Blue Jackets Trim Training Camp Roster, Assign 19 Players to Monsters

September 24, 2018 - CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Monsters, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, announced Monday that the Blue Jackets trimmed their training camp roster and assigned the following 19 players to the Monsters: Forwards (12) Vitaly Abramov, Paul Bittner, Dan DeSalvo, Maxime Fortier, Brett Gallant, Nikita Korostelev, Miles Koules, Ryan MacInnis, Justin Scott, Kole Sherwood, Calvin Thurkauf, Trent Vogelhuber Defensemen (6) Brady Austin, Garret Cockerill, Ryan Co... Full Story

Monsters Sign Defenseman Michael Prapavessis to One-Year AHL Contract

September 18, 2018 - CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Monsters, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, announced Tuesday that the team signed defenseman Michael Prapavessis to a one-year AHL contract for the 2018-19 season. A 6'2", 185 lb. left-handed native of Oakville, ON, Prapavessis, 22, was originally selected by the Dallas Stars in the fourth round (105th overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Last season, Prapavessis logged 0-2-2 with six penalty minutes and a +2 rating in the first... Full Story

Blue Jackets Announce Contract Extensions for John Davidson, Jarmo Kekalainen and Bill Zito

September 6, 2018 - COLUMBUS, OHIO - The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today multi-year contract extensions for President of Hockey Operations and Alternate Governor John Davidson and General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen, while Assistant General Manager Bill Zito also agreed to an extension and has been promoted to associate general manager. "Under John Davidson's leadership, our club has made great strides over the past six seasons and this long-term commitment speaks to the confidence that our ownership group, l... Full Story

Crushers Close Season on High Note

September 2, 2018 - AVON, OHIO. - The Lake Erie Crushers, presented by Mercy, closed out the regular season with their 50th win of the year after a 10-4 win over Washington on Sunday afternoon. Having been eliminated from playoff contention the Crushers still got off to a fast start with two runs in the first inning against Wild Things starter Levi MaVorhis (2-3). A two-run home run by Joel McKeithan gave them a 2-0 lead. The home run was McKeithan's ninth of the season. The Crushers added to their lead in th... Full Story

• Crushers Close Season on High Note - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) September 2
• Racusin's Walk-off Blast Lifts Crushers - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) September 1
• Crushers Romero Breaks Frontier League Record - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) September 1
• Romero sets record in big win - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) August 31
• Lake Erie Crushers Split Double Header - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) August 30
• Monsters Sign Forward Miles Koules to One-Year AHL Contract, Ink Forward Dan DeSalvo to One-Year, Two-Way AHL/ECHL Deal - Cleveland Monsters (AHL) August 30
• Lake Erie Crushers Win 2018 Frontier League Honors - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) August 30
• Crushers fall in slugfest - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) August 28
• Cleveland Monsters Announce 2018-19 Promotional Schedule - Cleveland Monsters (AHL) August 28
• Romero shines in Crusher victory - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) August 23
• Joliet Sweeps Doubleheader - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) August 23
• Blue Jackets Name Jim Corsi Goaltending Development Coach, Carey Krug Assistant Coach for AHL's Cleveland Monsters - Cleveland Monsters (AHL) August 21
• Crushers Craft Beer Festival Coming Up - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) August 21
• Indians Sign Third Sacker Hutcheon to Finish Season - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) August 21
• Boomers Power Way to Series Win - Lake Erie Crushers (FL) August 19
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• Wild Things lose finale, await Evansville in playoffs - FL Washington Observer-Reporter (September 3)
• Crushers earn 500th victory in franchise history - FL Lorain Morning Journal (September 3)
• Wild Things lose, still clinch East Division title - FL Washington Observer-Reporter (September 2)
• Crushers record walkoff win on Zach Racusin home run - FL Lorain Morning Journal (September 2)
• 5 final don't-miss baseball promotions at Cleveland-area ballparks - FL Cleveland Plain Dealer (August 31)
• Crushers split doubleheader, remain alive in playoff race - FL Lorain Morning Journal (August 31)
• Crushers drop slugfest to Windy City - FL Lorain Morning Journal (August 29)
• Cleveland Monsters 2018 tickets go on sale Wednesday - AHL Cleveland Plain Dealer (August 28)
• Hustle leads Wild Things to walk-off win over Lake Erie - FL Washington Observer-Reporter (August 27)
• Crushers fall in 10 innings, 4-3, to Wild Things - FL Lorain Morning Journal (August 27)
• Crushers use long ball to top Joliet - FL Lorain Morning Journal (August 24)
• Dane Hutcheon relishes move from Crushers to Captains - FL Lorain Morning Journal (August 23)
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