Minor League Hockey News

Rush Training Camp Schedule Announced

September 26, 2016 - RAPID CITY, SD- The Rapid City Rush, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Arizona Coyotes, announced the team's schedule for their 2016 Training Camp today. For a ninth consecutive season, Training Camp is open to the public. "We are very excited to get Training Camp going, and to see players that are returning from last season and are new to the team," said Rush Head Coach Mark DeSantis. "It's an exciting time and we are very glad to open the doors for our fans so they can get a glimpse of our potential players for the seas... Full Story

Ottawa Senators Owner Eugene Melnyk Purchases AHL Team and Partners

September 26, 2016 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators (@Senators) in partnership with the City of Belleville (@BellevilleON) announced today that Senators owner, governor and chief executive officer Eugene Melnyk (@MelnykEugene) has purchased the American Hockey League franchise currently residing in Binghamton, N.Y. and will move it to Belleville, Ont. for the start of the 2017-18 AHL season. The Ottawa Senators and the City of Belleville have also agreed on an eight-year agreement to welcome the newly minted Belleville Senators to the city. ... Full Story

Big Blue-Line Addition with the Return of Rick Pinkston

September 26, 2016 - Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans, two time Kelly Cup Champions and ECHL affiliate of the San Jose Sharks, announced today that the club has signed defenseman Rick Pinkston to a new deal for the 2016-2017 season. "Rick is a solid, physical and smart defenseman," said Allen Americans Head Coach and General Manager Steve Martinson. Rick Pinkston joined the Americans last season as a rookie, after playing four seasons at Dartmouth College. The native of Trenton, Michigan, had 14 points in 45 games last year in Allen, whi... Full Story

Thunder Announces Partnership with Global Sales Leader ReplyBuy

September 26, 2016 - Wichita, KS - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators and powered by Toyota, are excited to announce a new partnership with global sales provider, ReplyBuy, which provides an entirely new way for fans to purchase Wichita Thunder tickets. Starting today, fans can gain access to and instantly buy Thunder tickets by simply responding with a text message to complete their purchase. Loyal Thunder fans who participate and utilize the new program will receive customized notifications similar to a VIP concie... Full Story

Minor League Hockey News

• Rush Training Camp Schedule Announced - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) September 26
  
• Ottawa Senators Owner Eugene Melnyk Purchases AHL Team and Partners - Wichita Thunder (ECHL) September 26
  
• Big Blue-Line Addition with the Return of Rick Pinkston - Allen Americans (ECHL) September 26
  
• A Statement from the Binghamton Senators - Binghamton Senators (AHL) September 26
  
• Thunder Announces Partnership with Global Sales Leader ReplyBuy - Wichita Thunder (ECHL) September 26
  
• Royals Add Ten To Training Camp Roster By Tryout Agreements - Reading Royals (ECHL) September 26
  
• Prospects and Stars Dazzle in First Kings vs. Kings Showdown - Ontario Reign (AHL) September 25
  
• Albany Devils Today - Albany Devils (AHL) September 25
  
• Kings Collide Today at Citizens Business Bank Arena - Ontario Reign (AHL) September 25
  
• Kings Collide Today at Citizens Business Bank Arena - Ontario Reign (AHL) September 25
  
• Another Key Piece Added as Tristan King Returns - Allen Americans (ECHL) September 23
  
• Albany Devils Today -- September 23, 2016 - Albany Devils (AHL) September 23
  
• HEATFans Vote on 2016-17 Goal Song - Stockton Heat (AHL) September 23
  
• San Diego Gulls to Host Free Intra-Squad Scrimmage October 12 at Valley View Casino Center - San Diego Gulls (AHL) September 23
  
• Mallards Add Rugged Forward Nevins - Quad City Mallards (ECHL) September 23
  
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• Binghamton Senators' boss: 'We'll still have an AHL team in 2017-18 - AHL Syracuse Post Standard (September 26)
  
• Brampton Beast to play exhibition game in Kingston - ECHL Brampton Guardian (September 26)
  
• Utica Comets fans can pick new goal song - News - AHL Utica Observer-Dispatch (September 26)
  
• Ottawa Senators yank AHL team out of Southern Tier - AHL Syracuse Post Standard (September 26)
  
• Opportunity knocking for Morrissey - AHL Winnipeg Sun (September 26)
  
• Timberwolves announce coaching, front office hires - AHL Chicago Daily Herald (September 26)
  
• Maple Leafs like what they're seeing from Marner - ECHL Toronto Sun (September 26)
  
• Penguins rookie Thomas Di Pauli feels he found right fit with Pittsburgh organization - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (September 24)
  
• Brampton Beast and Pitton team up to help Osler Foundation - ECHL Brampton Guardian (September 23)
  
• Manchester Monarchs sign Craig Wyszomirski - ECHL Manchester Union Leader (September 23)
  
• Veteran Daniel Cleary will be back with Grand Rapids Griffins - AHL Grand Rapids Press (September 23)
  
• Shaker gets overtime victory - AHL Albany Times-Union (September 23)
  
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