redwing77 Posted December 18, 2003 Posted December 18, 2003 Just heard the Skarperud is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL Recover fast Tim Bad news on that. I mean, first it is a torn ACL. SECOND, it comes in a year which is do or sit out a year. This could not have come at a worse time for Tim. Quote
CoteauRinkRat Posted December 18, 2003 Posted December 18, 2003 Just heard the Skarperud is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL Recover fast Tim And to make matters worse, was just going to play a game in Winnipeg. Quote
HKNTSMN Posted December 18, 2003 Posted December 18, 2003 Notermann and Spiewak on ECHL Eastern All-Star Team 2004 Par-A-Dice ECHL All-Star Game Eastern Conference Starters Goaltender - Arturs Irbe, Johnstown Defense - Jonathan Zion, Reading Defense - Ryan Brindley, Cincinnati Forward - Dan Carlson, Roanoke Forward - Brian McCullough, Florida Forward - Jason Jaffray, Wheeling A two-time National Hockey League All-Star under contract to Carolina of the NHL, Irbe is currently on injured reserve after undergoing wrist surgery last week. Prior to his injury, Irbe was 8-3-1 in 12 games for the Chiefs and ranks fourth in the ECHL with a 1.91 goals against average and is tied for fourth with a .936 save percentage. Irbe is 213-234-78 in 558 career NHL games and only Detroit's Dominik Hasek has more wins among European-born goaltenders. In the 2002 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Irbe won 10 games and had the third best goals against average (1.67) and save percentage (.938) while helping the Hurricanes advance to the Stanley Cup Finals where they lost in five games to Detroit. Wheeling's Jaffray is named as a starter for the second consecutive year having been selected in 2003 as a rookie with Roanoke. The 22-year-old Jaffray, who was the 2003 ECHL Rookie of the Year, is under contract to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and leads the Nailers with 12 goals, five power-play goals, 16 assists and 28 points in 23 games. Florida's McCullough is making his first start in an ECHL All-Star Game, but his third appearance tying him for fourth most games played with eight other players. McCullough, who leads the ECHL with 17 goals and 38 points in 26 games, has scored four goals in ECHL All-Star Games, tying him for second with two other players for the most goals scored, and has scored five points which ties him for fourth for the most points with nine other players. Under contract to Lowell of the AHL, McCullough scored a goal and had an assist in the Northern Conference's 8-2 win in the 2003 ECHL All-Star Game and he had hat trick in the Northern Conference�s 9-5 loss in the 2001 ECHL All-Star Game. Currently on call up to Lowell of the AHL, Roanoke's Carlson is making his first ECHL All-Star appearance. The 24-year-old Carlson is tied for 14th in the ECHL in scoring with 29 points (11g-18a) in 19 games. Reading's Zion is making his first start in an ECHL All-Star Game, but his second consecutive appearance, having been selected as a rookie with Richmond. Zion, who scored a power-play goal in the Northern Conference�s 8-2 win in 2003, ranks seventh among ECHL defensemen with 21 points (6g-15a) in 18 games. Making his first ECHL All-Star appearance is Cincinnati's Brindley, who ranks eighth among ECHL defensemen and second on the Cyclones with 20 points (7g-13a) in 26 games. In addition to Irbe, Johnstown will be represented by goaltender Cory Campbell and rookie forward Jason Notermann. Selected in the third round (92nd overall) by Los Angeles in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, Campbell is 6-1-1 with a league-leading 1.47 goals against average. The 22-year-old Campbell is tied for the ECHL lead with two shutouts and ranks second with a .943 save percentage in eight games. In his first professional season, Notermann is tied for fifth among ECHL rookies with 10 goals and tied for sixth among rookie in scoring with a team-leading 21 points in 24 games. In addition to Zion, Reading will be represented by rookie forward David Masse, who is under contract to Hershey of the AHL. In his first professional season, the 21-year-old Masse is tied for sixth among ECHL rookies with 13 assists and is tied for 13th in rookie scoring with 18 points in 19 games while also scoring one point (1g-0a) in six games with Hershey. Host Peoria will be represented by left wing Randy Rowe. The 23-year-old Rowe is tied for the ECHL lead with three shorthand goals and four shorthand points and leads the Rivermen with 13 goals and 21 points in 23 games. Currently on loan to Philadelphia of the AHL, Trenton's Chris Houle is making his first ECHL All-Star appearance. In his first professional season, Houle is 5-3-0 with a league-leading .949 save percentage. The 21-year-old Houle is tied for the ECHL lead with two shutouts and ranks second in the ECHL with a 1.64 goals against average. Atlantic City will be represented by rookie forward Sam Paolini and rookie defenseman Brian Fahey. In his first professional season, the 23-year-old Paolini is tied for fourth among ECHL rookies with 14 assists and ranks fourth in the rookie scoring race with 24 points (10g-14a). Selected in the fourth round (119th overall) by Colorado in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, the 22-year-old Fahey leads Atlantic City defensemen with 12 assists, 14 points, six power-play assists and eight power-play points in 25 games. Representing Greenville will