On Friday, February 12th I was invited to a skating party with Parkdale School. WOW, was it ever fun to get out on the ice with all my friends and skate around. I just love feeling the wind blow through my fur as I speed across the frozen rink. I can hear the sound of my skates cutting into the ice as I turn and weave my way around the busy rink. Ice skating sure is one of my favorite things to do. It is a great way to get some exercise and it's really fun too.
Thanks again to Parkdale School for inviting me to their skating party and I can't wait to do it all over again next year!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Name That Dog!
Well, there is a new Bulldog on the block and his name is???
On Thursday, February 11th I was a special guest at St. Bernadette School as they had an assembly to kick off a school competition to name their school mascot. Obviously I would not miss this opportunity to help my friends at St. Bernadette as well as a fellow Bulldog. You see their school mascot is a Bulldog just like me. He is cute and cuddly, but I think he still has a long way to go before he can come and play with the BIG DOGS. I want to wish everyone at St. Bernadette all the best of luck in finding a name for their Bulldog, but just remember that the name Bruiser is already taken...lol.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Rotary Club of Hamilton
Annual Christmas Lunch at Cathy Wever School
Hi kids, I just love the Holiday Season, don't you? Everyone is so happy this time of year and always willing to lend a helping hand, especially the members of the Rotary Club of Hamilton.
On Thursday, December 17th the Rotary Club of Hamilton put on their annual Christmas Lunch at Cathy Wever School. As soon as I arrived I could smell the aroma of food as it was being served. The lunch consisted of a full turkey dinner with all the fixings just like mom used to make, and was it ever tasty! As the students sat and enjoyed their festive lunch they were entertained by performers, including a festive sing along put on by the Paul Gordon Dancers that got the whole crowed into the Christmas spirit. Even my friend, Santa Claus, made a special trip from the North Pole to say hi to all the children at Cathy Wever.
This annual event keeps getting better and better each year by creating lasting memories for all the children in the Cathy Wever Community Hub. Thanks to the Rotarians and all the volunteers that helped to make this Christmas lunch such a special event.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Happy Holidays Everyone!
Well, This morning I visited Hess Street School for their annual Festive Pancake Breakfast put on by the Hamilton AM Rotary Club. Every year the Rotarians put on a special Christmas Pancake Breakfast for all the children and staff at Hess Street School. They even got my good buddy Santa to stop by with some presents for everyone too. It was so much fun flipping pancakes and helping to serve breakfast to all my friends at Hess Street School. Did you know that pancake batter sticks to dog fur? Well, you do now... and so do I.
I hope you all have a safe and fun HOLIDAY SEASON. All the best from your buddy BRUISER!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
School Visits in support of St. Francis Xavier Parish night at the Dog Pound
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to give a big shout out to all of the schools I visited over the past few days. Last week I went out to see a bunch of my friends in Stoney Creek. We went to five different elementary schools to help promote the upcoming St. Francis Xavier Parish Hockey Night at the Dog Pound. I just want to take this opportunity to give a "WHO LET THE DOGS OUT" bark to all my school friends at Our Lady of Peace, St. Francis Xavier, St. Martin of Tours, St. Agnes and St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Schools. I hope to see you all again at our game on December 28th as the Bulldogs take on the Toronto Marlies.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
MASCOT CHALLENGE - AIR CANADA CENTRE
Hey Kids, it's me... your buddy Bruiser!
I just wanted to let you know about all the fun things I have been up to lately. Last week I took part in the annual Great Canadian Mascot Games at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Boy, it sure was fun to see all my mascot friends again and have a little friendly mascot competition. We divided all the mascots into two teams, Team White and Team Blue. First we did some fun mascot games like musical chairs, puck shooting and t-shirt tossing. Not to toot my own horn too much, but I won the end-to-end shooting competition and was awarded 5 points for Team Blue.
