Wednesday, April 19, 2006                                                                                

 

FINAL National Rankings Posted, 2 Alliance Teams in Nation's Top 20...

 

The FINAL National Rankings have been posted for the 2005-2006 Season, and two Alliance teams finished in the Top 20 of their respective age groups.  The Bulldog Midget Minor Tier I AAA team ended up Ranked #10 Nationally, and the Alliance Bantam Tier I AAA team ended up with a National Ranking of #11. 

 

The Midget Minor Tier II AA and Midget Major Tier II AA teams just missed out on the Top 20, with the Minors ranked at #23, and the Majors ranked at #29.  Congratulations to all the Bulldog Teams and Coaches for another outstanding season.  For all the rankings, click HERE...

 

 

                                                                           Thursday, April 13, 2006                                                                                  

 

Tryout Times for Tier I AAA PeeWee (12U) & Bantams (14U) Now Posted...

 

The tryout schedule for the 2006-2007 Alliance Tier I AAA PeeWee and Bantam teams has now been posted to our tryout page.  All Alliance tryouts for these teams will be at Valley Ranch on the weekend of April 29th and 30th.   To see the tryout schedule and the Alliance Teams for 2006-2007, click HERE...

 

 

                                                                           Tuesday, April 11, 2006                                                                                   

 

Registration for Alliance 2006 Tryouts Now Available...

 

Registration for the Alliance 2006 Tryouts has now been opened, and on-line registrations are now being accepted.  To see the Alliance Teams for 2006-2007 and to register for Tryouts, click HERE...

 

If you are registered for our Spring Camp 2006, you are already registered for Tryouts and DO NOT need to submit a Tryout Registration, or submit any further payment.

 

 

                                                                            Sunday, April 9, 2006                                                                                      

 

Alliance Open House a Huge Success...

 

                     

 

The first ever Alliance Open House drew overflowing crowds with hundreds of players and parents flocking to Valley Ranch on Saturday, as Alliance introduced their 2006-2007 Coaches and Teams.    A great response was received from those in attendance to the introduction of the new line of Bulldog PREP Teams.   Additional sheets of ice had to be used for the unexpected high number of players taking advantage of the "Skate with the Coaches" sessions.  

 

It was announced that due to the number of additional players arriving, that registrations for our Spring Camp would be held open indefinitely to allow those players a chance to register.  The Camp starts this Wednesday April 12th, and you can register by clicking HERE...

 

 

                                                                        Wednesday, April 5, 2006                                                                                  

 

 

Saturday, April 8th

 

Alliance Open House & Free Practice Session Open to ALL DFW Area Hockey Players...

 

Alliance is hosting an OPEN HOUSE and SKATE with the Coaches for ALL DFW Area Youth hockey players and parents this Saturday at our Training Facilities in Valley Ranch.   Anyone who is interested in Alliance hockey is encouraged to attend, and you do not have to be registered for our camp to skate or attend the meetings.  Meetings will be held for each individual age group to meet the Alliance Coaches, get information about our 2006-2007 Teams, and find out more about the Alliance Youth Hockey Association.  

 

Free practice and drill sessions run by the Alliance Coaches will be provided for each age group except Midgets.  All Alliance Coaches and Board Members will be available for questions and discussion.  The Meeting & Skate times for each age group are as indicated on our Spring Camp page by clicking HERE...

 

 

                                                                          Monday, April 3, 2006                                                                                     

 

Alliance Bids Farewell to our Seniors...

 

The Alliance Youth Hockey Association would like to congratulate our graduating high school seniors.  They graduate in style, holding their NTXHL Championship trophies, to go along with a U18 Texas State Championship.

 

A special note of recognition goes to Casey Smith and Justin Cooley, two original Alliance players, each completing their 5th straight season wearing the Bulldog on their chest.  Casey was a member of the Inaugural 2001-2002 Alliance Bantam A team, while Justin was on the Inaugural 2001-2002 Alliance PeeWee A team that won the Texoma Championship.

 

Here is the Alliance 2006 Senior Class....  From left to right are:  James Barry, Casey Smith, Bo Hernandez, Justin Cooley, Adam Socket, Paul Musgrave and Mark Gillings.

 

 

                                                                          Sunday, April 2, 2006                                                                                      

 

Alliance Midget Major AA Wins NTXHL Championship!!!

 

NTXHL Playoffs:  Alliance Takes Championship with Goal in Overtime...

 

Midget Major  AA:  Alliance - 2, Texas Aces - 1 (OT):  In a series where each game was decided with the game winning goal coming in the final minute of play, it was only fitting that the Championship game would go to overtime to decide the winner.  In a battle that neither team deserved to lose, it was the Bulldogs that came away with the win, as they scored just 49 seconds into overtime to beat the Texas Aces and win the NTXHL Championship early this morning in Frisco. 

 

After battling to a 1-1 tie through regulation, the Alliance center won a face-off in the Aces' right wing circle, drove hard to the net, and put his own rebound over the left shoulder of the Aces net-minder to give the Bulldogs the win and the Championship banner.  This Bulldog team completed the season with an outstanding 29-15-2 season, which included a Regular Season NTXHL Championship, U18 Tier II State Championship, and the NTXHL Playoff Championship.  Read more HERE...

 

 

                                                                    Saturday, April 1, 2006                                                                                         

 

NTXHL Playoffs:  Bulldogs Fall in Final Minute of Game 2 in Championship Series...

 

Midget Major  AA:  Texas Aces - 3, Alliance - 2:  The Texas Aces turned it back around on the Bulldogs, completing a comeback of their own, with the game winning goal coming with just 43 seconds remaining in regulation, and won Game 2 to even their Best of 3 Championship Series at 1 game each in the NTXHL Playoffs today in Frisco.  The Bulldogs took a 1-0 lead in the first minute of play after some good puck movement found a Bulldog with an open shot.  The Aces would tie the game at 1-1 with just :07 remaining in the 1st period.  Read more HERE...

 

New Alliance Coach Wins NTXHL Championship...

 

Congratulations to new Alliance Squirt Prep Coach Jouni Lehtola, who led his Midget Minor AA Stars Select team to the NTXHL Championship today in Frisco.  Another shout-out goes to goalie Krista Tatum, sister of Alliance Midget Minor AAA forward Michael Tatum, who pitched an outstanding 3-0 shutout in the championship game win over the Ice Jets.  

 

 

 

                                                                    Friday, March 31, 2006                                                                                         

 

NTXHL Playoffs:  Bulldogs Take Game 1 of Championship Series with Last Minute Tally...

 

Midget Major  AA:  Alliance - 4, Texas Aces - 3:  The Alliance Midget Major AA waited until the last minute, but came through with the game winner with only 27 seconds remaining in regulation to nip the Texas Aces in Game 1 to take a 1-0 lead in their Best of 3 Championship Series of the NTXHL Playoffs tonight in Frisco. 

 

The Bulldogs and the Aces have played several times this season and every game has been close, and this was no exception.  The Aces jumped to a 1-0 lead just under 2 minutes into the game, scoring on a breakaway. The Bulldogs capitalized on a power play opportunity 5 minutes later to tie the score at 1-1.  The Aces closed out the 1st period by scoring on a deflection to take a 2-1 lead at the 1st intermission.   Read more HERE...

 

 

                                                                   Thursday, March 30, 2006                                                                                     

 

Spring Camp to Start One Week Later...

 

Due to the tryout dates being finalized by the DFW Hockey Oversight Committee, the Alliance Spring Camp will start one (1) week later than originally planned, and the Orientation Meetings have been postponed one (1) week as well, to Saturday April 8th.   The new Camp Dates have been adjusted accordingly in the schedule below.  The Days of the Week, Locations, and Times for each age group HAVE NOT CHANGED. 

 

The Orientation Meetings have been changed to include an Alliance "Open House", with on-ice sessions to "Meet the Coaches" for each age group except Midgets.  There will be no on-ice session for Midgets as a part of the Orientation.   The Schedule for the Orientation & On-Ice Meet the Coaches Sessions has been posted below as well.

 

Spring Camp - Mites Combined with Squirts at Valley Ranch...

 

Another change to the camp will be the combining of the Mites and Squirts into one group, which will skate at Valley Ranch on Wednesdays and Saturdays, as the Squirts are currently scheduled.  The Mites will no longer skate at Polar Ice, or on Thursdays and Sundays as originally scheduled.

 

Midget Tryouts Scheduled to Begin June 16th…

 

The dates have been set when Midget (U18 & U16) tryouts will be conducted for all associations.  The U18 Tier I tryouts will be from Friday June 16th to Sunday June 18th, and the U16 Tier I will start Monday June 19th and go until Wednesday June 21st.

 

The remaining U18 & U16 Tier II teams will have their tryouts starting on Thursday June 22nd and go until necessary.  The specific times and locations have not yet been determined, and will be announced as soon as those details are finalized.

 

                                                                 Wednesday, March 29, 2006                                                                                  

 

Dallas Stars Launch New Web Site for Youth Hockey...

 

The Dallas Stars have published a new web site designed specifically for the youth hockey community, and it has tons of information and links for youth hockey players, parents, coaches, and volunteers.  There is information about the activities within the DFW youth hockey community, Parent Resources, Community Discussion forums, etc.  We have put a link to the site in our left side links menu under "Miscellaneous", and you can check it out at www.dallasstarscare.com....  

 

 

                                                                      Sunday, March 26, 2006                                                                                    

 

Alliance Squirt A Wins NTXHL Championship!!!

 

Squirt A:  Alliance - 5, Aeros North - 2:  The Bulldogs put a great cap on a great season, with a solid win over the Houston Aeros North in the Game 3 of the Best of 3 NTXHL Championship Series Sunday afternoon in Frisco. 

 

The result of a long season of hard work and fun is now the right to be called the reigning NTXHL Squirt A CHAMPIONS for 2006-2007.   After a disappointing Game 2 loss by a score of 1-0 in a tightly played game the night before, the Dogs came out barking in the Championship Game.  To read more and see pictures, click HERE...

 

NTXHL Playoffs:

 

Squirt AA Finishes Great Season with 2nd Place in Championship Series...

 

Squirt AA:  DJHA - 4, Alliance - 2:  The Bulldogs and DJHA Major '95 resumed their 3-game battle for one final time Sunday afternoon in Frisco, with DJHA opening up a 2-0 gap in the 2nd period that the Bulldogs could not quite close in the Championship Game of the NTXHL Championship Series.  After the Bulldogs would narrow the margin to within 1 two different times, the Penguins responded each time within a minute to widen the lead back to a 2 goals.  Alliance peppered the Penguin goalie all afternoon, but he was up to the task when it counted, and DJHA takes home the NTXHL crown.  The Bulldogs complete an awesome season with a 32-12-3 record.

 

Bantam AA Finishes with Strong Showing in NTXHL Playoffs...

 

Bantam  AA:  Alliance - 1, Stars - 0:  The Bulldogs played well in all 4 games this weekend, dropping their first 2 games in OT, and winning their last 2, including a close shutout over the Stars to complete their season and the NTXHL Playoffs Sunday afternoon in Plano.   Alliance finished the season with a positive 24-22-2 record, with nine (9) of those losses being by one goal and/or in overtime, and 4 of them against "AAA" teams.

 

Midget Minor AA Ends Season with a Win...

 

Midget Minor  AA:  Alliance - 5, DJHA - 1:  The Bulldogs knew coming into the game they had been eliminated from the playoffs, and it was their last game of the season, but the finished strong with a win over DJHA in Game 4 of the NTXHL Playoffs Sunday afternoon in Valley Ranch.   Alliance finished the season with an impressive 38-14-1 record, was a finalist in 2 tournaments, and captured the NTXHL Regular Season Championship.

 

Midget Major AA Cruises into Championship Series at 4 and 0...

 

Midget Major  AA:  Alliance - 3, OKC - 2:  Alliance and OK City battled close all day, but it was an unusual empty netter by the Bulldogs with the game tied that won Game 4 of the NTXHL Playoffs Sunday Afternoon in Euless.   OKC figured the only way they could possibly advance was with a regulation and 3rd period win, so they pulled the goalie late in the game to go for the win.  The Bulldogs take the gift and their 4-0 playoff record into next weekend's Best of 3 NTXHL Championship Series against the Texas Aces.

 

 

                                                                      Saturday, March 25, 2006                                                                                   

 

Alliance Announces Teams & Coaches for 2006-2007…

 

“The New Alliance Youth Hockey Association” is pleased to announce our teams & coaches for the upcoming 2006-2007 season, and the Bulldog family will be growing again.   With the purpose of escalating our foundation of development, expanding our reach across the DFW Metroplex, and from the requests of many players and families throughout the area, Alliance will be fielding fifteen (15) teams next season, up from nine this past year.

 

Much like seasons past, we will again house teams to compete at the highest level of Tier I & Tier II competition across the country.  New for this coming season, however, there will be four main additions to our program.  To read more and see the teams and coaches, click HERE... 

 

NTXHL Playoffs:

 

Squirt A Takes Game 1 of Championship Series with Last Minute 2-Goal Comeback...

 

Squirt A:  Alliance - 3, Aeros North - 2:  Alliance waited, waited.... and then waited a little bit more than was comfortable, but scored 2 goals in the last 20 seconds, with the game winner coming with only 3 ticks left on the clock to win Game 1 over the Houston Aeros North in the Best of 3 NTXHL Championship Series Saturday morning in Valley Ranch.  More on this game to follow...

 

Squirt AA Falls in OT of Game 1 of Championship Series...

 

Squirt AA:  DJHA - 2, Alliance - 1 (OT):  The Bulldogs and DJHA Major '95 battled all morning, deciding nothing during regulation, but it was the Penguins getting the game winning goal in the first overtime period in Game 1 over the  in the Best of 3 NTXHL Championship Series Saturday morning in Valley Ranch.  More on this game to follow...

