1. * # Derek Daypuck - London, Ontario
2.. * Jered Douglas Abbotsford, BC
3. Matt Heaton - Montreal , Quebec
4. Jonathan Hill - Vancouver , BC
5. Rob Finos -Oshawa, Ontario
6. Josh Hart - Swan River, Manitoba
7. * Rob Law - Regina Sask./Montreal Quebec
8. * # Robin Mac Dowell - Cowachin, BC
9. * Conrad Rybkowski - BC - Abbottsford, BC
10. @ Antony Bayne-Charles - London, England 1
11. @ Sean Ward - Barbados
12. * Sean Young - Regina, Sask.
* - designates Howler caps # - designates Canada cap @ - designates Barbados cap

Derek Daypuck - coach
Robin Mc Dowell - coach
Leo Lane - Manager


Las Vegas Invitational Elite Men's Division
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Pool A :Russia, France, Developmental, Military Elite Selects, US Army Cannibals

Pool B: Chile, US Air Force, USA Falcons, Iceland

Pool C: Peru, Tiger Rugby ,Emperor's Atlantis, Dog River Howlers

Pool D: Mexico, Belgium, Serevi Selects, Edmonton Selects

1. Kelsey Bardy - Brampton Beavers (Caledon, ON)
2. * Emily Belchos - Barrie Central Collegiate (Barrie, ON)
3. * # Jocelyn Barrieau - Town of Mount RFC / Burnaby Lake (Montreal, QC)
4. Kehla Guimond - University of Victoria Vikes (Victoria, BC)
5. Laura Crowe-Hutchon - University of Victoria Vikes (West Vancouver, BC)
6. * # Andrea Letal - University of Lethbridge / Calgary Hornets RFC (Calgary, AB)
7. * Janine Martin - Leprechaun Tigers RFC (Edmonton, AB)
8. * Marlene Nedved - Strathcona Druids (Edmonton, AB)
9. # Brittany Orr - Lethbridge Rugby Club (Lethbridge, AB)
10. Taylor Reidlinger - University of Victoria Vikes (Okotoks, AB)

The Dog River Howlers Rugby Club are pleased to announce that Joe Whipple will be the head coach of the women's team enetered in the Las Vegas Invitational 7's Elite Division. Joe brings with him some very impressive credentials. As Rugby West Indies men's head coach from 2005 to 2009 they competed in the IRB's 7's circuit( USA7's, Hong Kong 7's) along with winning the Trinidad 7's five times. While coaching Guyana they were NACRA 7's champions twice, won gold in the Central American Games and also competed in the Commonwealth Games(Delhi) and the IRB USA 7's. After coaching Barbados from 2003 to 2006 he has recently again taken on this position. Joe upon accepting this position commented that "it is always special to work with young talented and dedicated athletes".

Tyler Leggatt who last year was an assistant coach with Robin MacDowall (who is playing and coaching this year with the senior men in the Elite Men's Division) at the Stampede 7's as been appointed as the head coach of the Howlers Las Vegas Invitational High Scholl Elite Division team. Tyler is the lead coach and technical director for Upright Rugby Canada (http://www.uprightrugby.com/ ) ... Canada's leading off-season rugby development program. Assisted in the growth and development of some of Canada's top, rising rugby stars in the past three years. Besides coaching various regional age group teams to Ontario provincial championships he also coached Ontario U-16 to a national championship in 2010.

The Bowties and Sweethearts Valentines Gala that the Dog River Howlers Rugby Club initiated 2 years ago to raise much needed funds for abused women and children's shelters will again be held this year at at the Hotel Saskatchewan in Regina, Saskatchewan on February 9. Last year this event raised some $100,000 (http://blogs.leaderpost.com/2012/02/12/bowties-sweethearts-valentines-gala-an-overwhelming-success/ ) . Howlers' Tim Young (Young's Equipment) will again be one of the major supporters/sponsors with his most generous $25,000 contribution.

Many thanks go out to artist Ladd Fogarty who also donated the "Dog River" and "We Stand On Guard For Thee" paintings for previous Howlers fundraising endeavours. He again kindly donated this attached amazing piece of art (Muscowpetung Sage Woman ) to be auctioned off at this event. There will also be 60 limited edition 24" by 18" numbered and signed gilclee canvas prints for sale at $400 each (with a tax receipt) .

Here is what Ladd wrote --- I am an Art teacher and a student of art; always exploring new media and processes and watching how young people learn. I am currently working in acrylic, wood, clay, soapstone, and glass gaining most of my inspiration from Saskatchewan land, sky, water and people who live in harmony with the earth.
When I begin the creative process I look forward to the challenge of making something beautiful. I choose to represent ‘place’ as it is experienced and as it is remembered, always considering the characteristics of light on the painted, carved or inlaid surface.

