Author Archives: scott

I went to my first Missouri Mavericks game on Thursday night. Overall, I’d give it a C+. My feelings about the game are a bit mixed. I loved the Independence Events Center. It’s just the right size building for minor … Continue reading →

Their ranks are dwindling. At one time, former Kansas City hockey players were peppered all over international hockey rosters. Arturs Irbe, Jan Caloun, Sandis Ozolinsh, Jason Cirone, Michael Pivonka, Sergei Bautin. Sadly, the list is down to just three. Three … Continue reading →

Here is an incredibly interesting article from the commissioner of the American Hockey League. Dave Andrews’ Blog: Managing and growing the AHL The good news is we should hit 30 teams for the first time next season and demand for … Continue reading →

Charlotte, NC, a major league city with NBA and NFL franchises, is going to get an American Hockey League franchise. Word is that the Albany River Rats will be moving to Charlotte for the 2010-2011 season. Charlotte gets new hockey … Continue reading →

Oklahoma City, a major league sports city, will be home to an American Hockey League team — the highest level of hockey in North American, aside from the NHL. Edmonton’s AHL affiliate to be located in Oklahoma So, Oklahoma City … Continue reading →

From the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Bettman wants Thrashers’ owners to get their act together Here are a few quotes: Ultimately, the ownership situation has to be straightened out,” Bettman told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “It’s difficult to operate a franchise when owners … Continue reading →

I’m a bit tardy with this post because I thought of it more than a month ago. Which city in Missouri could host the World Junior hockey tournament? Since St. Louis has a NHL team, St. Louis natives in the … Continue reading →

The Tampa Bay Lightning were sold to hedge fund manager Jeffrey Vinik. Any chance the new ownership would move the team to Sprint Center? No. Hedge-fund manager Jeff Vinik buys Tampa Bay Lightning Vinik, 50, likes the area so much, … Continue reading →

It looks like Ice Edge is prepared to purchase the league-owned Phoenix Coyotes. Ice Edge takes step toward buying Coyotes from NHL The key to this deal is: Ice Edge chief executive officer Anthony LeBlanc said “Ice Edge has committed … Continue reading →