 

Midget Minor AA Cruises in Playoff Opener...

 

Midget Minor  AA:  Alliance - 8, DMHA - 1:  Alliance jumped on the DMHA Titans early, taking a 5-0 lead in the first period, and cruised to a victory in the Opener for both clubs of the NTXHL Playoffs Saturday in Valley Ranch.  The Bulldogs will play Game 2 against the Stars Saturday night at 7:00pm at the Ice Training Center in Richardson.

 

Bulldogs Sweep 2 more NTXHL Tilts...

 

Midget Major  AA: Alliance – 10, DJHA – 1:  Alliance took advantage from the start, out-numbering DJHA in skaters by a 15-10 margin, controlled the game from the opening face-off, and raced away with a win in Game 3 of the NTXHL Playoffs Saturday night in Euless.  Read more HERE...

 

Midget Major  AA: Alliance – 4, Texas Aces – 2:  The Bulldogs took an early lead, nursed it into the second period, then built a 4-1 margin in the 2nd period on their way to a win over the Texas Aces in Game 2 of the NTXHL Playoffs Saturday night in Euless.  Read more HERE...

 

 

                                                                         Friday, March 24, 2006                                                                                     

 

Frozen 4 Contest:  Entries are CLOSED, Games Start Today...

 

Well, we hope you thought about those tie-breaker numbers again, because it will probably come down to that to determine a winner, just like last year.   Among the 16 teams in the tournament, you picked ten (10) different winners for the National Championship.  

 

Among the favorite teams to go all the way were Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan State, and North Dakota.    In addition to areas all over Texas, we had entries from Wyoming, California, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and South Dakota.  To see the favorites and follow the action via a link to Realtime Scoring, click HERE...

 

Midget Major AA Gets Big Shutout in Playoff Opener...

 

Midget Major  AA:  Alliance - 7, McKinney - 0:  Alliance got 2 quick goals in the opening moments, and never looked back, going on to a convincing shutout win over McKinney in Game 1 of the NTXHL Playoffs late Friday night in Valley Ranch.  The Bulldogs will play Game 2 against the Texas Aces Saturday afternoon at 1:45pm in Euless.

 

 

                                                                        Tuesday, March 21, 2006                                                                                   

 

Alliance Again Well Represented at RMD Development Camp...

 

Congratulations to the thirty one (31) Alliance players that were recently selected at the Texas Affiliate Camp (TAC) in Dallas to represent Texas and Oklahoma at the Rocky Mountain District (RMD) Development Camp, which is scheduled for May 3-7 at the Olympic Oval in Salt Lake City, Utah.  For a list of the Alliance players headed to Salt Lake, click HERE...

 

                                                                        Sunday, March 19, 2006                                                                                    

 

NTXHL Playoffs Day 2 - Squirts Both Advance to Finals, PeeWees Eliminated...

 

It was a great weekend for the Alliance Squirt teams, as both the Squirt A and Squirt AA teams placed 2nd in the preliminary rounds of their respective divisions, and will advance to the NTXHL Championship Finals next weekend.  The PeeWee teams were not as fortunate, as both were eliminated from advancing, with the PeeWee AA1 team going 2 and 2, and the PeeWee AA2 team going 1 and 3 on the weekend.

 

The Squirt A team went undefeated at 4 and 0, and will advance as a result of winning a tie-breaker on goal differential.  They will face the Houston Aeros North in a Best of 3 Series starting next Saturday.  The Squirt AA team earned a spot in the Final Series by virtue of their 3 and 1 mark for the weekend, and will square off against the DJHA Major '95 Penguins, who also went 3 and 1.  Their Best of 3 will also begin next Saturday as well.

 

Information and summaries on the Alliance games will be coming soon.  For all the scores and standings, click HERE...

 

Frozen 4 Contest:  Bracket is Set, Prizes Announced, and the Contest is ON!!!

 

Well here we go, the final 16 teams have been selected and placed in the bracket, and all that is left now is choosing the winners and watching to see who brings home the prize, and the prizes.   The prize is the NCAA National Championship, but The Hockey Shop Frozen 4 Contest prizes are the ones you care about, so let's get to those.  To see the prizes and to enter the contest, click HERE...

 

 

                                                                        Saturday, March 18, 2006                                                                                  

 

NTXHL Playoffs Day 1 - Squirts Win All 4 Games, PeeWees Take 1 of 3...

 

Squirt A:  Alliance - 5, LS Wolves - 0:  Alliance came out on fire following that earlier strong finish in Game 1, and never let up in a solid shutout over the LS Wolves for their 2nd win of the day in Game 2 of the NTXHL Playoffs Saturday afternoon in Valley Ranch.  More on this game to follow...

 

Squirt A:  Alliance - 4, DJHA - 1:  Finding themselves trailing 1-0 after 2 periods of play, the Bulldogs rallied with an impressive third period by scoring 4 unanswered goals on their way to a win over the DJHA Squirt A in Game 1 of the NTXHL Playoffs Saturday morning in Valley Ranch.  More on this game to follow...

 

Squirt AA:  Alliance - 8, Ice Jets '96 AA - 2:  The Bulldogs rode the momentum from their nice win in Game 1 to a high powered offensive showing, and raced past the Ice Jets '96 AA in Game 2 of the NTXHL Playoffs Saturday afternoon in Valley Ranch.  More on this game to follow...

 

Squirt AA:  Alliance - 2, Ice Jets '95 AAA - 0:  Alliance played good defense, got solid goaltending, and added a couple of timely goals, and earned a shutout for their first win of the season over the Ice Jets '95 AAA in Game 1 of the NTXHL Playoffs Saturday afternoon in Valley Ranch.  More on this game to follow...

 

PeeWee AA1:  Alliance - 4, Ice Hawks - 3:  Alliance bounced back from their earlier disappointing shootout loss in Game 1 to nip the Dallas Ice Hawks in Game 2 of the NTXHL Playoffs Saturday night in Plano.  More on this game to follow...

 

PeeWee AA1:  DJHA '94 AA - 5, Alliance - 4 (SO):  The Bulldogs battled DJHA '94 AA all day, and only after a scoreless sudden death overtime, one 5 man shootout, and then another sudden death shootout did the Penguins prevail in this hotly contested Game 1 of the NTXHL Playoffs Saturday afternoon in Plano.  More on this game to follow...

 

PeeWee AA2:  Ice Jets '93 AA - 4, Alliance - 1:  The Bulldogs played the Ice Jets '93 AA tough, but came up on the short end of the stick in this one, as they fell in Game 1 of the NTXHL Playoffs Saturday afternoon in Plano.

 

 

 

                                                                        Thursday, March 16, 2006                                                                                  

 

TAC Schedules REVISED...

 

The schedule for the 2006 Texas Affiliate Camp (TAC) for the 1989 and 1991 age groups has been slightly modified based on more 1989 and 1991 players pre-registered than expected.   An email will be sent to individual participants, but each association has been encouraged to communicate the schedule change to all nominated players.  To see revised schedule, click HERE...

 

 

                                                                         Tuesday, March 14, 2006                                                                                   

 

Coming this Weekend - NTXHL Playoffs and TAC...

 

It's that time of the year again, and the playoffs are coming this weekend, as four Alliance Squirt and PeeWee teams hit the ice for a chance to get that last banner of the season.  Three more teams will be at it beginning next weekend, when the Bantams and Midgets play their first playoff games.  The Alliance team schedules have been posted to each team page, and to see information about the playoffs, and links to the complete schedules, click HERE...

 

Another activity that is happening this weekend is the Texas Affiliate Camp (TAC), which is being hosted by TAHA at the Dr. Pepper StarCenter in Farmers Branch, starting Friday afternoon.   The objective of TAC is to evaluate those players who, in the judgment of their coaches, are the best players at their respective position and age group (Boys: 1989, 1990, 1991 or 1992).  

 

TAC evaluators will select a limited number of players at each age group and position to represent TAHA at the Rocky Mountain District (RMD) Player Development Camp, which is scheduled for May 3-7 at the Olympic Oval in Salt Lake City, Utah.  For more information about TAC, click HERE...

 

 

                                                                         Sunday, March 12, 2006                                                                                    

 

Alliance Falls to Stars in Exhibition...

 

PeeWee AA1:  Dallas Stars Selects - 6, Alliance - 1:  To stay in game shape for the playoffs, the Bulldogs and Stars met in their second scrimmage Sunday morning, and it would be the Stars turn to skate away with a convincing win.  Both teams played fairly evenly in the first, with the Stars eventually winning the period.  Read more HERE...

 

 

                                                                        Saturday, March 11, 2006                                                                                  

 

Spring Camp Update:  Schedules Posted, Sibling Discount & Goalie Info Announced...

 

The schedules have finally been determined and are now posted, with the schedule broken down by the week or by age groups.   In addition, a sibling discount  has now been provided for families with more than one player.   For the first time in our Spring Camp, we will introduce a program designed specifically for the goaltender, for more information on the goalie program, click HERE...

 

RMD Tier II Championships - Day 3 Update...

 

Midget Major AA:  Highland Hills - 5, Alliance - 4 (OT):  The Bulldogs once again found themselves in another wild back and forth game, and the result was another heart-breaking overtime loss, this time to the Highland Hills Jaguars in Game 3 of the U18 Tier II Rocky Mountain District Championships in Denver on Saturday.   Alliance fell behind in the first period for the 3rd time in a row, trailing 2-0 before getting the sparks flying.  Just like in Game 2, the Bulldogs rallied to tie the game at 2-2, and then it was back and forth from that point on.  Read more HERE...

 

                                                                          Friday, March 10, 2006                                                                                    

 

RMD Tier II Championships - Day 2 Update...

 

Midget Major AA:  Arvada - 4, Alliance - 2:  The Bulldogs came from behind again to tie the game, but were unable to grab the lead and fell in Game 2 of the U18 Tier II Rocky Mountain District Championships in Denver late Friday night.  Alliance fell behind in the first period, as Arvada took advantage of their opportunities, mixed with some good fortune. 

 

The first goal was an empty netter, as the Bulldog net-minder was taken out of the play and Arvada capitalized for a 1-0 lead.  They increased their lead with another tally later in the period to take a 2-0 lead into the 2nd frame.

 

 

 

                                                                        Thursday, March 9, 2006                                                                                   

 

RMD Tier II Championships Update...

 

Midget Major AA:  Utah - 6, Alliance - 5:  In a high scoring and exciting game, the Bulldogs fell in Overtime to the Utah Jr. Wildcats in Game 1 of the U18 Tier II Rocky Mountain District Championships in Denver.  Utah took an early 3-1 lead in the 1st period, but Alliance narrowed the gap to 3-2 at the end of the opening frame.   Read more HERE...

 

 

                                                                         Sunday, March 5, 2006                                                                                     

 

Kudos to Dallas Teams and DFW Hockey...

 

The Alliance Youth Hockey Association extends their congratulations to the four Tier I teams that played in the 2006 Rocky Mountain District Tier I Championships this weekend in Phoenix.  All 4 teams from Dallas advanced to at least the Semi-Finals, three made it to the Championship Game of their respective age divisions, and the U18 Dallas Stars won the Championship to advance to the USA Hockey Nationals.

 

The U14 Alliance Bulldogs, U16 Dallas Ice Jets, U16 Alliance Bulldogs, and the Stars all represented Dallas hockey extremely well, demonstrating the depth of talent in the area, as they come from three different associations within the DFW metroplex. 

 

All of the other associations in Dallas should be proud that they, too, have had a hand in developing some of the players on these teams throughout their youth hockey careers.  Knowing the quality of these teams demonstrates how hard it is to advance to Nationals, with such good competition at the Local, State, and Regional levels.

 

Next up is the 2006 RMD Tier II Championships this next weekend in Denver.   The U14 Ice Jets and U18 Alliance Bulldogs will represent Texas in Denver, while the U12 Ice Jets will play the Littleton Hawks for the 2006 RMD U12 Tier I Championship here in Dallas March 17-19.

 

RMD Tier I Championships Day 4 - Bantams Fall In Championship Game...

 

Bantam AAA:  Phoenix - 3, Alliance - 2: The Bulldogs fell behind 1-0 in the first period, and spent the rest of the game trying to overcome the Phoenix Firebirds, but came up a goal short in the Championship Game of the U14 Tier I Rocky Mountain District Championships in Phoenix on Sunday morning.  The Firebirds scored first, and took a 1-0 lead into the 2nd period.  From that point on, it was toe-to-toe, and goal-for-goal, as the next 2 periods saw each team tally a single goal in each frame.  The Bulldogs finish their outstanding season with an impressive 30-11-3 mark.

 

 

                                                                       Saturday, March 4, 2006                                                                                    

 

RMD Tier I Championships - Day 3 Update...

 

Bantam AAA:  Alliance - 6, Thunderbirds - 2: The Bulldogs led 3-2 at the end of the first period, and extended their margin over the Colorado Thunderbirds to 5-2 after 2 periods of play in Game 2 the of the U14 Tier I Rocky Mountain District Championships in Phoenix.  In the 3rd period, Alliance extended its lead with another goal to make the final score 6-2.  With the win, Alliance advances to the Final on Sunday against the Phoenix Firebirds, who beat the Thunderbirds on Friday by a score of 6-1.  The Bulldogs beat Phoenix 8-4 in Game 1.

 

Midget Minor AAA:  Thunderbirds '89 - 3, Alliance - 1:  The Bulldogs fell behind too far to a real good team, and could not recover, as they drop their last game of the season to the #1 Seed Colorado Thunderbirds '89 in the Semi-Finals of the U16 Tier I Rocky Mountain District Championships in Phoenix.  Alliance finishes the season with an impressive 30-15-5 record.  Read more HERE...

