There are some great rivalries our there in hockey — Montreal and Boston; Rangers and Islanders; North Iowa Bulls and Granite City Lumberjacks. Not many will think of this right away, but add Canada vs. USA Womens hockey teams to that list. Since Women’s Hockey got off the ground at the International level in the
Cincinnati Cyclones signed Ben Schmidt for the upcoming season giving them a rookie prospect who can play at both ends of the ice. Schmidt is a 26-year-old, 6’2,” 194 lbs. winger from Campbell River, BC who graduated from University of BC this spring after five seasons, including one as as an assistant captain and another
The Iowa Wild, top feeder team of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild announced recently Brett Bulmer would be returning for a third season in Des Moines and sixth season with the Wild organization. Bulmer, a 23-year-old, 6’4,” 212 lbs. winger from Prince George, BC was selected by the Wild in the Second Round (39th Overall) of the 2010
Team USA wrapped up the 2015 National Junior Evaluation Camp with a final exhibition contest Aug. 8 at Lake Placid and an impressive 6-1 win against Finland. Both Finland and Sweden were also using the Lake Placid event as a way to get a late summer look at the hopefuls for their respective National teams
The Rapid City Rush, like the other ECHL teams is putting together its roster for the 2015-16 seasons with summer signings. Starting a busy month of signings was the return to the team of defenseman Brett Kostolansky on the same day the Rush also added veteran defender Kirill Tulupov who last season played in Wichita.
The Quad City Mallards’ management stayed busy throughout the heat of the summer and highlighted a busy month of July by renewing its affiliation agreement with the parent Minnesota Wild. A team issued press release confirmed the Minnesota Wild-Iowa Wild-Quad City Mallards troika would be working together once again, marking the third consecutive season of affiliation
