Sn 10 Ep 18: Jonathan Bombulie talks Pens, Mike McKenna & Don Biggs from earlier seasons

  By Bob Howard | January 23, 2014 - 6:59 pm |
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Mike McKenna

THE RETRO EDITION OF THE PPPSHOW This week on the Power Play Post Show we go retro! This week’s show is dedicated to our journey to 10 seasons of covering the American Hockey League including one new interview with a guest who has been coming on since season 2 plus two great interviews from years past including our very 1st interview here on the PPPShow! This week’s special guests from around the American Hockey League: Jonathan Bombulie – Beat-writer – Citizen’s Voice – Penguins Insider/Penguins Pit - On Twitter: @CVBombulie - JB joined the show this week to talk about the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, all the roster changes due to injuries up in Pittsburgh plus how rookie goaltender Eric Hartzell has played this season. Also check out JB’s new … Continue reading →

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AHL Read This: Pirates & Civic Center team up, Falcons defensemen, Canes/Leafs trade & more

  By Bob Howard | January 22, 2014 - 8:12 am |
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Nathan Dempsey

A look into the world of the American Hockey League outside of just the normal game re-caps. Portland Pirates, civic center back liquor-revenue bill Allowing arenas that hold a license to share income with teams would remove one obstacle in difficult lease talks. By Edward D. Murphy emurphy@pressherald.com Staff Writer AUGUSTA — Officials of the Cumberland County Civic Center and the majority owner of the Portland Pirates reached agreement Tuesday: Both supported a proposed bill that they said would remove one obstacle to a new lease allowing the hockey team to resume playing in the Portland arena. But, they said, the change in the law, which would allow the arena and the American Hockey League team to share liquor sales revenue, isn’t the only hurdle they face in … Continue reading →

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AHL Read This: IceCaps likely to be in Thunder Bay, Ont if Jets have their way

  By Bob Howard | January 21, 2014 - 2:35 pm |
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Could the IceCaps end up in Thunder Bay?

A look into the world of the American Hockey League outside of just the normal game re-caps. IceCaps owner may move team from St. John’s to Thunder Bay   CBC News Posted: Jan 21, 2014 1:55 PM NT Last Updated: Jan 21, 2014 2:40 PM NT The status and future of the St. John’s IceCaps were unclear Tuesday, amid reports that its parent company plans to move its American Hockey League franchise to Ontario. An IceCaps official confirmed, but soon after retracted, a report that True North Sports and Entertainment was moving its AHL franchise to Thunder Bay. The team is managed by a company owned by former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Danny Williams. But True North, which owns the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets, indicated that its team will eventually be playing hockey … Continue reading →

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AHL Read This: Tom Mitchell honored, Bachman’s 3 in 3, Aud’s high marks & Falcons 20 Years

  By Bob Howard | January 20, 2014 - 8:37 pm |
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A look into the world of the American Hockey League outside of just the normal game re-caps. Binghamton Senators executive Tom Mitchell honored for his playing days in the Mohawk Valley Posted on January 20, 2014 by mweinste Tom Mitchell has done a lot for professional hockey in the Binghamton area, but he is also highly revered in the Mohawk Valley region of New York. Before becoming a businessman and hockey ambassador in Broome County, Mitchell was a professional hockey player in the Minnesota North Stars organization… Read more ———————————————————————————- OKC Barons notebook: Goaltender Richard Bachman starts all three weekend games By Michael Baldwin Published: January 19, 2014 Barons goaltender Richard Bachman started Friday, Saturday and Sunday, which is hockey’s version of a triple-header. A 26-year-old veteran with 35 games NHL experience, … Continue reading →

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Sn 10 Ep 17: Jones, Tokarski, Murphy, Kinkaid & Goldman

  By Bob Howard | January 16, 2014 - 10:12 pm |
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Monarchs net-minder, Martin Jones talks about playing with the L.A. Kings & his recent success.