 

Midget Minor AAA:  Alliance - 6, Phoenix - 1:  The Bulldogs started slow, then pulled away from the Phoenix Firebirds in Game 3, and earned a spot in the Semi-Finals of the U16 Tier I Rocky Mountain District Championships in Phoenix.   The Bulldogs sneak into the playoff round as the #4 Seed, and will have a re-match later today with the #1 Seed Colorado Thunderbirds '89 at 7:15pm CST.  The T'Birds nipped the Bulldogs in Game 1 on Thursday by a score of 4-3.  The other Semi-Final will have the #2 Seed Dallas Ice Jets squaring off against Phoenix, the #3 Seed, at 5:00pm CST.   Read more HERE...

 

Lone Star Wolves & Alliance Announce they are Combining...

 

The Lone Star Wolves and the Alliance Youth Hockey Association are pleased to announce they have agreed to combine their associations, and will operate under the Alliance Youth Hockey Association name, beginning immediately following the conclusion of the 2005-2006 season.

 

The Lone Star Wolves have provided quality coaching and travel hockey opportunities to more than 1000 youth hockey players, coaches, and families in their 5 year history, and bring to Alliance a wealth of coaching and administrative experience to further enhance the Alliance offering to its players, families, and the DFW hockey community.

 

The Wolves and Alliance have agreed that their philosophies, goals, and ideas for youth hockey in the DFW area are the same. The Wolves and Alliance further believe a combined organization will increase their capability to further provide higher quality services to the hockey community, more than they could provide separately.   Read more HERE...

 

 

                                                                         Friday, March 3, 2006                                                                                       

 

RMD Tier I Championships - Day 2 Update...

 

Midget Minor AAA:  Ice Jets - 3, Alliance - 2:  The Bulldogs again score first, and take a 1-0 lead into the 2nd period of against the Dallas Ice Jets in Game 2 of the U16 Tier I Rocky Mountain District Championships in Phoenix.   The Ice Jets come back in the second period with 2 power play goals to take a 2-1 lead into the 3rd period.  In the final period, the Ice Jets increase their lead with a 3rd man advantage tally to make it 3-1. 

 

Still trailing 3-1 in the final minute, Alliance pulled their goalie while short-handed, and scored a 5 on 5 goal with only 11 seconds remaining to make the final score 3-2.  The Bulldogs play Game 3 Saturday morning against the Phoenix Firebirds at 8:00am CST.

 

Bantam AAA:  The Bulldogs will not play on Friday, but will practice and come back to face the Colorado Thunderbirds on Saturday.  The Thunderbirds play the Firebirds in the only game on Friday.

 

                                                                        Thursday, March 2, 2006                                                                                   

 

RMD Tier I Championships Update...

 

Bantam AAA:  Alliance - 8, Phoenix - 4:  After falling behind 2-0 early, Alliance came back with 8 of the next 10 goals to race past the Phoenix Firebirds in Game 1 of the U14 Tier I Rocky Mountain District Championships in Phoenix.   The Bulldogs fought back with 3 goals in the first to take the lead at 3-2 after one period, and then increased their lead to 5-3 after 2 periods.  Alliance would then put it away with 3 more in the final frame for the 8-4 margin of victory. 

 

In a quirky result of only 3 teams in the tournament, the Bulldogs will not play on Friday, but will practice and come back to face the Colorado Thunderbirds on Saturday.  The Thunderbirds play the Firebirds in the only game on Friday.

 

Midget Minor AAA:  T'Birds '89 - 4, Alliance - 3:  The Bulldogs held the lead for a period, but could not hold on and fell to the Colorado Thunderbirds '89 in  Game 1 of the U16 Tier I Rocky Mountain District Championships in Phoenix.  Alliance struck first with a power play goal at the 9:23 mark of the 1st period, and carried the 1-0 lead into the second.  The T'Birds would respond quickly, with 3 straight goals in just over 2 minutes, 2 of the power play variety and 1 during 4 on 4 action to take a 3-1 lead. 

 

Alliance came right back to score an even strength goal less than a minute later to make it 3-2 headed into the final period of play.  The Bulldogs would then tie the game at 3-3 in the first minute of the 3rd, but Colorado would answer back with the game winner at the 10:46 mark.  Next game for the Bulldogs will be Friday at 12:30pm against the Dallas Ice Jets.

 

 

                                                                      Wednesday, March 1, 2006                                                                                 

 

Alliance Bantam AAA & Midget Minor AAA Head to RMD Tier I Championships in Phoenix...

 

With both teams looking to become the first Texas teams to repeat as RMD Champions in their divisions, the Alliance Bantam AAA and Midget Minor AAA teams left today for Phoenix and the 2006 Tier I USA Hockey Rocky Mountain District Championships.  

 

Both Alliance teams brought home a banner last year, advancing to the USA Hockey National Championships in Chicago.  This year they are hoping to earn a return trip to the 2006 National Championships in Rochester, New York - joining the 5 other previous Bulldog teams that made it to Nationals.  For a small preview of the teams Alliance will face, click HERE...

 

 

 

                                                                      Monday, February 27, 2006                                                                                 

 

What is the Difference between Tier I and AAA?

 

With all the buzz around town regarding Tier I and AAA hockey, a little education might be in order, and with the assistance of USA Hockey, we hope to help out in that area.   If you are confused by, or do not understand the meaning of the terms Tier I and AAA, they are not the same, and many people within the DFW hockey community believe they mean the same thing – they do not.   Read more HERE...

 

 

                                                                      Sunday, February 26, 2006                                                                                 

 

Alliance to Expand Tier I Program…

 

Continuing to build upon the foundation we have developed over the last five years, Alliance announces that we look forward to the 2006-2007 Season and expanding our very successful Tier I AAA and Tier II AA programs.   Specifically at the Tier I level, we have competed the last 2 years on a National basis at the U14 and U16 age groups, sending a team at each age group to the 2005 Tier I USA Hockey National Championships. 

 

This season, we are sending 3 more teams to the 2006 Rocky Mountain District Championships, 2 at the Tier I level, 1 at the Tier II level, and all with a chance to advance to the 2006 USA Hockey National Championships. 

 

In just the past 3 seasons, Alliance has won 10 State Championships, 5 Rocky Mountain District Championships (2 at Tier I, and 3 at Tier II), and sent 5 teams to the USA Hockey National Championships, with 2 teams each bringing home a National Championship Bronze Medal.

 

In the upcoming 2006-2007 season, we will be expanding our experience and success to another Tier I AAA offering, this time at the U12 PeeWee age group.

 

There are a couple of associations in the DFW area that would have you believe that one organization should be created for the purpose of developing players at the AAA level.  Most organizations that we have talked to in the DFW area, and there are 13, do not agree that only one organization should develop AAA players.

 

At Alliance, we believe that competition at a high level, both on the ice and off it, is vital to the success of hockey players, teams, and organizations.  It is a good thing that there is choice when it comes to selecting an association to play with, specifically at the Tier I level.   Having only one Tier I organization in the DFW area would be detrimental to the development of hockey players in the area, as one organization cannot possibly be the best fit for every player.

 

The same two organizations that stated there should be one organization to develop AAA players has also stated that they have agreed to place all of the area’s top players within their organization.

 

Last time we checked, all players have freedom of choice to choose where they try out and play hockey in the DFW area.  Fortunately, no one has the authority to place all of the area's top players within one organization.  

 

As demonstrated by our significant accomplishments indicated above, we strongly believe that many, if not a majority, of the area’s top players have been playing within the Alliance organization for the past few years, at both the Tier I and Tier II levels.   We believe and expect these top players will continue to play at Alliance in the future, as long as we keep providing the quality coaching and training we have become known nationwide to provide.

 

If you are an elite player, or want to become one, we encourage you to check out our organization, talk to our players and parents, and choose the organization that best fits your needs.  Alliance will continue to attract top players and families as a result of our quality coaching and training, and pursue National Championships at both the Tier I AAA and Tier II AA levels.

 

Spring Camp: Registration Opens, Sessions at Polar Ice Added...

 

Based on significant feedback from our camp interest survey, as Registration opens today, Alliance announces it has expanded the 2006 Spring Camp to include sessions at Polar Ice in Grapevine this year, in addition to the sessions at Valley Ranch.   Sessions at Polar Ice will be held on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons, while the sessions at Valley Ranch will be held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons.

 

Even though we cannot guarantee the rink at which you will be scheduled to skate, we are asking for you to tell us the rink you prefer when registering.   Based on requests and registrations received at specific age groups, we will try to accommodate as many players as possible at the rink of their choice.   Specific times and session assignments for specific age groups have not yet been determined, and will be announced as soon as they are finalized.  

 

In another first for the Alliance, registration in the camp will now include the cost of three (3) tryout sessions for Alliance tryouts.  These 3 sessions may be any combination of Tier I and/or Tier II tryouts.  Should a player desire to skate in more than 3 tryout sessions, each additional tryout session will cost $20.00.

 

Payments will be accepted by either on-line credit card or mailed check.   Full Amount for the camp this year, including the three (3) tryout sessions is $950, with a deposit of $475 required to reserve a spot in the camp.  Spots will not be guaranteed until a deposit is received.

Register Now!!!

 

Midget Minors Secure Regular Season NTXHL Championship!!!

 

Midget Minor AA:  Alliance - 9, Stars Select - 3:  The Bulldogs broke a 3 game skid, and in the process captured their 2nd consecutive Midget Minor AA Regular Season League Championship with a win over the Stars at Valley Ranch Sunday morning.  Alliance now heads into the playoffs with the #1 Seed with a 16-3-1 league mark, and an overall record of 35-13-1 for the season.

 

 

Alliance Finishes League Play with Win over Ice Jets...

 

Bantam AA:  Alliance - 6, Ice Jets '92 AAA - 4:  The Bulldogs finished the NTXHL Regular Season on a strong note, handing the 1st Place Ice Jets '92 AAA only their 3rd league loss of their season.  The win was the second in a row, and 4th league win in their last 5 NTXHL games, going 4-0-1 during that stretch.  The Bulldogs will hopefully use the momentum as they enter the playoffs as the #4 Seed, finishing with a league record of 13-8-1.

 

                                                                    Saturday, February 25, 2006                                                                                

 

Bulldogs Nip Aces in Final League Tilt...

 

PeeWee AA1:  Alliance - 2, Texas Aces - 1:  The Bulldogs faced the Aces in their second NTXHL meeting Saturday night at Stonebriar mall, and like their one goal game back in October, both teams played each other aggressively and close, with the Bulldogs again edging the Aces by a goal.  Read more HERE...

 

Bulldogs Recover to Beat HP Scots...

 

Bantam AA:  Alliance - 3, HP Scots - 1:  After giving up a power play goal with 11:31 remaining in the first period, the Bulldogs got tough and scored an even strength goal in each of the three periods to beat the HP Jr. Scots in NTXHL action at Valley Ranch on Saturday afternoon.  

 

                                                                      Friday, February 24, 2006                                                                                  

 

Midget Majors Secure Regular Season NTXHL Championship!!!

 

Midget Major AA:  Alliance - 11, Ice Hawks - 0:  The Bulldogs added a Regular Season League Championship to their accomplishments with a shutout win over the Dallas Ice Hawks at Valley Ranch Friday night.  With one game still to play, the win gives Alliance a one-point lead over Austin and Tulsa, who are both finished with all their regular season games.  The Bulldogs did not allow the Hawks a shot until the 2nd period, and held them to just 7 for the game.  Alliance wraps up the regular season on Saturday, when they face McKinney at Valley Ranch.

 

 

                                                                    Tuesday, February 21, 2006                                                                                 

 

Bulldogs Take Down Stars in Exhibition...

 

PeeWee AA1:  Alliance -6, Dallas Stars Selects -2:  Bulldogs jumped up early on the Stars Select, and kept them at bay in a scrimmage Tuesday night at Farmers Branch, earning a win and some satisfaction, given their last meeting in the State playoffs.   The Bulldogs wasted no time in scoring on the first and second shifts, to set a strong tone for the game. The first goal came at 14:25 from a nice pass in front, to a Bulldog that quickly backhanded the puck high into the net to make it 1-0.  Read more HERE...

 

 

                                                                    Monday, February 20, 2006                                                                                  

 

Alliance Squirt AA Wins President's Day Championship!!!

 

Squirt AA:  Alliance - 3, Calif. Stars - 1:   With their win over the California Stars on Monday in Colorado Springs, the Bulldogs went undefeated for the tournament at 5 and 0, and return home with the Championship of the 29th Annual Presidents' Day Hockey Tournament.   The win was their 6th in a row, was also their 16th win in the last 18 games, and they head back to Texas with an impressive 28-9-2 record for the season.  The Bulldogs also have gained much needed momentum heading into the NTXHL playoffs later in March.

 

Bulldogs Drop 3rd Place Game, Finish 4th…

 

Squirt A:  Burnaby - 6, Alliance - 3:   Two late goals in the final 40 seconds of the first period was a blow from which the Bulldogs could not recover, and they fell to the Burnaby Winter Club of Burnaby, British Columbia in the 3rd Place Game of the 29th Annual Presidents' Day Hockey Tournament in Colorado Springs on Monday morning. 

 

With the score at 2-1 late in the 1st period, the 2 goals made it 4-1 Burnaby headed into the 2nd, and from there the teams would trade 2 goals each for the final 6-3 score.  After facing some tough competition in Colorado, the Bulldogs return home with a 28-13-2 season record, and begin preparing for the upcoming NTXHL playoffs in March.