be forward Chris Lynch, who leads the Grrrowl with 12 goals, four power-play goals and 21 points in 22 games. Florence will be represented by rookie defenseman Mark McRae, who was selected in the ninth round (288th overall) by Atlanta in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old McRae, who was a Rhodes Scholarship candidate, leads Pride defensemen with five goals and 12 points in 21 games. Representing South Carolina will be rookie forward Kevin Spiewak, who is third on the Stingrays and tied for 14th among ECHL rookies with 17 points (8g-9a) in 24 games. Charlotte will be represented by second-year professional David Inman, who is currently on call up to Lowell of the AHL. Selected in the second round (59th overall) by the New York Rangers in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, Inman leads the Checkers with three shorthand goals, six power-play assists, eight power-play points (2g-6a), 20 assists and 27 points in 24 games. Representing Columbia will be second-year professional Alexandre Burrows, who has 21 points (6g-15a) and is +11 in 15 games with the Inferno. In his first professional season, Greensboro defenseman Tom Reiman ranks third among ECHL rookies with 11 power-play points (5g-6a) and is tied for 10th in rookie scoring with 19 points (7g-12a) in 25 games. Among ECHL defensemen, Reiman is tied for ninth in scoring. Representing Toledo will be center Morten Ask, who leads the Storm with 13 assists and 20 points in 22 games. Representing Dayton will be rookie defenseman Nate Kiser, who was selected in the fifth round (160th overall) by Phoenix in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. Under contract to Syracuse of the AHL, the 21-year-old Kiser has five points (2g-3a) in 23 games for the Bombers. Jason has two former Green Bay Gambler teammates on the team also Tom Reimann and Chris Lynch... Should be a fun night on January 21st in Peoria.. Quote
dagies Posted December 18, 2003 Posted December 18, 2003 Nice job done by a couple of former Sioux. And rookies to boot. Maybe they'll soon work their way up to the AHL. Quote
CoteauRinkRat Posted December 19, 2003 Posted December 19, 2003 That is great news. Way to go guys.!!!! Quote
Goon Posted December 20, 2003 Posted December 20, 2003 The Milwaukee Admirals have added two more players to their roster. Nashville Predators Executive Vice President/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has reassigned forward Libor Pivko (LEE-bohrPEEV-koh) to the Milwaukee Admirals and that forward Bryan Lundbohm has agreed to an American Hockey League contract with Milwaukee. Pivko, 23, made his NHL debut last night at Colorado, registering 6:50 of ice time and two shots on goal. The 6-2, 206-pound left wing was recalled on November 21 after posting seven points (3g-4a) and a +5 rating in 12 gameswith the Admirals this season. Pivko was selected by Nashville in the third round (89th overall) of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. The Novy Vicin, Czech Rep. native signed his first NHL contract on June 25, 2003. Lundbohm, 26, played the past two seasons for the Admirals scoring 60 points, including 20 goals, while playing in 159 of 160 regular season games. He also scored six points (1g-5a) in six playoff games last season. The 5'10", 190-pound right wing was signed as a free agent by Nashville on May 2, 2001. He played three seasons of collegiate hockey at North Dakota scoring 124 points (56g-68a) in 122 games. In 2000-2001, the Roseau, MN native led the WCHA and finished second in the nation with 32 goals for the Fighting Sioux. In 2000-01, he was a First Team All-WCHA Selection and Second Team All-American. "Brian Lundbohm is a solid player with an outstanding work ethic," said Admirals' Executive Vice President/General Manager Phil Wittliff."He's a durable player who will provide veteran leadership." Both players will be available when the Admirals battle the St. Johns Maple Leafs and former Milwaukee Admirals Captain Marc Moro on Wednesday night, 7:00 p.m. at the Bradley Center. Lunbohm has played 11 games and has 2 goals and 2 assists... Quote
redwing77 Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 Good article on Panzer in the Sioux Illustrated issue. Quennville said that Jeff has a future with the Blues. He's scored over 20 goals in each of the past two seasons in the AHL. Quote
#1GreeneFan Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 as of December 21st David Hale is out with the flu. Hopefully the same thing doesn't happen to him. http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/2569/photos Quote
sprig Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 Was wondering what happened to Hale. He had been in the lineup every game, but has not appeared in the box scores from the last 3-4 games. Definitely hope it's not a reoccurence of what happened last year. Quote
redwing77 Posted December 23, 2003 Posted December 23, 2003 It's better to be very careful. Remember David left UND with that kidney condition. I'm not a medical person by any means, but could the flu possibly aggravate that condition or at least weaken the immune system so that something else could? Quote
sprig Posted December 27, 2003 Posted December 27, 2003 Hale was back tonight vs. NY Islanders. Fight with Asham resulted in an instegator game misconduct along with the fighting major; guess he's over the flu. Bayda also back for Carolina after several games off, not sure if for injury or healthy scratches. Quote
