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Rivermen Report: Monday Night FYIs From Twitter
From the Twitter account of Peoria Journal Star beat writer, Dave Eminian, aka @icetimecleve… Rivermen have released CHL Quad City goaltender David McKee. Jake Allen due back in Peo practice tomorrow. — Dave Eminian (@icetimecleve) January 3, 2012 One more: Peo D-man Maury Edwards out of Peo hospital (undisclosed illness) & down to ECHL Cincy....
Blues News: Fairchild Recalled from Peoria
When recalling warm bodies from their AHL affiliate in Peoria, the St. Louis Blues have historically favored experience over production. That dynamic continues to be challenged this season. From the Blues official website: ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the club has recalled defenseman Cade...
Bluenotes: It’s Always Something With “The Teej”…
Bluenotes is a dose of news and views from all around St. Louis Blues nation and the greater NHL beyond. - – - Progress on the McDonald Front: Lou Korac reports that Andy McDonald continues his road to recovery from this third concussion in two years. Back to the rink: Andy McDonald skated here at...
Blues News: Grachev Assigned to Peoria
Yes, I was wrong. I honestly expected the Blues to carry 23 players for a while since they had at the start of the season. I should not forget the needs of Peoria. I am ashamed Rivermen fans. A thousand apologies. Today the St. Louis based crew was reduced by one. St. Louis Blues Executive...
Blues News: Fairchild & Sterling Assigned to Peoria
With the return of David Perron, Alex Pietrangelo getting over the flu and the progress of Carlo Colaiacovo a roster transaction or two is a given. Have to make space somehow. The Blues did just that Saturday. From Blues.NHL.com: ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Saturday the...
Blues Recall Brett Sterling From Peoria
Remember on Saturday when TJ Oshie left during the first period, but came back for the second period and played a strong final 40 minutes? Apparently he tweaked his wrist bad enough that he may miss the game against LA on Tuesday. With three forwards on IR and Chris Stewart suspended for one more game,...
Rivermen Report – What the Sterling call up means for the Blues
As per multiple sources it looks like the Blues have a need for the #2 scorer in the AHL and Brett Sterling is called up to STL. What does this mean for the Blues? Sterling is a world class scoring talent. Currently #2 in the AHL. Consistently he is among the AHL leaders in scoring. He plays...
Huskins Has Surgery on Ankle, Out 8 Weeks | Impact to Blues Blueline Patrol Trickles Down to Peoria
Since Kent Huskins suffered an ankle injury blocking a shot back on October 28th in Calgary, the prognosis has been difficult to determine. First considered fractured and requiring a stint on IR, then not. On Tuesday this week the media reported that there is in deed a fracture. Huskins bravery will cost him up to...
Blues Recall Cole From Peoria
With all of the ruckus created by the St. Louis Blues coaching changes, lost in the shuffle was a minor transaction. The Blues have recalled defensemen Ian Cole from their AHL affiliate, Peoria Rivermen. At first glance it’s easy to be confused by the move. How could they recall Cole without trading, waiving, assigning someone...
Rivermen Report: The Two Week Edition
I am very, very bad. Naughty blogger, shirking his duties in the face of real life things. Shouldn’t I know better? I should. So here is the two week long version of what happened in Peoria. Since this is the two week version we’re going to skip the day-by-day recap and just hit what is...