Spirit coach, Carbery moves to AHL’s Bruins

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

Muse moves from Steel to Nashville Predators — Abalan steps in to lead Steel

GENEVA, ILLINOIS (Courtesy Chicago Steel) — Chicago Steel Head Coach Dan Muse has been hired by the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators as an Assistant Coach, the Predators announced Friday. The Steel simultaneously announced the promotion of Associate Head Coach Mark Abalan to the position of Head Coach. Muse, who turned 35 today (July 21,

Storm picks up Pehrson in four-player trade

Kearney, Neb (Courtesy Tri-City Storm) – The Tri-City Storm announced Wednesday (July 12, 2017) it has picked up defenseman Keaton Pehrson from the Waterloo Black Hawks for forward Danny DiGrande, goalie Ben Kraws and a sixth round Phase II selection in the 2018 USHL Entry Draft. Pehrson captained Lakeville North High School (MN) last season

Waterloo defender, Sorenson, commits to Alabama-Huntsville

Waterloo, Iowa (Courtesy Waterloo Black Hawks)–Waterloo Black Hawks’ defenseman Hank Sorensen has committed to play for the University of Alabama-Huntsville Chargers beginning in the 2018/19 season, the Hawks announced Monday (July 10, 2017). Sorenson joined Waterloo on a fulltime basis for the 2016/17 season and appeared in 41 regular season games.  Visiting the Chicago Steel

Storm Assistant, Nelson accepts position at Canisius

Kearney, Neb (Courtesy Tri-City Storm) – Former Tri-City Storm assistant coach Taylor Nelson has accepted the same position at Canisius College, the school announced Monday. Nelson, 29, was an assistant coach with the Storm for two seasons (2015-17) and won the 2016 Clark Cup. “I want to thank Owner Kirk Brooks for his graciousness towards my family. He gives our