So far in his decade-long career in professional hockey, McKenna has suited up for 10 different AHL franchises — as well five NHL clubs. The 33-year-old goaltender is no stranger to the city of Springfield either, starting in 36 games for the now-defunct Falcons during the 2013-14 season.
Currently, Joe Kalisz, Evan Dixon, Sean Gammage and Logan Lemirande have spread across the country training for their new teams.
The Ontario Hockey League today announced that Ottawa Senators prospect Logan Brown of the Windsor Spitfires is the Pioneer Energy OHL Player of the Week for the week ending October 9 after recording two goals and six assists for eight points in three games with a plus-minus rating of plus-2.
While people have wanted it to happen for years, while it seemed like it was never going to actually happen, it has. The Flames have placed Brandon Bollig on waivers.
“It was a little bit nerve-wracking at first, but once I was out there it was just great. It was so nice to be on the ice again,” Dunne said from Madison as the team prepared to face the top-ranked University of Wisconsin Badgers on Friday.
Ryan grew up in the St. Louis suburbs, the son of an NHL legend; Al smacked pucks against a barn door in Nova Scotia, the son of a coal miner with eight kids. Ryan was born with natural talent, but only recently began to fill into his body and just now believes he’s starting to find his groove.
Ordinarily, it would be absurd to suggest the Pioneers could improve with a 5-foot-8, 164-pound freshman defenseman, but that’s exactly how coach Jim Montgomery feels about Michael Davies.
“It’s a little bit different this year because in the past I was the one that was looked upon to be the playmaker on the line,” Goodwin said. “Not that there can’t be two playmakers, but I’ve found myself in situations where he’s making plays for me, and I’m like ‘oh my gosh, I have to learn how to score now,’” Goodwin joked. “It’s different now.”
Shreveport Mudbugs forward Frankie Melton, 19, had an explosive home debut for the Mudbugs as the 5’8/170 lbs. native of St. Louis, MO, totaled four points in two games as the Mudbugs took three of four points in their series against the Lone Star Brahmas.
We caught up with new Cyclones forward Dominic Zombo for our special Season Ticket Holder Q&A! Find out a little bit about what drew him to Cincinnati, some of his strengths and weaknesses, and his roll in Toledo’s “Zombie Night” promotion.
