Minors (IceHogs/Wolves) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/forums/4 en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:43:25 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Yuku http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/forums/4 Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ Davy Phillips, A Belfast Giant Among us! ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4855/t/Davy-Phillips-A-Belfast-Giant-Among-us-.html Last July a friend in Belfast, Northern Ireland told me that one of the Belfast Giants was packing his skates and preparing for the Chicago Blackhawks prospect camp. Yes, Davy Phillips star blueliner of the Belfast Giants was coming our way to show Chicago how a British born and trained player could put his mark on the North American game.

David did more than impress he earned an American Hockey League contract at the July camp and has his eye on the National... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4855 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:43:25 GMT <![CDATA[ Blackhawks send Bryan Bickell back to Rockford ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4854/t/Blackhawks-send-Bryan-Bickell-back-to-Rockford.html

The Blackhawks continue to stay in the good graces of the Illinois Tollway, sending winger Bryan Bickell back to their American Hockey League affiliate in Rockford.

Bickell's tolls are closing is on the bill racked up by Jack Skille at the start of the season, when he yo-yo'd between the minors and NHL.

Bickell... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4854 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:39:50 GMT <![CDATA[ Dan Bertram leaves hockey: IceHogs ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4838/t/Dan-Bertram-leaves-hockey-IceHogs.html Update on Blackhawks' Prospect Dan Bertram. In the pre-season Dan Bertram, selected in the second round, 54th overall in the 2005 entry draft by the Chicago Blackhawks suffered an injury in a game against the Peoria Rivermen.

At the start of the season he was assigned to the ECHL Toledo Walleyes, the Blackhawks' and IceHogs AA affiliate. Fans soon noticed that he was missing from the Walleye's roster. The AHL transactions had listed him as being... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4838 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:22:52 GMT <![CDATA[ Winger Sweatt doing all the small things for CC ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4836/t/Winger-Sweatt-doing-all-the-small-things-for-CC.html

Bill Sweatt has been doing all the little things on and off the ice - that don't show up in the stats - the Tigers have needed in their 4-1-1 start.

Fortunately, for Colorado College (3-0-1 Western Collegiate Hockey Association), he's also producing. The hard-working senior is tied for fourth in points in the WCHA with 10 (seven assists).

feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4836 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:27:45 GMT <![CDATA[ Rockford sends Carlsson to Toledo ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4828/t/Rockford-sends-Carlsson-to-Toledo.html The Rockford IceHogs, an AHL affiliate of the Toledo Walleye, announced that defenseman Jonathan Carlsson has been assigned to Toledo. Chicago Blackhawks General Manager of Minor League Affiliations Mark Bernard made the announcement earlier today.

Carlsson made his AHL debut with Rockford last month, playing in six games and recording six penalty minutes. He was originally drafted by the Blackhawks in 2008.

He began his career in his native Sweden,... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4828 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:32:53 GMT <![CDATA[ Flint Generals sign Bryan Smolinski ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4827/t/Flint-Generals-sign-Bryan-Smolinski.html

FLINT, Michigan - The Flint Generals have signed former National Hockey League player Bryan Smolinski and released tough guy Derek Parker.

Check back here later for an update with comments from coach Jason Muzzatti. But until then, here's the press release:

FLINT, MI - The Flint Generals, proud members of the IHL, announced Monday the signing of Bryan... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4827 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:01:16 GMT <![CDATA[ CHL cancels game due to sickness ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4818/t/CHL-cancels-game-due-to-sickness.html

Rumours swirl around H1N1 vaccine side effects but to date no players on QMJHL Moncton Wildcats squad have been diagnosed with virus

Nobody who plays for or works for the Moncton Wildcats has been diagnosed with the H1N1 virus.

But sickness and injuries have taken a severe toll on the club, leading to the cancellation of... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4818 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:11:58 GMT <![CDATA[ Idaho Team Punished For 'Strip Hockey' ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4808/t/Idaho-Team-Punished-For-Strip-Hockey-.html
Players Disrobed If They Missed Shots

BOISE, Idaho -- An Idaho junior hockey team was banished temporarily from a city ice rink after players engaged in a game of "strip hockey" -- shedding a piece of uniform every time a practice shot missed its mark.

As redress for last Wednesday's incident, Boise forbid the Idaho Junior Steelheads team from using Idaho Ice World for four days; one... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4808 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:54:58 GMT <![CDATA[ Blackhawks organizational depth analysis, Fall 2009 ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4804/t/Blackhawks-organizational-depth-analysis-Fall-2009.html
The Blackhawks have been able to maintain a solid group of prospects despite icing one of the NHL's youngest teams over the last couple seasons. The center and defense positions have been restocked in recent drafts and both groups offer a variety of prospects. Each wing has a couple prospects who are sure to get long looks at the NHL level but are far from sure things. Depth in net is a major issue as is the pipeline's overall talent... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4804 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:07:34 GMT <![CDATA[ Preston's memories of Regina are sweet ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4776/t/Preston-s-memories-of-Regina-are-sweet.html

Rich Preston's first visit to the Brandt Centre was full of nostalgia.