After the mascot skills challenge, we took part in a full on mascot ice hockey game as well. There were tons of bone crushing hits and nice plays on both ends of the ice. But my favorite play was a beauty Tick-Tack-Toe passing play between Ace, the Raptor and myself that helped lead Team Blue to a 6-0 victory over Team White.
In the end it did not matter who won the annual Great Canadian Mascot Games, but instead it was all about having fun and getting together with friends... Oh, did I mention that Team Blue won both the skills competition and the ice hockey game in a clean sweep?
Wednesday July 8, 2009
BRUISER VISITS THE RON EDWARDS YMCA
Hey Kids!
I hope you guys are excited to get back to school! It has been a CRAZY summer for me, but I can't wait for our home opener OCTOBER 9th against the Rockford Ice Hogs!
I had the chance this summer to visit the Ron Edward YMCA in Burlington, and hang out with some of my favorite pals!
Check out our video!
Oh! One more thing....how many hats can you wear at one time??
See you soon!!!
Wednesday June 24, 2009
WALMART WALK FOR MIRACLES
HEY FANS!!!
This summer is turning out to be a HOT one, and dog oh dog are we busy! On June 14th we made an appearance at the 6th annual Wal-Mart Walk for Miracles. I love events that make such an impact on kids lives. This event is no different, 100% of the funds collected go to providing compassionate care, life-saving equipment and much-needed breakthrough pediatric research for more than 2.6 million children and their families each year. Whether you walked 1 km or 5 everyone did a great job. We CAN make a difference!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
"Phyllis Gretzky Memorial Golf Tournament"
HEY KIDS!!
Every year the Bulldogs do a fundraiser called "Closest to the Net" at all kinds of golf tournaments during the summer. On June 12th, we were at Willow Valley to help out with the "Phyllis Gretzky Memorial Golf Tournament." The tournament is set up to raise money for The Lung Association. We had an amazing day, and even spent some time with Walter Gretzky, that's right, Wayne Gretzky's dad!! Check out those pictures! BEAUTY!!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Tim Horton's CAMP DAY!!
"HEY CAMPERS!" On Wednesday June 3rd, I was all over the city visiting different Tim Horton's stores so that I could help out with Camp Day. All the profits from EVERY SINGLE cup of coffee sold went towards the Tim Horton's Children's Foundation. This Non-profit foundation plans on sending over 14,000 kids to one of six camps all across the country. I did everything from making coffee and serving donuts (mmm donuts....) to cleaning car windows in the drive thru. I even met some new friends along the way. Check out the pictures from TIM HORTON'S CAMP DAY!
"Hey even I made sure to get a coffee in...mmm...delicious!...."
Monday, May 25, 2009
CANUSA Sports Camp Day!!
WE LOVE SPORTS!!!
On May 21st, I had the pleasure of hanging out with some great young athletes at the CANUSA Sports Camp Day! Here are some super fun facts about this awesome event!
1. CANUSA is North America's largest and longest running International Games. 2. About 400 Grade 4, 5 and 6 students from seven different local schools got a taste of various sports. 3. Kids from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and Flint, Michigan, U.S.A. compete in all sorts of sporting events from Baseball to Darts to Gymnastics!
GOOD LUCK KIDS!!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
"Police in the Park"
HEY KIDS!
On Wednesday May 13th I got to hang out with Hamilton's finest police officers! Not only were Hamilton's finest there but, Hamilton Crime Stoppers, SISO, Niagara Mounted Police, OPP and RCMP also took part. From the Hamilton Police Service: Auxiliary Police, Canine, COAST, ERU, Forensic Services and the Marine Unit were also part of the event!!
It was a great event for all the kids who were there, and they even had a huge BBQ! Although I didn't get any bones to eat, they did offer me a hot dog (which I was not happy about.) I went with the sausage instead! :)
On Wednesday May 13th I got to hang out with Hamilton's finest police officers! Not only were Hamilton's finest there but, Hamilton Crime Stoppers, SISO, Niagara Mounted Police, OPP and RCMP also took part. From the Hamilton Police Service: Auxiliary Police, Canine, COAST, ERU, Forensic Services and the Marine Unit were also part of the event!!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
*McHAPPY DAY* :)
HELLO MY FRIENDS! On May 6th, the gang and I took over McDonalds!! A dollar from every BigMac sold went to each McDonalds charity of choice. Here are some pictures of our crazy day!!
