The Allen Americans released their training camp schedule this afternoon. The Americans will open camp next Monday, October 4th, at 10:00 AM. The on-ice practices are open to the public and are absolutely free! So, if you’re missing hockey as much as we are here at BDH, you’ll check them out! The training camp...
The Texas Stars issued a press release late this afternoon regarding the schedule for their training camp. The camp opens on Monday, September 27th, and the practices are scheduled to be open to the public. If you’re missing hockey and you live in the Austin area, this is a great opportunity to see your...
The Allen Americans issued a press release on Friday afternoon, listing the players the team would be sending to AHL camps. The list comprehensively lists nearly everyone on the team. All invitees will get a chance to show what they can do in front of AHL coaches and executives, and if they impress, they...
The Idaho Steelheads brought back another big player from last season on Tuesday, re-signing forward John Swanson for the upcoming 2010-2011 season. Swanson was a huge role player for the Steelheads, filling in at several positions and contributing 53 points (23 G, 30A) in 70 games played during the regular season. His signing might...
In a no-risk move that could turn out to be a smart, money-saving signing if all goes well, the Dallas Stars have invited Jonathan Cheechoo, a one-time Maurice Richard Trophy winner for most goals in a season, to their training camp later this month. Cheechoo, who Stars fans will remember for his days with...
Ask most people what they think of when they think of summer in Texas, and you won’t likely get too many “hockey” responses. But, for a group of talented prospects and hopefuls, that’s what the first week of July brought to the Dr. Pepper Starscenter in Frisco, TX. Deep in the midst of some...
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...
The Americans sent out a press release this morning announcing that rookie forward Bill Loupée has been invited to attend training camp with the AHL’s Worcester Sharks. As the presser clearly states, Loupée is the fifth (!) Americans player to receive an invitation to either an AHL or NHL camp this season. I can’t...
The Laredo Bucks have announced that 2008-2009 CHL Rookie of the Year, Darryl Smith, will be attending the NHL Prospects Camp in Traverse City, MI, for the Atlanta Thrashers. Smith was signed to a “PTO” (player try out) contract, and will be part of the Atlanta team for September 6th – 10th. The Thrashers...
Justin Bowers, one of the original three signings for the Allen Americans, has been invited to the Phoenix Coyotes Rookie Camp this year. Bowers averaged over a point-per-game playing in the ECHL for the Dayton Bombers last season, and is one of the Americans’ brightest stars. Update (7/27/09 5:59PM): The Phoenix Coyotes’ rookie camp...
