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Vaskivuo Obtained by IceMen

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:09:38 PST

Evansville, IN - As we move into the heart of the pro hockey off-season summer months aiming toward the their exciting move into the all-new state-of-the-art Downtown Evansville Arena, the Evansville IceMen of the Central Hockey league continue their efforts and preparations both on and off the ice for the 2011-12 CHL season.

Bucks Annouce front Office Changes

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:05:01 PST

Laredo, TX - Donald Thomson, previously the Vice-President of Sales, has been named President of the Bucks. As the new President, Thomson will lead the business side of the organization. Thomson has passionately led the ticketing and corporate sales departments since January 2009. As President, he will continue to guide the sales departments as well as other facets within the organization.

Thunder Signs Thomas to Contract Extension

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:58:35 PST

Stockton, CA - The Stockton Thunder, the proud ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League, has exercised a one-year option for the 2011-12 season and signed head coach Matt Thomas to a two-year contract extension through 2013-14, Thunder president Dan Chapman announced today. Per club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Sharks Gaining Momentum in Worcester

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:51:18 PST

Worcester, MA - Worcester Sharks President Michael A. Mudd is proud to announce that the Worcester Sharks saw an 11% attendance increase during the Sharks fifth season of hockey in Worcester during the 2010-11 season.

Obermeyer First to Sign for 2011-12 Season

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:29:50 PST

Evansville, IN - As the countdown commences for the 2011-12 pro hockey season and their exciting move into the brand-new Downtown Evansville Arena, the Evansville IceMen of the Central Hockey League are proceeding in their preparations both on and off the ice through their first player signing.

ECHL Opens 24th Season on October 14

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:20:46 PST

Princeton, NJ - The ECHL announced on Monday that its 24th season will begin on Oct. 14 with eight games being played in six states from Alaska to Florida and continues on Oct. 15 with 10 more games in eight states.

Raymond Accepts Head Coaching Position in Europe

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:23:23 PST

Bakersfield, CA - The Bakersfield Condors, ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild, have announced today that head coach Marty Raymond has accepted a position as head coach of a team in the Austrian Elite League. His record-setting tenure with the Condors comes to end immediately.

AHL Statement on True North Announcement

Tue, 31 May 2011 19:39:08 PST

Springfield, MA - David Andrews, President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Hockey League, released the following statement after today’s announcement by True North Sports & Entertainment in Winnipeg:

Expansion Membership Approved for Colorado

Tue, 31 May 2011 19:27:38 PST

Princeton, NJ – The ECHL announced that the Board of Governors has approved the Expansion Membership application of the Colorado Eagles for admission to the ECHL. The addition of the Eagles will expand the League to 20 teams for the 2011-12 season.

Bootland Signs New 2-Year Deal

Thu, 26 May 2011 19:08:40 PST

Kalamazoo, MI - The Kalamazoo Wings, proud member of the ECHL and affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders and American Hockey League's Bridgeport Sound Tigers, announce the organization has re-signed director of hockey operations and head coach Nick Bootland to a two-year contract through the 2012-13 season; per team policy, the terms of the contract will be undisclosed.

Admirals Sign Devos to Two-Year Contract

Thu, 26 May 2011 19:03:24 PST

Norfolk, VA - The Norfolk Admirals have signed forward Philip-Michael Devos to a two-year American Hockey League Standard Player's Contract, Admirals General Manager Julien BriseBois announced today.

Familiar Face Named IceGators' New General Manager

Wed, 25 May 2011 23:51:38 PST

Lafayette, LA - The Louisiana IceGators announced Wednesday that former player Louis Dumont has been named the team's new general manager.

Oilers Extend Ramsay's Contract

Wed, 25 May 2011 18:39:00 PST

Tulsa, OK - After leading the Tulsa Oilers to their longest playoff run in 17 years, Tulsa Oilers coach Bruce Ramsay has signed a two year contract that will carry him through the end of the 2012-2013 season.

Dumont Announces Retirement

Wed, 25 May 2011 18:35:29 PST

Southaven, MS - The Mississippi RiverKings of the Central Hockey League (CHL) offer congratulations to veteran forward Louis Dumont on his appointment as new general manager of the Louisiana IceGators of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). Dumont moves into the Louisiana front office after a lengthy and successful playing career that included playing his last five seasons as a member of the RiverKings.

Predators Ink Defenseman Bartley

Tue, 24 May 2011 19:14:48 PST

Milwaukee, WI - Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed free-agent defenseman Victor Bartley to a two-year, two-way contract.

Whale Re-Sign Defenseman Nightingale

Tue, 24 May 2011 19:11:50 PST

Hartford, CT - Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the team has exercised its 2011-12 option on the AHL contract of defenseman Jared Nightingale.

Dupuis Announces Retirement

Tue, 24 May 2011 10:48:02 PST

Fort Wayne, IN - The Komets announced Tuesday that veteran defenseman Guy Dupuis is retiring from professional hockey after a career spanning 21 years.

Phantoms Name Paterson Head Coach

Fri, 20 May 2011 19:00:12 PST

Glens Falls, NY - Today the Adirondack Phantoms, in collaboration with their NHL Affiliate Philadelphia Flyers, proudly announce that Joe Paterson has been hired as the team's Head Coach.

Olver Joins Condors Staff

Fri, 20 May 2011 18:57:09 PST

Bakersfield, CA - The Bakersfield Condors, official ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild, have announced John Olver has joined the organization as Assistant to the Head Coach and Director of Player Personnel. He will assist Raymond specifically in the areas of recruiting and scouting at the pro and amateur levels.

Laredo Will Return

Fri, 20 May 2011 18:53:31 PST

Laredo, TX - Majority Owner Glenn Hart announces the Laredo Bucks will continue next season.