Port Alberni – The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are very proud to announce that Teal Burns has committed to play of the University of Guelph in the CIS commencing the 2013/14 season.
Burns didn’t spend a long time with the Bulldogs, but it definitely was a good time. Acquired at the January 10th deadline last season, Burns made an immediate impact to the line-up, putting up 19 points in 18 regular season games with the ‘Dogs, including 3 power play goals, 1 short handed goal, and two game-winning goals. Burns was a acquired by general manager and head coach Kevin Willison for his leadership and playoff experience. In 14 hard-fought playoff games, Burns added three goals and four assists, including two goals on the power play.
“We are extremely proud and happy for Teal that he will continue getting a top university education while playing CIS hockey,” said Kevin Willison. “Teal worked very closely with educational advisor Tom McEvay during his short time with us just to qualify to play at the university level.”
Burns now becomes the 10th player from the 2012/13 season to commit to play college or university hockey.
“I'm excited about attending the University of Guelph,” said Teal Burns. “I'd just like to thank all the fans in Alberni for all the support last season – easily the best fans in the league. I'd like to thank my billet family Leslie and Darcy Kailer-Dore for giving me a family away from home and the guys and coaches for pushing me everyday whether it was at practice or in games. But most of all, I’d like to thank Tom McEvay for identifying what had to be done so that I could qualify to be accepted into university. Thank you Alberni Valley Bulldogs!”
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs family wishes Teal all the very best this season and with all this future endeavours.
For up to date news and information on the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, visit the team’s website at www.albernivalleybulldogs.ca. To learn more about season ticket packages for the 2013/14 season, call 250.723.4412.