 

                                                                     Sunday, February 19, 2006                                                                                  

 

Bulldogs Fall in Semi-Final to San Jose…

 

Squirt A:  San Jose - 5, Alliance - 1:   Alliance’s run for the title ended on Sunday, as they lost their semi-final game of the 29th Annual Presidents' Day Hockey Tournament to the San Jose Jr. Sharks in Colorado Springs.  The loss dropped the Bulldogs to 2 and 2 in the tournament going into their consolation game against the Burnaby Winter Club of Burnaby, British Columbia on Monday.  Read more HERE...

 

Alliance Stays Unbeaten with Championship Game Next...

 

Squirt AA:  Alliance - 3, Phoenix - 1:   The Bulldogs kept their tournament mark perfect at 4 and 0, and as a result of their Semi-Final win over the Phoenix Jr. Coyotes, will play in the Championship Game of the 29th Annual Presidents' Day Hockey Tournament on Monday morning in Colorado Springs.  Alliance will play the winner of the other Semi-Final game between the California Stars and the Anchorage Northstars, with the game set to be played at Colorado College.

 

PeeWees Finish Strong with Win over/in Las Vegas...

 

PeeWee AA2:  Alliance - 8, Las Vegas - 1:  The Bulldogs finished strong with back to back good wins, and beat the host Las Vegas Outlaws in their final game of the Presidents Day Tourney in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday.  Alliance just missed out being part of a tie-breaker to advance to the final, as they fell into 3rd place in their division by just one point.  The Bulldogs had a good offensive showing, scoring 16 goals on the weekend, 2nd most in the 5-team division, and just 3 less than the division champion San Diego Gulls.

 

Midget Majors Rebound from Rough Start to Take Bronze Medal...

 

Midget Major AA: Alliance - 4, Potsdam - 1:  After a rough start against tough competition, the Bulldogs came back with 2 straight wins, including the 3rd Place game, and come home with the Bronze Medal from Montreal, Quebec and the Can/Am Tournament.   The last game was a re-match of an earlier 4-2 loss against the Potsdam Sandstoners (NY), but this time Alliance was ready.  The Bulldogs took control early and never trailed en route to the win.  The game was highlighted (or low-lighted, depending on which team you were on), when the Bulldogs scored a very unusual and rare empty net goal in the first period.  The Potsdam goalie was making an equipment repair, when the referee lost patience and allowed play to continue without him.  The Sandstoners were without a backup net-minder, thus some Bulldog got a gift tally in the scorebook.

 

 

                                                                    Saturday, February 18, 2006                                                                                

 

Alliance Earns Semi-Final with Win in Colorado…

 

Squirt A:  Alliance - 8, LA Jr. Kings - 3:  The Bulldogs rebounded from their only loss in the tournament and raced away from the LA Jr. Kings to win Game 3 of the 29th Annual Presidents' Day Hockey Tournament Saturday morning in Colorado Springs.  The win earns the Bulldogs a spot in the Semi-Finals against the San Jose Jr. Sharks on Sunday. 

 

Bulldogs Roll into Semis with 3-0 Tourney Mark...

 

Squirt AA:  Alliance - 7, Colo. Springs - 0:   The Squirt AA were not very nice to their hosts, as they cruised past the Colorado Springs Tigers for a shutout win in Game 3 the 29th Annual Presidents' Day Hockey Tournament Saturday in Colorado Springs.  The Bulldogs are now 3 and 0 in the tournament, and are in the Semi-Finals.  Their opponent had not been determined at the time of this posting.

 

PeeWees Fall, then Recover for Split in Vegas...

 

PeeWee AA2:  Alliance - 3, Calif. Stars - 1:  The Bulldogs hung in there for 2 periods, keeping the game tied at 1-1, and then pulled away with 2 goals in the final period to come away with the win over the California Stars in Game 3 of the Presidents Day Tourney in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday afternoon.  The win keeps open the possibility of advancing with a win over the host Las Vegas Outlaws on Sunday morning.

 

PeeWee AA2:  Colorado - 2, Alliance - 1:  Bulldog penalties continued to be a key factor in the Presidents Day Tourney in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Alliance fell for the 2nd time in 2 tries, this time against the Colorado Rampage on Saturday morning.  After allowing 4 power play goals in Game 1, the Bulldogs allowed only 2 in this game, but it was enough for the Rampage to come away with a one-goal margin of victory.  Alliance will try to stay out of the sin bin later Saturday when they go against the California Stars in the afternoon.

 

Midget Majors Gain Bronze Medal Game with Win...

 

Midget Major AA:  Alliance - 4, Halifax - 2:  After falling to tough competition in their first 3 games in Montreal, Quebec at the Can/Am Tournament, the Bulldogs broke through with a hard-earned win over the Halifax Hawks of Nova Scotia in Game 4 to earn a spot in the Bronze Medal game on Sunday.   Alliance fell behind 2-0 in the 2nd period before coming back to score 4 consecutive goals for the come-from-behind victory.  Alliance fell 4-0 earlier in the day to the Semiahmoo Ravens of British Columbia.

 

 

                                                                      Friday, February 17, 2006                                                                                   

 

Bulldogs Split 2 on Day 1 in Colorado…

 

Squirt A:  Jr. Canadians - 3, Alliance - 1:  The Bulldogs appeared to run out of steam in their second game of the day, and the Jr. Canadians from Midnapore, British Columbia scored a goal in each period to come away with the win in Game 2 of the 29th Annual Presidents' Day Hockey Tournament Friday afternoon in Colorado Springs.  After a strong showing in Game 1 earlier in the day, the Bulldogs looked like the mile high altitude may have taken its toll on the boys from Texas.   Read more HERE...

 

Squirt A:  Alliance - 8, KC Jr. Outlaws - 1:  The Bulldogs scored 3 goals in the final few minutes of the opening period, and used that momentum to put the game out of reach in the second on their way to a convincing win over the KC Jr. Outlaws in their opening game of the 29th Annual Presidents' Day Hockey Tournament Friday morning in Colorado Springs.  After taking a 1-0 lead at the 7:43 mark of the 1st period, Alliance blitzed the Outlaws late in the period to take a 4-0 lead into the 2nd period of play.  Read more HERE...

 

Bulldogs Take 2nd Win at President's Day Tourney...

 

Squirt AA:  Alliance - 5, Anchorage - 3:   The Squirt AA made it 2 in a row, as they beat the visitors from the great northwest in Game 2 the 29th Annual Presidents' Day Hockey Tournament Friday in Colorado Springs.  The Northstars boys from the largest and most northern state (that's Alaska for those of you in Rio Linda) found out the southern boys from the second largest state can play on ice as well.  The Bulldogs will now take their 2-0 record into Game 3 against the host Colorado Springs Tigers Saturday afternoon.

 

Alliance Falls in Las Vegas Opener...

 

PeeWee AA2:  San Diego - 7, Alliance - 4:  The PeeWee AA2 team finally got started for the weekend in the Presidents Day Tourney in Las Vegas, Nevada, and drop Game 1 to the San Diego Gulls in a high scoring game on Friday afternoon.  The Bulldogs will try to rebound in Game 2, when they square off against the Colorado Rampage early Saturday morning, followed by a match against the California Stars in the afternoon.

 

Midget Majors Find Going Tough North of the Border...

 

Midget Major AA: In the aftermath of their State Championship, the Bulldogs found the going tough north of the border, as they drop their first 2 games in Montreal, Quebec at the Can/Am Tournament.  Game 1 saw them fall 6-2 to the Capital Crusaders of Ottawa.  They then came back tough against the Potsdam Sandstoners (NY), only to lose a close one at 2-1.  Alliance will try to get back on track Saturday, when they face the Semiahmoo, BC Ravens, followed by a game against the Halifax Hawks of Nova Scotia.

 

Four Alliance Teams Scatter Across North America this Weekend...

 

After watching the older teams battle for the State Championships the last 2 weekends, it's the Squirt's turn to take the spotlight, as both Bulldog Squirt teams are participating in the 29th Annual Presidents' Day Hockey Tournament this weekend in Colorado Springs.   The Squirt AA have one game under their belt already (a win, see below), and the Squirt A hits the ice with 2 games on Friday, first against the KC Jr. Outlaws, followed by the Jr. Canadians from Midnapore, British Columbia later in the day.

 

The PeeWee AA2 team went just a bit further west, as they are in the desert of Las Vegas, Nevada for another Presidents Day Tourney in the city that never sleeps.  They play one game on Friday, against the San Diego Gulls, before coming back to play 2 more on Saturday.

 

The Midget Major AA team is visiting our neighbors to the north, as they are in Montreal, Quebec for the Can/Am Tournament.  The Majors will be trying to maintain their level of play that took them to a State Championship victory last weekend.

 

 

                                                                    Thursday, February 16, 2006                                                                                 

 

Bulldogs Open President's Day Tourney with Win...

 

Squirt AA:  Alliance - 8, LA Jr. Kings - 4:   The Squirt AA hit it early in the 29th Annual Presidents' Day Hockey Tournament, as they took on the LA Jr. Kings on Thursday, and came away with the win in a high scoring contest held at the home of the Colorado College Tigers, the Nation's No. 9 Ranked NCAA Division I Hockey team.   The Bulldogs will come back for Game 2 on Friday when they take on the Anchorage Northstars on the Olympic sheet of the World Arena.

 

 

                                                                    Tuesday, February 14, 2006                                                                                  

 

Alliance Celebrates Valentine's Day with Win...

 

PeeWee AA1:  Alliance - 7, DJHA '94 AA - 3:   In their second league meeting, Bulldogs beat the DJHA '94 AA Penguins Tuesday night in Frisco to help secure the third place position in the NTXHL standings.   The Penguins took the Bulldogs by surprise at the opening face off, by winning it and then skating through the Bulldog line and scoring in 11 seconds flat to take an immediate 1-0 lead. That apparently was all the wake-up call the Bulldogs needed, as they would rally after receiving a penalty (11:42), and score 22 seconds later on a shorthanded goal, starting with a Bulldog skating in on the right side, and back-handing the puck along the ice towards the Penguins goalie, who was not anticipating the low shot, and in it went to tie the game 1-1.  Read more HERE...

 

 

                                                                     Sunday, February 12, 2006                                                                                   

 

Alliance Wins Two State Championships!!!

 

Midget Minor AAA:  Alliance - 4, Ice Jets - 3 (OT):    After falling behind the Ice Jets 3-0 late in the 2nd period, things looked bleak for the Bulldogs.   But a goal with only 1:06 left in the 2nd to make it 3-1 going into the final period kick-started the Bulldogs to a stunning 3-goal comeback that ended with an overtime win and their 2nd consecutive Tier I U16 State Championship.   Read updated report HERE...   See more celebration pictures HERE...

 

 

 

Midget Major AA:  Alliance - 4, Aeros - 2:    Alliance beat the Aeros in back-to-back games on Sunday, and take home the Tier II U18 State Championship for the 3rd consecutive year.     After a scoreless first period, the Bulldogs fell behind 1-0 early in the 2nd, but tied it up shortly thereafter for a 1-1 score at the 7:08 mark.  The teams would trade goals again within 10 seconds of one another at the 5:57 and 5:47 marks to make the score 2-2.  Read more HERE...

 

 

 

                                                                    Saturday, February 11, 2006                                                                                 

 

State Tournament Results...

 

Tier II U14:  Alliance Drops First 2 at State...

 

Bantam AA:  Stars - 4, Alliance - 3:   The Stars broke a 3-3 tie with a power play goal with only 2:09 remaining in the 3rd period, and with the win stayed in contention to advance to the Championship of the Tier II U14 Division at the 2006 Texas State Championships being held at Polar Ice in the Grapevine Mills Mall.   The Stars can advance to the final with a win over the Ice Jets on Sunday morning, and with the loss, Alliance has been eliminated from contention of advancing.

 

Bantam AA:  Ice Jets - 3, Alliance - 0:    The Ice Jets broke open a close 1-0 game with 2 goals early in the 3rd period, and made it stand up for a shutout win over Alliance in the first game for both teams of the Tier II U14 Division at the 2006 Texas State Championships being held at Polar Ice in the Grapevine Mills Mall.   Read more HERE...

 

Tier II U16:  Alliance Splits 2 on Day One at State...

 

Midget Minor AA:  Stars - 6, Alliance - 1:    The Stars took a 1-0 lead into the 2nd period, and extended it to 4-1 after 2 periods, and Alliance never recovered in the second game for each team in the Tier II U16 Division of the 2006 Texas State Championships on Saturday afternoon.   After Alliance cut the lead to 3-1 on a power play with just 1:44 left in the 2nd, they remained on the power play, threatening to make it a one-goal game.  The Stars would have none of it, and got the goal back with a shorthanded breakaway tally to bring the margin back to three at 4-1 with 1:05 left in the second period.  The Stars would add 2 more in the final frame to stay in contention for the final.    

 

Midget Minor AA:  Alliance - 4, DJHA - 2:    The DJHA Penguins kept responding, but came up short at the end, as Alliance held on late, adding an empty netter to ice the game in the Tier II U16 Division opener for both teams at the 2006 Texas State Championships being held at Polar Ice in the Grapevine Mills Mall.   The Bulldogs took leads of 1-0 at the end of the 1st period and 2-1 at the end of the 2nd, only to have the Penguins come back and tie the score each time, the last time making it 2-2 on their first shot of the final frame.

 

Tier I U16:  Alliance Stays Alive with OT Win in Game 2...

