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Odessa’s Sebastien Thinel Named CHL’s Most Valuable Player

March 23, 2009
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Odessa’s Sebastien Thinel Named CHL’s Most Valuable Player

Thinel Also Captures Joe Burton Scoring Championship The Central Hockey League (CHL) announced today that Sebastien Thinel of the Odessa Jackalopes has been named the recipient of the 2008-09 Central Hockey League’s Most Valuable Player award.  The honor is ‘presented annually to the Central Hockey League player adjudged to be the most valuable to...

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Ray Miron President’s Cup Schedule Finalized

March 22, 2009
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Ray Miron President’s Cup Schedule Finalized

The Central Hockey League (CHL) released today the 2009 Ray Miron President’s Cup playoff schedule for the opening round and for two of the four conference semi finals series’.  In all, 10 teams qualified for the post-season with five from each conference.  The Colorado Eagles and the Texas Brahmas have earned the number one...

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Laredo’s Darryl Smith Named CHL Rookie of the Year

March 19, 2009
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Laredo’s Darryl Smith Named CHL Rookie of the Year

The Central Hockey League (CHL) announced today that Laredo Bucks forward Darryl Smith has been selected the recipient of the 2008-09 Central Hockey League Rookie of the Year award following balloting among CHL head coaches, communication’s departments and selected media members in each market.  The Rookie of the Year award is ‘presented annually to...

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Gorillas’ Sutter wins CHL Man of the Year

March 18, 2009
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Gorillas’ Sutter wins CHL Man of the Year

The Central Hockey League (CHL) announced today that Austin Sutter of the Amarillo Gorillas has been named the 2008-09 Central Hockey League Man of the Year.  The award is selected by the CHL front office based on nominations and supporting materials from member clubs. The CHL Man of the Year award is ‘presented annually...

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A Stars Gameday Roundup

March 17, 2009
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A Stars Gameday Roundup

I realize I haven’t posted about the Stars in some time now, and that needs to be remedied.  Tonight is another big game against a Western Conference rival (how many times can I say that in the next month?  Probably about 12 times).  After suffering through their worst homestand in the history of their...

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CHL Announces 2008-09 All-CHL Team

March 17, 2009
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CHL Announces 2008-09 All-CHL Team

The Central Hockey League (CHL) announced today the six member All-CHL team for the 2008-09 season, selected through balloting of all 16 head coaches.  Making the team as forwards are Colorado’s Riley Nelson and Kevin Ulanski along with Odessa’s Sebastien Thinel.  The defensemen are Bossier-Shreveport’s Dale Lupul and Colorado’s Aaron Schneekloth and the goaltender...

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CHL Announces 2008-09 All-Rookie Team

March 17, 2009
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CHL Announces 2008-09 All-Rookie Team

The Central Hockey League (CHL) announced today the six member All-Rookie team for the 2008-09 season, selected through balloting of all 16 head coaches.  Receiving recognition on the team are forwards Darryl Smith of Laredo, Jeff Pierce of Odessa and Adam Perry of Arizona along with defensemen Dane Marshall of Mississippi and Nicolas Dumoulin...

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Quick-Hit Gorillas Win Weekly Award

March 10, 2009
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Quick-Hit Gorillas Win Weekly Award

Amarillo’s Three Goal Outburst Voted CHL Performance of the Week The Central Hockey League (CHL) announced today that the Amarillo Gorillas three-goal outburst in a 45 second period of the second period in their 6-5 win at Odessa on February 28th has been voted the winner of the CHL Performance of the Week for...

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2008-09 CHL “Best of the Best” Results Announced

March 10, 2009
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2008-09 CHL “Best of the Best” Results Announced

The Central Hockey League (CHL) released today the results of the annual ‘Best of the Best’ poll as voted on by CHL players, coaches and operational staff from all 16 CHL teams.  The poll consists of 46 categories ranging from ‘Best Overall Player’ (Colorado’s Riley Nelson) to ‘Best Booster Club’ (Mudbugs Boilers).  Each team...

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CHL Award Finalists Announced

March 9, 2009
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CHL Award Finalists Announced

The Central Hockey League (CHL) announced today the five finalists for each of the four significant CHL awards as selected by the CHL front office following nominations from member clubs. Balloting will take place among CHL Head Coaches, team Communications Departments and selected media members to determine the recipients of the CHL’s Most Valuable...

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