Cleveland Monsters Archives

Blue Jackets’ Bemstrom Says He’s Ready For Another NHL Shot

Mark Scheig | November 6, 2022

Emil Bemstrom was ready to take the next step in his Blue Jackets’ career. Armed with a new contract and the backing of management, it seemed he was one of…

Blue Jackets Have a Strong Monsters’ Pipeline

Cody Chalfan | June 25, 2021

After a tough season, the Columbus Blue Jackets are starting fresh with a new coach and era. With it being anticipated that the team will begin to rebuild, it will…

Monsters’ Great Season Good News for Blue Jackets

Mark Scheig | May 17, 2021

The Cleveland Monsters had a season they won’t soon forget. From postponed games to several other situations involving Covid-19 protocols, the Monsters had to overcome a series of serious challenges…

Dalpe Scores 2 Goals as Monsters down Rocket 4-1 in AHL Action

The Canadian Press | October 5, 2019

LAVAL, Que. — Zac Dalpe scored twice as the Cleveland Monsters defeated the Laval Rocket 4-1 in American Hockey League action Saturday.
Eric Robinson and Markus Hannikainen also scored for Cleveland (2-0-0), while Kevin Stenlund had two assists.
Alex B…

Young, Exciting Monsters Adjusting to New Conference

Mark Scheig | October 14, 2018

The Cleveland Monsters raced out to an impressive 3-0 start after wins against Rockford and Toronto. Clearly the new season was a welcome sight for a team that had many…

Nathan Gerbe Ready For Another NHL Opportunity

Mark Scheig | January 28, 2018

Nathan Gerbe hopes that this time is the charm. He returns to North America after spending parts of two seasons in Geneva playing in the Swiss League. At age 30,…

What to Make of Sonny Milano’s Hot Start

Kenyon Clevenger | October 13, 2017

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sonny Milano is off to an unexpected hot start with four goals in the first trio of games. For a player that hadn’t been successful at…

Markus Nutivaara Needs Time in Cleveland

Mark Scheig | October 9, 2017

After starting the season with eight defensemen, the Columbus Blue Jackets decided to send one back to the AHL before their first game. The team sent Markus Nutivaara to the…

Evaluating Sonny Milano’s NHL Chances

Mark Scheig | August 12, 2017

Blue Jackets’ Pressure Points continues on with part six of our summer review of the Columbus Blue Jackets. In case you’re joining us for the first time, we’ve discussed the…

Streaking Monsters Set Sight on AHL Playoffs

Mark Scheig | April 11, 2017

Do you like tight playoff races? Yes? Good. This article is just for you then. The race for the last playoff spot in the AHL’s Central Division will come right…

Blue Jackets Prospects Developing Overall Game

Mark Scheig | January 23, 2017

The Cleveland Monsters have had an up-and-down season in 2016-17. Being one of the youngest teams in the AHL coupled with a new head coach meant the team had a…

Monsters Hitting Their Stride

Mark Scheig | December 19, 2016

After a slow start to the season, the defending Calder Cup champion Cleveland Monsters have hit their stride. Like their parent club in Columbus, the Monsters are using the month…