http://www.amshockey.com http://www.amshockey.com en-us 60 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:27:00 PDT Wed, 19 Jul 2006 13:49:04 PST http://www.amshockey.com/news/article.src?ID=4245 KENNEWICK, WA - Tri-City Americans' Governor/General Manager Bob Tory announced today that the club has selected Darcy Ewanchuk to serve as their new athletic therapist for the upcoming 2010-11 season. Out of the League for the past two seasons, Ewanchuk is an 11-year veteran of the Western Hockey League. Prior to his hiatus, Ewanchuk spent the 2007-08 season as the Athletic Trainer/Equipment Manger for the new expansion team, the Edmonton Oil Kings. He made his jump into the WHL before the start of the 1996-97 season, spending two seasons with the Edmonton Ice. The club relocated to Kootenay in 1998 and Ewanchuk joined them before the start of the 1999-00 season, eventually winning a WHL Championship with the Ice in 2000 and a Memorial Cup Championship in 2002. From 1994-96, Ewanchuk served as the student athletic trainer for the University of Alberta basketball team, then returned to serve the same position with the Golden Bears' hockey team for the 1998-99 season. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:12:00 -0700 http://www.amshockey.com/news/article.src?ID=4244 KENNEWICK, WA - Tri-City Americans' Governor/General Manager Bob Tory announced today that Terry Virtue has announced his resignation as associate coach due to personal reasons. Virtue, a former Americans defenseman from 1989-91, wrapped up a 16-year professional playing career before joining Tri-City as an assistant coach in time for the 2007-08 season. Over the past three seasons with the Americans, Virtue's defensive units have finished in the top-6 in goals allowed while featuring three defensemen with 30+ points the past two years. The Spruce Grove, Alberta-native spent 13 seasons as a player in the American Hockey League prior to joining the Tri-City coaching staff, appearing in 888 games and totaling 88 goals, 387 points and 1,856 penalty minutes. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:07:00 -0700 http://www.amshockey.com/news/article.src?ID=4243 KENNEWICK, WA - The Tri-City Americans announced today their tentative regular season schedule for the upcoming 2010-11 season, their 23rd season in the Mid-Columbia. For the third consecutive season, the Americans will start the season at home, as Tri-City will host the arch rival Spokane Chiefs at the Toyota Center on Saturday, Sept. 25. Tri-City will also raise their third straight U.S. Division banner and first Western Conference Championship banner prior to the game. "We are on the road a lot to start the season but, in return, we have a strong second half in front of our fans," noted Americans' Governor/General Manager Bob Tory. "It's never an easy process but, overall, I feel this year's schedule puts us in position for a good year, both on the business side and the hockey side." Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:27:00 -0700 http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2010/07/20/1098599/price-canadiens-working-on-new.html RICHLAND - Carey Price was chatting up former Tri-City Americans teammate Dylan Stanley and watching the long drive competition Monday at the ninth annual Olie and Stu's Desert Bash at Meadow Springs Country Club. The Montreal Canadiens goaltender was getting in a couple of rounds of golf after a long season that saw Montreal lose in the Eastern Conference finals to the Philadelphia Flyers. "It was pretty fun," Price said of the experience. "When you get in the playoffs and get on a run, everyone is pulling on the same rope. I think what made the difference was everyone was enjoying themselves. When you get on a roll like we did last season, everyone was excited. It's an electrifying city." Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:01:00 -0700 http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2010/07/20/1098604/golfers-come-through-for-ams-at.html RICHLAND - Alonzo Mitz competed in Monday's long drive competition one-handed, unable to swing his golf club with both hands because of years of wear and tear on his shoulders. But for the former Seattle Seahawk - one of nearly three dozen celebrities teeing off for autism at the ninth annual Olie and Stu's Desert Bash at Meadow Springs Country Club - the event wasn't about his golf game. "What Olie and Stu have done here for autism is phenomenal," said Mitz, who played for the Seahawks from 1986-89. "I think with what Olie has started here is going to be something that will allow kids to smile. This is fun. I love golf, but the cause is what makes the difference." Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:59:00 -0700 http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2010/07/18/1096508/celebrities-tee-off-in-support.html RICHLAND - Hockey and golf. For Drew Owsley, it couldn't be a more perfect weekend. The Tri-City Americans starting goaltender will be teeing off this morning with his Dade Moeller and Associates team at Olie and Stu's Desert Bash at Meadow Springs Country Club. A couple of rounds of golf is a bonus, but when the field contains nearly a half-dozen former and current NHL and Olympic goalies, the experience is well worth the trip. "I'm really looking forward to it. It's an honor and it's for a good cause," said Owsley, the Western Hockey League's Western Conference playoff MVP. "I think it will be fun to talk to a few of those guys. Any tips I can get, I'll take." Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:51:00 -0700 http://www.amshockey.com/news/article.src?ID=4220 The Tri-City Americans are proud to offer their annual Summer Hockey Camp. It is our aim to provide quality instruction, supervision and enjoyment for all enrolled participants. The annual camp invites students of all abilities ranging in age from 6 to 14. The primary focus of the camp will be on skating, fundamentals and skill development with a goal of maximizing individual potential while instilling proper techniques. This year's camp will run for five (5) days, with sessions running from the late afternoon through early evenings. Each player will receive approximately 7 hours of ice time with daily activities including 1 hour and 15 minutes of ice time and a 30-minute video session in the Americans' locker room. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:37:00 -0700 http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=534342 General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with goaltender Devan Dubnyk on a two-year deal. Dubnyk, 24, played in his first National Hockey League season last year appearing in 19 games sporting a 4-10-2 record with a 3.57 GAA and .889 save percentage. Tambellini also announced today the club has agreed to terms with defenceman Shawn Belle on a one-year contract. Belle, 25, spent last season with the Hamilton Bulldogs in the American Hockey League where he played in 70 games collecting 19 points (3G, 16A) and 69 penalty minutes. He also played in two games for the Montreal Canadiens but was held pointless. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:32:00 -0700 http://www.amshockey.com/news/article.src?ID=4237 KENNEWICK, WA - Tri-City Americans Governor/General Manager Bob Tory announced today that the team's Asst. General Manager/Dir. of Player Personnel Terry Bangen has officially chosen to retire. Bangen, however, will remain as a special advisor and consultant to the General Manager. Bangen, in his five seasons working for Tri-City, helped Tory transform the Americans into a formidable team year in and year out. Prior to his second stint with Tri-City, Bangen spent five years with Hockey Canada as their Manager of High Performance Program. In 1989, Bangen made the jump to major junior hockey when he accepted the role of Assistant Coach with the WHL's Kamloops Blazers. He spent five years with the Blazers, winning three Memorial Cup championships in the process. In 1995, Bangen moved east, assuming the role of Head Coach of the McGill University Redmen for one season before making his way to the NHL as an Assistant Coach with the Vancouver Canucks. He rejoined former Blazers' coach Don Hay in Tri-City for two seasons (1998-99 and 1999-00) as Assistant GM/Assistant Coach before accepting a position within Hockey Canada. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=534274 Medicine Hat Tigers coach and GM Willie Desjardins, who led Canada to a silver medal at the 2010 World Junior Championship, has joined the Dallas Stars as an associate coach. "We are very excited to name Willie Desjardins to our coaching staff," said Stars General Manager Joe Nieuwendyk. "He has run an exceptional program in Medicine Hat for almost a decade now. Willie's winning pedigree and positive attitude brings a lot to our organization. He will help the Dallas Stars in our efforts take the next step in getting back to the playoffs." Coach Marc Crawford's staff already includes assistant coaches Charlie Huddy, Andy Moog and Stu Barnes, who signed a contract extension Tuesday. