2007-2008 CHL signings

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cacoach	2007-2008 CHL signings	Lead	[-]
Posts: 3403 (06/06/07 16:04:27) Zamboni driver Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None Well, I thought I would start our annual (ok, so we took off a yr) list of the CHL signings... Update: Here is the latest list of signings...as you can see there are teams with their whole training camp roster signed and some with many to go (at least officially). Amarillo Keith Rowe Joey Bastien Austin Sutter Matt Miller Jason Chafe Trevor Read Bill Vandermeer Chris Lipsett Arizona Chris Bartolone Jon Landry Karl Sellan Ladislav Kouba Chris Cook Daniel Laperriere Chris Greene Jonathan Bernier Matt Suderman Darryl McKinnon Jason Visser Matt Moreland Austin Darryl McArthur Ashlee Langdone Jason Tessier Henry Kuster Miguel Beaudry Aaron Wilson Ted Vandermeer Stuart Kerr Kurtis Kisio Jaime Thompson Blair Grennier John Neal Darcy Johnson Bossier John DeCaro Brett Smith Joe Ori Dale Lupul Darryl Lloyd Jake Ortmeyr Karlis Zirnis Quade Lightbody Tyrel Lucas Colorado Dave Iannazzo Jay Birnie Erik Adams Ed McGrane Aaron Schneekloth Greg Pankewicz Ryan Tobler Brad Williamson Riley Nelson Jason Beatty Marco Emond Brett Thurston Scott Polaski Fraser Filipic Steve Haddon Corpus Christi Geno Parrish Chris Mei Adam Powell Justin Quenneville Brent Howarth Joe Blaznek Adam Hogg Ryan Swanson Kevin Watters Nick Lindberg Jon Jankus Derek Smith Drew Baker Kevin Couture Jason Tapp Jay Chrapala Jason Baird J.R. Bria Sean Ellis Brodie Rutherglen Jordy Johnson Laredo Matt Summers Tyler Harder Corey Courchene Andrew Dejardins Brent MacSween Shawn Doucet David Mullins Chris Korchinski Alex Penner Ryan Senft Rane Carnegie Dustin Traylen Jeff Genovy David Walker Steve Simoes Serge Dube Kevin Beech Steve Weidlich Paul Elliott Mississippi Chad Woollard David Nimmo Ryan Campbell Derek Landmesser Louis Dumont Brian Mullally Jason Lawmaster Ryan Held Dan Riedel Cody Blanshan Aaron Davis Ryan Kindret Steve Makway Steve Slonina Darrell Stoddard Larry Sterling Kevin Schieve Nick Boucher Sheldon Wenzel Phil Aucoin Derek Campbell Jon Skvorka Tom Boudreau Tim Hockley Martin Kubaliak Adam Wood Ryan Carrigan Marty Doyle Pekko Routio NM Kevin Harvey Vladimir Hartinger Spencer Carberry Andrew Smale Matt Frick Konrad Reeder Aaron MacInnis Andrew Martin Michael Kolarz Chris Robertson Justin Joy Craig Macdonald David Simoes Mike Minard Odessa Mario Joly Sebastien Thinel Dominic Leveille Mike Gorman Jay Latulippe Brian Swiniarski Alex Dunn Justin McCutcheon Jocelyn Dubord John Osborne Josh Legge Bob Cunningham Ryan Palmer Emery Olauson Robin Richards Chris Brannen John Kozoriz Josh Chase OKC Marty Standish Garrett Prosofsky Kevin Wilson Mike Burgoyne Graham Dearle Dallas Flaman Jason Wolfe Peter Robertson Stacey Bauman Erick Lizon Ryan Watson Marc Connors Gordon Bell Jason Seerey Sean Connors Tyler Fleck Rio Grande Valley Dennis Maxwell Rob Voltera David Masse Jeff Van Nynatten Mike Looby Adam Blanchette Nick Warriner Travis Banga Tristan Senior Josh Bonar T.J. Eason Tyler Fuller Dan McNeil David Lemanowicz Rocky Mountain Chip Dunleavy Brent Cullaton Scott Wray Tyler Butler Clay Plume Scott Reid David Morelli Nathan Rosychuk Trevor Weisgerber Rob Chappell Nick Harloff Colt King Daymen Rycroft Simon Watson Texas David Cacciola Greg Hewitt Blair Manning Jason Cirone Eric Main Mark Carragher Tristan Fairbarn Greg McConnell Craig Minard Grant Jacobsen Tim Laurila Mike Vellinga Anders Strome Robin Big Snake Tulsa Kevin St. Pierre David Beauregard Jared Dumba Rob Guinn Brendon Hodge Jeff Christian Mat Goody Lance Herauf Clint Chalmers Andrew Lackner Arthur Kiyaga Wichita Tyler Liebel Travis Clayton Bruce Richardson Tyler Hanchuck Kris Wiebe Stan Yanchishyn Daniel Tetrault Todd Paul Jon Horrell Sebastien Laplante Jason Duda Alex Goupil Ryan MacGregor Cory Graboski Youngstown Jeff Alcombrack Stephen Margeson Chris Shaffer Layne Sedevie Mark Johnson Denis Kirstein Mark Odut Erik Johnson Joel Irving Bryan Lachapelle Kurtis Dulle Paul DeJoe Ryan Bennett Adam Smyth Gord Burnett Ben Gray Updated - 9/17/07 Last Edited By: cacoach 09/17/07 15:27:55. Edited 6 times.
