Kunitz to Bring Cup to Big Rapids


According to Matt Mackinder of Michigan College Hockey:

Former CCHA Player of the Year Chris Kunitz, a member of the 2007 Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks, will bring the Stanley Cup to his alma mater Ferris State University on Monday, July 23.

Kunitz' visit to Big Rapids, and later in the day to his hometown of Regina, Saskatchewan, is part of what has become a tradition for each member of the championship team to have a day with the Cup.

Two events with Kunitz and the Stanley Cup are open to the public.

The first takes place in Ferris' Ewigleben Ice Arena at 9:30 a.m. when Mayor Ed Burch will present Kunitz with a key to the city. Ferris President David Eisler, hockey coach Bob Daniels and several of Kunitz' former Bulldog teammates will also be on hand to make remarks. Doors will open at 9 a.m. and the first 500 fans through the doors will receive free T-shirts.

After the presentation from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. in the Wink Arena Lobby, Kunitz will sign autographs and pose for pictures for those willing to donate $5 to the American Cancer Society.

Kunitz made his Stanley Cup debut in game three in Ottawa, returning to the lineup following a seven-game absence after breaking his hand in the conference finals against the Detroit Red Wings. His playing time in game three was limited to just over one period due to an abdominal injury. Despite his injuries, the left winger started for the Ducks in the series finale. When Ottawa closed within 2-1 in the second period, Kunitz pressured defenseman Chris Phillips behind the Senators' net, causing Phillips to attempt a pass through the crease. The puck deflected off the skate of the Senators goaltender and into the net, creating a great momentum shift for the Ducks.

Just for you "out of towners", the fair is going on this week.

How about the new farmer's market downtown in the City Hall/ Big Rapids Furniture (Giant) parking lot on Fridays. It's a great idea, but the hours of 8AM to @PM stink, most working people don't get off work 'til its closed. Maybe they will increase the time as they get busier in later summer.

Drove out Woodward from State St. to Meijers--11 houses for sale just on that one street. For sale signs all over town, What's going on?


Rumor has it that a restaurant is going in downtown between the new Pioneer location ( the old Dibbles, Ben Franklin, carpet store) and Pepper's Cafe (the old Western Auto). The spot was the Pet Palace for more than 20 years. It closed this past winter (they retired).

A new strip mall is being built between Meijers and Wal-Mart. It's too bad that some of the empty stores aren't filled first.

The new Eastgate Lanes in the old Denny's grocery building should be opening later this summer. It's nice to have that building being used. Supposed to have a full service restaurant in there in addition yo bowling, pool tables and video games. Hope it goes well, we need another place to go to in town. Now if someone will just do something with the old Carter's and Rite Aid buildings.

time to get going

so the BRB has been slow to get off the ground.

BR photos

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