redwing77 Posted December 27, 2003 Posted December 27, 2003 Hale was back tonight vs. NY Islanders. Fight with Asham resulted in an instegator game misconduct along with the fighting major; guess he's over the flu. Bayda also back for Carolina after several games off, not sure if for injury or healthy scratches. Bayda was a healthy scratch Quote
CoteauRinkRat Posted December 28, 2003 Posted December 28, 2003 Blake is having another solid year with the Islanders. He has really turned into a decent NHL player. Quote
farce poobah Posted January 1, 2004 Posted January 1, 2004 Box Score Speaking of Jason Blake, he had a 4-point game to end 2003 with a bang. Quote
CoteauRinkRat Posted January 1, 2004 Posted January 1, 2004 Box Score Speaking of Jason Blake, he had a 4-point game to end 2003 with a bang. Another great game for Blaker. Quote
redwing77 Posted January 6, 2004 Posted January 6, 2004 Just an FYI: Hale made NHL Tonight's top plays of December with a fight. I didn't catch his opponent. Good for David! Quote
diggin42 Posted January 8, 2004 Posted January 8, 2004 Just an FYI: Hale made NHL Tonight's top plays of December with a fight. I didn't catch his opponent. Good for David! This is from hockeyfights.com: 12/26/2003 NJD NYI Arron Asham 2pd 12:24 Comments: Asham and Hale come together and exchange shoves and high-sticks on the near-boards. The Devils came out flat and trailed 2-0, so Hale tries to spark the team. He drops the gloves grabs on and finally Asham obliges. Asham throws a good uppercut that connects flush and then Hale lands overhand right. They each throw a few rights, both connecting at least twice. Asham lands the better shots, one very solid. Eventually Asham gets Hale over and he falls to a knee. Hale then gets back up and takes down Asham. Asham came away from the scrap with a bloody jersey, trickling down from a spot near his eye that was opened from a high stick right before the bout. Other Penalties: Hale received an instigator and misconduct. Quote
jk Posted January 9, 2004 Posted January 9, 2004 http://www.adn.com/sports/story/4596125p-4565753c.html Article on Wes Dorey, which happened to be right below the one on Fournier's return. Quote
Goon Posted January 17, 2004 Posted January 17, 2004 Tue Jan 13 Ryan Bayda Left Wing Sent to minors (Lowell-AHL) Quote
redwing77 Posted January 17, 2004 Posted January 17, 2004 In case anyone was wondering, the Wild recalled a different defenceman than Roche after Walz went down with the injury. This defenceman is 3-9-12 -14 at Houston. Roche was 2-12-14 -3. What does this mean? If there was doubt that Roche wasn't done with the Wild, I think it is very apparent now. I try to keep positive about most things, but I hate it when teams say one thing and then do another. Roche was slapped in the face with one hand while the other was patting him on the back. Quote
DamStrait Posted January 17, 2004 Posted January 17, 2004 In case anyone was wondering, the Wild recalled a different defenceman than Roche after Walz went down with the injury. This defenceman is 3-9-12 -14 at Houston. Roche was 2-12-14 -3. What does this mean? If there was doubt that Roche wasn't done with the Wild, I think it is very apparent now. I try to keep positive about most things, but I hate it when teams say one thing and then do another. Roche was slapped in the face with one hand while the other was patting him on the back. While I am not a fan of the Mild, Lemaire, or the 'opportunities' they've given to TR, I believe if the called TR up, he would have to clear waivers before he could be sent back down. This other d-man may not have the same baggage. Quote
dagies Posted January 17, 2004 Posted January 17, 2004 Risebrough was recently quoted in the Trib saying that Roche definitely won't be with the Wild org next year. For some reason they are done with him. Quote
sprig Posted January 17, 2004 Posted January 17, 2004 Blais in one of his pre or post game interviews, when talking about conditioning and the NHL, said Roche hadn't worked hard, and therefore was having trouble cracking an NHL lineup. There was little doubt when the Wild put him on waivers that he would have to look for a new deal with another club. Watching the Wild, it does not appear that Lemaire will put up with an offensive dman, he likes the stay at homers that only occasionally jump into the play. Quote
Goon Posted January 17, 2004 Posted January 17, 2004 Risebrough was recently quoted in the Trib saying that Roche definitely won't be with the Wild org next year. For some reason they are done with him. That will probably give Travis an opportunity to catch on with a team that will be able to use his offensive skills. I haven't given up hope that Roach can play in the NHL. Travis definately has the skills IMO to play at the next level... Quote
CoteauRinkRat Posted January 17, 2004 Posted January 17, 2004 There is no doubt Roche has the skills to play in the NHL. I agree with sprig on the fact that the wild play such a defensive style and Lemaire doesn't like dmen who like to jump up on the play and take chances. There are plenty of teams around the league who actually let their defensemen take some chances, and some of these teams even score more than two goals a game, unlike the Wild. I hope Roche finds a team where he fits in and uses his experiences with Minnesota and their organization to work a little harder and crack a lineup elsewhere. Quote
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