I'm Back!!!!!

Who were you expecting? Someone else?

To put a long story short I'm now in Whitecourt Alberta.... Gino is home Baby!!!! Well closer to home, I do live in Oil Country but hey I leave Saskatchewan and the Riders are 1-7.  Mission Accomplished?

I made the transfer within my company to Whitecourt in the summer to work with the Whitecourt Wolverines of the NWJHL, Yes it's junior b and you're probably wondering why would I turn down a SJHL gig? To answer many questions yes I did turn down the North Battleford job. To put those comments to rest.

I made the move to be closer to home and to develop my skills with a few more games to get to the next level of hockey calling and I'm doing it with the guidance of Neil Shewchuk who's groomed some pretty good guys in the past including Darren Millard and Roger Millions and has worked with Peter Loubardias and R.J Broadhead, so I'm ready for the challenge and ready to work a full hockey season and get involved with a team that has been one of the best in Junior B in the country.

3 Straight League titles and just waiting to get to the Keystone Cup in Saskatoon this year with this reputation the Wolverines have had I cannot expect anything else and there's always talks of the AJHL coming to Whitecourt everyday rumors keep coming I'll believe it when I see it.

I want to say thanks to the Melfort Mustangs, Nipawin Hawks and Humboldt Broncos with putting up with me this past season I wish the franchises the best of luck and I will be keeping an eye on the league still.

There's some great guys in this league for play by play Dan O'Connor (Now Voice of the Prince George Cougars and Congrats Dan-O it couldn't happen to a better guy best of luck to the Cougars except when they play the Hitmen!)

Craig Stein, this guy does 4, Count em 4 teams and so many games he might be the most dedicated broadcaster in Saskatchewan by a long shot and a class act, Thanks Steiner for allowing me to be the voice of the Melville Millionaires for one game against Melfort it was fun and weird at the same time.

Rob Hart, Voice of the Bombers and great guy you could sit down and talk to about anything advice or hockey, Rob I love your dedication and we will cross paths again my friend thank-you for that epic weekend at the Showcase in Weyburn.

Brenden Ullrich, You're a beauty enough said keep doing what you're doing I wish we could have worked together more but it never worked out in our skeds.

Daniel Fink, Enjoy your time in LA calling a championship your first season, Keep it up big guy and Go Stamps Go.

Mitchell Blair, A beauty and a guy you can call anytime for advice, a laugh, a beak about the Stampeders sucking or clever tweets, Scruffy I'm gonna miss you the most we will cross paths again no matter what happens in our paths!

Of course I want to thank the CK750/CJVR Newsroom for all their contributions and guidance Darryl Skender keep calling those Huskies to get your Vanier Cup Game! Have fun at the RBC Cup (his third BTW) Cam Lee, News Director thanks for everything!

I want to also thank Al Montgomery at the MBC (Mustang Broadcasting Network) he is the best webcaster in the biz and he always made coming to the games at the Palace a pleasure and of course always having a great BS session I won't forget those ever Al you're one of a kind and a great volunteer for the Mustangs!!

And the Coaches for the Mustangs, Hawks and Broncos.

Dean Brockman and the crew, A tough challenge awaits you this season you will be a force with your dedication to hockey, I enjoyed our one roady we got this season the laughs and the respect you showed for me I'm forever grateful best of luck to you Dean, Murray and Tim get it done!

Doug Johnson, We both did our first SJHL games at the same night in La Ronge in the crappiest broadcast booth ever ( Sorry Dan) I ripped my pants, the Hawks fell to the Ice Wolves that day but you are a great young coach that is taking the Hawks in the right direction and you will make noise this season don't let anyone else say otherwise. Thank-you for those extended visits in the office after games to vent and talk about everything. All the best to you Doug and new assistant Chad McLeod.

Cory Unser, I miss you buddy thanks for everything you've done and allowed me to be part of your crew in Melfort, Enjoy your Wedding in October I believe to Nicole miss ya Cory hopefully we'll meet up again!

And last but not least Darrell Mann for all the great times on the ice and off I want to thank-you for everything from giving me hell on a play by play call or getting me involved with the community your family opened your home to me on a few occasions I wish all the best for you,  Kim, Kacie and Morgan. You are a great coach and we will hear your name again Manner thanks for everything!

All the players that have facebooked, tweeted and texted me you guys are what we say on the ice... BEAUTYS you guys made it possible.

So I say here we go I'm here in Whitecourt committed and ready to go... DROP THE PUCK

Stamps 5-2 Baby Enjoy! The Debacle Returns with a bang

Take Er Easy

GDP