BTs at AIHL Playoffs, Brad Smulders and 2009 Stats

BTs at AIHL Playoffs, Brad Smulders and 2009 Stats

The Bartercard Gold Coast Blue Tongues Supporters, team members, sponsors and hockey fans around South East Queensland would like to congratulate the Blue Tongues on their first ever appearance at the Australian Ice Hockey League Finals series, 29-30 August, 2009 at the Hunter Ice Skating Stadium (HISS), Warners Bay, Newcastle, NSW.

We would also like to congratulate Blue Tongues import Brad Smulders on breaking the AIHL scoring record, previously of 69 points held by Brad Wanchuluk of the Newcastle Northstars in 2007.  Brad finished the season with 33 goals, 43 assists for 76 points off just 22 games.

The Blue Tongues finished the regular season in 4th spot with 14 wins, 7 losses and 3 overtime losses, good for 44 points off 24 games.

The Blue Tongues will take on top seeded Newcastle Northstars in their semi-final matchup, scheduled for 7:30pm, Saturday 29 August, 2009.

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Season ticket holder and Blue Tongues fan since their inception to the AIHL in 2005. Mad hockey fan who has traveled to the other side of the world just to watch the Dallas Stars play live.