 

Midget Minor AAA:  Alliance - 2, Ice Jets - 1 (OT):    In a complete reversal from last night, both teams played tight defense and got outstanding goaltending, but the Bulldogs stay alive in the Best of 3 Series with the game winning goal just 1:07 into the first overtime.  Alliance came out ready to redeem themselves for the Game 1 loss, and were all over the Ice Jets with 10 shots to the Jets 1 in the first period.  It appeared the Jets would survive the flurry, but Alliance took a 1-0 lead on a power play goal with only 1:59 remaining in the opening frame on a shot from the point along the ice that was re-directed in front and past the Jet goalie.  Read more HERE...

 

Tier II U18:  Bulldogs Control Own Fate at State...

 

Midget Major AA:  Alliance - 3, Aces - 2:    In another really tight game, Alliance finally decided there were already enough ties for the day, and scored with only 28 seconds remaining in the final period to take home a win in the Tier II U18 Division of the 2006 Texas State Championships on Saturday night.   Alliance can advance to the Final with a tie or a win over the Aeros on Sunday morning.

 

Midget Major AA:  Alliance - 2, Austin - 2:    No one could help but think of the U12 Chaos from last weekend caused by a bunch of ties, but someone forgot to tell the Midget Majors, as Alliance and Austin battled to a tie in the Tier II U18 Division opener for both teams at the 2006 Texas State Championships being held at Polar Ice in the Grapevine Mills Mall.  

 

  

                                                                     Friday, February 10, 2006                                                                                    

 

State Tournament - Tier I U16:  Alliance Drops Game 1...

 

Midget Minor AAA:  Ice Jets - 7, Alliance - 4:    Despite an early advantage in energy and shots, the Bulldogs fell behind 2-0 less than 8 minutes in, spent the rest of the game chasing the Ice Jets, and were unable to overtake them and fell in Game 1 of their Best of 3 Series Friday night at the 2006 Texas State Championships being held at Polar Ice in the Grapevine Mills Mall.   The Jets now take their 1-0 series lead into Game 2 Saturday night, with a chance to take the State Championship with a win in the 8:00pm start.   Read more HERE...

 

 

                                                                    Thursday, February 9, 2006                                                                                  

 

State Tournament - 5 Champions to be Crowned this Weekend...

 

If the U12 PeeWee Championships last weekend are any indication, this weekend should be a wild and exciting one, as five (5) State Champions will be crowned at the 2006 Texas State Championships being held at Polar Ice in the Grapevine Mills Mall.

 

Alliance will be attempting to defend their 2005 State Championships in the Tier I U16, Tier II U14, Tier II U16, and Tier II U18 Divisions.   The Tier I Divisions kick off the weekend starting Friday night in their best of 3 series, as the Dallas Stars face the DJHA Penguins in the Tier I U18 Game 1 at 6:00pm, followed by the Alliance Bulldogs against the Ice Jets in the Tier I U16 Game 1 at 8:15pm.

 

Click on the TAHA logo above to see the schedules and matchups for the particular Tier and Age Divisions you want to see.  Results will be posted here throughout the State Championships.   State Champions will advance as the Texas representatives to the 2006 Rocky Mountain District Championships.

 

 

                                                                    Tuesday, February 7, 2006                                                                                   

 

Alliance Announces Spring Training Camp 2006...

 

Due to the hundreds of requests we received to participate in our Spring Camp last year, the Alliance Youth Hockey Association is pleased to announce our Alliance Spring Training Camp 2006. 

 

For eight (8) weeks this spring from April 12th through June 7th, Alliance will provide the opportunity to train with our full staff of professional coaches to those of you that apply early.  

 

For more information, and to let us know your level of interest, click HERE...

 

 

                                                                     Sunday, February 5, 2006                                                                                   

 

Tier II U12 State Tournament - Unbelievable Game, Scenerio:  All 4 Teams Tied After Pool Play...

 

PeeWee AA1:  Alliance - 2, Hitmen - 2:  The Bulldogs came within 2 tenths of a second (:00.2) of winning Game 3 and advancing to the Final of the  Tier II U12 Texas State Championships Sunday morning at Polar Ice in Grapevine.  But the Houston Hitmen somehow scored in the literally the last second to earn a tie, and with the Ice Jets and Stars also playing to a 2-2 tie on the other rink, the State Championships were thrown into unknown territory as all 4 teams still remained tied at the end of pool play.   Read more HERE...

 

After following the tie-breaking procedures and still coming up empty, a call to the USA Hockey headquarters in Colorado resulted in a round-robin shootout to determine the finalists.  In not the best way, but apparently the only way, the shoot-out that ensued determined that the Houston Hitmen will play the Ice Jets '93 AA in the Championship Game to decide the Texas representative to the Tier II U12 Rocky Mountain District Championships in Denver March 9-12.

 

Alliance Splits with Aeros North…

 

Squirt A:  Aeros North - 3, Alliance - 1:  In a rematch of Saturday's NTXHL game between the Bulldogs and the Houston Aeros North, the Dogs were unable to repeat their results from Saturday and fell to the Aeros at Valley Ranch.  With first place within 2 points, Alliance just couldn't bring home the victory, and trail the league leader by two points with 2 games to play next weekend to end the regular season.  Read more HERE...

 

Bantam AAA Takes 2 of 3 with Shattuck St. Mary's...

 

Bantam AAA:  Bantam AAA - 7, Shattuck - 6:   The Bulldogs took an early commanding lead, only to lose it in a drastic 2nd period, but recovered in the 3rd for a wild win in Game 3 over Shattuck St. Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota on Sunday morning.  Alliance took an early 4-1 lead from the 1st period into the 2nd frame, but collapsed under the weight of a 5-goal Shattuck 2nd period attack to trail 6-5 entering the last period of play.  The Bulldogs then put the brakes on the Shattuck offense, and tallied 2 more themselves for the dramatic win and took 2 of 3 in the weekend exhibition series.

 

 

                                                                   Saturday, February 4, 2006                                                                                  

 

Tier II U12 State Tournament - Alliance Drops Game 2 in Final 2 Minutes...

 

PeeWee AA1:  Stars - 1, Alliance - 0:  The goalies put on a show for the crowd Saturday afternoon at Polar Ice, in a game with more than 70 shots on goal, but the Stars finally slipped one in with just under 2 minutes remaining to win Game 2 of the  Tier II U12 Texas State Championships in Grapevine.   Read more HERE...

 

Tier II U12 State Tournament - Alliance Wins Game 1 in Upset...

 

PeeWee AA1:  Alliance - 3, Ice Jets '93 AA - 2:  The Bulldogs picked a good time to get their first win over the Ice Jets '93 AA, as they upset the Jets in Game 1 of the  Tier II U12 Texas State Championships Saturday morning at Polar Ice in Grapevine.   Read more HERE...

 

Bulldogs Beat Aeros North in League Match…

 

Squirt A:  Alliance - 3, Aeros North - 2:  The Bulldogs came out flying, as the coach told the players before the opening draw that their first shot could not be stopped by the Aeros net-minder, and they rode that energy to a NTXHL win over the Houston Aeros North in Valley Ranch.  The team made that motivation a reality, as they won the opening draw and stormed in for a nice deke and backhand shot by the center 17 seconds into the game for a 1-0 lead.  Read more HERE...

 

Alliance Draws a Tie with Wolves…

 

Bantam AA:  Bantam AA - 4, Lone Star Wolves - 4:  The Bulldogs let a win get away from them on Saturday at Valley Ranch, and come away with a NTXHL tie against the Lone Star Wolves.   Lone Star scored first on the power play, with 3:07 remaining in the 1st period for a 1-0 lead.   The Bulldogs countered that with a power play goal of their own with 1:13 remaining in the 1st to tie the game at 1-1.   The Bulldogs would score three unanswered goals to take a 4-1 lead with 11:48 remaining in the game.   However, the Wolves didn't quit, and would get three goals in the last period, with the final one at 1:57 to salvage a 4-4 tie with the Bulldogs.  

 

Bantam AAA Splits with Shattuck St. Mary's in Minnesota...

 

Bantam AAA:  Bantam AAA - 5, Shattuck - 3:   The #13 Ranked Bulldogs came back strong in the night-cap, and evened the series at one game apiece with a nice win over Shattuck St. Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota on Saturday evening.  The two Bantam AAA powerhouses will play the rubber game of the series early Sunday morning.

 

Bantam AAA:  Shattuck - 4, Bantam AAA - 3:   Alliance hit the road to the bitter cold north to face #10 Ranked Shattuck St. Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota, and dropped a close one in the first game of a 3-game series on Saturday morning.  The Bulldogs will come back with another match Saturday afternoon, and finish the weekend with a 3rd game early Sunday morning.

 

Bulldogs Closing Ground on 1st PLace...

 

Midget Major AA:  Alliance - 3, Tulsa - 1:  In a NTXHL game Saturday in Oklahoma City, the Bulldogs dealt the 1st place Tulsa Flames their 2nd defeat of the season, and Alliance is now only 2 points back of the Flames for the top of the division.   Alliance scored first on a power play midway through the first period to take a 1-0 lead into the 2nd period.  Read more HERE...

 

 

                                                                  Wednesday, February 1, 2006                                                                               

 

State Tournament - Alliance in All Divisions...

 

The 2006 Texas State Championships have been scheduled, and Alliance is represented in each division except Tier I U18, the only division in which the Bulldogs did not field a team for the 2005-2006 season.  The playoffs begin this weekend, with the U12 PeeWee Division determining their champion, followed by a busy next weekend February 10-12, when the rest of the State Champions will be crowned. 

 

Alliance is set to defend their 2005 State Championships in the Tier I U16, Tier II U14, Tier II U16, and Tier II U18 Divisions.  The Tier I U14 Texas representative will once again this year be the Alliance Bulldogs, as they are the only Bantam Tier I team in Texas.

 

All State Championships will be played at Polar Ice in Grapevine, with the winners advancing to the Rocky Mountain District Championships in March.  For schedules and match-ups, click HERE...

 

Bulldogs Fall Short Late to Ice Jets ‘93...

 

PeeWee AA1:  Ice Jets’93 - 4, Alliance - 2:   “Should-of”, “Could-of”, but “Would not”.  The Bulldogs played the Ice Jets '93 AA close (Wednesday night) right up to the final minutes, doing a lot of things well, but strong Ice Jet goaltending kept them at bay, and eventually the Bulldogs would self-destruct late, allowing three Ice Jet goals in just over four minutes of play.  Read more HERE...

 

 

 

                                                                     Monday, January 30, 2006                                                                                  

 

Dallas Cup Photos Now Posted...

 

 

Thanks to the excellent photography and hard work this weekend by an Alliance parent, we now have some outstanding pictures of the 2006 Dallas Cup U16 Tier I AAA games posted to our web site. 

 

Take a look and you'll see some of the best hockey pictures anywhere.  To see the pictures, click HERE...

 

 

 

                                                                     Sunday, January 29, 2006                                                                                  

 

Alliance Wins Dallas Cup U16 Tier I AAA Championship!!!

 

The Alliance Bulldogs defended their 2005 Championship, capturing the 2006 Dallas Cup Tier I AAA Championship Game with a 4-1 win Sunday afternoon over the Colorado Thunderbirds '89 in a tight game decided with tough defense, good penalty killing and outstanding goaltending. 

 

Both teams came into the final undefeated, and it was the first win this season over the 5th Ranked T'Birds in 4 tries for the Bulldogs, who lost to these same Thunderbirds in the final of their King of the Rockies (KOR) Tournament back in October.  This tournament was also a warm-up for the 2006 Rocky Mountain District Championships, as all 6 RMD Tier I U16 teams played in this year's Dallas Cup.  The 11th Ranked Bulldogs finish the tournament 5-0-0, and improved their overall season record to 27-11-5.

 

Chicago Takes Tier II Dallas Cup...

 

Congratulations to the Chicago Flames, Dallas Cup Invitational 2006 Tier II AA Champions, 3-2 winners over the Houston Wild  in a very close and competitive Championship Game Sunday afternoon at Polar Ice in Grapevine.  The Flames, coming into the tournament Ranked #1 by the National Hockey Rankings web site, went undefeated for the weekend at 5-0-0.

 

Bulldogs Fall to Aces in NTXHL Action…

 

Squirt A:  Texas Aces - 5, Alliance - 1:  The Bulldogs played strong in the first period but struggled to control the puck the rest of the game and fall to the Texas Aces this morning in NTXHL action at the ITC in Richardson.  The Aces scored on their first shot of the game at 9:28 in the first period to go up 1-0, on a wrap around wide and flip shot over the Dogs Goalie.  Alliance scored a power play goal at 3:19 in the first to tie it at 1-1, with a steal in the neutral zone by the right wing and a skate in wide right, and great pass across the crease to the left wing for a top shelf one-timer.  Even though the Dogs out-shot the Aces 7-2 in the period, the period ended tied 1-1.  Read more HERE...

 

Bulldogs Take 2nd Straight League Win…  

 

Bantam AA:  Bantam AA - 7, Texas Aces - 4:  The Bulldogs fell behind for the second day in a row, this time they were down 2-0 to the Texas Aces when they decided enough was enough.  The Bulldogs closed their deficit to 2-1 with 1:29 remaining in the 1st period, and then took charge, out-scoring the Aces by 3-1 in the 2nd period to go up 4-3, and then kept on attacking with three more goals in the 3rd period for a 7-4 NTXHL victory.

 

                                                                     Saturday, January 28, 2006                                                                                  

 

Dallas Cup Full Swing in Day 2...

 

The Dallas Cup Midget Hockey tournament gained momentum in Day 2, with 16 games being played, and all of them presenting entertainment and excitement in their own way.  The Championship game finalists were determined in Tier II, and it was significantly narrowed down in the Tier I Division.

