Worcester Sharks / San Francisco news thread III

[LadyStanley]

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(Bulls clinched playoff spot Tuesday night)

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[sharksohnoes!]

Peter Sivak has been called up to Worcester from SF. He's been fun to watch this year, netting 33 goals. I hope he can make some noise up there, but if he doesn't, I'll gladly take him back for the first round of the playoffs

http://sfbulls.com/news/sivak-gets-first-ahl-call-up/

EDIT: Is Worcester still in the playoff hunt? Only 5 points out of the 8th spot with 4 games in hand. If they miss, can the Bulls get Heemskerk, Tarasov and maybe even Viedensky back?

 

[LadyStanley]

http://www.echl.com/echl-transactions-march-20-p182695

3 signings (including ATO), plus 2 loans (including Sivak) to AHL, reserve

Add Nick Czinder, F signed contract
Add Brett Findlay, F signed contract
Add Edward Gale, F signed amateur tryout agreement
Delete Simon Danis-Pepin, D placed on reserve
Delete Dean Ouellet, F loaned to Hamilton (AHL)
Delete Peter Sivak, F loaned to Worcester (AHL)

 

[210]

Peter Sivak has been called up to Worcester from SF. He's been fun to watch this year, netting 33 goals. I hope he can make some noise up there, but if he doesn't, I'll gladly take him back for the first round of the playoffs

http://sfbulls.com/news/sivak-gets-first-ahl-call-up/

EDIT: Is Worcester still in the playoff hunt? Only 5 points out of the 8th spot with 4 games in hand. If they miss, can the Bulls get Heemskerk, Tarasov and maybe even Viedensky back?

Heemskerk will be back in SF as soon as Stalock gets back to Worcester. I'd put the chances of Tarasov or Viedensky going to SF when Worcester's season is over at close to zero.

 

[LadyStanley]

SFBulls 9:32am via HootSuite The Hamilton Bulldogs have loaned to the Bulls defenseman Antoine Corbin and former first-round draft pick center Daultan Leveille

 

[sharksohnoes!]

Here's an article on the state of the Bulls. Not particularly good writing, but a interesting read none the less. I'm pretty excited about next season and the changes they'll be making. Hopefully these changes will get more people out to the games!

http://insidehockey.com/sf-bulls-are-getting-the-job-done

 

[LadyStanley]

YouCanPlayTeam 10:33am via Web The @SFBulls will host the #ECHL's first #YouCanPlay night tomorrow. Today they also make their fans proud with this: youcanplayproject.org/videos/entry/y…

 

[LadyStanley]

Lane Scheidl interview

 

[Booba]

Joslin back to Worcester while Groulx gets send to Chicago (AHL)
http://www.sharksahl.com/story.asp?story_id=3472

Joslin will remain Vancouver's property.

 

[210]

This trade makes no sense to me on any level...

 

[hockeyball]

This trade makes no sense to me on any level...

Me either. what the hell. Hasn't Groulx been excellent for you guys? Why the heck would we want Joslin back, especially if he remains Vancouvers property...

This is a great time for a "What is this, i don't even..."

 

[sr228]

Me either. what the hell. Hasn't Groulx been excellent for you guys? Why the heck would we want Joslin back, especially if he remains Vancouvers property...

This is a great time for a "What is this, i don't even..."

He hasn't been that important to this team, though he's been fine when he plays. He's there for offense (and vet leadership I guess) and they're getting that from Tennyson, Acolatse, Urban when he's in the lineup, and now Comrie.

I mentioned it to 210 but this could be one of those moves that's doing one of the players a "favor"...or maybe not, but it is a strange move considering no rights were actually moved.

Edit: Was just chatting w/ someone on twitter and this move may have been made to get Sivak on the roster as there is a 'Vet' limit on AHL rosters - Groulx is a 'vet'. I'm hoping when 210 gets the chance he'll let us know one way or the other.

OK - Final edit...apparently Joslin might be a vet as well so?? Anyhow, 210 had this to say so I guess we'll hear more tomorrow:
"Between periods heard some really positive things about the Joslin acquisition...more tomorrow on Sharkspage #WorSharks"

 

[LadyStanley]

http://www.echl.com/echl-transactions-march-22-p182734
Gale released from ATO. Kiwet to reserve.

 

[sharksohnoes!]

http://www.echl.com/echl-transactions-march-22-p182734
Gale released from ATO. Kiwet to reserve.

What exactly is "reserve" in the echl?

 

[LadyStanley]

What exactly is "reserve" in the echl?

Think of it as the "replacement" for the 3-day IR list.


The latest CBA allows up to ~3 players to have their services "retained" (salary paid, just can't be on playing).

Clowe was on reserve the entire time he was with Bulls.