gstallons	Re: 2007-2008 CHL signings	#1	[-]
Posts: 3691 (06/06/07 17:01:09) Bus driver Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Not much happening yet league-wise. Hartinger was one I wouldn't have minded seeing back here. Joly was a good pick up for Odessa but I do wonder why he chose to go there. Signings should increase gradually. Lots of good players from the CHL and other leagues are available. I'm sure Coach is working hard on them. NTSC may not be the Budweiser Center but this area has lots to offer.
iceicebaby	Signings	#2	[-]
Posts: 42 (06/06/07 18:05:20) Rookie Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Well I can scratch one off the list of the players from the last Brahmas team that I would hope they would sign. Hartinger brings a nice defensive presence to any team. But I figure NM wouldn't take any time to sign him before anyone else could get the chance.
applestreudel	Signings	#3	[-]
Posts: 11 (06/06/07 18:56:37) Bench warmer Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Brett Smith has signed with the Mudbugs; it was announced by the team last week. Just helping you out, ~"Nothing beats a game where you don't even notice the officials."-Alan Abizeid, NY Islanders fan ~Don't be so open-minded that your brains fall out."
gstallons	Re: Signings	#4	[-]
Posts: 3691 (06/20/07 11:02:01) Bus driver Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	So far we have two goalies and a captain. Maybe two more signings will be announced this week. Do we have so many applicants that coach can't decide who to sign? Or do we have a lot of "I'll get back to you" from prospects? Granted, right now most players are enjoying the golf and fishing but soon the hockey blood will begin to stir. Hopefully coach will take his time and get the players he wants. Actually not much is going on in hockey right now at any level. Even the Stars have only announced they resigned Stu Barnes. As a fan, I want to see the makeup of the Brahmas ASAP. I'm tired of reading about parking, ST prices, concessions. etc.
Tu Pac Monkey	Signings....	#5	[-]
Posts: 179 (06/20/07 11:37:52) Hat tricker Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Gary, "patience is the bitter cup only the strong can drink" Later, TPM
B00SS	Need a Fix	#6	[-]
Posts: 602 (06/20/07 13:33:41) Hat tricker Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I'm with Gary. At the point were talking about parking and season tickets, we're really not where we need to be to get our real fix. Two goalies and a captain is a start, but I'm ready for some more signings as well. When you look at the signing across the league, we're not behind, but if we're going to lead the league, this is as good a time to start as any.