 

Tier I AAA Update:  The Defending Champion Alliance Bulldogs continued to win, with 2 more victories to go to 3-0 for the tournament and will advance to the Championship Game with a tie or win Sunday morning.  The Colorado Thunderbirds '89 also remain unbeaten at 3-0, but it took a narrow call and a game winning goal with less than 1 second remaining against Russell Stover for them to advance to the final. 

 

Tier II AA Update:  The games at Polar Ice in Grapevine were just as exciting, and a surprising entry into the Championship Game will be the Houston Wild, who have played extremely well in victories over the host Alliance Bulldogs and the Long Beach Ice Dogs.   It won't get any easier for the Wild, as they will face the #1 Ranked Chicago Flames in the Final.

 

Alliance Nips Hitmen for League Win…

 

Squirt A:  Alliance - 3, Hitmen - 2:  The Bulldogs continue their strong play and win NTXHL Game 17 by a score of 3-2 over the Houston Hitmen at the Deja Blue Rink in Frisco.  Alliance opened the game with an even strength goal at 9:17 to take a 1-0 lead in the first period, with an aggressive steal by the center in the neutral zone and quick shot from the right mid-slot that beat the Hitmen goalie top shelf.  Read more HERE...

 

Bulldogs Sweep 2 from Wolves this Week...

 

PeeWee AA1:  Alliance - 4, Lone Star Wolves - 0:   Just 4 days after playing the Wolves in a close state qualifying game that the Bulldogs won, they faced them again in a NTXHL game Saturday afternoon at Polar Ice. The Bulldogs came to play and showed great hustle, and controlled play that resulted in dominating time of possession in the Wolves zone.  Read more HERE...

 

Alliance Cruises past DJHA '92…  

 

Bantam AA:  Bantam AA - 8, DJHA '92 AAA - 1:  After falling behind the DJHA '92 AAA Penguins 1-0 in the first two minutes of the game, the Bulldogs showed their muscle by evening the score with 8:29 remaining in the 1st period, scored 4 more times in the 2nd period, and then added 3 more in the 3rd period for a convincing 8-1 NTXHL win.

 

                                                                       Friday, January 27, 2006                                                                                    

 

Dallas Cup Gets Started...

 

The Dallas Cup Midget Hockey tournament got under way today, with plenty of fast paced action.  The Tier I AAA Division teams each played once at Valley Ranch, and the Tier II AA Division teams got in a full day with each team playing twice at Polar Ice in Grapevine;

 

Tier I AAA Update:  The Defending Champion Alliance Bulldogs started the day, and came away with a 5-2 win over a pesky Omaha Energy squad in a penalty filled tournament opener.  The other local team, the Dallas Ice Jets, followed that up with an identical 5-2 win over the Phoenix Firebirds, after jumping ahead 5-0 on the strength of 4 power play goals. 

 

The Colo. Thunderbirds '89 then shut out the St. Louis Jr. Blues 3-0, and Russell Stover did the same to Southern Ice Lightning 4-0.  Day 1 came to a very competitve and intense end with a 1-1 tie between Colorado Outlaws and the Colo. Thunderbirds '90.

 

Tier II AA Update:  The boys at Polar Ice in Grapevine hit it hard and more often than their AAA counterparts, as each team got in 2 games on Friday to quickly set the tone for the tournament.  The Alliance Bulldogs did not have a good day, dropping both games, including the opener against the #1 Ranked Chicago Flames in a game that wasn't decided until 2 late Chicago goals made a close one look worse than it really was.  The Long Beach Ice Dogs were the other big winner, coming up with 2 wins also to join Chicago at the top of the heap after one day of action.

 

                                                                     Thursday, January 26, 2006                                                                                  

 

Dallas Cup 2006 is HERE...

 

The Dallas Cup Midget Hockey tournament is coming to town this weekend, so don't miss out on the opportunity to watch some of the best 16 year old hockey players and teams in the nation.   See if the Alliance Bulldogs can defend their U16 Tier I AAA Championship from 2005.  Action starts at 10:30am Friday morning in Valley Ranch with the Host Bulldogs facing the Omaha Energy.

 

Click on the "Dallas Cup" logo at the top of the Alliance Hockey Home page to see schedules, standings, rosters, box scores, and more throughout the tournament....

 

 

 

 

                                                                     Tuesday, January 24, 2006                                                                                   

 

Bulldogs Qualify for State!

 

PeeWee AA1:  Alliance - 3, Lone Star Wolves - 1:  The Bulldogs and Wolves battled fiercely Tuesday (at Polar Ice) for the right to play in the State playoffs and the Dawgs won out, scoring two goals in the third to finish strong.  Both teams played toe-to-toe in the first frame with a lot of hustle and hitting. There was no scoring in the first, only one penalty (Wolves), and shots were Bulldogs 9 and Wolves 7.  Read more HERE...

 

 

                                                                     Sunday, January 22, 2006                                                                                    

 

Bantam AAA Wins Cleveland Barons Cup!!!

 

Bantam AAA:  Bantam AAA - 5, Cleveland - 0:   The Bulldogs capped a great weekend by earning redemption for their only non-win of the tournament, shutting out the host Cleveland Barons in the Championship Game of the Cleveland Barons Cup Sunday in Cleveland, Ohio.   The Barons had put the only blemish on the Alliance tourney record with a 5-5 tie in Game 2 on Saturday morning, but this time it was all Bulldogs, as they finish the tournament with a 4-0-1 mark and return home with a very impressive 26-9-3 record for the season.  Alliance had entered into the Barons Cup with a #16 National Ranking.

 

Bantam AAA:  Bantam AAA - 4, Phoenix - 2:  The Bulldogs needed a win to advance to the final, and they squeaked this one out, beating the Phoenix Firebirds in Game 4 of the Cleveland Barons Cup Sunday in Cleveland, Ohio.   Alliance was clinging to a 1-goal lead at 3-2 late in the final period of play, and with an empty net tally sealed the win and a berth in the Championship Game later in the day.  Alliance will face the host Cleveland Barons , whom they tied 5-5 in Game 2 on Friday.

 

Alliance Takes Austin 2-1 Again…

 

Squirt A:  Alliance – 2, Austin - 1:  It's DEJA VU ALL OVER AGAIN.  The Bulldogs played the Austin Roadrunners for the second time this weekend, and once again win by a 2-1 margin.   The first period was a repeat of Saturday's game, as it ended 0-0.  Austin got the first goal today and a 1-0 lead on an even strength tally at 8:49 in the second, on an open mid slot shot that slipped past the Alliance goalie.  Just 4 minutes later, on a Bulldog power play, the left wing stole the puck in the neutral zone, and swerved in for a high mid slot shot over the Austin goalie's blocker and a 1-1 tie to end the second period.   Read more HERE...

 

Bulldogs Back in League Action with a Win...

 

Squirt AA:  Alliance - 5, Stars Select - 3:   Today's NTXHL game in Valley Ranch was a physical battle for both teams, with the Bulldogs coming away with the win over the Stars Select Major.  The Stars accumulated 12 penalties and Alliance had 8 to make it a special teams affair.  Alliance started the scoring in the 1st with a power play goal at the 1:53 mark to take a 1-0 lead.  Read more HERE...

 

                                                                  Saturday, January 21, 2006                                                                                    

 

Squirt A Drops Austin in Close League Tilt…

 

Squirt A:  Alliance – 2, Austin - 1:  The last time the Bulldogs squared off against the Austin Roadrunners,  it was a close 2-1 game with Austin coming out on top.  This time, Alliance turned the tables in another tight NTXHL contest between these two teams at Valley Ranch on Saturday morning.  After a scoreless first period, the Bulldogs opened up the scoring with an even strength goal to make it 1-0 at the 7:57 mark of the 2nd frame.  The Roadrunners responded just over 3 minutes later on a nice shot from the right wing that beat the goalie blocker side top shelf to tie it up at 1-1 with 4:36 remaining in the 2nd period.  Read more HERE...

 

Bulldogs Shut Out Hawks in NTXHL Action…

 

PeeWee AA1:  Alliance - 4, Ice Hawks - 0:  The Bulldogs are in the mode of recovering from a tough weekend, and they showed it on Saturday, as they shut out the Dallas Ice Hawks in NTXHL action at Valley Ranch.  The Hawks handed the Bulldogs a 3-2 loss in their only meeting back in November, but this time the Alliance boys came to play, and it showed as they scored in each period of play and kept the Hawks off the scoreboard with good defense and goaltending.  More on this game as it is received...

 

Bantam AAA Goes to 2-0-1 in Cleveland…  

 

Bantam AAA:  Bantam AAA - 4, Pittsburgh Predators - 1:  Alliance came back strong Saturday afternoon in their second tilt of the tournament against a team from Pittsburgh, in Game 3 of the Cleveland Barons Cup.   This time it was the Pittsburg Hornets that suffered defeat at the hands of the boys from Texas, who have now been unofficially declared the Pennsylvania State Champions - well, at least "City" champions???   Game 4 of the tourney has the Bulldogs squaring off against the Phoenix Firebirds on Sunday, with playoff opportunities in sight with a win.  The Bulldogs beat the Firebirds 6-2 in their only meeting of the season way back in September.

 

Bantam AAA:  Bantam AAA - 5, Cleveland - 5:  The Bulldogs face the hosts in Game 2 of the Cleveland Barons Cup Saturday morning, and nothing was decided, as they came away with a "sister-kisser" against the Cleveland Barons in Cleveland, Ohio.  Alliance will come back in the afternoon to face the Pittsburg Predators in the nightcap.

 

 

                                                                      Friday, January 20, 2006                                                                                     

 

Bulldogs Open Barons Cup with Win…  

 

Bantam AAA:  Bantam AAA - 7, Pittsburgh Hornets - 4:  The Bulldogs opened up the Cleveland Barons Cup with a solid win over the Pittsburg Hornets on Friday in Cleveland, Ohio.  Alliance has now won 14 of their last 17 games headed into their Saturday match against the host Cleveland Barons.  They will follow that game against another team from Pittsburgh, this time the Pittsburg Predators in the nightcap.

 

                                                                  Wednesday, January 18, 2006                                                                                

 

Bulldogs Earn State Tournament Berth with Win over Aces…  

 

Bantam AA:  Bantam AA - 5, Texas Aces - 4:  The Bulldogs took the early lead in this State Tournament "playdown game" by getting on the board first with 7:19 remaining in the 1st period for an initial 1-0 lead.   However, the Aces came back at the 6:09 mark with a goal of their own to tie the game at 1-1.   The Bulldogs would come back right before the end of the opening frame to light the lamp with 1:12 remaining in the 1st period to re-take the lead at 2-1 headed into the 2nd period of play.   Read more HERE...

 

 

                                                                     Monday, January 16, 2006                                                                                    

 

Squirt AA Wins Texas Star Winter Classic in a Shootout!!!

 

Squirt AA:  Alliance - 3, Florida - 2 (SO):   In a very exciting, fast paced, back and forth game, it was fitting that it had to go to a shootout, and Alliance made the plays when they had to, beating the Florida Jr. Everblades and winning the Squirt Red Championship of the Texas Star Winter Classic Tournament in Farmers Branch on Monday. In this rematch of a 4-1 Everblades win on Saturday, the Bulldogs took the first lead on a goal with only 1:55 remaining in the 1st period to go up 1-0.  Read more HERE...

 

Squirt A Wins to go 3-1-0 in Winter Classic…

 

Squirt A:  Alliance – 2, Aeros South - 0:  The Bulldogs completed a good run in the Texas Star Winter Classic tournament with a nice shutout win over the Houston Aeros South Monday morning in Farmers Branch.  Alliance got even strength goals in each of the first 2 periods of play and held the Aeros to only 11 shots on goal, while collecting 24 shots for themselves.  The win made the Bulldogs 3-1-0 in the tournament and brings the Alliance overall season record to 22-7-2, as they prepare to get back into league action next weekend.

 

PeeWee AA1 Fall Late to Hitmen…

 

PeeWee AA1:  Houston Hitmen - 2, Alliance - 1:  In a consolation game of the Texas Star Winter Classic tournament in Euless Monday, the Bulldogs played toe-to-toe with the Houston Hitmen for two strong periods, but the Hitmen would take the third, scoring two goals to clinch the win.  Play in the first period was very even, with both teams matching effort and skill.  There was no scoring, even though the Bulldogs had the edge on opportunities by out-shooting the Hitmen 8 to 3.  Read more HERE...

 

PeeWee AA2 Takes Down San Antonio in Friendship Contest…

 

PeeWee AA2:  Alliance - 7, San Antonio - 0:    The Bulldogs continued their stellar play and momentum from a good game earlier in the weekend against Arapahoe, and pitched a shutout in a Friendship game win over the San Antonio Rampage Monday in Valley Ranch.  As indicated by the score, the defense played extremely well, and the offense lit the lamp early and often.  Alliance scored 3 times in the opening frame, and took their a 3-0 lead into the 2nd.  They increased their margin to 4-0 with another tally in the 2nd period, and then finished strong with 3 more in the final period for the final 7-0 score.

 

Bantam AA Wins Final Texas Star Game…  

 

Bantam AA:  Alliance – 1, Colo.Eagles - 0:  Continuing their defensive play throughout the tournament, the Bulldogs made the only goal of the game stand up for a shutout victory over the Colorado Jr. Eagles in their final game of the Texas Star Winter Classic Tournament in Farmers Branch.  Alliance got the game winner at the 8:52 mark of the 1st period, and no, it was not a shorthanded goal for a change.  Alliance went 3-1-0 in the tournament, only allowed 2 goals, and earned 2 shutouts in the process.  Next action for the Bulldogs will be this Wednesday, when they play the Texas Aces in a U14 Tier II State Play-down contest at PSA in Plano, game time set at 8:30pm.

