FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pittsburgh, PA. – March 24, 2011 The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled goaltender Brad Thiessen from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero. Thiessen, 25, is in his second season with WBS after signing as a free agent on April 8, 2009. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boston, Mass. – March 21, 2011 Northeastern men?s hockey alum Wade MacLeod signed an amateur tryout agreement with the Springfield Falcons as announced by the club on Monday afternoon, March 21. Springfield is an American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL?s Columbus Blue Jackets. MacLeod leaves Northeastern as the most battle-tested Husky, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nanaimo, BC – March 21, 2011 The Nanaimo Clippers would like to announce that Mike Vandekamp has agreed to join the team as Director of Hockey Operations. This will include the general manager and head coaching duties. Kelly Hrudey states “Mike has won a championship trophy in three different leagues; the BCHL, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merritt, BC – March 16, 2011 The Merritt Centennials announced today that the deadline for registration for their 2011 Spring Evaluation Camp in Merritt on April 1-3 has been extended from March 15th to March 31st. Sign-in is from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2011 at the Nicola […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trail, BC – March 14, 2011 The Trail Smoke Eaters board of directors are pleased to announce that Bill Birks will take over as Head Coach and General Manager effective March 13th. He will continue to move forward with the March spring camp running the 25th to 27th. Birks has shown in […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC – March 14, 2011 The local boy came home to collect three points on the night, as the Vancouver Canuck Alumni collected the “W”, defeating the B.C. Conservation Officers province-wide squad, 8-5 in Merritt Saturday night, capping off another undefeated season for the veteran squad. Mike Brown, who grew up […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kamloops, BC – March 11, 2011 Vancouver Canucks Alumni Hockey Team vs the Society of BC Conservation Officers ? Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, March 12, 2011. On March 12th 2011, the Vancouver Canucks Alumni Hockey team will travel to Merritt to play in a charity hockey game against members of the BC […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2011 – Merritt, BC The Merritt Centennials today announced the availability of season-ticket packages for the upcoming 2011-12 season. Starting once again in September 2011, Merritt Centennials home games at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena will feature talented players working to join the hundreds of BC Hockey League alumni who […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2011 – Merritt, BC The Merritt Centennials capped off the 2010-11 season with their annual awards banquet Saturday night at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. More than 100 fans, sponsors, volunteers, billets, family and friends attended to make the evening a rousing success. In addition to handing out the hardware, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 6, 2011 – Merritt, BCThe entire Merritt Centennials organization would like to congratulate former assistant coach Joe Quewezance and former player Cuyler Dickie as the Tier 3 Tracker Sportswear Merritt Midget Rep team won its second straight Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association championship Sunday afternoon at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. The […]
