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...
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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 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...
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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...
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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...
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After teasing their Twitter followers for a little while (congratulations @donocdn for guessing correctly), the Americans confirmed that newly signed netminder Chris Whitley will be attending the Detroit Red Wings Training Camp in September. This is great news for Whitley, obviously, but also for the Allen Americans, as it could bring increased recognition to...
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