northeast Regional in Manchester, N.H. (To be fair to the Buckeyes, the last two goals they surrendered were empty netters).
Sophomore wing Hunter Bishop of Fairbanks scored one goal and assisted on another. Problem was his goal came when BU was ahead 6-0. Hunter went -4, with one of those minuses coming on an empty netter.
Through seven NCAA games (pending is Bemidji-Notre Dame, with No. 4 seed Bemidji of College Hockey America holding a shocking 2-0 lead over the Irish of the CCHA and goaltender Jordan Pearce of Anchorage in the second period; also still to come are Air Force-Vermont --tied 2-2 in the 3rd period -- and Miami (Ohio)-Minnesota-Duluth), here's how conferences have done.
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Ohio State sophomore forward Hunter Bishop skates past a defender during Friday's 6-1 win over Army in the Ohio Hockey Classic. Bishop scored the game-winning goal against Clarkson in the finals on Sunday as OSU won 2-0. The Buckeyes travel to Bowling Green for a weekend series with the Falcons tonight and tomorrow.
Neither the competition nor jet lag could slow Hunter Bishop and the Ohio State men's hockey team during the weekend's Ohio Hockey Classic.
Bishop and the Buckeyes, in their first action since Dec. 13, defeated Clarkson University, 2-0, on Saturday to secure the tournament title.
Bishop, an Alaska native, whose trip back to Columbus crossed five time zones and four airports, showed no ill effects from the flight and the three-week layoff.
Backed by goaltender Dustin Carlson's fourth shutout of the season, Bishop's first period goal proved to be decisive.
Attacking the Clarkson zone 2-on-2, Bishop deflected Shane Sims' shot past the Clarkson goaltender, leaving his feet in the process.
Bishop's aerial acrobatics illustrate what has become a recurring theme: his knack for finding the net.
His ninth of the season, Bishop's goal extended his scoring streak to seven games. Not coincidentally, the Buckeyes haven't lost in the process.
"Streaks like this are what I shoot for every season," Bishop said. "I hoped that I would fit into a goal-scoring role on this team; I pride my game on it."
The "greasy" goal in front exemplifies the "physicality" coach John Markell says Bishop brings to his team. Facing Clarkson, a team brimming with confidence following its upset of No. 2 Miami, Bishop knew such grit would be necessary.
"Our scouting report was to get a lot of pucks on net, and rebound. We knew we would have to score a greasy goal and knew that the first shot wasn't going to go in," Bishop said.
Despite battling nerves that threatened to halt his early season success, Carlson upheld Bishop's goal until Zac Dalpe provided the final margin in the 60th minute.
"I was coming into this weekend kind of nervous," Carlson said. "No matter when the break came I was going to be nervous and a little jumpy."
Conscious of the need to be his harshest critic in practice heading into the tournament, Carlson's performance reflected his preparation.
Aided by Carlson's work in net, the Buckeyes thwarted all six Clarkson power play opportunities, including a 5-on-3 early in the third period.
"Our penalty kill deserves a lot of credit. I think we killed a period's worth of penalties," Bishop said. "[They] really stepped it up and brought this game home for us."
Complementing Bishop's success is the emergence of linemates Corey Elkins and Ian Boots.
Elkins, whose 21 points lead the team, assisted on Bishop's game-winner, one day after contributing three points in Friday's 6-1 victory against Army.
"You've got the prototypical winger with Hunter Bishop," Markell said. "He's fast, he can shoot the puck. He'll go to critical areas and score goals.
"Ian Boots can make plays up and down the ice. Corey can protect the puck with his big body and move it through with his speed. It's a good mixture."
The unit's six points against Army spearheaded a balanced attack, which featured goals from six players.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hunter Bishop, a sophomore forward on the Ohio State men’s hockey team, held an online chat on OhioStateBuckeyes.com to answer fans’ questions Thursday. Read a full transcript of the chat below.
Bishop is second on the team with 12 goals this season and has 23 points. In addition, Bishop has a CCHA-best +22 rating. Last weekend, the native of Fairbanks, Alaska, posted an extra attacker goal vs. Michigan State, the first Buckeye extra attacker goal since Kyle Reed’s goal March 8, 2008 at Northern Michigan. His tally with 11 seconds left in regulation tied the game at 1-all and forced overtime.
