Cleveland Monsters Thread VI (All Affiliate talk here)

[Jackets Woodchuck]

CBJProspects
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Weekend Monsters home games with no #CBJ home game
10/7 Rockford
10/22 San Jose
10/28 Ontario
11/18 Milwaukee
11/25 Texas
12/30 Grand Rapids
1/27 Iowa
2/3 Grand Rapids
3/4 Tucson
3/25 San Diego
4/8 San Antonio

This list of games needs to be a mini-plan marketed heavily in Columbus.

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

Conversely, weekend Jackets home games with no Monster home games the same day:

12/31 Tampa Bay
1/7 Florida
2/10 New Jersey
2/18 Pittsburgh
2/24 Chicago
3/17 Ottawa

Doubleheaders (Monsters at 1, Jackets at 7)
10/21 San Jose
12/9 Chicago
12/23 Milwaukee

 

[elmariachi227]

ugh that's a lot of weekday games this year.

 

[JKinCLE]

Pretty cool the Monsters signed Carter Camper to a 2 year deal. He grew up in Rocky River, which is only about 15-20 mins away. Considering he's 29 and a full-time AHL'er, playing at home is probably as good as it gets.

He can put up decent numbers too. Wonder if he's a candidate for the C. Hometown guy, Veteran, AHL all-star, Miami U captain...

I don't know his personality or how strong of a leader he is, but the resume is pretty strong all things considered.


also: "That was sick. He had more moves than a Chinese.........."

 

[Hello Johnny]

Pretty cool the Monsters signed Carter Camper to a 2 year deal. He grew up in Rocky River, which is only about 15-20 mins away. Considering he's 29 and a full-time AHL'er, playing at home is probably as good as it gets.

He can put up decent numbers too. Wonder if he's a candidate for the C. Hometown guy, Veteran, AHL all-star, Miami U captain...

I don't know his personality or how strong of a leader he is, but the resume is pretty strong all things considered.


also: "That was sick. He had more moves than a Chinese.........."

I have absolutely no link to prove this, but when the 2007 draft was announced to be in Columbus, Doug MacLean spoke extremely highly of Camper on air (during an intermission of a game IIRC) and basically said he was worthy of a first round pick and that we may take him.

Oh, memories

 

[CBJFan827]

This is the kind of signing I like to see!

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

Miles Koules signed to AHL contract

https://www.clevelandmonsters.com/team/news/monsters-sign-forward-miles-koules-one-year-ahl-contract

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

schedule changes

11/15 vs. Milwaukee now on 11/16
12/23 vs. Milwaukee moved from 1 PM to 7 PM
2/3 vs. Grand Rapids now 2/2 at 7 PM

https://www.clevelandmonsters.com/team/news/monsters-announce-three-schedule-changes-2017-18-season

No idea on 11/15 change
12/23 was probably at 1 PM assuming a Cavs game that never materialized
2/3 Cavs game is on ABC and, IIRC, ABC games lay claim to an arena for the whole day due to camera setup (and maybe to make the ABC games seem like a bigger event)

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

AHL contract update

Carter Camper (signed through 18-19)
Miles Koules
Ivan Kulbakov
Brad Thiessen

Remaining Free Agent
Joe Pendenza

Ryan Craig retired and Michael Houser has signed with Tucson

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

Bobby MacIntyre rumored to have signed AHL deal:

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=2205455&page=10

(post (#241)

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=217854

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

Kulbakov and MacIntyre signings official

https://www.clevelandmonsters.com/team/news/monsters-sign-kulbakov-macintyre-one-year-ahl-deals

Mullet Bros. to be replaced by generic Ice Crew

https://www.clevelandmonsters.com/team/news/mullet-bros-announce-retirement

http://flashseats.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=117968

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

Kyle Thomas (played part of last year with Cleveland on a PTO) signed with San Diego (Anaheim).

http://www.sandiegogulls.com/hansonthomas_082217/

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

I was looking through AHL preseason schedule announcements (done team-by-team) and it looks like the Monsters would play Grand Rapids if they play preseason games at all (Monsters and GR only two teams not listed on any announced schedule).

Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me if the Monsters sit out the preseason and play their first game on opening night.

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

promotional schedule

https://www.clevelandmonsters.com/schedule/promotions

press release

https://www.clevelandmonsters.com/team/news/cleveland-monsters-announce-2017-18-promotional-schedule

I don't have the time or energy now to dissect the promo schedule (recovering from a nasty cold), but I did notice that the Blue Jackets nights are no longer automatically on Fridays, so if you're heading down for a weekend game, you may have to choose between seeing the Monsters in Jackets colors or getting the cheap beer/soda deals.

