Port Alberni, BC – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announce a few roster changes heading into the New Year.
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have signed 1995-born goalie Nathan Warren from the 100 Mile House Wranglers out of the KIJHL. Warren is familiar to the Bulldogs as the organization has been following his progress for the last two seasons. Warren appeared in 21 games for the expansion franchise in the first half of the 2013/14 season, posting a 9-9 record, a 2.82 GAA and a .917 save percentage. Warren joined the team immediately following the Christmas break.
To make space on the roster, the Bulldogs have released 1995-born American goalie Tyger Howat. Howat joined the Bulldogs with a lot of promise but couldn't put his game together. In 13 appearances, Howat posted a 1-8-2 record with a 3.88 GAA and a .886 save percentage.
Also being released by the Bulldogs is 20-year-old forward Mak Barden. Following the final game prior to the Christmas break in Victoria, Barden committed to Arizona State University for the 2014/15 season and then informed the team that he wished a release so that he could play more minutes with his former Junior B team the Delta Ice Hawks.
The team is very excited to welcome Nathan Warren to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs family and will be looking to once again add experience and skill leading up to this year's January 10th deadline.