HEY KIDS!
It was a great event for all the kids who were there, and they even had a huge BBQ! Although I didn't get any bones to eat, they did offer me a hot dog (which I was not happy about.) I went with the sausage instead! :)
Monday, May 11, 2009
Duct for Buck!!
Hey Kids!!
Although the season is over YOUR pal Bruiser is as busy as ever! On Friday May 8th, some friends and I from the Hamilton Bulldogs took part in Dalewood School's Duct for a Buck fundraiser! Three very brave teachers let themselves be duct taped (you know that really good silver tape) to the wall in the gym!! If a student payed $1 they could take a foot of tape and tape up one of the teachers! Great job everyone, and great job raising money for Leukemia and Lymphoma!
riday, March 27, 2009
Sing it, kids!
It's been a crazy couple of weeks at the Dogpound, gang. Some good times and great games... and I met Spiderman and Superman! More on that later...
The Boys are on the road this weekend with a pair of tilts against the Manitoba Moose, and back here at Copps we're gearing up for a pair of games against the Grand Rapids Griffins with HUGE playoff implications. Should be fun and exciting!
So come on down and see us, Friday April 3rd @ 7:30pm and Saturday April 4th @ 7:00pm! Meantime, here's my pals from Templemead School rocking the house on March 6th! We love to have schools in to see us and we love to make you part of the show... you guys were great!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Bruiser Mail #1
Remember Kids, Bruiser's Mailbox in the FunZone at Copps is your best way to ask me all those things you've always wanted to know! This week's letter comes from Celeste. She writes:
Hey Bruiser I have a couple of questions for you. Do you ever get sweaty in your dog suit? Do you have a master? I'm only wondering this because you're a dog and all dogs have masters. Is there a Mrs. Bruiser? I'll see you at the game next week. You're the best. - Celeste
Do I get sweaty in my... What? Do you get sweaty in your human suit Celeste? I get my jersey dry-cleaned twice a week, and my track suit that I wear to the gym, but otherwise, I am one cool and collected Dog.
Actually, not all dogs have masters. In fact, if you visit the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA, you'll find out about a wonderful organization that helps dogs find new masters in our community. Luckily though, I have a Masters Degree in Mascotology, so I'm pretty self-sufficient.
And the only Mrs. Bruiser I know is my dear old sainted Mother, pictured above. Say Hi to the Community Page, Ma Bruiser!
That's all for now, gang. See you at the games this weekend, and be sure to send this ol' Dog a letter!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Crazy Choirs!
Here's me with my pals from the Ascension Elementary School Choir on Feb 27th. They seem a little excited, don't they? I wish I could say it was all me, but they just finished blowing the roof off the place with their rendition of O Canada! Great job guys!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
That Dog Can Dance!
It's always a party down at the Dogpound...
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Welcome to the Bruiser Community Page!
Greetings, Junior Dogpound members, and welcome to the first on-line meeting of Bruiser's Community Page!
In the real world, the meetings take place at every Home Game played by the Hamilton Bulldogs down at Copps Coliseum, 101 York Blvd in sunny Hamilton Ontario! I'd love to see you there, and stop by the FunZone downstairs to drop a letter in Bruiser's Mailbox. I'll answer as many of them as I can right here, and keep checking back often for News, Special Nights and more of my Zany Adventures around town!
REMEMBER: We've got 2 home games this weekend, which means 2 great opportunities to come on out and have fun. The Rochester Americans stop by on Friday Feb 27th at 7:30 and the Toronto Marlies are in Saturday Feb 28th at 7:00! Don't miss out!
.JPG)
