August 21st, 2007- Today the Chicago Bulldogs held a press conference at their Executive office's to make some announcements and also answer some lingering questions about the upcoming 2007-2008 season.

Several people from the media along with some surprise guest were in attendance.

In an opening statement General Manager Alex Martinez shocked most when he announce the retirements of both Jason Darfler and James Senne.

"Today it is a sad day for the Chicago Bulldogs organization. Not only will we be losing good friends, but also good players, who have been with this team for a long time. I wish both Jason and James good fortune in their futures"

Vladimir Konstantinov who was in attendance as Senne's guest tried following up with Martinez's statement, but he had trouble saying "Ga Ga" after the "Goo Goo". Senne who was in tears the entire time, muttered to Vladimir, "I always protected you man, I always did, sniff, sniff".

Darfler was quiet for the entire press conference.

James #22 will be ending his Bulldogs career with 13 goals, 39 assist and 106 penalties minutes in 87 games played.

Jason #88 will be ending his Bulldogs career with 70 goals, 42 assist and 208 penalty minutes (All Time Record)  in 82 games played.

After the initial statement on the  Bulldogs retirements, Martinez continued on by announcing the signing and return of Darren "Papa Smurf" Diamond, who has lost way to much weight and is looking to gain it all back playing for the Bulldogs in the Fall.

The final piece of news was that the Bulldogs will be playing for Hockey North America for the 2007-2008 season. This also is a surprise as the Bulldogs have always played in USA Hockey leagues in the Chicago area.

"We are very excited to be playing in a premier league such as HNA and look forward to an exciting 2007-2008 season."