Tag:Transactions
Calla in Hockey Purgatory and a Q and A With Him
Brady Calla was assigned from the Rochester Americans to the Florida Everblades last week due to no room on the roster for him here in Rochester. Calla appeared in four games with the Everblades and now according to Woody Wommack he’s in some sort of hockey purgatory and on an Olympic break vacation. Here’s what …
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Benoit Groulxs Morning Speech; Two Player Moves
Shortly after the start of practice this morning Benoit Groulx stepped up to the board and started talking to the team. It wasn’t a speech filled with yelling and anger but more of one from I would almost say the heart. He talked to the team about playing with heart and as a team to …
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Panthers Send Ellerby and Repik Back to Rochester
The Florida Panthers sent Keaton Ellerby and Michal Repik back to the Rochester Americans on Sunday. Ellerby had a whopping 1:57 of ice time during Saturdays Panthers vs Thrashers game. He was on the ice for five shifts and not so surprising was that he was a minus-1. Repik returns after a six game call …
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Panthers Call Up Keaton Ellerby
Keaton Ellerby packed his bags last night to travel to Atlanta today for the Panthers vs Thrashers game. Whether he makes it to the game with weather issues on the East Coast or if they even need him is another story. Not a bad reward for a poor effort in Friday nights loss to the …
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Amerks Sign Steiner for Remainder of the Season
The Amerks finally finalized a contract with Daniel Steiner for him to remain with the Amerks for the remainder of the 2009/2010 season. Steiner has been a valuable asset to the team since arriving at the end of December and has not slowed down. He’s had great success on the ice and quickly gained a …
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Panthers Call on Michal Repik
In an expected move the Florida Panthers have called on Michal Repik to join the team in Florida for their game tonight against the Montreal Canadiens. Steven Reinprecht is a game time decision because of a sore foot after he was hit by a teammates (Dennis Seidenberg) slap shot. Repik has tallied seven goals and …
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Panthers Send Garrison and Oreskovich Back to Rochester
The Florida Panthers sent Jason Garrison back to the Amerks on Friday in a move that was expected. Victor Oreskovich being sent down as well was not expected and should be a great addition to the third line. Garrison was called up on December 18th and has played a steady role since then. The big …
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Aston to Utah, Taffe Back, York Surgery, Matthias Up
Getting back to some Amerks related updates.. Peter Aston has been loaned to the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL. Aston has played in 17 games for the Amerks and not really had the chance to do a lot. He’ll be better off elsewhere getting more playing time to work on his game. Jeff Taffe and …
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Salak Attempts Between the Legs Save
This post originally appeared at LitterBoxCats.com, a Florida Panthers blog that I am going to start writing for that is part SB Nation. Florida Panthers prospect Alexander Salak is not only an excellent goaltender but a great entertainer as well. During the 2010 AHL All-Star Classic skills competition Alexander Salak attempted this between the legs …
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Ellerby and Matthias Sent Back to Amerks
The good news for the Amerks today is that Keaton Ellerby and Shawn Matthias will be joining the team for its two road games this weekend. Keaton Ellerby finally got the chance to play in his first NHL game of his career on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. His total time on the ice …
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Matthias, Ellerby, and MacIntyre Called Up
The Florida Panthers have called up Keaton Ellerby and Steve MacIntyre for their game tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ellerby is still looking to play in his first regular season NHL game. He has been called up twice but is yet to play. Bryan Allen didn’t make the trip so he should finally get …
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Mink Says No Excuses, Amerks Injuries Healed
The excuses for the Amerks going 5-8-1 through the month of December ranges from the depleted lineup due to injuries and call ups, the travel, the fatigue, and the lack of practice. As of practice this morning there is not a single player on the Amerks list of injured players, everyone has been cleared to …
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