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:18:00 -0700 http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=534203 DETROIT - Following Friday's development, Red Wings prospect Brooks Macek felt the repercussions of two long days. "I was a little sore from the first day, but I guess you've got to battle through that," he said. "That's the difference between juniors and pros, just the everyday, everyday." He may have been sore physically, but Macek has the mental part under control, having personal experience as a hockey instructor. He knows what to expect. The Wings' sixth-round draft pick from last month is a graduate of the Notre Dame Athol Murray College in Saskatchewan, which is widely renowned for their male and female hockey programs. Alumni include current and former NHL stars such as Brad Richards, Vincent Lecavalier, and Rod Brind'Amour. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:42:00 -0700 http://theahl.com/canucks-sign-weiman-moose-ink-shantz-p143252 The Vancouver Canucks, parent club of the AHL's Manitoba Moose, today announced they have signed goaltender Tyler Weiman to a two-way contract. Additionally, the Moose announced the signing of goaltender David Shantz to an AHL deal. Weiman, 26, appeared in 43 games last season with the AHL's Lake Erie Monsters, earning a record of 21-18-3 with a goals against average of 2.48 and a save percentage of .912. The Saskatoon, SK native finished among the top 20 goalies in the AHL in most major categories in 2009-10, including goals against average, saves, save percentage, and minutes played. Originally drafted by Colorado in 2002, Weiman has appeared in 186 AHL games in his six-year pro career, suiting up for Lowell, Albany, and Lake Erie. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:37:00 -0700 http://www.amshockey.com/news/article.src?ID=4234 KENNEWICK, WA - Tri-City Americans Governor/General Manager Bob Tory announced today that the club has selected two 17-year-old defensemen, Nikita Nesterov (16th overall) and Nikita Kardashev (55th overall) in today's Canadian Hockey League Import Draft. Originally slated to have their first pick at #55, Tory traded the club's 4th round Bantam Draft pick in 2011 to the Prince Albert Raiders in exchange for their 16th overall pick. With the newly acquired position, the Americans were able to select Nesterov out of Chelyabinsk, Russia. The 6'0 185-pound left defenseman played for Belle Medvedi Chelyabinsk and appeared in nine games, totaling five goals, seven points and a plus-2 rating. Nesterov also played in two tournaments for Russia, collecting two goals, two points and 29 penalty minutes in a fourth-place finish at the U-18 World Junior Championships. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:54:00 -0700 http://www.amshockey.com/news/article.src?ID=4232 KENNEWICK, WA - Today, Tri-City Americans Governor/General Manager Bob Tory, along with the Western Hockey League, unveiled the team's 2010-11 pre-season schedule. For Tri-City, the 2010 exhibition season is highlighted by two separate tournament appearances, as well as two additional pre-season contests for a total of eight exhibition games leading into the franchise's 23rd season in the Mid-Columbia. The Americans will start the pre-season portion of their schedule by participating in the 7th annual Everett Silvertips Pre-Season Tournament, scheduled from Sept. 3-Sept. 5 at the Everett Events Center. It will be the franchise's fourth consecutive visit to the Silvertips' tournament. In addition to their traditional match-ups vs. division rivals Spokane and Everett, the Americans will also participate in a rare exhibition game against the Ontario Hockey League's Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds on Sunday, Sept. 5. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:52:00 -0700 http://whl.ca/43-whl-players-selected-in-the-2010-nhl-entry-draft-p143138 Calgary, AB - The Western Hockey League is proud to announce that 43 WHL players were selected in the 2010 NHL Draft, with seven being selected in the first round, marking the WHL's best showing at the NHL Draft since 2005. Portland Winterhawks' centerman Ryan Johansen became the first of 43 WHL players selected when the Columbus Blue Jackets used the 4th overall selection to pick the 17-year-old Port Moody, B.C. product yesterday in Los Angeles at the Staples Center. Portland led all WHL Clubs with an unprecedented eight Winterhawks being selected throughout the draft. Full list of the 43 WHL players selected at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft... 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