Posts About "Brad Thiessen"
Gibson,Bobkov,Thiessen Unmasked
January 9th, 2014 In other professional sports every player’s equipment is tailored to their liking. The same standards hold true in professional hockey. There is one piece of equipment in hockey that goaltenders have complete control of and that is the design and theme of their helmets. A goalies mask often tells a story or pays homage to their...
Top 10 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Moments of 2013
December 29th, 2013 The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins accomplished a lot in 2013. They experienced a playoff comeback for the ages, but not before one of their goaltenders broke a team record and they participated in the first outdoor game in franchise history. Furthermore, several talented players got the call to Pittsburgh, and the team started the...Brad Thiessen Looks for New Opportunity with Norfolk Admirals
From 2010 through 2013, Brad Thiessen was a mainstay in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ goal. He came up from the Wheeling Nailers as a rookie in the 2009-10 season and showed he was capable of making clutch saves and guiding the Penguins to big wins. His work paid off in 2011 when he won the AHL’s Baz Bastien Award given to the...
The Year Marc-Andre Fleury Wins a Vezina Trophy
March 27th, 2012 With the return of Sidney Crosby and the MVP caliber play of Evgeni Malkin dominating the Pittsburgh Penguins headlines, Marc-Andre Fleury has been under the radar. Once again another season is going by with the Flower not receiving enough credit for his brilliant play between the pipes. Marc-Andre Fleury has continued to improve...
Albany Devils Details: Strong Finish To Home Stand
February 19th, 2012 Like virtually every other American Hockey League club, the Albany Devils are right in the thick of the playoff hunt. Much like the other 29 teams bunched together, the race has spurred a roller coaster of emotions. For the Devils, their lone February home stand provided just that kind of ride for Albany fans. A ride that would...
Pittsburgh Penguins November Minor-League Update
November 7th, 2011 The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a strong start despite dealing with a number of big injuries once again this season. They've compiled a 9-3-3 record and sit atop the NHL standings (albeit with a few more games under their belt than other teams). We often forget to take into account the domino effect a rash of injuries can have on...
