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Retirement Ceremony Turns Embarrassing for Komets

It’s always a special moment when a player gets their number retired. The team will usually hold a pre-game ceremony that features such named player being given a framed jersey as well as a banner they will raise to the…

Eddie
February 19, 2017

Media

Firefighter Saves The Day for Utah Grizzlies

We’ve written and read stories before about a goalie getting a phone call from a professional team, telling them that they need an emergency goalie and to bring their gear to the arena immediately. It’s the phone call every beer…

Eddie
December 13, 2016

Media

ECHL Line Brawl Featuring a Goalie Fight

Saturday night in suburban Denver, the Colorado Eagles soundly defeated the Florida Everblades (affiliate of Carolina and AHL Charlotte) 5-1. The most exciting part wasn’t the goals scored, but rather a line brawl and goalie fight that racked up 106…

Eddie
November 29, 2015
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News

Jakaitis Posts Fourth Straight Shutout for Stingrays

It’s quite difficult to get one shutout in a game. Everything has to go right, from being in position for every shot, not having your teammates screen you when they try to block a shot and much more. But for…

Eddie
March 21, 2015

News

Rafalski Comeback Attempt Cut Short

After getting the itch back to play hockey after appearing in the Alumni Showdown last month, Brian Rafalski signed a contract with the Florida Everblades of the ECHL on January 9. His comeback attempt lasted a couple weeks as he…

Eddie
January 28, 2014

News

PETA sends complaint to Bakersfield Condors over animal incident

Earlier this week, news and video started making the rounds showing a real life condor who got loose and starting causing a bit of havoc prior to an ECHL game between the Bakersfield Condors, hence the condor present at the…

Chris
February 14, 2013

Media, News

Condor Goes Wild Before Bakersfield Game

On February 8th, the Bakersfield Condors hosted the Las Vegas Wranglers in an ECHL Pacific Division matchup. As part of the pre-game festivities, Bakersfield brought out a real live condor to help get fans riled up during the national anthem.…

Matt
February 11, 2013

Media

Toledo Walleye Holiday Video 2012

It’s always great to see hockey teams come together and look a little ridiculous for the sake of their fans. The Toledo Walleye have done just that in creating their Walleye Holiday Video 2012. The Walleye, with choreography help from…

Matt
December 11, 2012

News

AHL, OHL and more pushing forward with 2012-13 seasons

Although the immediate future of the NHL seems quite uncertain, other leagues continue to push ahead accordingly. Last week, the American Hockey League, the primary development circuit for the NHL, announced their full 2012-13 schedule. Opening night will occur on…

Chris
August 25, 2012

Fantasy, News, Rumors

Evgeni Nabokov Activated from Injured Reserve

The 14th placed New York Islanders have activated goaltender Evgeni Nabokov off injured reserve. With very little fantasy owners owning him, he may be worth looking into for some depth. The 36 year-old Nabokov began the season with a horrible…

EB
December 13, 2011