RON DUGUAY SPEAKS FROM PIER 86
New York Rangers great Ron Duguay sat down with Howlings Saturday for a brief interview at Pier 86 as the Blueshirts welcomed kids to come out play hockey and meet some players. The Legendary Rod Gilbert and fan-favorite Brian Mullen were on hand in the…
NO TIME FOR SLUMPING NOW
VERSUS CHECKERS BLANKED BY SENS IN GAME 2 Binghamton leads best-of-7 series 2-0; Game 3 Tuesday in N.Y. CHARLOTTE, N.C.— Robin Lehner stopped all 33 shots he faced as the Charlotte Checkers were shutout by the Binghamton Senators, 3-0, on Friday…
FROM THE CREASE with BRUCE BERLET
By Bruce Berlet In all my years covering the New England and Hartford Whalers, few players were smarter on or off the puck, more engaging or enjoyed themselves more than Brent Peterson. Whether the Whalers won, lost or tied, Peterson was always available…
ANOTHER SIGNEE FOR THE RANGERS
Here’s the official release: RANGERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH FORWARD JASON WILSON New York, May 12, 2011 – New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Jason Wilson.
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FROM THE CREASE with BRUCE BERLET
By Bruce Berlet The financially strapped New York Islanders and their top affiliate Bridgeport Sound Tigers might finally have got some much needed/desired help Wednesday. The Islanders’ lease with the Nassau Coliseum doesn’t end until 2015, but concern…
FROM THE CREASE with BRUCE BERLET
By Bruce Berlet Former Hartford Wolf Pack wing Nigel Dawes was part of a Winnipeg native daily double for the Hamilton Bulldogs that was a large part of AHL history on Monday night. Dawes notched his team-leading ninth goal of the playoffs at 6:24 of the…
FIRST RANGERS TRADE OF THE OFF-SEASON
Here is your typical example of one of those, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained” sort of moves by the New York Rangers, as they again traded with Don Maloney and the Not-Ready-For-Winnipeg Coyotes…or the Blueshirt’s apparent West Coast affiliate if you…
CHECKERS TO BE SHOWCASED ON ESPN
CHECKERS, BENNETT FAMILY TO BE FEATURED ON ESPN E:60 Watch party/Fan Fest scheduled for Tuesday at Pavilion at EpiCentre CHARLOTTE, N.C.—The Charlotte Checkers announced today that the organization, several of its players and new Charlotte residents…
THE MIGHTY ARE FALLING – CHECKERS UP 3-1
VERSUS MURPHY’S SHUTOUT GUIDES CHECKERS TO GAME 4 VICTORY Charlotte netminder makes 44 saves to take commanding 3-1 series lead CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mike Murphy stopped all 44 shots he faced en route to his first career playoff shutout as the…