His name is a mouthful and doesn't exactly roll off the tongue
Hmmmm.... Iowa has been doing great. Seems weird to replace the coach.
Not THAT great!
The replacement coach for Boudreau, Evason, did very well. Sure surprised me.
I can see MN wanting to get a Russian speaker (or two)in their coaching ranks, to oversee the development of Khovanov, Kaprizov, and other Russian players(i.e. Lodnia/Sokolov/Guskov/Firstov/Gordeev), but the HC position is one where you don't screw around-it's all about the hockey. What can you tell us about Nemirovsky, @Caser ?
Ah...I see. Since Fenton hired Army, it's possible that he is looking elsewhere, or has been told to look elsewhere. I would think that Evason would get a NHL shot before Army, but what do I know?
Nemirovsky has certainly paid his dues, it appears. I wonder if he spoke Russian at home as a kid, or if he picked it up later in life when he went to the KHL?
Phenomenal. 3 of these being free agent signings. Someone is doing something right on the scouting side.Doesn't look like this got covered anywhere. Incredible showing for Iowa this season despite the unfortunate conclusion:
2019-20 AHL First, Second All-Star Teams unveiled
Kahkonen, Menell, Anas - First Team All-Stars (Coaches, players, media vote)
Mayhew - Second Team
Iowa Wild General Manager Tom Kurvers announced today the re-signing of defenseman Hunter Warner to a one-year, AHL contract for the 2020-21 season.
Warner, 25 (9/21/95), played in 27 games with the Wild last season, posting one goal and 30 penalty minutes (PIM). In his AHL career, Warner has logged 192 games, all with Iowa, recording 19 points (4g, 15a) and 211 PIM. The 6-foot-4, 223-lb. defenseman currently ranks ninth in games played and second in PIM in franchise history.
Has anyone heard if Allen will remain the ECHL affiliate?
Has anyone heard if Allen will remain the ECHL affiliate?
Yes, I want to say they re-upped for another year a few months ago. It's an odd partnership in some ways, but the Wild have never been able to nail down an affiliate long term. Allen is a pretty solid franchise, I'd love to get down to Texas for a game at some point. Maybe a winter time trip?
Yeah, they had four championships in a row this past decade, between two leagues. Steve Martinson is coach/GM. Very talented guy.
Allen has always been able to construct good teams through minor league free agency. Guys want to come here because: a) they are more likely to play in playoff games. More playoff games = more money, and b) Martinson does a good job of hooking the older guys up with jobs that they could transition into after their playing days are over.
The arena is small but swanky. Really nice for an ECHL franchise. If you ever make the trip let me know!
Yeah, I remember hoping they'd beat the crap out of Fort Wayne back in the CHL days (I had season tickets in Toledo for a few years).
I wonder if the Wild will make a play for the new Iowa ECHL team that starts the season after this one to get something "kinda" close---though it hasn't mattered in recent years.
Otherwise I follow Allen through most of the normal media channels and have a few gamers from their two most recent squads.
What did you think of their rebrand?
Selfishly, I hope the Wild and Allen stay together a few more years. ; )
That said, I’m also sentimental about the Kalamazoo Wings, who were the IHL “AAA” team for the Minnesota North Stars many moons ago. If the Wild ever switched in the future, it would be a cool possibility.
I envy your gamers! Did you get them on eBay?
I love the rebrand! Never was a HUGE fan of their original logo, it seemed kind of generic. But the new one definitely pops on the sweaters!