SAGINAW, MI (Courtesy Saginaw Spirit) – Saginaw Spirit General Manager Dave Drinkill announced Friday (July 28, 2017) that long-time Assistant Coach and Assistant GM John Kisil has accepted a scouting position in the National Hockey League. “The organization could not be happier to see John Kisil receive an opportunity like this,” said Drinkill. “We thank
SAGINAW, Mich. – Saginaw Spirit General Manager Dave Drinkill announced Tuesday (July 25, 2017) that Head Coach Spencer Carbery has accepted a new role as an assistant coach with the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League. “I want to congratulate Spencer Carbery on his career advancement,” said Drinkill. “We feel we have made large
SAGINAW, MI (Courtesy Saginaw Spirit) – On Wednesday, the Saginaw Spirit continued to take strides in completing the roster for the 2017-18 season by picking twice in the Canadian Hockey League’s Import Draft. With its first pick, 10th overall, the Saginaw Spirit selected Martin Necas (nee-cash) from HC Kometa Brno (Bruno). Necas recorded 15 points
SAGINAW, MI (Courtesy Saginaw Spirit) – The Saginaw Spirit, recently announced the schedule for its 2017 Exhibition season, in conjunction with the Ontario Hockey League. The four-game exhibition season will consist of two home-and-home series’ with the Spirit’s West Division rivals Flint Firebirds and Soo Greyhounds. The Exhibition season starts on Saturday, September 2nd when
SAGINAW, Mich.(Courtesy Saginaw Spirit) – Saginaw Spirit General Manager Dave Drinkill announced Wednesday the hiring of A.J. Walczak (Wall-check) as the team’s Goalie Coach. “We are thrilled to be able to add A.J. to the Saginaw Spirit family in the position as our new Goalie Coach,” said the third-year GM of the Spirit. “He comes
Toronto, ON (Courtesy Ontario Hockey League) – The Ontario Hockey League today (May 17, 2017) announced the All-Star teams for the 2016-17 OHL season. Red Tilson Trophy winner Alex DeBrincat of the Erie Otters headlines the First Team All-Stars at right wing after leading the league in scoring with 127 points in 63 games. This
