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Lynx Sign Former Colorado College Captain Thauwald

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:53:15 PST

Augusta, GA - The Augusta Lynx have signed winger Scott Thauwald, head coach and director of hockey operations John Marks announced today.

Cheesman Returns to Aces

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:51:23 PST

Anchorage, AK - The Alaska Aces have signed right winger Bo Cheesman to a one-year contract for the 2008-09 season.

Poulsen and Thoring Sign for 08-09

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:38:12 PST

Bossier City, LA - The Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs have added two more players for the 2008-2009 Central Hockey League season with the signings of forward Neil Poulsen and defenseman Clay Thoring. The newest additions give the Bugs five players under contract for the coming season.

ECHL Veteran Signs with Gorillas

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:35:47 PST

Amarillo, TX - The Amarillo Gorillas are pleased to announce the signing of experienced forward Paul Caponigri for the 2008-09 season.

Ownership of MAHL Moves to Consortium

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:30:15 PST

Canton, OH - The Mid-Atlantic Hockey League announced today that the ownership and operation of the league has been assumed by a consortium of investors and MAHL team owners. The shift in control and ownership is effective immediately.

Wolf Pack Sign Forward Demagin

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:16:36 PST

Hartford, CT - Hartford Wolf Pack general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the Wolf Pack has signed forward Sergei Demagin to an American Hockey League contract.

Dineen Named Head Coach of Iowa Chops

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:14:07 PST

Des Moines, IA - The Iowa Chops, members of the American Hockey League and proud affiliate of the NHL's Anaheim Ducks, have announced Gord Dineen as the new head coach. Dineen is the first head coach in Iowa Chops history and the second in the four-year history of an AHL team in Des Moines, Iowa. Also joining Dineen behind the bench will be Assistant Coach Matt Laatsch.

All-American Signs with Rockford for '08-09

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:11:20 PST

Rockford, IL - Rockford IceHogs General Manager of Minor League Affiliates Mark Bernard announced on Tuesday that the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League has signed forward Mike Radja and defenseman Brennan Turner to AHL contracts for the 2008-09 season. Radja and Turner become the first players to officially join the IceHogs for the 2008-09 season.

Rush Announces Second Player-Assistant

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:08:39 PST

The Rapid City Rush today announced the addition of Mark DeSantis as the second Player-Assistant under Head Coach Joe Ferras. The two have had experience with the system as DeSantis served as a Player-Assistant for the Amarillo Gorillas from 2002-2004 during which Ferras was head coach.

Marshall Signs With RiverKings

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:05:14 PST

Southaven, MS - The Mississippi RiverKings of the Central Hockey League have announced the addition of defenseman Dane Marshall to its roster for the 2008-09 season. The standout blue liner from the University of Southern Maine becomes the ninth player signed by the RiverKings for the upcoming CHL season.

Cyclones Sign Forward Woods

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:55:43 PST

Cincinnati, OH - The Cincinnati Cyclones, the 2008 Kelly Cup champions, announced this afternoon that they have signed forward Mitch Woods for the 2008-09 season.

Ice Rays Increase Roster ToTen

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:46:17 PST

Corpus Christi, TX - Corpus Christi IceRays General Manager Pat Dunn announced today the signing of forward Ryan Bennett to a contract for the 2008-09 season.

Bucks Sign Rookie Forward Hurley

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:44:25 PST

Laredo, TX - The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League announced Tuesday that they have signed rookie forward Kevin Hurley for the 2008-09 season. Hurley spent the last five seasons playing for the University of Waterloo (CIS), in Waterloo, Ontario.

Corpus Christi Signs Legendary Scorer

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:42:07 PST

Corpus Christi, TX - Corpus Christi IceRays General Manager Pat Dunn announced today the signing of forward Chris Richards to a contract for the 2008-09 season.

Filipic and Birnie Add Punch to Eagles Lineup

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:40:09 PST

Windsor, CO - The Colorado Eagles announced today that both Fraser Filipic and Jay Birnie have signed for the 2008-09 season. Filipic, the CHL's reining "Best Fighter, Pound-for-Pound" has been with the Eagles for all five of their previous seasons. Birnie, who will be a third-year pro, has also spent his entire professional career with the team.

Ice Bears Land the Nation's Best

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:33:14 PST

Knoxville, TN - The Knoxville Ice Bears organization is working hard to build a strong team to defend their Southern Professional Hockey League title. With the completion of several strong offensive player signings, head coach Scott Hillman has been focusing on the goaltending and defensive positions. Shawn Doucet and Andrew Gallant are the two latest additions.

Penguins Reirden NameAssistant Coach

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:20:52 PST

Wilkes-Barre, PA - Todd Reirden has been named assistant coach of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, it was announced on Monday by Pittsburgh Penguins Assistant General Manager Chuck Fletcher. Reirden, 37, spent last season as an assistant coach with the Bowling Green Falcons (CCHA).

Royals Agree to Terms with MacDonald

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:37:39 PST

Reading, PA – The Reading Royals of the ECHL, affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League and the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward Kirk MacDonald.

Kinasewich Re-Signs With Grizzlies

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:29:11 PST

West Valley City, UT - Utah Grizzlies Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Jason Christie announced today that Ryan Kinasewich, the team's leading scorer the last three seasons, has re-signed for the 2008-2009 season. Kinasewich becomes the first signing announced by the Utah Grizzlies this offseason.

Davis Dealt To Odessa For Considerations

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:25:51 PST

Southaven, MS - The Mississippi RiverKings of the Central Hockey League have sent the rights to veteran CHL center Aaron Davis to the Odessa Jackalopes for future considerations.