CANTLON’S CORNER: DANIELS A MODEL WHALER
BY: Gerry Cantlon, Howlings HARTFORD, CT – Scott “Chief” Daniels was a seventh-round (186th overall) draft pick for the Hartford Whalers in 1989. Daniels was the epitome of hard work and perseverance, especially during his career in junior hockey. In his four years in juniors,…
CANTLON: SEATTLE GETS KRAKEN IN SELECTING A TEAM
BY: Gerry Cantlon, Howlings HARTFORD, CT – Former Hartford Whaler great and now Seattle Kraken General Manager Ron Francis has designed the first team, and they will skate at the Climate Pledge Arena in October. The NHL put on a show as they announced the…
CANTLON: CT HOCKEY OFF-SEASON VOLUME 5
BY: Gerry Cantlon, Howlings HARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers President and General Manager has decided and hired veteran coach Gerard Gallant to replace David Quinn. Oddly, the introduction of Gallant in a press conference via Zoom is scheduled for early next week? Gallant is…
CHAIMOVICH: CARBERRY – AHL COACH OF THE YEAR
BY: Jason Chaimovich, AHL, VP Communications SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Spencer Carbery of the Hershey Bears is the Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award winner as the AHL’s outstanding coach for the 2020-21 season. The award is voted on by fellow coaches and…
TRUST: GAME PREVIEW – SWAMP RABBITS at STINGRAYS
BY: Matt Trust, Greenville Swamp Rabbits Greenville, SC – Tonight, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits conclude March with a 7:05 p.m. puck drop against their in-state rival, South Carolina Stingrays. The Stingrays are the ECHL affiliate for the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals and American Hockey League’s…
CANTLON: HARTFORD WOLF PACK PRE-SEASON VOLUME 1
BY: Gerry Cantlon, Howlings HARTFORD, CT – The first skating sessions for the Hartford Wolf Pack’s truncated 2020-21 season are set to begin when training camp begins on Sunday. The ice at Champions Skating Center in Cromwell is being worked on as they prepare for…
TRUST: GAME PREVIEW (12/26/2020): SWAMP RABBITS vs. STINGRAYS, 7:05 PM
BY: Matt Trust, Greenville Swamp Rabbits Greenville, SC – Tonight, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits host their in-state rival South Carolina Stingrays at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. It’s the second meeting of the season between both sides after facing-off on Opening Night in Charleston. The Stingrays are…
CANTLON: HOCKEY OFF-SEASON NEWS AND NOTES VOL 39
BY: Gerry Cantlon, Howlings HARTFORD, CT – The LANAH (Ligue Nord Americaine de Hockey) (North American Hockey League) a six-team, Quebec-based, minor professional circuit, announced it will not move its 25th season start date in 2020-21 due to provincial restrictions in place from the coronavirus…
CANTLON: IVY LEAGUE CANCELS ALL WINTER SPORTS
BY: Gerry Cantlon, Howlings HARTFORD, CT – What has been whispered about since late July became a reality on Thursday night. The six Ivy League schools in the ECACHL and the two non-hockey schools, Penn and Columbia, voted unanimously to cancel all winter sports. It…
CANTLON: FREE AGENCY FRENZY – PART TWO
BY: Gerry Cantlon, Howlings HARTFORD, CT – The cyclonic activity of roster changes during free agency continued even into Monday. With a pandemic and large economic worldwide distress, salaries in the NHL and AHL are off the chart. On Saturday, the Hartford Wolf Pack saw…
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SWAMP RABBITS DROP GAME 1 in OT
Spencer Kersten ends a 72-minute game to steal Game 1 from Greenville By: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, S.C. – Spencer Kersten ended a marathon goalie duel to give the Orlando Solar Bears a lead in the South Division Semifinals, 1-0, over the Greenville…
CALDER CUP PLAYOFF SCHEDULE RELEASED
By: Jason Chaimovich, American Hockey League SPRINGFIELD, MA – The AHL Playoff Games begin on Tuesday: OPENING SCHEDULES ANNOUNCED FOR 2024 CALDER CUP PLAYOFFS The American Hockey League has released the following schedules for the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs opening series, including the best-of-three First…
WOLF PACK DROP SEASON FINALE 4-2 TO BRUINS
By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack PROVIDENCE, RI – The Hartford Wolf Pack concluded their 2023-24 regular season on Sunday afternoon at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence. A third-period tally from the home side proved the difference, as the Bruins took a 4-2 decision….
WOLF PACK INK D HARRISON REES TO PTO
By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack HARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers Assistant General Manager and Hartford Wolf Pack General Manager Ryan Martin announced today that the club has signed defenseman Harrison Rees to a professional tryout agreement (PTO). Rees, 24, appeared in 36 games…
CALDER CUP PLAYOFF SCHEDULE RELEASED
By: Jason Chaimovich, American Hockey League SPRINGFIELD, MA – The AHL Playoff Games begin on Tuesday: OPENING SCHEDULES ANNOUNCED FOR 2024 CALDER CUP PLAYOFFS The American Hockey League has released the following schedules for the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs opening series, including the best-of-three First…
WOLF PACK DROP SEASON FINALE 4-2 TO BRUINS
By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack PROVIDENCE, RI – The Hartford Wolf Pack concluded their 2023-24 regular season on Sunday afternoon at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence. A third-period tally from the home side proved the difference, as the Bruins took a 4-2 decision….
WOLF PACK INK D HARRISON REES TO PTO
By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack HARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers Assistant General Manager and Hartford Wolf Pack General Manager Ryan Martin announced today that the club has signed defenseman Harrison Rees to a professional tryout agreement (PTO). Rees, 24, appeared in 36 games…
WOLF PACK TAKE ON CHARLOTTE CHECKERS IN FIRST ROUND
All Three Games to Take Place in North Carolina By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack HARTFORD, CT—The Hartford Wolf Pack and Charlotte Checkers will face off in an Atlantic Division first-round series to kick off the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs. Due to the distance traveled,…
SWAMP RABBITS ANSWER BACK IN GAME 2
Eberle nets game-winner; three multi-point performers shine in win BY: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, SC—Tanner Eberle broke a deadlock in a wild third period to headline the Greenville Swamp Rabbits’ Game 2 win over the Orlando Solar Bears by a 4-2 score on Monday…
SWAMP RABBITS DROP GAME 1 in OT
Spencer Kersten ends a 72-minute game to steal Game 1 from Greenville By: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, S.C. – Spencer Kersten ended a marathon goalie duel to give the Orlando Solar Bears a lead in the South Division Semifinals, 1-0, over the Greenville…
SWAMP RABBITS SCHEDULE FOR SOUTH DIVISION SEMIFINALS
Swamp Rabbits and Solar Bears begin a best-of-seven series this Sunday in Greenville By: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, announced the full schedule for the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs…
ANDREW LORD NAMED ECHL COACH OF THE YEAR
Fourth-year bench boss becomes first in both franchise and Greenville hockey history to receive recognition By: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, SC—The ECHL announced today that Andrew Lord, Head Coach/General Manager of the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, a proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Los…
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