 

Midget Minor AA Falls in Overtime of Vegas Championship Game…

 

Midget Minor AA:  Las Vegas - 4, Alliance – 3 (OT):   Alliance got their chance and nearly pulled it off, but fell again to the Las Vegas Outlaws, this time in overtime of the Championship Game of the Las Vegas 2006 Tournament Monday afternoon in the desert of Nevada.  The Bulldogs held a 3-2 lead late in the game, but the Outlaws scored on a controversial play, forcing a tie and the extra period of sudden death action.   The Bulldogs come home with a 4-2-0 tournament record, and an impressive overall season mark of 28-5-0.

 

Midget Minor AA:  Alliance – 4, DJHA - 0:   The Bulldogs shut out the DJHA Penguins in their final pool game, and are now set for the Championship Game of the Las Vegas 2006 Tournament scheduled for Monday afternoon against the Las Vegas Outlaws.  Alliance controlled the game completely, out-shooting the Penguins by a 32 to 6 margin, and going 1 for 6 with the man advantage.  It was the 4th straight win for the Bulldogs after their opening game loss to the Outlaws last Friday.  They have a chance to make up for that game this afternoon, when the stakes will be considerably higher.

 

                                                                     Sunday, January 15, 2006                                                                                     

 

Squirt A Splits 2 in Winter Classic…

 

Squirt A:  Colo. Springs - 2, Alliance – 1:  The Dogs come up short in the crucial third game against the Colorado Springs Tigers and gain 1.5 points for a total of 10.5 for the tournament through 3 games, and either 2nd or 3rd place depending on the OKC Blazers game against the Houston Hitmen.   Read more HERE...

 

Squirt A:  Alliance – 1, Phoenix - 0:  The Bulldogs played a defensive game 2 in the Texas Star Winter Classic Tournament at Valley Ranch this morning, and beat the Phoenix Firebirds in a tight game as a result.  Alliance obtains 4 total points by tying the first two scoreless periods, winning  .5 points each, and 1 for the third period win, and 2 for the game win = 4 points.  The Bulldogs' total of 9 points in the Tournament puts them in a tie for first place with the Oklahoma City Blazers.   Read more HERE...

 

Squirt AA in Texas Star Final Despite Loss...

 

Squirt AA:  Florida - 4, Alliance - 1:   Alliance fell to the Florida Jr. Everblades in their final preliminary game of the Texas Star Winter Classic Tournament in Valley Ranch Sunday afternoon, but as a result of their earlier stellar play, have earned a re-match with the Everblades in the Championship Game on Monday.  The Bulldogs took a 1-0 lead into the 2nd period, but Florida quickly took control with 3 tallies in the frame, and added another in the 3rd to seal the victory.  The Championship is set for 11:00am in Farmers Branch on Monday.

 

Squirt AA:  Alliance - 3, Stars - 1:   The Bulldogs scored a goal in each period and defeated the Stars Select Major in Game 2 of the Texas Star Winter Classic Tournament in Valley Ranch on Sunday.  After falling behind in the first period 1-0, Alliance responded with a late period power play goal to head into the 2nd period tied at 1-1.   The Bulldogs took a 2-1 lead at the 4:17 mark of the 2nd on another man advantage tally, and then added an insurance goal in the final frame for the 3-1 win.

 

PeeWee AA1 Falls Twice in Texas Star…

 

PeeWee AA1:  Colorado Springs Tigers - 11, Alliance - 1:  The Bulldogs clearly did not come to play in Game 3 of the Texas Star Winter Classic tournament in Plano Sunday afternoon, as the Colorado Springs Tigers dominated all aspects of the game, scoring 10 goals after the first two frames.  The Tigers scoring would slow in the third, as the Bulldogs did a better job of keeping the Tigers out of their net, only allowing one goal in the final minutes of the game.  The Bulldogs will play in a consolation game Monday in Euless against the Houston Hitmen.

 

PeeWee AA1:  Florida Sharpshooters - 4, Alliance - 3:  The Bulldogs came looking for their second win of the Texas Star Winter Classic tournament against the Florida Sharpshooters Sunday morning at Farmers Branch, and despite numerous penalties, they were leading the hunt with just under ten minutes left in the third.  But good teams are disciplined and that’s the lesson the Bulldogs need to learn, as they can’t give other teams a 5-on-3 power play the last five and a half minutes of a game.  Read more HERE...

 

Bantam AA Nipped in Final Frame…  

 

Bantam AA:  New Mexico - 1, Alliance – 0:  The Bulldogs have lived by the shorthanded goal this tournament, but they died by it Sunday afternoon, falling to the New Mexico Moose in Game 3 of the Texas Star Winter Classic Tournament in Farmers Branch.   Each game the Bulldogs have played this tournament has been a defensive battle, and 2 of the 4 goals scored by Alliance have been of the shorthanded variety.  This game was no different, except the Alliance power play unit was the victim this time, and the Moose shorty came with only 8:53 remaining in the game.  Despite out-shooting New Mexico 19 to 16, the Bulldogs were unable to hit paydirt.

 

Midget Minor AA Advances to Las Vegas Championship Game…

 

Midget Minor AA:  Alliance – 5, Crystal Lake - 1:   The Bulldogs won their 3rd game in a row, and with the win over the Crystal Lake Leafs, earned a spot in the Championship Game of the Las Vegas 2006 Tournament scheduled for Monday afternoon.  Alliance will first have to play the DJHA Penguins early Monday, before coming back later in the day for the chance to win it all, most probably against the only team to beat them this week, the host Las Vegas Outlaws.

 

Midget Minor AAA Falls in Semi-Finals …

 

Midget Minor AAA:  Colorado Outlaws - 6, Alliance - 3:    In a re-match of last year's Rocky Mountain District Championship game, the result was different this time, as the hosts Colorado Outlaws beat the Bulldogs to advance to the Final of their own Colorado Outlaws Shootout tournament in Denver on Sunday afternoon.  The Bulldogs continually suffered consequences of turnovers, as the Outlaws capitalized by turning Alliance mistakes into goals.   The loss ended a 7 game unbeaten streak for the Bulldogs, who will face these same Outlaws again in 2 weeks during the 2006 Dallas Cup.  The Outlaws advance to the Final to face the Madison Capitals, 4-3 winners over the Ice Jets '89 in the other Semi-Final game.

 

 

Midget Minor AAA:  Alliance - 9, Phoenix - 2:    After a tight 1st period that ended 1-1, the Bulldogs cranked it up with 5 goals in the 2nd frame and went on to cruise to the win over the Phoenix Firebirds in Game 3 of the Colorado Outlaws Shootout in Denver on Sunday morning.  The win gives Alliance a 3-0-0 record for the tournament, making them division winners and a #2 seed overall headed into the Semi-Finals.  Alliance will face the #3 Seed and host Colorado Outlaws at 3:45pm MST for the right to advance to the Championship Game against the winner of the other semi-final between the #4 Seed Ice Jets '89 and the #1 Seed Madison Capitals.

 

 

                                                                    Saturday, January 14, 2006                                                                                   

 

Alliance Teams go 8-1-1 in First 2 Days of MLK Weekend …

 

The first 2 days of the weekend (including Friday) proved successful for Bulldog teams, as they won 8 of the first 10 games.  The key day is Sunday, when 9 more games will be played and tournament playoff teams will be determined.

 

Squirt A:  Alliance – 6, Hitmen - 1:  The Bulldogs dominate Game 1 of the Texas Star Winter Classic Tournament in Euless this morning against the Houston Hitmen to obtain the maximum 5 points, by winning a point in each period and 2 for the win to hold first place after one game.  The first Alliance goal was a power play goal at 3:26 in the first, with beautiful cycle passing by all three forwards behind the Houston net to stretch the defense, and 2 quick passes between the right and left wingers to the center in the low left slot for a one timer top shelf goal and a 1-0 lead.  Read more HERE...

 

Squirt AA:  Alliance - 8, Kansas City - 0:   The Bulldogs started slow, but got 2 goals in the first for a 2-0 lead, and then put the game away with 4 more in the 2nd period and cruised to a convincing win over the Kansas City Outlaws Game 1 of the Texas Star Winter Classic Tournament in Valley Ranch Saturday afternoon.  Five different Bulldogs scored goals, as the offense came from the entire Alliance roster in this complete team effort.

 

PeeWee AA1:  Alliance - 5, DJHA ’94 - 3:  The Bulldogs started the Texas Star Winter Classic tournament with an important win over the DJHA '94 AA Penguins Saturday afternoon in Euless.  Both teams played toe-to-toe until the final minutes of the game, when fortune (and a mishandled puck by DJHA) would shine down on the Bulldogs and they would net the game-winning goal with 1:22 left.  Read more HERE...

 

PeeWee AA2:  Alliance - 3, Arapahoe - 3:    Alliance jumped out to a 3-0 lead, but couldn't keep the big and skilled Arapahoe Warriors at bay log enough, and a very competitive and exciting Friendship game ended in a tie Saturday morning in Valley Ranch.   The Bulldogs scrambled in and around the Arapahoe net the first 2 periods, and were rewarded with goals of the hard working variety.  In the final period, the Warriors turned up the heat and scrambled themselves to earn the tie late in the game.

 

Bantam AA:  Alliance – 2, Colo.Rampage – 0:  The Bulldog defense and goaltending continued where they left off earlier in the day, and 2 goals were more than enough for Alliance to beat the Colorado Rampage in Game 2 of the Texas Star Winter Classic Tournament in Farmers Branch Saturday night.  After a scoreless 1st period, the Bulldog penalty killers struck again for their 2nd shorthanded tally of the day and first of the game to take a 1-0 lead at the 9:32 mark of the 2nd period.  Alliance added an insurance goal in the 3rd to seal the win and a 2-0 tournament record.

 

Bantam AA:  Alliance – 2, KC Outlaws – 1:  The Bulldogs finished off a comeback win with the game winner coming with only 23 seconds remaining, as they defeated the Kansas City Outlaws  in Game 1 of the Texas Star Winter Classic Tournament in Plano Saturday morning.  The Outlaws took a 1-0 lead late in the opening period with a power play tally, and it looked like they might make that stand up for the win, as the two teams battled into the 3rd period with the score still 1-0 Kansas City.  Read more HERE...

 

Midget Minor AA:  Alliance – 6, Seattle - 1:   Alliance made it 2 in a row, as they defeated the Seattle Admirals in Game #3 of the Las Vegas 2006 Tournament Saturday evening.  The Bulldogs now control their own destiny, and can earn a berth in the finals with a convincing win on Sunday morning against the Crystal Lake Leafs.

 

Midget Minor AA:  Alliance – 3, Calif. Wave - 0:   Alliance jumped into the win column of the Las Vegas 2006 Tournament Saturday morning with a solid shutout victory over the California Wave in their second game of the tournament.  The game was similar to the last time these 2 teams met, a 4-1 Bulldog win in the 34th Annual Mile High Thanksgiving Holiday Tournament in Littleton, Colorado.

 

Midget Minor AAA:  Alliance - 2, Ice Jets '89 - 1:    In a re-match of their tie last week in Dallas, it was more of the same between these 2 rivals, but the Bulldogs pulled this one out late to beat the Ice Jets '89 in Game 2 of the Colorado Outlaws Shootout in Denver on Saturday afternoon.  The first period was scoreless, but not uneventful, as an Alliance player took a 5-minute major and a game misconduct, putting the Bulldogs down a man for a period of time.  Alliance would kill that off, and the 1st period ended 0-0.  Read more HERE...

 

MLK Weekend + 7 Teams = 25 or More Games...

 

Another 3-day weekend means a lot more hockey, and this time 5 Bulldog teams will be playing at home.  The Texas Star Winter Classic is the big local attraction, as the Squirt A, Squirt AA, PeeWee AA1, and Bantam AA are all participating.  The PeeWee AA2 team is not in the tournament, but will host the Arapahoe Warriors in a Friendship game on Saturday.

 

Both U16 teams will be out of town, as the Midget Minor AA is playing in the Las Vegas 2006 Tournament, and the Midget Minor AAA is in Denver for the Colorado Outlaws Shootout.   Check each team's page for their schedule, and back here for results throughout the weekend.

 

                                                                       Friday, January 13, 2006                                                                                      

 

Midget Minor AA Drops Game 1 in Vegas…

 

Midget Minor AA:  Las Vegas - 7, Alliance – 5:   Alliance lost their first game of the Las Vegas 2006 Tournament this evening against the host Las Vegas Outlaws in a high scoring contest.  The speedy and physical Outlaws capitalized on their power play by going up 2-0 on their first two man advantage opportunities in the 1st period.  Alliance scored to shorten the lead to 2-1 on an even strength goal at the 6:19 mark to finish the scoring in the 1st period.  Read more HERE...

 

Bulldogs Open Outlaw Shootout with a Win (Corrected & Revised Jan. 14th)...

 

Midget Minor AAA:  Alliance - 3, Affton - 2:    In a back and forth game where 3 of the 5 goals were on special teams, the Bulldogs prevailed over the Affton Americans in Game 1 of the Colorado Outlaws Shootout in Denver on Friday morning.  To make it even more unusual, 2 of the goals were shorthanded, placing the coaches in the position of cringing when going on the power play.  Read more HERE...

 

 

                                                                       Sunday, January 8, 2006                                                                                      

 

Dogs Slowed on Day 2 of Weekend...

 

Squirt A:  Alliance – 3, Aeros South - 3:  After a month long layoff from game action, the Bulldogs were expected to come out rusty...but they came out on fire and scored on the first offensive rush in this NTXHL contest against the Houston Aeros South in Valley Ranch.   Alliance aggressively cycled the puck behind the Aeros goalie, then the right wing faked a wrap around and passed across the crease to the center for a sweet one timer and a 1-0 lead at 12:08.  Read more HERE...

