Category Archives: Team Pressers

Connecticut Whale 3, Bridgeport Sound Tigers 2 (OT) Bridgeport, CT, March 3, 2013 – The Connecticut Whale let a 2-0 third-period lead slip away Sunday at the Webster Bank Arena, but rebounded to defeat the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, 3-2 in overtime. Logan Pyett’s goal at 2:17 of overtime gave the Whale the win.  Pyett converted off of a two-on-one with Brandon Segal, after Christian Thomas broke up a Bridgeport rush in the defensive zone. “Tommer (Thomas) and Seegs (Segal) both did a good job covering me,” Pyett said of the winning play.  “I got caught in the offensive zone, and Tommer made a great play reversing the flow, and Seegs picked it up.  I was happy to go in two-on-one with him, he made a … Continue reading →

Worcester Sharks at Springfield Falcons Mass Mutual Center March 3, 2013 Meeting 5 of 8 vs. the Falcons Sharks are 3-2-0-0 vs. the Falcons this season By: Andrew Nawn McElhinney Stifles Worcester in finale of 3 in 3 road trip Curtis McElhinney makes 30 saves to get AHL Leading 8th shutout Springfield, MA– The Worcester Sharks (26-23-1-5, 58pts) were defeated by their Eastern Conference rival the Springfield Falcons (34-19-1-2, 71pts) by a score of 2-0 on Sunday afternoon in front of 3,791 fans at the Mass Mutual Center. The Sharks wrapped up the 3-in-3 road weekend with a 1-2-0-0 record and return home on Saturday, March 9 to host the Providence Bruins on a FINZ Pan-Mass bobblehead night presented by Saint Vincent Hospital. With today’s … Continue reading →

MARLIES BEST B-SENS IN SHOOTOUT, 2-1 TORONTO –The Binghamton Senators concluded a three game road trip as they visited the Ricoh Coliseum this afternoon for the second of back-to-back games against the North Division’s Toronto Marlies.  While the B-Sens defeated the Marlies yesterday by a score of 4-2,Toronto rebounded today taking the game 2-1 in the shootout. The teams traded goals in regulation.  Dustin Gazley scored his third goal of the season at 4:24 of the first to putBinghamtonon the board.  Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Corey Cowick drew the assists on the play.  Greg Scott would tie the game for the Marlies, notching his fourth of the season with just 3:02 remaining in the second period.  Joe Colborne and Dylan Yeo assisted on the goal. The … Continue reading →

BRUINS SINK THE PIRATES 7-1 Craig Cunningham scores hat trick as Bruins secure first in Atlantic Providence, RI – The Providence Bruins defeated the Portland Pirates 7-1 this afternoon at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. Craig Cunningham scored a hat trick and Justin Florek added two goals and Christian Hanson and Jordan Caron also scored. Niklas Svedberg posted 29 saves as the Bruins improve to 33-18-0-5 on the season. Play started off fast and physical in the matchup for the Atlantic Division lead. The Bruins, who came into the contest with a two point cushion on the second place Pirates, got the scoring started at 7:23 when Florek stuffed a rebound from Kevan Miller’s shot past a sprawling Mike Lee for his sixth goal of the season. Matt Bartkowski also assisted on … Continue reading →

B-SENS TO KICK OFF “40 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS” ON SEPTEMBER 4 BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – The Binghamton Senators announced today details of the “40 Days of Giveaways” promotion set to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 4. To celebrate 40 years of professional hockey inBinghamton the B-Sens will be giving away a prize a day to a lucky season ticket, mini plan or coupon book holder for 40 consecutive days leading up to opening night on Saturday, Oct. 13. Prizes include jerseys, merchandise, fan experience packages, gift cards and more.  Full season ticket holders are eligible for all 40 drawings (one entry per seat).  20-game plan and coupon book holders are eligible for the final 20 drawings.  10-game plan holders are eligible for the final 10 drawings and 5-game plan holders are … Continue reading →

WHALE ANNOUNCE 2012-13 PRESEASON SCHEDULE *           *           *           * Includes Local Dates in Cromwell and at Trinity College HARTFORD, August 30, 2012:  The Connecticut Whale today announced its preseason game schedule, in which the team will prep for the upcoming 2012-13 American Hockey League season. The preseason slate consists of three games, two of which will be local home outings.  Area fans’ first chance to see the Whale in action will be Wednesday, October 3, when Connecticut hosts the Albany Devils at Champions Skating Center, 6 Progress Drive in Cromwell, CT.  Faceoff for that game is 7:00 PM, and proceeds will benefit Middlesex Whalers Youth Hockey. The Whale’s lone road preseason contest is scheduled for Thursday, October 4 against the Worcester Sharks at the College … Continue reading →

GRIFFINS ADD TWO TO STAFF GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins on Thursday announced the hiring of Andrew Stegehuis as assistant equipment manager and Annette Niergarth as corporate sales activation coordinator. Stegehuis served as a locker room attendant for the Griffins from 2004-11 before spending the 2011-12 season as the equipment manager for the USHL’s Chicago Steel. He has also assisted the Chicago Blackhawks during past prospect camps, training camps and playoff runs, including the team’s 2010 Stanley Cup championship. A native of Grandville, Mich., Stegehuis is currently attending Davenport University to pursue a degree in sports management. A recent graduate of Ferris State University with a degree in advertising, Niergarth joins the Griffins’ front office staff after spending the 2011-12 season as … Continue reading →

RIVERMEN WELCOME EVANSVILLE AS NEW ECHL AFFILIATE Peoria and St. Louis join forces with the expansion IceMen St. Louis Blues Assistant General Manager and Peoria Rivermen General Manager Kevin McDonald announced today that the Blues and Rivermen have entered into a new affiliation with Evansville IceMen of the ECHL. “We are very excited to begin a new relationship with Evansville as they join the ECHL,” said McDonald.  “They have a first-class facility and we are thrilled to have our prospects be coached by someone who played in the NHL and has such an established coaching career. This is a great opportunity to have our players in close proximity to both the NHL and American League cities where we can monitor their progress on consistent basis.” … Continue reading →

Meyer Named Monarchs Assistant Coach New Hampshire native played in over 281 NHL games MANCHESTER, NH – The Manchester Monarchs, the top affiliate of the 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings, have named Freddy Meyer as the club’s Assistant Coach, Monarchs General Manager Ron Hextall announced today. Meyer, 31, is a veteran of 418 NHL and AHL games during a nine-year professional career from 2003-2012.  The native of Sanbornville, New   Hampshirecollected 20 goals and 53 assists for 73 points in 281 NHL games with the Philadelphia Flyers, the New York Islanders, the Phoenix Coyotes and the Atlanta Thrashers.  He also registered 23 goals and 28 assists for 51 points in 137 career AHL games with the Philadelphia Phantoms and San Antonio Rampage.  Most … Continue reading →

RIVERMEN SIGN BLUES PICK SERGEI ANDRONOV St. Louis third-round pick to make North American debut Peoria Rivermen General Manager Kevin McDonald announced today that the club has signed forward Segei Andronov to an American Hockey League contract for the 2012-13 season. Andronov, 23, was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the third round (#78 overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. The Russian-born winger has spent the last four seasons in the Kontinental Hockey League. Last year with CSKA Moscow, Andronov appeared in 29 games and posted a goal and two assists with four penalty minutes. In four KHL seasons, with CAKA Moscow and Tolyatti Lada, he has produced 44 points (24 goals, 20 assists) along with 68 penalty minutes. Season tickets are on … Continue reading →