Archive for August, 2012

Allen Americans Sign a True American Hero
By August 30, 2012 Read More →

Allen Americans Sign a True American Hero

The Allen Americans of the Central Hockey League continue to bolster their roster with large, physical players capable of putting the puck in the back of the net at any time. Tonight, the Americans added 26-year old Massachusetts native, Adam Pineault.  Most recently playing in the Czech Republic, Pineault signed a multi-year extension after a [...]

Posted in: CHL, Player Profiles
OHL Crystal Ball: Breakouts Part 3
By August 29, 2012 Read More →

OHL Crystal Ball: Breakouts Part 3

Today we take a look at a pair of goaltenders who I expect will breakout this season and really amaze the OHL patrons. Goalies are a fickle lot, and much like the previous players I have mentioned it is tough to define what a breakout season can mean. In the case of drafted goaltenders will [...]

Posted in: CHL, OHL
OHL Crystal Ball: Breakouts Part 2
By August 28, 2012 Read More →

OHL Crystal Ball: Breakouts Part 2

Been MIA this past weekend as I have been taking in potential OHL players for either this year or next with some OJHL Tournament Pre-Season action. But we are now back to taking a look through the OHL Crystal ball looking for some breakout players this upcoming season. Today I spotlight two ’95 born players, [...]

Posted in: CHL, OHL
Jaden Schwartz Could Push Rivermen to the Top
By August 28, 2012 Read More →

Jaden Schwartz Could Push Rivermen to the Top

Sometimes, the best addition for an AHL club is placed directly in its lap. Top prospect Jaden Schwartz decided to go pro after his sophomore season at Colorado College abruptly ended after a playoff series sweep at the hands of the Michigan Tech Huskies.  He jumped right into NHL action, signing an entry-level deal with [...]

Know An AHL Team: Worcester Sharks
By August 23, 2012 Read More →

Know An AHL Team: Worcester Sharks

There are 30 AHL member clubs, affiliated with 30 NHL teams.  Here we take a look, a snapshot if you will, at those cities and teams that makeup the American Hockey League.  Let’s take a look at the Worcester Sharks. Since 2006, the city of Worcester has been home to the Sharks.  In that time [...]

Posted in: AHL
Know An AHL Team: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
By August 23, 2012 Read More →

Know An AHL Team: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

There are 30 AHL member clubs, affiliated with 30 NHL teams.  Here we take a look, a snapshot if you will, at those cities and teams that makeup the American Hockey League.  Let’s take a look at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Since 1999, the city of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has been home to the Penguins.  In that time [...]

Posted in: AHL
Know An AHL Team: Toronto Marlies
By August 22, 2012 Read More →

Know An AHL Team: Toronto Marlies

There are 30 AHL member clubs, affiliated with 30 NHL teams.  Here we take a look, a snapshot if you will, at those cities and teams that makeup the American Hockey League.  Let’s take a look at the Toronto Marlies. Since 2005, the city of Toronto has been home to the Marlies.  In that time [...]

Posted in: AHL
OHL Crystal Ball: Breakouts
By August 22, 2012 Read More →

OHL Crystal Ball: Breakouts

With just a week left until some training camps in the OHL open up it is that time again where everyone will take out their crystal ball and begin to predict who will have a breakout season, who will be that diamond in the rough who sneaks under the radar? Who will underperform and be [...]

Posted in: CHL, OHL
Allen Americans Poised to Take Center Stage
By August 21, 2012 Read More →

Allen Americans Poised to Take Center Stage

The NHL sure has a way with their fans, don’t they?  Just seven years after the league became the first professional sports body to lose an entire season over a labor disagreement, they find themselves back at the negotiation table trying to nickel and dime each other out of billions.  Bottom line is; regardless if [...]

Posted in: CHL
Key Dates on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ 2013 Schedule
By August 18, 2012 Read More →

Key Dates on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ 2013 Schedule

The AHL released its 2012-13 schedule yesterday, and fans and teams started marking their calendars for another 76-game season. This season should bring plenty of highlight-reel goals and fights, and teams will log thousands of miles on buses. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will come into 2012-13 with several new faces, but they will bring back other [...]

Posted in: AHL