CIS Pro Signings

[AUS Fan]

I didn't know that Yappy was in Toronto. He has some UNB guys in his agency. Not sure who, but he told me during the playoff game at SMU.

 

[Campy]

Not sure exactly where to put this, but since the ECHL is a common place for U-Sports players to end up.... there appears to be increased chatter about the Trois Rivieres Lions and Newfoundland Growlers being in ownership and financial trouble. April 2 seems to be a date being tossed around about a decision about these franchises, both owned by Deacon Sports & Entertainment

Newfoundland Growlers franchise was terminated by the ECHL board. Team has folded, depending on their contract...players can possibly sign elsewhere in the league.

Trois Rivieres franchise voted by ECHL board to continue, rumours of a possible sale in the works.

 

[RED ARMY EAST]

Wow, has there ever been talk of Memorial University joining the AUS?

 

[AUS Fan]

Isaac Nurse, UNB to Florida Everblades.

 

[Rob]

Isaac Nurse, UNB to Florida Everblades.

Not surprised but was hoping he would stick around for another season.

Wow, has there ever been talk of Memorial University joining the AUS?

Not from Newfoundland anyway., so it is highly unlikely

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

Not surprised but was hoping he would stick around for another season.

Me too...he became a fan favourite and a vital part of their bottom-6/PK. I don't know if I've ever saw someone take so many hard hits and just keep on going...his motor never quit.

 

[dm8895]

Me too...he became a fan favourite and a vital part of their bottom-6/PK. I don't know if I've ever saw someone take so many hard hits and just keep on going...his motor never quit.

From people I talk to around the rink I think the most unanimously loved players in last 20 or so years are Nurse and Jon Harty.

 

[AUS Fan]

From people I talk to around the rink I think the most unanimously loved players in last 20 or so years are Nurse and Jon Harty.

Good observation. They had a similar style and a knack for getting under your skin. It'll be hard to replace Nurse.

 

[dm8895]

Austen Keating released from AHL tryout - signs with Norfolk ECHL

 

[Island Husky]

Wow, has there ever been talk of Memorial University joining the AUS?

They used to, joined MIAA in 1968, left one year to play Senior, but came back the next, 1977? and played until 1981/82.

 

[freddy123]

Liam Hawel StFX to IK Oskarshamn (HockeyAllsvenskan)

 

[Rob]

Liam Hawel StFX to IK Oskarshamn (HockeyAllsvenskan)

Big loss for X. Along with Jacob Hudson

 

[UNB Bruins Fan]

Big loss for X. Along with Jacob Hudson

And Nelson and Smith.

Needless to say, the X-Men need a huge recruiting year.

 

[Drummer]

Wow, has there ever been talk of Memorial University joining the AUS?

Yes - some of UNB's biggest wins are at their expense (Feb 2, 1980 - 14-1 in Fredericton, Nov 8, 1980 - 15-1 in Fredericton and Feb 22, 1981 - 16-3 in St. John's).

They played in the AUAA on three(3) different occations:
- 1970-71 & 1971-72, followed by a two year break
- 1974-75 & 1975-76, followed by three year break
- 1979-80, 1980-81 & 1981-82

It was very expensive - Jack Drover, UNB Red Devil Alumni and Mt. A coach said to me once - the "$6 million mistake".

The schedule was modified to help - some years UNB would host them for 2 games, other years UNB would travel there.

With really poor results - it was just a matter of time.

 

[Carleton]

Liam Hawel StFX to IK Oskarshamn (HockeyAllsvenskan)

Kade Landry with the same team

 

[FreddyFoyle]

Liam Hawel StFX to IK Oskarshamn (HockeyAllsvenskan)

IK Oskarshamn finished last this season in the SHL, Sweden's top league, and were just relegated. Wonder if they're rebuilding to try to move back up, or will settle for just competing in the second tier.