Author Archive: Jeff Ponder

I was a member of St. Louis Blues media during the 2011-12 season. Currently, I am the Blues Team Editor for TheHockeyWriters.com, while also being the host of Lets Go Blues Radio, the only St. Louis Blues podcast on iTunes. I can also be found at my personal website, StormTheCrease.com

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St. Charles Chill Solidify Foundation with New Assistant Coach
By February 17, 2013 Read More →

St. Charles Chill Solidify Foundation with New Assistant Coach

When St. Charles Chill Head Coach Jamie Rivers began his search for the team’s assistant coach, he did not have to look far. Rivers, along with Chill President and General Manager Nicole Kupaks, announced last month that Sean Ferrell would be the team’s assistant coach.  Ferrell, a St. Louis resident, has coached with USA Hockey, [...]

Ian Cole’s Hard-Hitting Dance Moves
By December 31, 2012 Read More →

Ian Cole’s Hard-Hitting Dance Moves

Ian Cole is known around the AHL for his hard hits and strong corner play.  Now the world can see another side of him; his dance moves. The Peoria Rivermen game operations team has added a new feature to the in-game experience with something you will not find in any other hockey arena: The Ian [...]

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St. Charles Chill Name Jamie Rivers as Inaugural Head Coach
By September 17, 2012 Read More →

St. Charles Chill Name Jamie Rivers as Inaugural Head Coach

The St. Charles Chill have officially named the team’s inaugural head coach.  Local hockey fans will see a very familiar face behind the bench when the Chill begin play in the 2013-2014 season. Jamie Rivers, who played for the NHL’s St. Louis Blues for parts of five seasons, was introduced Monday afternoon as the Chill’s [...]

St. Charles Chill Planting Seeds of Success
By September 15, 2012 Read More →

St. Charles Chill Planting Seeds of Success

Starting up a professional sports franchise is not something that happens overnight. Just ask the St. Charles Chill President and General Manager Nicole Kupaks, who is leading the charge of developing the new hockey team in St. Charles, Missouri.  The Chill will begin play in the 2013-14 season and will compete in the CHL (Central [...]

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 [...]