Caruana Headed To AHL
Feb 4th, 2010
DULUTH, Ga. - The Gwinnett Gladiators announced that forward Matt Caruana has been called up to Portland of the American Hockey League. The Gladiators are the ECHL affiliate of the Atlanta Thrashers and the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League and Chicago and Syracuse of the American Hockey League. Claude Noel, who is the ... [READ MORE]
Canucks' Burrows NamedMeiGrayECHL Alumnus Of The Month
Feb 4th, 2010
PRINCETON, N.J. - Former ECHL and current Vancouver Canucks left wing Alexandre Burrows is The MeiGray Group ECHL Alumnus of the Month for January. The leading distributor of game-worn hockey jerseys and "Official Game-Worn Jersey Source of the ECHL," MeiGray sold more than 700 game-worn ECHL jerseys in 2008-09 and has sold more than 3,600 ... [READ MORE]
Holt, Spencer Join Jackals
Feb 4th, 2010
ELMIRA, N.Y. The Elmira Jackals have announced that goaltender Chris Holt and forward Tim Spencer have been loaned to the team by Binghamton of the American Hockey League. The Jackals are the ECHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League and Binghamton of the American Hockey League. Team Press Release [READ MORE]
Walleye Sign Yandle
Feb 4th, 2010
TOLEDO, Ohio - The Toledo Walleye announced that they have signed defenseman Brian Yandle. The Walleye are the ECHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League and Grand Rapids and Rockford of the American Hockey League. Mike Haviland, who is one of two coaches to lead two different teams to ... [READ MORE]
Khudobin Becomes 432ndECHL Player To Reach NHL
Feb 4th, 2010
PRINCETON, N.J. Former Florida Everblades and Texas Wildcatters goaltender Anton Khudobin became the 432nd player to play in the National Hockey League after the ECHL when he made his debut with the Minnesota Wild in a 4-2 win against Edmonton on Thursday. Coming on in relief after starter Jeff Harding was injured in the third period, the ... [READ MORE]
Condors' Ianiero Feels Lucky To Reach 500 Games
Feb 4th, 2010
By Mike Griffith Californian Staff Writer The Bakersfield Californian BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - There's something to be said for longevity in any profession. Especially if your chosen profession is performance-based with zero guarantees. For Andrew Ianiero, his profession is as a minor league hockey player where contracts are ... [READ MORE]
Sims Loaned To Albany
Feb 4th, 2010
ELMIRA, N.Y. The Elmira Jackals have announced that goaltender Tyler Sims has been loaned to Albany of the American Hockey League. The Jackals are the ECHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League and Binghamton of the American Hockey League. Team Press Release [READ MORE]
Grizzlies' Crowder IsBack Home In Victoria
Feb 4th, 2010
By Cleve Dheensaw (c) Times Colonist (Victoria) 2010 VICTORIA, British Columbia - Revenge is a dish best served cold on ice. Rookie Tim Crowder of the Utah Grizzlies admits he was a little upset in being cut by the hometown Victoria Salmon Kings last fall in his first training camp as a pro. The Racquet Club of Victoria hockey ... [READ MORE]
Nie Loaned To Houston
Feb 4th, 2010
KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Kalamazoo Wings announced that goaltender Ryan Nie has been loaned to Houston of the American Hockey League. The K-Wings are the ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League and Adirondack and Worcester of the American Hockey League. Former ECHL coaches Matt Shaw and ... [READ MORE]
ECHL Transactions - Feb. 5
Feb 4th, 2010
Following are the ECHL transactions for Feb. 5, 2010: UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: Max Taylor, F OTHER TRANSACTIONS: Alaska: Add Jim Dahl, F signed contract Delete Anthony Peluso, F recalled by Peoria (AHL), 2/4 Bakersfield: Add Jason Dale, F activated off IR, 2/4 Delete Ryan Donally, F placed on the 3-day IR, 2/4 ... [READ MORE]
Gladiators Name Berti Captain
Feb 4th, 2010
By Christine Troyke Staff Writer Gwinnett Daily Post DULUTH, Ga. - Gwinnett Gladiators head coach Jeff Pyle has talked all season about needing more consistent leadership. He did something tangible toward that end Thursday. Adam Berti was named captain and will be wearing the C when the Gladiators hit the ice on Friday against ... [READ MORE]
Boogaard Reassigned To Nailers
Feb 4th, 2010
WHEELING, Pa. - The Wheeling Nailers announced that right wing Aaron Boogaard has been reassigned to the team from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. The Nailers are the ECHL affiliate of the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. ... [READ MORE]
Salmon Kings, Shaw GiveFans Chance To Win Prizes
Feb 3rd, 2010
VICTORIA, British Columbia - The Victoria Salmon Kings and Shaw announced that at the remaining five Friday home games fans will have the chance to win prizes including Shaw Digital Cable Terminals, NHL Centre Ice Packages and Vancouver Canucks Pay-Per-View coupons. The Salmon Kings are the ECHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks of the ... [READ MORE]
Steelheads, Bud Light Announce Win A Trip Contest
Feb 3rd, 2010
BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho Steelheads announced that they have partnered with Bud Light to give fans the chance to win a trip to watch the team play at Ontario, Calif. in March. The Steelheads are the ECHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League and the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League. Matt Climie, BJ ... [READ MORE]
Gordon Returns To Reading
Feb 3rd, 2010
READING, Pa. - The Reading Royals announced that All-Star forward Ben Gordon has returned from Abbotsford of the American Hockey League. The Royals are the ECHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League and the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. Former ECHL coach Graeme Townshend is the ... [READ MORE]