THE ALL GOALIE SPECIAL This week on the Power Play Post Show, it’s all about Goalies, Goaltenders, Net-minders, the men between the pipes, well sort of! Hosts Bob Howard and Megan Reiff open the show with news and notes from around the American Hockey League, including news on the Farjestad BK roster that you may not know, an interesting rule on player assignments to the AHL from the NHL before the Olympic break and our Top Two Player Standouts of the Week returns! Diana Nearhos of the Phantoms Forum & the Post Star in Glens Falls spoke to her post about the recent news that the city of Glens Falls has exchanged lease proposals for a team to come play at the Civic Center after this … Continue reading →

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Sn 10 Ep 16: Cory Emmerton and Curtis McKenzie

  By Bob Howard | January 9, 2014 - 10:24 pm |
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1/3 of the Texas Stars top line, Curtis McKenzie

This week on the Power Play Post Show, Hosts Bob Howard and Megan Reiff discuss the announcement and reaction to the American Hockey League‘s All Star roster that was announced on Thursday including Bob & Megan’s reactions to who is not playing in the upcoming All Star Classic. The two hosts also discuss all the latest news & notes from around the AHL. This week’s special guests from around the American Hockey League: Cory Emmerton – Grand Rapids Griffins – Left Wing – On Twitter: @cemmer48 – Cory joined the show to talk about playing for the Grand Rapids Griffins, the Detroit Red Wings, the Kingston Frontenacs and the Brampton Battalion of the OHL and describes his first NHL goal. Curtis McKenzie – Texas Stars – Left … Continue reading →

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Sn 10 Ep 15: Crocker, Plagens, Dougherty, Warren & Iacona

  By Bob Howard | January 2, 2014 - 11:44 pm |
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Voice of the Toronto Marlies, Todd Crocker

This week on the Power Play Post Show, hosts Bob Howard and Megan Reiff ring in the New Year with a huge show all about the American Hockey League. A long with the news & notes from around the AHL, the two hosts provide their thoughts on the NHL’s Winter Classic, throw out a couple of New Years Resolutions and talk about the Grand Rapids Griffins, Luke Glendenning & his outdoor week. This week’s huge guest list includes: Todd Crocker – Toronto Marlies – Radio play-by-play Broadcaster – On Twitter: @HockeyCrock - Todd made his first appearance on the show to talk about the Toronto Marlies outdoor experience on Monday vs the Grand Rapids Griffins, about the team’s leader in points, defenseman TJ Brennan and look into … Continue reading →

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Sn 10 Ep 14: Owen Newkirk, Jim Byers, Mike Peck & Billy Gardner

  By Bob Howard | December 19, 2013 - 10:51 pm |
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Four Radio & TV Broadcaster's from the AHL's Western Conference makes up this week's guest list

THE WEST CONFERENCE BROADCASTERS SPECIAL This week on the Power Play Post Show, it’s a West Conference Broadcasters Special as all four guests this week are four of the best broadcasters in the league and broadcast games in the West Conference of the American Hockey League. Hosts Bob Howard and Megan Reiff start this week’s show off with a look into the American Hockey League’s news & notes from around the league, Bob’s thoughts on the Frozen Frontier game featuring the Rochester Americans vs the Lake Erie Monsters from last Friday plus the two hosts have a little fun with special Christmas topics sprinkled throughout the opening segment. The Power Play Post Show‘s Hosts Bob & Megan want to wish all of our fans the … Continue reading →

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Sn 10 Ep 13: Rob Kopacz, Mark Caswell Jr. & Chris Roy

  By Bob Howard | December 12, 2013 - 10:54 pm |
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Frozen Frontier begins Friday, December 13th with the Rochester Americans hosting the Lake Erie Monster at Frontier Field

This week on the Power Play Post Show, Hosts Bob Howard and Megan Reiff bring a lot of exciting news and notes from around the American Hockey League. Bob and Megan discuss first the PPPshow’s trip to Utica, NY last Friday as the show took in the Comets game vs the Bridgeport Soundtigers and discuss their thoughts on the improvements made to the Utica Memorial Auditorium and the atmosphere in one of the AHL’s oldest arenas. The two host also talk about the Frozen Frontier game that Bob will be attending to cover for the show and announce the Two Top Player Standouts from last week. Rob Kopacz - Vice President of Business Operations – Rochester Americans – Rob joined Bob on the show to talk … Continue reading →

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AHL Top 20 Player Points Projections Through Monday, December 9, 2013

  By Bob Howard | December 9, 2013 - 10:55 pm |
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The AHL

With every team in the American Hockey League having played at least 20 games into the 76 game season; it’s fair to look at the projections of points for the top 20 players through Monday, December 9th, 2013. A couple of notes of importance: Last season was a lock-out season in the National Hockey League which spread out scoring through out some players who would not have played in the AHL. The Rockford IceHogs Brandon Pirri led the league in 2012-13 with 75 pts (22+53) through 76 games. The last season any player hit 100+ points was in the 2009-10 season as the Hershey Bears Keith Aucoin scored 106 pts (35+71) in 72 games & his teammate Alexandre Giroux scored 103 pts (50+53) in 69 games played. Through 10 games played, 7 players were projected to hit over 100 … Continue reading →

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