New Monarch D Jeff Schultz Working his Way Back The Hockey Writers | October 4, 2013 For 27-year-old Jeff Schultz, this is a strange position to be in. The Calgary, Alberta native was bought-out of his contract in July his long-time team, the Washington Capitals, and…
Manny Malhotra’s Journey Back to NHL Begins in Charlotte Andrew Luistro | October 3, 2013 No stranger to beating the odds, Manny Malhotra again has everyone doubting him. After sustaining a serious eye injury during a March 2011 matchup and undergoing multiple surgeries, he was…
2013-14 Grand Rapids Griffins Season Preview Zakharia DeBeaussaert | October 3, 2013 2013-14 American Hockey League Season Previews GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS Coaching Staff: Jeff Blashill-Head Coach, Jim Paek-Assistant Coach Affiliates: Detroit Red Wings (NHL) Toledo Walleye (ECHL) 2012-2013 RECAP Record: 42-26-4-4 (92 points),…
AHL Season Preview: Rochester Americans John Ginder | October 3, 2013 2013-14 American Hockey League Season Previews ROCHESTER AMERICANS Coaching Staff:Chadd Cassidy, head coach; Chris Taylor, asst coach; John Wroblewski, asst coach Affiliates: Buffalo Sabres (NHL) Prepared by:John Ginder 2012-2013 RECAP…
Springfield Falcons 2013-14 Season Preview Douglas Cutler | October 3, 2013 2013-14 American Hockey League Season Previews SPRINGFIELD FALCONS Coaching Staff: Brad Larsen – Head Coach; Nolan Pratt, Jared Bednar – Assistant Coaches Affiliates: Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) 2012-2013 RECAP Record:…
2013-14 Abbotsford Heat Season Preview Ryan Pike | October 3, 2013 2013-14 American Hockey League Season Previews ABBOTSFORD HEAT Coaching Staff: Troy G. Ward, head coach; Robbie Ftorek, assistant coach Affiliates: Calgary Flames (NHL), Alaska Aces (ECHL) 2012-2013 RECAP Record: 34-32-4-6 (78…
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 2013-14 Season Preview Alison Myers | October 2, 2013 The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will open their 15th season on Saturday, October 5 on the road against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. They will be looking to get back to the Calder…
Stepping Up: Leadership Roles on the Iowa Wild Mikayla Schmuck | October 2, 2013 Just over a week away from the Iowa Wild’s home-opener at Wells Fargo Arena, there have been many last minute moves from Iowa’s NHL affiliate, the Minnesota Wild. With the…
Australian Nathan Walker Nearing NHL Dream Cody Royle | October 1, 2013 Last week marked an historic occasion in Australia’s proud sporting history, though it was marked with little fanfare or media attention. Nathan Walker a 19-year-old left winger from Sydney signed…
Second Year Admiral Ready To Set Sail On New Season Ted Warren | October 1, 2013 The Norfolk Admirals said goodbye to their preseason on a high note defeating the Charlotte Checkers 4 to 3 last Saturday at home. As of September 30th the Admirals currently…
Growth of Chicago Hockey Suffers Without Blackhawks-Wolves Partnership The Hockey Writers | October 1, 2013 I’ve lived in Chicago nearly all of my life and have great pride for the city and surrounding area. Each time a Chicago player enters the NHL it represents how…
Hurricanes’ Inability to Develop Players Proving Costly Andrew Luistro | September 30, 2013 With the Carolina Hurricanes’ trade of Zac Dalpe and Jeremy Welsh to the Vancouver Canucks over the weekend, it was another admission of failure on the part general manager Jim…