Jlwesty	Re: Need a Fix	#7	[-]
Posts: 6130 (06/20/07 14:18:08) Dr. Hockey Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Boss the pansies and really poor players are probably not available yet. (Big Smile) They are catching crabs in the Bering Sea for TV and thinking about singing fer thar supper on American Idol. Its after all that fails that they become ready for Brahmaland don't you remember. Nearly every tough guy we have hired over the recent years brings a snicker to almost everyone here and around the league. Its just plain embarassing what Mike thought was a good tough guy. I think they just look for someone with a rep and is thought to have been a fan pleaser. Next they send him out for a bout. He gets busted up and sets on the team insurance all season never plays another lick. Has a bad hand so he can't even do autographs, just kisses the paper with his lip stick! God its good to be back. 'OCKEY Best in fixing a flat Hockey Westy
gstallons	Re: Signings....	#8	[-]
Posts: 3691 (06/22/07 09:26:11) Bus driver Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Anyone doubt that Tulsa intends to build a playoff team? Huge signing for them, to go with the signings they have already made................ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Oilers Acquire MVP Christian June 21, 2007 - In their 15 year existence in the revitalized Central Hockey League, the Tulsa Oilers have never had a reigning league Most Valuable Player on their teamuntil now. The Oilers have acquired 2006-07 CHL scoring champ and MVP Jeff Christian from the Youngstown SteelHounds. The 6-foot-2, 210 pound left wing scored 38 goals and had 78 assists for 116 points last season in 61 games. He bettered teammate Chris Richards by 10 points in the scoring race, in spite of playing one less game than Richards. In two seasons in Youngstown Christian amassed 223 points (55 goals and 52 assists in 2005-06).
cacoach	Re: Signings....	#9	[-]
Posts: 3403 (06/22/07 11:04:36) Zamboni driver Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	WOW...Tulsa won't be at the bottom of the pack next season...they seem to be very determined to get back on top... Drew
B00SS	Anxious	#10	[-]
Posts: 602 (06/22/07 11:55:11) Hat tricker Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I'm getting anxious! Wheres the beef!? Wheres the grit? Wheres the defense! Wheres another signing!?
churla1940	Re: Signings	#11	[-]
Posts: 30 (06/22/07 19:56:02) Rookie Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Several players are staying away from the Brahmas or have signed with other teams because the club folded once and has unknown owners and an unproven coach. Their words, not mine.
whatwouldwilldoggdo	Re: Signings	#12	[-]
Posts: 86 (06/22/07 23:16:55) 2nd line Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	*Quote:* Several players are staying away from the Brahmas or have signed with other teams because the club folded once and has unknown owners and an unproven coach. Their words, not mine. Ok, time to put up or shut up.... Innuendo is all fine and good but in the end, it amounts to just that....innuendo. I would give hockey players more credit than that. Everyone knows the circumstances surrounding the Brahmas "folding". For a fact, they didn't fold. Suspending operations for a year shows a commitment to returning to the ice with a more favorable deal from a city that cares about the team. Folding a team entails selling off your franchise with no intention of restarting the team. As for unknown, part owners, that is a moot point. Anyone with Frank and Doc's passion for hockey can own my team any day. And I'm not worried about Wildfong coaching. I assume these "players" actually played a game or 20 against him and didn't just hug the bench hoping for a chance to get in the game. The guy has more CHL skins on the wall than most of these mysterious, unnamed players will ever hope to earn in their careers.
Jlwesty	Re: Signings	#13	[-]
Posts: 6130 (06/23/07 08:51:43) Dr. Hockey Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Dogger and others, no news here. Of course some are staying clear and so would you depending on your personal needs. Coming to Texas to play hockey is a risk like all decisions. The conditions here are not perfect or even normal for most league cities. I think there is less risk here this year than say Austin with similar circumstances but risk there is and some just don't want to take any more than they have to. Others as has been documented see this as a new beginning and an opportunity. Those are the ones we are looking for. In the whole deal what is a little troubling because we don't know or see the plan yet, is the age of the experienced players and why they are available. They seem a little long in the tooth and much of the pub is about days gone by. If they still have it why are they available to us or traded to us? I have seen my share of players on the 30 plus slide as well as the well touted newbie. I don't really care about what a guy did at 12 years old or in 1998, near 10 years ago. It is not about filling slots and making the cap. When we have done well before we hired proven winners who came here with wins, championships, and a winning attitude. That has not been the case in near 10 years. We hired players never a team. And those hires were for convenience or all the wrong reasons. I am a lttle wary of the hockey side even with these first few players campared to what I see the other teams doing. What I want to know is: Is he healthy? Does he still bring something to the team? Will he win games? Can he make the difference when they need a goal at the 1 minute mark? Will he stand up for his mates? Is he a team player and give the puck as well as score? Will he add to the locker room and not destroy morale? Can he teach others? Does he still love the game? Will he practice? Does he have the fire in the belly for a win? Does he hate to lose? Does he know how bad we want to see a winner? Best in its about winning for me hockey Westy
gstallons	Re: Signings	#14	[-]
Posts: 3691 (06/23/07 10:15:15) Bus driver Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Having watched Cirone play in the Olympics, I was impressed with his play. A real sparkplug. That said, I know of no league that is as physically demanding as the CHL. Lukowich found that out early on when Wildfong smacked him around. He got no respect or slack from opponents. Even young players find it hard to play a full slate of games. Old players have a knack for pacing themselves and for dishing out retribution on the sly. It will be interesting to see how Manning and Cirone handle themselves. As far as some players leery of coming to Texas, I can understand. Whether the team folded or not, for whatever reason the team didn't play last season. Hockey players are no different than you and me. They want job security. The team does have a reputation for changing coaches in mid-season and that is bound to be unsettling to players. Wildfong may be named Coach of the Year and I hope he is. But he may also spend Christmas at home. Like Westy and others have said many times: "It's about winning for me."
