The Dallas Stars organization has assigned three players to their affiliate in the ECHL, the Idaho Steelheads, today. The Stars assigned goaltender Richard Bachmann to Idaho, while the AHL’s Texas Stars sent forward Brad Miller and defenseman Brendan Milnamow. Here’s the press release from the Steelheads: *** (Boise, ID) – The NHL’s Dallas Stars...
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Jeff Pierce of the Odessa Jackalopes will be attending training camp with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL this week, according to a press release from the team this morning. Pierce, who was one of the top rookies in the CHL last year, posted 66 points (22 G, 44 A) while helping the...
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The Bucks are bringing back another player from their championship squad. They announced the signing of defenseman Mike Looby this morning, raising their total roster to 25. Looby was a member of the Bucks’ 2006 Championship squad, but has been well-traveled in recent years, playing for five teams in two different leagues over the...
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The Laredo Bucks announced two signings today, and also declared two players are joining the Houston Aeros at their AHL training camp. I’m not familiar with either player Laredo signed, but the Bucks tout their experience in the ECHL last year. Here are both press releases out of Laredo: *** LAREDO, TX - The...
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The Odessa Jackalopes issued a couple of press releases today, one announcing a schedule change and the other announcing two players from last year’s rosters signing two-way contracts with the Jacks’ AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. I always love hearing about CHL players getting a shot in the AHL and beyond. And, as...
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On Monday, the Jackalopes announced their training camp and preseason schedule. More info in the release: *** (Odessa, TX) – With the Central Hockey League season-opener coming on Oct. 16, the Odessa Jackalopes released today their training camp and preseason schedule. Along with training camp practices and preseason games, the Jackalopes will also be...
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The Laredo Bucks have scheduled a press conference for Wednesday, where they will announce the re-signing of their all-time scoring leader, Jeff Bes. Read more in the press release that follows: *** LAREDO, TX - The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League will hold a press conference Wednesday (Sept 16th) to officially announce...
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The Allen Americans sent out a press release this morning about their goaltender Chris Whitley, who had his NHL prospects camp debut with the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night. Whitley and the Red Wings lost the game, 4-3 to the New York Rangers prospects, but Americans head coach Dwight Mullins was pleased with...
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The Texas Stars have signed two more players to their roster for the upcoming season. They have also finalized their pre-season schedule. The following press release was posted to their site: *** Cedar Park, TX – The Texas Stars announced today the team has signed right wing Matt Beaudoin and defenseman Matt Stephenson to...
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I think I’ve said “the Laredo bucks have signed yet another player” or something along those lines too many times this off-season. It’s repetitive to keep going down that path. But, it doesn’t stop being true, especially after their latest acquisition. The Bucks added rookie defenseman Nick Klaren to their roster this afternoon, expanding...
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