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The Donut Corner – What Is To Be Done With Ben Bishop?
Back in July, the St. Louis Blues made a minimal risk move that has ended up paying huge dividends not only to the team, but to the individual on whom they took the risk when they signed young goaltender Brian Elliott to a one-year, two-way contract with an opportunity to win a spot on the...
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....
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...
Rivermen Report: The Week That Was 10/3 to 10/9
Hi there BNZ crew, thanks for stopping by to check in on the Rivermen. This is the first of what I am hoping to be a regular weekly installment that keeps you caught up on the very basics of what is happening here in Peoria. MONDAY: It was a Monday like any other. The Rivermen...
Injury Updates and Roster Cuts
A flurry of roster activity basically setting the opening night roster followed the Blues’ final preseason game Saturday against the Dallas Stars. Some good news, some bad news. Here are the details. Cut to the Peoria Rivermen: Forwards Jonathan Cheechoo, Adam Cracknell, Philip McRae, Anthony Peluso and Brett Sterling. Defensemen Ian Cole and Mark Cundari....
Stocked Blues Lineup Dominates Bland Avalanche Squad
At this point in the preseason teams are looking for chemistry development and dominating performances. Thursday night’s 3-1 Blues victory over the Colorado Avalanche was full of both. What appears to be the top two scoring lines heading in to the regular season were on display and flying high. Newly minted captain David Backes centered...
Blues Dress Rehearsal vs. Avalanche Game Preview
Heading down to Scottrade Center for tonight’s game? Here’s the quick and dirty news you can use. - Who: Colorado Avalanche (1-3-0) vs. St. Louis Blues (4-2-0) What: 2011-12 NHL Preseason Game Where: Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. When: Thursday, September 29th, 20011 at 7:00 pm Central Why: It’s hockey! We all love it...
Blues Cut Roster Down to 41 | Goaltending, Grachev and Pairings Storyline Updates
We all knew it was coming. The St. Louis Blues announced their first major round of cuts Saturday. Sending four to back to juniors and eight to the Peoria Rivermen. Dropping the roster in camp to 41 players. Heading back to the juniors are forwards Stephen MacAulay, Ty Rattie, Ryan Tesink and Yannick Veilleux. They...
Blues vs. Bolts Game 2 FYIs (Updated with Blues Lineup)
The St. Louis Blues topped the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 in both teams 2011-12 NHL preseason opener. On Wednesday they head to Orlando, FL for the second half of a back to back set. Per the Blues official website, Ben Bishop gets the start in goal. Here is the lineup. *Will with update lines and...
2011 Summer In Review
As we close in on the one month countdown until hockey season begins and the Blues drop the puck at Scottrade on Saturday, Oct. 8, it’s important to take a look back at the summer that was and look forward to how the team’s various acquisitions will impact the 2011-12 Blues on the ice. Even...