B00SS	Afraid	#15	[-]
Posts: 602 (06/25/07 10:30:20) Hat tricker Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Those players who are afraid to come to Texas, afraid to play for an unproven coach, afraid of an imperfect city, afraid of risk or afraid of the CHL or its rough and tumble play, NEED NOT APPLY. The opportunity we have here, is exactly what it is. The team is back under new coaching, new local ownership partners, and playing in a new city. Heck, I might be afraid too. But if youre afraid, go somewhere else. But as risk occurs any other place. Those who risk the most, can also gain the most. YeeHaw! This is NRH Hockey. Bring your game or stay home.
cacoach	Re: Afraid	#16	[-]
Posts: 3403 (06/25/07 10:54:23) Zamboni driver Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	*Quote:* Several players are staying away from the Brahmas or have signed with other teams because the club folded once and has unknown owners and an unproven coach. Their words, not mine. I could see this being said by many players. I can understand that cautious attitude, but I would really have to know the specific players needs to agree or disagree. If it is an older player looking for his first championship, maybe a player that is looking for a team to stay with for the remaining part of his career, or even players that are new to the pros and want to learn from a proven coach with skins on the wall...I could say I can't blame you... Honestly, there are many teams in the CHL that are in the exact same boat as the Brahmas. Several could fold after next season with a bad yr of attendance, an owner deciding to call it quits, a new facility contract, etc... It is the nature of minor league hockey in the US. We see multiple teams EVERY yr fold in the US for various reasons, it is nothing unique to the Brahmas... Now, if I have the decision to go to Colorado, Laredo, Bossier or a few others over the Brahmas...sure I would take it in , but that is like any career... Drew
B00SS	Update	#17	[-]
Posts: 602 (06/28/07 10:49:16) Hat tricker Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Drew, I'm not sure how much work goes into this, so it's easy for me to ask. Can we get an update? Besides our B's addition, Tulsa has added Mat Goody. Thanks for your work on this thread!
cacoach	Re: Update	#18	[-]
Posts: 3403 (06/28/07 11:25:30) Zamboni driver Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Didn't have alot of time today to gather more information. I did see though that Amarillo is supposed to announce a signing tomorrow at 3pm. Memphis extended Kevin McClelland's (their coach) contract through the 2009-2010 season. A few trades of note that have happened so far with no signing announced... Travis Banga to RGV for Matt Reynolds (former Brahmas) and Ryan Carrigan to Memphis. There is question whether Banga will stay in the CHL another season. Sebastien Centomo to Memphis to complete a trade from LAST summer. It is rumored that Centomo will play in Europe next season. That is all... (MAS*H reference) Drew
Kathy.joesboard78478	Re: Update	#19	[-]
Posts: 11 (06/28/07 20:20:21) Rookie Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Amarillo re-signed Keith Rowe Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons For you are crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!!
Jlwesty		#20	[-]
Posts: 4879 (09/21/07 15:26:10) Dr. Hockey Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Anybody got any news about the next signing? What position do you think or hope it will be? Like Drew I think said, we have kids coming from all over to the "skate around" hoping for a chance at Camp. With luck we might just find a Diamond in the Rough. What more could you really ask for? Best in BRAHMAS Hockey Westy

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