 

PeeWee AA2:  LS Wolves - 4, Alliance - 1:    Alliance fell behind early in the game 4-0, but continued to play hard before falling to the LS Wolves in this NTXHL contest early Sunday morning in Valley Ranch.  More to come later...

 

Bantam AAA:  TPH Thunder - 3, Alliance – 1:   Playing the same team for the 3rd straight time and 7th time of the season can prove to get old, but the TPH Thunder didn't seem to mind, as they handed the Bulldogs their first loss in 7 head-to-head match-ups and go home with a series ending win in Game #3 of their 3-game series Sunday morning at Valley Ranch.  The Thunder came to play early and controlled the tempo from the outset, out-shooting the Bulldogs 7 to 2 in the opening frame and carrying a 1-0 lead into the 2nd period.   Read more HERE...

 

Midget Minor AAA:  Alliance – 2, Ice Jets '89AAA - 2:   Nothing was settled in this much anticipated and long awaited game between these two rink rivals.  While each team held a 1-goal lead for a period of time, neither could hold, and the game ended as it started, with the score even and both teams still looking toward the next meeting.  It was a penalty-filled contest (what a surprise!), with 3 of the 4 total goals coming on the man advantage from the 17 power play chances doled out by the over-worked officiating crew.    More to come later...

 

 

                                                                      Saturday, January 7, 2006                                                                                    

 

Alliance Starts Weekend Strong...

 

Squirt AA:  Alliance - 9, Oklahoma City - 1:   The Bulldogs came out of the Christmas and New Year holiday break flying, and the Blazers of Oklahoma City were the unfortunate victims, as Alliance scored early and often in cruising to a NTXHL win at Valley Ranch on Saturday.  It was the Bulldogs' 3rd straight dominating league win, and they are 5-0-1 in their last 6 NTXHL games. 

 

PeeWee AA1:  Alliance – 4, Tulsa - 4:   Alliance came out firing, and took advantage of their energy to take an early 2-0 lead in the first period.  They were not able to maintain the same level of play throughout, however, and the Tulsa Flames battled back to earn a tie in this NTXHL contest Saturday morning in Valley Ranch.  Read more HERE...

 

Bantam AAA:  Alliance – 5, TPH Thunder - 1:   The Bulldogs continued their winning ways, beating the TPH Thunder for the 5th straight time this season in Game #2 of their 3-game series Saturday afternoon at Valley Ranch.  Alliance took control early, skating out to a 2-0 lead after the first period of play.  After trading goals in the 2nd, the Bulldogs again took control with 2 more in the final frame for the 5-2 win.  Final game of the series is set for Sunday morning at 10:30am in Valley Ranch.

 

Bantam AAA:  Alliance – 7, TPH Thunder - 2:   The Bulldogs jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first 8 minutes of the game, withstood a TPH Thunder recovery for the next 17 minutes, and then pulled away in the final period for a convincing win in Game #1 of their 3-game series Saturday morning at Valley Ranch.  Alliance was all over the visitors from the southeast in the 1st period, out-shooting them by a 10 to 4 margin after one period of play.  Read more HERE...

 

 

Midget Minor AA:  Alliance – 6, DJHA - 1:   Alliance started slow, taking a 1-0 lead from the first period into the 2nd frame, then added 3 more in the 2nd and cruised to the NTXHL victory over DJHA Saturday night in Valley Ranch.  The win earned the Bulldogs a small amount of payback for being handed their only league loss in their last meeting with the Penguins early last month.  The win raised the Alliance league mark to 13-1-0, and they remain firmly planted in 1st Place.

 

Midget Major AA:  Alliance – 3, Austin - 1:   The Bulldogs looked like they might never score in this tight NTXHL contest, but finally found the touch and enjoyed it, with all 3 goals coming in the 3rd period for a come from behind win over the Austin Roadrunners in Valley Ranch.  After a scoreless opening frame, the Roadrunners found the back of the net first with a power play goal at 10:27 of the 2nd period to take what appeared to be a solid 1-0 lead.  More to come later...

 

Big Weekend for Bulldogs to Start 2006...

 

An avid Alliance fan will find an opportunity to see plenty of action this weekend if so desired, as there will be four Bulldog games each on Saturday and Sunday at Valley Ranch, spaced apart so that you could watch the entirety of each game if you had the time. 

 

The Tier I teams will highlight the first weekend of action in 2006, as the Bantam AAA is hosting a 3-game series against the TPH Thunder, and the Midget Minor AAA is finally playing a much anticipated exhibition match against their rink rival Dallas Ice Jets.

 

On Saturday, you will have your choice of the Bantam AAA-TPH Game #1 at 11:00, followed by the Midget Major AA-Austin league tilt at 1:15, another Bantam AAA-TPH game at 4:30, and the day will be wrapped up with the Midget Minor AA facing DJHA at 6:30pm.

 

The day starts early on Sunday, when the Squirt A faces the Houston Aeros South at 7:30am, followed by the PeeWee AA2 match against the Lone Star Wolves at 9:00am.  The Bantam AAA will wrap up their series against TPH at 10:30am, and then after a good lunch and a little NFL Playoff action, the finale of the weekend will be with the 11th Ranked Alliance Midget Minor AAA facing off with the 22nd ranked Ice Jets at 3:15pm.

 

 

                                                                         Friday, January 6, 2006                                                                                      

 

Alliance Adds New Coach & PeeWee AAA for 2006-2007…

 

Alliance is pleased to have Steve LaMere join our staff and organization for the 2006-2007 season as Head Coach of our new PeeWee AAA team.  This will be our first AAA team at the U12 level, and they will become the 3rd Tier I AAA team in the Alliance organization, joining the Bantam AAA and Midget Minor AAA teams. 

 

Steve brings a wealth of hockey playing and coaching experience with him from the Highland Park Jr. Scots organization, where he was most recently their Director of Coaches, and Head Coach of their Bantam Blue team for the 2005-2006 season. 

Alliance looks forward to experiencing Steve's dedication, accountability, and work ethic.  His commitment to success, along with a great deal of passion and emotion, creates excitement and enthusiasm among those players and coaches around him. 

For more information about Steve, click HERE...

 

 

                                                                       Thursday, January 5, 2006                                                                                   

 

Dallas Cup U16AAA Match-ups Posted...

 

The game schedule and match-ups for the U16AAA Division of the Dallas Cup 2006 Tournament have been posted, and to see the schedule, click HERE...

 

 

                                                                    Thursday, December 29, 2005                                                                                

 

Alliance Run Ends in Conference Semi-Finals...

 

Bantam AAA:  Syracuse Stars - 5, Alliance – 2:   The Alliance 4-game winning streak came to an abrupt end late Thursday night in Toronto, as they fell to the Syracuse Stars in the Conference Semi-Finals of the Toronto Marlboro Holiday Classic.   The Bulldogs faired very well in the tournament, as they advanced to the final eight in a field of fifty (50) of the best Bantam AAA teams from the U.S. and Canada. 

 

The Stars advanced to the tournament Semi-Finals, where they fell to the Brampton Battalion.  The Bulldogs return home with a solid 20-8-2 record for the season, and will see their next action next weekend in a 3-game series against the TPH Thunder in Valley Ranch.

 

Bulldogs Stun Hosts in Overtime, Advance to Conference Semis...

 

Bantam AAA:  Alliance – 3, Toronto Marlies - 2:   The Bulldogs came in as heavy underdogs, but walked out with a stunning overtime win over the Host Toronto Marlboros Thursday afternoon, and as a result, advance to the George Legge Conference Semi-Finals of the Toronto Marlboro Holiday Classic.   Read more HERE...

 

 

Alliance Wins 3rd Straight, Advances in International Holiday Classic...

 

Bantam AAA:  Alliance – 4, Brantford - 3:   The Alliance Bulldogs won their 3rd straight game on Thursday morning against the Brantford 99er's, and in the process earned the right to advance out of the field of fifty (50) Bantam Major teams to the George Legge Conference Quarter-Finals of the Toronto Marlboro Holiday Classic.  Thursday afternoon, the Bulldogs will face the always tough Host Toronto Marlboros, winners of all four of their games by a combined score of 19 to 3, including two shutouts.

 

 

                                                                 Wednesday, December 28, 2005                                                                              

 

Bulldogs get 2nd Win in Toronto...

 

Bantam AAA:  Alliance – 4, Ajax/Pickering - 2:   Alliance played another strong game and got their second win, this time over the Ajax/Pickering Raiders in Game 3 of the Toronto Marlboro Holiday Classic on Wednesday.  The Bulldogs will now have a chance to advance to the conference quarter-finals with a win over the Brantford 99er's on Thursday morning.

 

 

                                                                    Tuesday, December 27, 2005                                                                                

 

Bantam AAA Splits First 2 in Toronto...

 

Bantam AAA:  Alliance – 5, Sudbury - 0:   The Bulldogs came back from their first game loss with a solid shutout win over the Sudbury Wolves in Game 2 of the Toronto Marlboro Holiday Classic on Tuesday night.  More on this game to come as the information is received.

 

Bantam AAA:  Mississauga - 2, Alliance – 1:   Alliance took an early 1-0 lead, but was unable to hang on and dropped their opening game of the Toronto Marlboro Holiday Classic in a close one against the Mississauga Rebels on Tuesday morning.  More on this game to come as the information is received.

 

 

                                                                    Saturday, December 23, 2005                                                                                

 

Final Christmas Mini-Camp Notes...

 

The Alliance Christmas Mini-Camp has been finalized, and there will be 2 sessions.  All Squirt and PeeWee players will skate in Session #1 at 10:30-12:00 noon.   All Bantam and Midget players will participate in Session #2 with the Alliance Midget Minor AAA team during its practice from 12:30-2:00pm. 

 

Dallas Cup Schedules, U16AA Match-ups Posted...

 

The game schedules of the Dallas Cup 2006 Tournament have been posted, and the U16AA Division team match-ups are posted to the schedule as well.  The U16AAA team match-ups will be posted as soon as they are determined.

 

 

                                                                     Sunday, December 18, 2005                                                                                  

 

Bantam AAA Beats Houston Wild AA...

 

Bantam AAA:  Alliance – 7, Houston Wild AA - 1:   The Bulldogs continued their offensive pace from the day before, jumping out to a 5-0 lead after 2 periods of play and went on to beat the NTXHL league leading Houston Wild Bantam AA  in an exhibition match Sunday morning at Valley Ranch.  The Wild is a very good team, coming in with 13-0-1 league mark, but Alliance came to play early, taking a 2-0 lead in the 1st period.   Read more HERE...

 

 

                                                                   Saturday, December 17, 2005                                                                                 

 

Bantam AA Goes into Christmas Break with 3 Straight Wins…  

 

Bantam AA:  Alliance – 9, Tulsa – 2:  The Bulldogs finished off a perfect week with a convincing win over the Tulsa Flames, going 3-0 in NTXHL games and improving their league mark to 10-5-0. The Bulldogs showed that they came to play on Saturday night at Valley Ranch by scoring only 27 seconds into the game for a very early 1-0 lead.   Read more HERE...

 

Bulldogs Win 6th Straight...

 

Bantam AAA:  Alliance – 8, Stars U16AA - 0:   In another exhibition against an older team at home, the Bulldogs once again used their quickness, speed, and puck movement to beat the Dallas Jr. Stars Midget Minor AA for the second time in a month Saturday afternoon at Valley Ranch.  The Stars were more prepared for the younger Bulldogs this time, but were playing without a couple of their players that they could have used.   Read more HERE...

 

 

                                                                  Wednesday, December 14, 2005                                                                              

 

We are back and will begin updating the Alliance web site again.  We apologize for no updates the last 2 weeks, but we will begin in the next few days posting all past scores and game stories, as well as other items.  The first items to be posted are the upcoming Christmas Mini-Camp indicated below, and an update on the Dallas Cup.  The National Rankings have been updated as well...

 

PeeWee AA1 Drops DJHA in NTXHL Tilt…  

 

PeeWee AA1: Alliance - 6, DJHA ’94 - 1:  The Bulldogs dominate DJHA '94 AA in their first NTXHL meeting of the year, in which the Bulldogs displayed strong play by all lines. The game seemed to be a mirror image of the game the Bulldogs played just 3 1/2 days earlier, but this time they came out on top in Valley Ranch on Wednesday night.  Read more HERE...

 

Bantam AA Takes 2^nd Straight, Beat DJHA ‘91…  

 

Bantam AA:  Alliance – 3, DJHA ‘91 - 2:  The weeknight league game has proven to be good medicine for these Bulldogs, as they took their 2^nd straight NTXHL game in as many nights with a win over the DJHA '91 AA Penguins in Valley Ranch on Wednesday night. 

 

After a scoreless 1st period, DJHA got on the board first with an even strength goal with 5:15 remaining in the 2nd period for a 1-0 lead.  However, the Bulldogs didn't quit, and tied the game at 1-1 with 10:04 remaining in the 3rd.   With one of their captains in the lockerroom trying to close a gash above his eye, the Dogs stepped up and took a 2-1 lead with 4:57 remaining in the game, and then scored again with :47 remaining to go up 3-1.   DJHA would get a goal as time expired for the final of 3-2.

 

Dallas Cup - U16AAA Teams Announced...

 

The teams have been selected and announced for the U16AAA Division of the Dallas Cup 2006 Tournament, and the division has expanded from eight teams last year to ten (10) teams this year.  This year's field is looking to be one of the most competitive, as seven of the ten are currently ranked in the National Top 25.   For this year's Midget Minor AAA lineup, click HERE...

 

Bulldogs Announce Christmas Mini-Camp