The Regina native made his "home" debut on Saturday as the head coach/GM of the Lethbridge Hurricanes, who hired the former NHL assistant on June 30. Preston's last WHL coaching gig was with his home-town Regina Pats in the mid-'90s, when the building was then known as the Agridome.

feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4776 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:48:33 GMT <![CDATA[ Cullishit returns! ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4775/t/Cullishit-returns-.html
HOGS SIGN STANLEY CUP WINNER CULLIMORE

Rockford, Ill.- Chicago Blackhawks General Manager of Minor League Affiliations Mark Bernard announced on Thursday that the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League have signed veteran defenseman Jassen Cullimore to a professional try-out agreement.

The Simcoe, Ontario native has played in 776 National Hockey League games... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4775 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:36:37 GMT <![CDATA[ Lalonde on mend ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4770/t/Lalonde-on-mend.html
INJURY NOT AS SERIOUS AS EARLIER REPORTED

Belleville Bulls defenceman Shawn Lalonde could return to the lineup sooner rather than later.

No, the team's most talented player will not see action this weekend when Bulls (4-7-1-0) embark on a tough, three-game road trip through London (8-and-3), Plymouth (7-and-5) and Windsor (9-3-0-1). However, contrary to earlier reports that had him... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4770 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:02:51 GMT <![CDATA[ Wolves Fire Coaching Staff ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4763/t/Wolves-Fire-Coaching-Staff.html
http://www.chicagowolves.com/releases/1447-wolves-announce-coaching-change

feeds@yuku.com (wanker751) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4763 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:11:21 GMT <![CDATA[ Nine-Year-Old Wahlstrom Incredible Shootout Goal ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4745/t/Nine-Year-Old-Wahlstrom-Incredible-Shootout-Goal.html
Oliver Wahlstrom is a nine-year-old forward for the Portland Junior Pirates, a Pee Wee team in Portland, Maine. During the TD Bank's mini 1-on-1 challenge in Boston, Wahlstrom unleashed a stick-whirling, highlight reel goal that stunned a motionless goaltender who could do nothing but freeze, and watch in amazement.

It might be the best goal you'll see all season, and it's even... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4745 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:30:56 GMT <![CDATA[ Cornelison To Sign Anthem Friday, Hogs Release Flinn ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4730/t/Cornelison-To-Sign-Anthem-Friday-Hogs-Release-Flinn.html Rockford, Ill. - Renowned singer Jim Cornelison will perform the "Star Spangled Banner" as a part of the 2009-10 Opening Night Festivities on Friday, the Rockford IceHogs announced.

The IceHogs take on I-90 rivals, the Chicago Wolves, at 7:05 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 at the Rockford MetroCentre to kick off the home portion of the American Hockey League team's 2009-10 schedule.

Cornelison, known for his electrifying renditions of the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4730 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:05:12 GMT <![CDATA[ Flint Generals sign former NHL defenseman Burke Henry ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4723/t/Flint-Generals-sign-former-NHL-defenseman-Burke-Henry.html
FLINT, Michigan - The Flint Generals added more NHL experience today, when defenseman Burke Henry's contract was approved by the International Hockey League.

The 30-year-old Henry (6-0, 201) played 39 NHL games with the Chicago Blackhawks from 2002-04.

He joins a roster that already included former NHLers J.F. Labbe, Tony Tuzzolino and Pascal Rheaume. Henry gives the Generals 20 players under contract.

Here's... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4723 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:52:49 GMT <![CDATA[ Here's a reason to hate the Chicago Wolves ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4691/t/Here-s-a-reason-to-hate-the-Chicago-Wolves.html Chelios to skate with Chicago Wolves



Chris Chelios will practice with the Chicago Wolves on Monday, when the team returns from Canada, ESPNChicago.com has confirmed.

ESPN 1000 was the first to report that Chelios had talked to the Wolves about... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Airmaq79) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4691 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:17:50 GMT <![CDATA[ Marcus Kruger ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4679/t/Marcus-Kruger.html
Guess whos leading Elitserien? No shit. Its early but...

I gave this guy about 0% chance post draft as a Hawk prospect. Guess I'll be eating big time crow. Glad to do it.

In case anyone is not familiar with Elitserien, its the premier mens league in Sweden. Allsvenkansan is the relegated mens league (Lagerstrom). Below... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4679 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:34:24 GMT <![CDATA[ IceHogs' Impact ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4458/t/IceHogs-Impact.html It was two years ago that the city and the arena purchased the IceHogs AHL franchise. The unusual arrangement of the city and the arena owning a team raised many eyebrows among local residents.

So, two years into the deal, has ownership of the hockey team paid off for the MetroCentre and the city? Or are the Hogs adding to the arena's financial stress?

"To have ownership of that team and ownership of that product has done nothing but help... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4458 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:47:37 GMT <![CDATA[ David Phillips ]]> http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4452/t/David-Phillips.html
One Giant leaps across Pond
Belfast star staying in the US after showcasing his talents in Chicago

Great Britain defenceman David Phillips will not return to the Sky Sports Elite League after signing for Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League (AHL).

The 21-year-old had been due to play for the Belfast Giants for a second... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChiGuySez) http://wirtzsucks.yuku.com/topic/4452 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:01:33 GMT