Blazers Lose in Final Seconds

The Tri-Cities Outlaws hand a heartbreaking loss to the Bellingham Blazers Friday, October 25^th at the Sportsplex. The game started fast, both teams trying to use speed to their advantage. Bellingham doubled their shots on goal to Tri-Citites' shots but both teams ended the first period scoreless. The second saw the same story with the Blazers shooting twice as many pucks toward the Outlaws goalie but Tri-Cities would be the ones to hit the back of the net. The third echoed the first two, but the Blazers finally found net, scoring their only goal of the night tying the game. Yet with 16.2 seconds left in regulation, the Outlaws score once more and hand the Blazers their third loss on the season. Final score: 1-2. Click here to view photos from the game.

Blazers out muscle Warriors

The Bellingham Blazers hosted their Northern Pacific Hockey League rival the West Sound Warriors Sunday Oct. 20^th at the Sportsplex. Defense dominated both ends of the ice as each team traded hard hits and physical play throughout the first period. Frustration boiled over early and after a scoreless first the flood gates opened in the second. Shots on goal flew at a fever pitch as each team matched goal for goal, tying the game at three all heading into the third. West Sound could not stop the Bellingham charge as two more scores late in the third sealed the win for the Blazers. Final score: 5-3. Click here to view photos of the game.

Bellingham Continues Winning Ways

The Bellingham Blazers follow their win Friday night with another dominating performance by beating the visiting Eugene Generals Sunday, October 13^th at the Sportsplex. The teams seemed evenly matched throughout the first and second periods. Trading shots and goals, Bellingham lead 2 to 1 at the end of the second. The gloves came off in the third as the Blazers turned up the heat, blasting the Generals for six goals. Eight different Blazers scored a goal in the win. Final score: 8-2. Click here to view photos of the game.

Blazers Shutout Vipers at Home

The Bellingham Blazers break their two-game losing skid with a 17-point drumming of the visiting Vancouver Vipers. The Blazers bullied the Vipers from the first drop. Dominating shots on goal with 86 while Vancouver could only muster 15. Bellingham also capitalized on 8 of 12 power play opportunities while the Vipers did not find the net for any of their 9 power plays. Eleven Blazers scored goals and six of the players had two goals each. Final score 17-0. Click here to view photos of the game.

Bulldogs Back On Top

A light mist blankets the surrounding hills that overlook the Stewart Field Complex in Aberdeen, Washington. The cool ocean air quiets the landscape bringing a calmness prior to the impending storm. The Bellingham Bulldogs, having conquered the Pacific Football League North Division, traveled to this sleepy bay-side town to claim their right to the League title. Boasting a 10-2 record the Bulldogs seemed assured certain victory against their South Division opponents, the South Lane Buzzards.

The surging Bulldogs defense washed over the Buzzards like a rouge wave. Pushing South Lane back and forcing an early punt. The Bulldogs offensive line took advantage of their size and moved the ball with a combination of runs by Brett Hall and a quick strike to Toby Seim to score the first touchdown of the game. Momentum continued to favor Bellingham as a recovered fumble lead to another scoring drive, caped again by a pass from Eric Taylor to Toby Seim.

The bruising running attacks and quick passes kept the Buzzards on their heals. Trying their bests to hold back the waves of offense with little success as Bellingham scored twice more in the second quarter. Once in the air with a 12-yard pass to Nicholas Gavigan and then a crushing 92-yard touchdown run by Brett Hall. Throughout the first half the Bulldogs defense remain dominate, keeping the Buzzards from scoring a single point.

Bellingham started the second half a little sluggish. Miscues, fumbles and interceptions kept South Lanes' hopes for a comeback alive, but Bellingham would not recede. Adding another touchdown drive with a 12-yard scoring throw to Douglas Miller.

The Bulldogs however were not to get their perfect shutout. After a favorable kick return the Buzzards connected on a 44-yard pass to put them on the one-yard line. Two plays later South Lane found the end zone for their only scoring drive of the game.

The last laugh would belong to the Bulldogs when back-up quarterback Noah Clein found Nicholas Gavigan with a 39-yard touchdown throw. Sealing the game and the 2013 PFL Championship. Final score: 40-7. Click here to view photos of the game.