Each painting, wood vessel and clay object gives me the opportunity to share my way of experiencing our world. I consider myself very fortunate when others enjoy my work. This is the most satisfying part of the creative process.
This painting was created specifically for this cause and as a tribute to the journey of self-discovery of my first daughter and first granddaughter. Mia and Geneva are of Cree and Saulteaux heritage, both carry the name Wapiskihit Kihew Iskwew (White Eagle Woman) proudly. I have been blessed to be their Father /Grandfather and know their future is good because of traditions such as what is represented in this painting “Muscowpetung Sage Woman”.

If anyone is interested in purchasing one please contact Karl Fix at -- karl_v_fix@hotmail.com

Brombal, Owen Fergus, ON. Highland Rugby Club

Chen, Jared Oakville, ON. Oakville Crusaders

Giles, Connor Oakville, ON. Oakville Crusaders

Grillo, Christian Caledon, ON. Mississauga Blues

Hall, Marcus Regina, SK. Regina Rogues

Hall, Payton Regina, SK. Regina Condors RFC

Hart, Tim Fall River, NS. Halifax Tars

Jacklin-Watt, William Saskatoon, SK. Saskatoon Wild Oats

Kalef, Bailey Mississauga, ON.
Oakville Crusaders

MacRae, Connor Calgary, AB. Calgary Hornets

Reid, Mitchell Brampton, ON. Brampton Rugby Football Club

Stone, Morgan Gore, PQ. Sainte Anne de Bellevue Saints

Coach - Tyler Leggatt Oakville , Ontario Oakville Crudaders/Upright Rugby Canada

Manager - Kevin Blanchette Calgary, Alberta Calgary Rams


High School Elite 7's Teams
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1. Utah Cannibals
2. Dog River Howlers
3. British Colombia 1
4. British Colombia 2
5. Washington State Logger
6. High School All Americans 1
7. High School All Americans 2
8. Ontario Selects

Who has played for the Howlers U-18 previously ?
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1. Robbie Anderson - Calgary, Alberta

Brandon Baker - Regina, Saskatchewan

2. Andrew Battagllia - Aurora, Ontario

3. Jordan Bowcott - Cowichan, BC

4. Owan Bromball Toronto, Ontario

5. Maason Dingwall - Ottawa, Ontario

6. Drake Drum - Wilcox, Saskatchewan/Calgary, Alberta

7. Djustice Sears-Duru - Oakville, Ontario

8. Keegan Fletcher - Burnaby, BC

9. Sean Flynn - Edmonton, Alberta

10. Connor Gilles - Toronto, Ontario

11. Evan Graves - Winnipeg, Manitoba

12. Liam Grimes - Toronto. Ontario

13. Marcus Hackman - Edmonton, Alberta

14. Lucas Hammond - Toronto, Ontario

15. Marcus Hall - Regina, Saskatchewan

16. Tim Hart - Halifax, Nova Scotia

17. Matthew Heaton - Ormstown, Quebec

18. Evan Johnson - Regina, Saskatchewan

19. Patrick Kay -Cowichan, BC

20. Mike Kneedam - Ladysmith, BC

21. Jon la Placa - Barrie, Ontario

22. Cameron Lawson - Vancouver, BC

23. Wade La Valley - Regina, Saskatchewan

24. Robin Lowenberger - Coquitlam, BC

25. Kieran McAuley - Vancouver, BC

26. Aaron Mc Adie - Edmonton, Alberta

27. Kerry Mc Elhanney - Edmonton, Alberta

28. Brian Murphy - Burnaby, BC

29. Trent Shelly - Burnaby, BC

30. Matt Taylor - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

31. Jenner Teufer - Duncan, BC

32. Monty Tichowsky - Lloydminster, Saskatchewan

33. William Jacklin Watt - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

34. Chris Woodhead - Oakville, Ontario

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Pictures from previous Vegas 7's
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150092069221254.271853.514726253&l=41d3bbf782
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/set=a.10150542748961254.367351.514726253&&l=a4d61b152e

The chief of the village Nacamaki (on Koro Island in Fiji) recieves the Ultra 7's "Peckham Cup" after their rugby team defeated the Tua Tua Rugby Club (also on Koro Island) on December 22, 2012. This was the first Ultra 7's ( www.facebook.com/Ultra7sRugby?fref=ts)  game played in Fiji. The Dog River Howlers Rugby Club   sponsored this event in the way of the new strip for the Nacamaki club (which Howlers player Peni Lutu who organized this event used to play for prior to moving to Canada), the actual Peckham Cup, 50 game balls (distributed to various villages) and 70 t-shirts.  Further details about this historic game and the entire Ultra 7's day will follow in due course (as there are no internet connections in these villages) by way of an official press release as further information becomes available.

Karl Fix - president of the Dog River Howlers Rugby Club where "it's more than a game, it's a way of life"  - www.dogriverhowlers.com   and Facebook  -http://www.facebook.com/dogriverhowlers?fref=ts -  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq2CLUdzri8