OhioStateBuckeyes.com::
Welcome to Hunter's chat. Please post your questions for him here and Hunter will start answering them at 2 p.m. Thursday.
Buckeye Bob: Toledo:
What has been the toughest part of playing Division I hockey? Is the game a lot faster than you expected? With your sister on the women’s team does she ask you for a lot of advice about the game?
Hunter::
The toughest part to playing DI hockey is the speed and the systems. In Juniors, you have a bit of a longer of a leash as to what you can and can’t do. The college game is definitely much faster.
Hunter::
Practice was really intense. Coaches have stepped it up a notch and so have we. This is a really big weekend for our hockey team and we are ready.
Casey: Ohio:
How much do they talk up the Michigan game with you? Obviously, your biggest rival is Miami, but do you get excited with Michigan as well? GO BUCKS!
Hunter::
To be honest, I didn't realize there was rivalry between Ohio State and Miami until I got here. I've always known about the one with Michigan though.
Rachel: Plain City, OH:
Your superstitious rituals are becoming well known. Do you stick to any of them in the offseason or do you allow yourself to sit back and relax?
Hunter::
Well if you must know. I think everyone knows the game jacks (where you throw a ball down and grab the toy jacks). When I was young, I had an underdeveloped esophagus tube with gaps in it. When I was three I swallowed a jack, and it had been in the side of my neck until last year in Vernon where I played juniors. The team doctor cut it out for me but a piece of the jack was stuck in muscle tissue, so he left a piece in there. That's what the bump is.
Hunter::
The transfer has been awesome! The only thing I will complain about is not all my credits transferred over. Other than that, I love it here. The major difference is the school is so much bigger. Also the school spirit is stronger
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Friday, 30 January 2009 14:21
Wall paneling from when the house was restored served as the boards. A wet mop became the Zamboni.
(CSTV U-WIRE) COLUMBUS, Ohio—Wall paneling from when the house was restored served as the boards. A wet mop became the Zamboni. Snow mounds replaced the glass in case things got physical. Night didn’t exist. Lights were put up instead.
When a local school decided to sell its ice rink, the Bishop’s upgraded their front yard ice rink. They installed new boards.
Ohio State hockey players Hunter and Teal Bishop spent hours flooding and shoveling their makeshift rink.
School days started at 7 a.m., when the stars were still out. First period: a morning skate.
Nights were no different.
“[Hunter] was the talk of Fairbanks,” said Jason Lammers, Ohio State assistant coach and a former assistant at Alaska. “I lived just down the street from him and the lights would be on every night when I got home from work.”
To improve accuracy, milk crates replaced nets. To soften their hands, a lightweight ball replaced a puck. Early on, a dog toy was tossed around for safety’s sake. As time wore on, such precautions were useless.
“He’d come down and try to do a sweet move and I’d just take the body and he couldn’t get around me,” Teal said. “Then he’d get frustrated and check me into the snowbank.”
A year-and-a-half older, Hunter used his speed to sneak around his sister. Teal’s junior high growth spurt leveled the playing field. A natural defenseman, Teal often frustrated Hunter.
“We’d get in a bit of a tussle. I’d get pretty frustrated when I couldn’t get around my little sister. But we had mostly good times,” said Hunter, a wry smile crossing his face.
There’s no shame in defeat. Teal was good. Good enough to be named captain of the boys’ team in junior high.
“For a while, I kind of had my glory,” Teal said.
A sport where opportunities are plentiful away from home, hockey split the siblings in high school.
Trekking the states corner-to-corner, Teal left Fairbanks, Alaska for Stowe, Vt.
Hunter split for Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Tornado warnings welcomed Hunter his first week in Iowa, a stark difference from Fairbanks.
A second chance for Ohio State
After stints playing junior hockey in Iowa and Canada, Hunter moved on to college.
Teal, making her college decision at the same time, couldn’t sway the vote.
Hunter enrolled at the University of North Dakota, playing just four games before leaving.
“There’s a big difference between an 18-year-old kid and a 21-year-old person,” Hunter said. “I’m a true believer that you want to have a great season before you go to college because the college game’s a big transition.”
In his return to the junior game, Hunter erupted for 57 goals in 60 games during his second year with the Vernon Vipers.
Making the college decision for a second time, Hunter heeded his sister’s advice.
Separate hockey academies and billet families sufficed during high school because they were necessary. Given a second chance, the siblings reunited.