 

[CJL182]

It was a great but strange game against Stockton tonight. The Bulls crashed the net and there was a delayed penalty. No one celebrated, the refs had a meeting, the Bulls were awarded a goal, and everyone was confused. Stockton tied it up with 0.1 seconds left in the game. Nelson couldn't squeeze the puck and it trickled over the line in slow motion. Unfortunately we lost the shootout, but it was a great back and forth game. I don't seem to mind the shootout as much in the ECHL. I'd still prefer ties, but they forgo the dry scrape and get going right away. Even though it's best of 5 rounds, it get's finished much more quickly.

 

[210]

3/22/13 @Springfield 2, WorSharks 1

From telegram.com:
Worcester Sharks lose, can’t gain ground
Derek Joslin returns to Worcester in swap

From masslive.com:
Springfield Falcons edge Worcester Sharks 2-1

From Sharkspage.com:
WorSharks drop 2-1 contest to Falcons; Derek Joslin to return to Worcester

From sharksahl.com:
Sharks drop 2-1 decision to Falcons

From falconsahl.com:
Quick start helps Falcons slide past Sharks

From theahl.com:
Game Summary
Game Report

 

[sharksohnoes!]

Sivak scores his first AHL goal. Awesome! I want to see a picture of Sivak in a Worcester jersey.

 

[LadyStanley]

http://www.echl.com/echl-transactions-march-23-p182750

Bulls sign goalie Travis Fullerton to ATO (release EBG Guy).

 

[210]

Sivak scores his first AHL goal. Awesome! I want to see a picture of Sivak in a Worcester jersey.

If one doesn't pop up tonight I'll try to take one tomorrow.

Watching Sivak my guess is he doesn't have NHL talent, but he can without a doubt compete at the AHL level. Unless something really odd happens he probably won't be going back to San Francisco unless/until the WorSharks are eliminated from playoff contention.

 

[sharksohnoes!]

If one doesn't pop up tonight I'll try to take one tomorrow.

Watching Sivak my guess is he doesn't have NHL talent, but he can without a doubt compete at the AHL level. Unless something really odd happens he probably won't be going back to San Francisco unless/until the WorSharks are eliminated from playoff contention.

Awesome/bummer. Sivak was tons of fun to watch in SF, but we really need his scoring ability going into the playoffs.

In other news, the Bulls did a live jersey auction after the game. Captain Langdon's jersey sold for a whopping three THOUSAND dollars

 

[SJSharks42]

So I went to my first ECHL game last weekend in Stockton and I went to my first Bulls game tonight. Sucks that they lost but it was entertaining none the less. I actually thought the Bulls played a much more entertaining game than the Thunder. The one goal they did score was a beauty. Definitely looking forward to being able to go to a bunch of games

Obviously Stockton Arena was the nicer building though. Anyone have suggestions for seating in the Cow Palace? I was in section 15 row B tonight. They were good seats but I feel like there are better ones available. And man was it empty in there. Had some ********** swearing up a storm in front of a bunch of kids right there too.

Also what was with the announcer? He sounded constantly confused by the things he was saying. Weird inflections in his voice all the time.

 

[210]

3/23/13 @WorSharks 5, Providence 3

From telegram.com:
Worcester Sharks ice Bruins, keep hopes alive
Derek Joslin enjoys return to Worcester Sharks

From providencejournal.com:
Sharks 5, P-Bruins 3: Worcester cools off Providence

From Sharkspage.com:
WorSharks keep playoff hopes alive with 5-3 win over Providence

From sharksahl.com:
Stalberg the hero on Heroes Night at DCU Center

From providencebruins.com:
PBruins fall to Sharks

From theahl.com:
Game Summary
Game report

 

[sharksohnoes!]

So I went to my first ECHL game last weekend in Stockton and I went to my first Bulls game tonight. Sucks that they lost but it was entertaining none the less. I actually thought the Bulls played a much more entertaining game than the Thunder. The one goal they did score was a beauty. Definitely looking forward to being able to go to a bunch of games

Obviously Stockton Arena was the nicer building though. Anyone have suggestions for seating in the Cow Palace? I was in section 15 row B tonight. They were good seats but I feel like there are better ones available. And man was it empty in there. Had some ********** swearing up a storm in front of a bunch of kids right there too.

Also what was with the announcer? He sounded constantly confused by the things he was saying. Weird inflections in his voice all the time.

The problem with the Cow Palace is that the seats go out and away from the ice instead of up. My seats are in section 21, top row. I think they're the best seats in the house because you're up above the glass. I'd suggest getting the cheapest tickets at will call and just sitting wherever you want. It's also pretty fun watching some of the game from the Red Hook ice lounge behind the goal.

And the announcer totally blows. I think most people hate him. We need an announcer like the one they have in Stockton. That guy has a great announcer voice.

 

[LadyStanley]

San Francisco playoff dates (round 1):

The Bulls will visit the first-place Alaska Aces in Games 1 and 2 on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6. The Bulls will then host their first-ever playoff games at the Cow Palace in Games 3 and 4 on Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12. Both games begin at 7:15 pm. If necessary, the Bulls will host Game 4 on Saturday, April 13, also at 7:15 pm. If the series stretches to a Game 6 or 7, they will be held in Alaska on Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday April 17.