The Alberni Valley Bulldogs split their recent road trip with a dominant shutout victory followed by a loss as the team heads into the final week of the season in Port Alberni, British Columbia. The weekend performance keeps the team in a strong position for the upcoming playoffs after playing two games away from home.
On Friday, March 20, 2026, the Bulldogs defeated the Surrey Eagles 8-0 in a one-sided game at South Surrey Arena. The following night, March 21, 2026, the team faced a more difficult challenge and fell 6-3 to the Chilliwack Chiefs at the Chilliwack Coliseum.
Team captain Nicholas Beneteau continues to lead the roster with 59 points over 50 games this season and is currently chasing a spot in the franchise’s top 10 all-time scorers list. Goaltender Callum Tung also reached a personal milestone earlier this month by securing his 20th win of the year in the team’s net.
Head coach Joe Martin has the group ready for the post-season as the regular schedule comes to a close on March 29, 2026. Martin is currently in his fifth year managing the team and holds the record for the most wins in the history of the local hockey club.