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

By the way, for those who missed it at the end of the press release, individual tickets go on sale Thursday at noon.

 

[Dr. Fire]

Thanks for keeping us all posted on the goings on in Cleveland Woodchuck. Much appreciated.

 

[Monk]

Thanks for keeping us all posted on the goings on in Cleveland Woodchuck. Much appreciated.

Agreed, thank you!

 

[elmariachi227]

Before you read this post I made which is too damn long probably not going to be read:

If you park at the Gateway parking garage, even if you have a parking pass, you may be asked to park somewhere else if there is a 'big' Indians game being played at or near the same time as the Monsters game. Be prepared! (also be prepared for exorbitant parking prices in the area)

It seems like there are a lot of matinee games this year. Just about every weeknight game is a Blue Jackets jersey night. Also, every Saturday matinee game is a Blue Jackets jersey game.

A jersey auction night usually indicates the Monsters are wearing a special jersey for that game. If you are interested in buying one of these auctioned jerseys, be prepared to spend upwards of $300, depending on player.

From the Website:
EVERY WEEKDAY GAME is a College ID Night featuring special $6 tickets with a valid college ID and a $6 College Meal Deal that includes a Sugardale hotdog, ice-cold Pepsi and chips.
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT GAME is a “1-2-3 Friday” where fans can enjoy $1 Pepsi products, $2 Sugardale hotdogs and $3 draft beer specials.
EVERY SUNDAY MATINEE GAME is a KIDS DAY GAME Monsters Kids Meals will also be available featuring a Sugardale hotdog, an ice-cold Pepsi, and chips for only $6. Five of the KIDS DAY GAMES will feature a FREE Postgame Skate!

Here are the matinee/early start games:
Saturday Oct. 21, 1pm
Sunday Oct. 22, 5pm
Saturday Oct. 28, 1pm
FRIDAY, Nov. 24, 1pm
Saturday, Dec 9, 1pm
Sunday, Feb 4, 1pm
Sunday, Feb 11, 3pm
Sunday, Mar 4, 3pm
Sunday, Mar 25, 3pm
Sunday, Apr 8, 3pm

All Blue Jackets Days:
Saturday, Oct 21, 1pm
Saturday Oct. 28, 1pm
Thursday Nov 16, 7pm
Saturday, Dec 9, 1pm
Wednesday, Jan 17, 7pm
Thursday Jan 25, 7pm
Thursday, Feb 1, 7pm
Wednesday, Feb 21, 7pm
Tuesday, Mar 20, 7pm
Friday, Apr 15, 7pm

Giveaways: Kids 14 & Under are limited to 2,500. Kids 12 & Under (Castaway passes) are limited to 1,000. General fan giveaway is limited to 10,000.

Saturday, Oct 7, 7pm - magnetic schedule with detachable car magnet
Sunday, Oct 22, 1pm - kids 14 & under receive a Monsters Trick-or-Treat Bucket / kids 12 and under receive a Castaway Bay Kids Day Pass
Friday, Oct 27, 7pm - team poster
Friday, Dec 8, - Monsters Ice Scraper
Saturday, Dec 9, 1pm - kids 12 and under receive a Castaway Bay Kids Day Pass
Saturday, Dec 23, 7pm - Monsters knit cap
Saturday, Jan 27, 7pm - Monsters Cleveland-themed t-shirt
Sunday, Feb 4, 1pm - kids 14 & under receive a Fathead growth chart / kids 12 and under receive a Castaway Bay Kids Day Pass
Sunday, Feb 11, 1pm - kids 14 & under receive a Sully Toothbrush Holder / kids 12 and under receive a Castaway Bay Kids Day Pass
Friday, Feb 23, 7pm - Monsters Player Bobblehead
Friday, Mar 2, 7pm - Monsters Logo Scrub Top included with purchase of a special ticket (online only - details coming soon)
Sunday, Mar 4, 1pm - kids 14 & under receive a Zamboni bank / kids 12 and under receive a Castaway Bay Kids Day Pass
Saturday, Mar 24, 7pm - Purple Game Rally Towel
Sunday, Mar 25, 1pm - kids 14 & under receive a player trading card set / kids 12 and under receive a Castaway Bay Kids Day Pass
Friday, Apr 6, 7pm - Monsters reusable tote grocery bag
Sunday, Apr 8, 1pm - kids 14 & under receive a Monsters beach towel / kids 12 and under receive a Castaway Bay Kids Day Pass

