Posts About "Bryan Helmer"

How to Celebrate the Capital District's Hockey History

January 17th, 2017 Springfield Thunderbirds head coach Geordie Kinnear returned to Albany and his team left as a conquering champion after a 3-2 overtime victory over the Albany Devils. The former beloved Albany River Rats defenseman, captain and assistant coach received a nice acknowledgment by the home team and a cheer from the crowd. The camera panned...

Capitals Keep Hershey Bears Staff Together

June 21st, 2015 There was an unsettling feeling from the Hershey Bears following an unsatisfactory 2013-14 season under Mike Haviland that resulted in a rare absence from the AHL playoffs. The organization made a quick change, bringing back former assistant coach Troy Mann to become their bench boss. Former Bears defenseman Bryan Helmer joined Mann...

Hershey Bears Announce New Coaching Staff

July 2nd, 2014 After a few months of searching, the Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears announced that Troy Mann will lead their AHL club for the 2014-15 season. Mann spent last season as the head coach of the Bakersfield Condors in the ECHL, leading them to the Kelly Cup Finals where they fell to the Alaska Aces. “Troy has a wide range of...

AHL Veteran Bryan Helmer Waiting for his 2010-11 Season to Begin

November 27th, 2010 After playing 982 games in the AHL, the last place Bryan Helmer expected to be at the end of November was at home waiting for a contract offer. Helmer now faces some difficult decisions in the weeks ahead.