Under one roof for the first time in five years, things haven’t changed.
The overprotective big brother, Hunter shields his sister from guys.
Closer because of their distance growing up, they argue over the car and little else.
“Finally we can be back together after being away for so long,” Teal said. “We kind of developed a good relationship, so we were really excited about this, and it’s gone great so far.”
Off the ice and on for Hunter, who is second on the men’s team in goals, and third in points.
Teal, whose responsibilities differ on the ice, is fourth on the women’s team in assists.
Though the chances to watch each other are rare, the hockey advice never is. Call it the advantage of living with someone who has known your game since you first slipped on skates.
“I can really tell him how he’s playing and give him some insight,” Teal said. “He’s having a great season though so I can’t really say too much.”
Home-ice advantage
Stars are all that light the Bishop’s neighborhood at night now. Their father sold the rink this year.
Although he misses it, Hunter’s return is set for a bigger stage.
The Carlson Center, home to the Alaska Nanooks hockey team, will house Hunter’s reunion this weekend.
A staple of Bishop family weekends growing up, Nanooks games are packed. The weekend’s contests promise to be no different, save for the sprinkling of scarlet in the stands.
Clad in OSU jerseys and sweatshirts, Bishop-backing Fairbanks natives will be out in droves this weekend.
“I’m just excited to go play and see a lot of people I know and hopefully put on a good show for my friends and family,” Hunter said.
Like most younger sisters, Teal won’t let him off that easily.
“He’s been preparing for this,” Teal said. “He tries to act casual about it but I think he’s really excited. People from home haven’t seen him play since he was a freshman in high school.
“I try not to make him nervous and say, ‘Everyone is going to the game,’ but everyone is going to be there to watch him from our town.”
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But after flight delays and an unexpected stay in Seattle lengthened the trip to more than 36 hours, even his enthusiasm was muted.
"It was one day of travel I'd like to forget it," he said.
The first game against Alaska was also forgetful, a 4-1 loss. The Buckeyes rebounded Saturday by scoring five first-period goals during a 6-2 win.
Fifteenth-ranked Ohio State will need to mimic Saturday's effort in its remaining eight regular-season games to stay near the top of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. The schedule is brutal, with two-game series against three teams ranked in the top eight nationally.
It starts tonight and Sunday against No. 2 Notre Dame in Value City Arena. The Buckeyes go to Michigan State next weekend before playing host to No. 4 Michigan and a home-and-home series against No. 8 Miami University.
Each is crucial for Ohio State's postseason hopes. Notre Dame and Miami are ahead of the Buckeyes in the CCHA standings. Ohio State is tied with Michigan for fourth, one point ahead of Nebraska-Omaha. The top four teams receive a bye for the first round of the CCHA playoffs.
To get a bye, coach John Markell believes Ohio State must win at least five of the eight games.
"It's going to be darn tough, but we need points out of this weekend, as many as we can," he said. "Everybody is looking for Notre Dame to beat the team they are playing against, so if they get points, they can climb up."
Ohio State earlier benefited from that strategy. It won 14 of 15 games to move up the CCHA standings. But most of those games were against the league's weaker teams. Alaska was the best team it played since late November.
Notre Dame is not like most teams. It is unbeaten in 21 of its past 22 games. It is one of the best defensively, led by goalie Jordan Pearce, who has a 1.59 goals-against average.
"They've got good goaltending. They've got great defense. They stick to their system and play disciplined," Markell said. "It's a pretty toxic mix in the game of hockey and we're going to have to play the proper way to get anything done.
"We have to stay patient. If you play an undisciplined system, you are going to get in big-time trouble. They prey on it."
That is a tough proposition for a young Ohio State team. But the manner in which the Buckeyes responded Saturday gives Markell confidence the team can handle the assignment -- and the big-game atmosphere.
There will be plenty of it in the next four weeks.
"We've got a tough schedule ahead of us," sophomore forward John Albert said. "We just have to focus on what's ahead and hopefully do the best we can."
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After downing Army 6-1, OSU worked over Clarkson with a 2-0 effort. Scoring opened with Bishop on a diving-poke-the-puck-through-the goalie goal and Dalpe put in the insurance marker at the very end.
Congrats to Elkins, Hunter Bishop to being named to the All Tournament team and to Carlson for being named Most Valuable Player.
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