Post-Game Skate:
Sunday, Oct 22, 5pm
Sunday, Feb 11, 3pm
Sunday, Mar 4, 3pm
Sunday, Mar 25, 3pm
Sunday, Apr 8, 3pm


Other Promotions:
All October Games: Socktober Sock Drive – donate a pack of new socks to benefit local homeless shelters.
All March Games: Food Drive
All April Games: New or gently used Sports Equipment Drive
From Nov 24 to Dec 9 - Toy Drive

Tuesday, Oct 31, 7pm - Trick-or-Treating on the concourse pregame
Saturday, Nov 18, 7pm - Veteran's Day Tribute / Free Tickets with Military ID
Friday, Dec 8, 7pm - Youth Hockey Tribute / Chuck a Bear
Friday, Dec 22, 7pm - Star Wars character appearances & themed game presentation
Saturday, Dec 30, 7pm - Special Marvel Super Hero Jersey Auction / Marvel Super Hero character appearances & themed game presentation
Friday Feb 2, 7pm - Special Monsters Fauxback Jersey Auction / Tribute to the 70s & 80s
Friday Feb 9, 7pm - Blood Drive / Special Auction/Raffle benefitting the American Heart Association
Sunday, Feb 11, 1pm - Postgame Full Team Autograph Session
Saturday, Mar 24, 7pm - Special Purple Jersey Auction to benefit cancer research
Sunday, Apr 8, 3pm - Bring your dog to the game with a $5 dog ticket.
Friday, Apr 13, 7pm - Jerseys off the players backs.

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

I was at practice today. Roster update forthcoming (some other observations, too, but today was mostly about getting a grip on the roster).

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

preliminary camp roster

https://www.clevelandmonsters.com/t...leveland-monsters-open-training-camp-thursday

Austin and Mitchell in camp on tryouts

https://www.clevelandmonsters.com/team/news/monsters-sign-mitchell-austin-tryout-agreements

As I mentioned in the training camp thread, Sherwood, Ramage, Vigneault, and Pendenza were on the ice today. Sherwood and Pendenza skated in the main practice (Pendenza started in a regular jersey before switching to the red injury jersey for the rest of practice while Sherwood wore the red jersey the whole time) while Ramage and Vigneault skated before the main practice.

Forwards were split into two groups by jersey color, not sure of the significance.

grey: Bittner, Moutrey, Koules, Broadhurst, Scott, and Mitchell

blue: Maletta, Thurkauf, MacIntyre, Pendenza, Gallant, and Camper

non-roster observations to come in another post.

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

For those coming to Opening Night, there's no issues with parking due to the Indians as next Saturday is a travel day between games 2 and 3 of the American League Division Series.

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

As I said, I was mostly focusing on the roster, but Thurkauf and Benoit stood out as two of the better players on the ice.

Also, the fact that the players had been in Jackets camp for so long meant that this practice was at a much brisker pace than usual for a training camp opening day.

The effects of Tortorella's conditioning emphasis and the chemistry from having already practiced together in the "Cleveland" group at Jackets camp were evident in the pace and quality of the practice.

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

Hayden Hodgson signed to AHL deal

https://www.clevelandmonsters.com/team/news/monsters-sign-forward-hayden-hodgson-ahl-contract

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

I Attended the final training amp practice today. Goalies seemed to be the best players during the drills. They scrimmaged for about 15-20 minutes toward the end. It got pretty chippy. These guys look ready to face somebody in a different uniform.

Opening Night roster must be set before midnight tonight.

Forward groups:

Blue - Koules, Scott, MacIntyre, Gallant, Maletta, Bittner, Hodgson
Grey - Sherwood, Moutrey, Broadhurst, Mitchell, Motte, Thurkauf, Camper

They split the defensemen into blue and grey for the scrimmage but I don't have the breakdown (too busy watching the scrimmage).

All defensemen and goaltenders skated and were healthy.

Pendenza skated in the main practice but wore the red injury jersey. He seemed to be going 100% in the drills. He has probably been cleared for everything but contact.

Vigneault skated before the main practice.

Schroeder did not participate in the practice. I'm not sure if he's still with the Jackets or in Cleveland but unable to practice.

If Austin makes the opening night roster, thye will have to sign him to full PTO (currently on a camp tryout contract).

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Jackets assign Josh Anderson to Cleveland on a conditioning assignment and send Markus Nutivaara to Cleveland.