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Las Vegas Players Away From Home – 2017-18

31 Monday Jul 2017

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Michael McNicholas (11) of Las Vegas angles in high speed for NCAA New Hampshire University

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Las Vegas Players Away From Home – 2017-18

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ERIK ATCHINSON, AAA ARIZONA BOBCATS 16U

STEVEN AVALONE, AAA ARIZONA BOBCATS 18U

SETH BERGERON, NAHL PHILADELPHIA REBELS

BRENNAN BLASCZAK, NCAA ALASKA-FAIRBANKS

ANTHONY BONALDI, AAA ARIZONA BOBCATS 16U

ZANE BRANSON, NA3HL OSWEGO STAMPEDE

KENNY BROOKS, ECHL QUAD CITY MALLARDS

MICHAEL CICHY, USPHL WISCONSIN MUSKIES

DYLAN ST. CYR, NCAA NOTRE DAME

BRENDEN FEHLIG, NA3HL LANSING WOLVES

CHRIS FRANCIS, ECHL QUAD CITY MALLARDS

LUKE FUNDATOR, AAA ARIZONA BOBCATS 15U

ALEXANDER FURSTE, AAA ARIZONA BOBCATS 18U

DOM GARCIA, NCAA ARIZONA STATE

BRENDAN HARRIS, NCAA BEMIDJI STATE

BRADEN LAPLACA, AAA ARIZONA BOBCATS 16U

GAGE QUINNEY, AHL WILKES-BARRE PENGUINS

ROSS MCMULLAN, ECHL WHEELING NAILERS

MICHAEL MCNICHOLAS, NCAA NEW HAMPSHIRE

NICHOLAS MCPHERSON, LUND GIANTS HC

ZACH POCHIRO, ECHL ALLEN AMERICANS

ASHLEY PRINTZEN, AAA BELLE TIRE – DETROIT – 16U

BRYCE REDDICK, CARDIFF DEVILS

ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ, AAA ARIZONA BOBCATS 18U

JOE SULLIVAN, NCAA ST LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY

CAMERON SYLVESTER, AAA ARIZONA BOBCATS 16U

GABRIEL TESTA, AAA IOWA WILD 18U

CORY WARD, ECHL MANCHESTER MONARCHS

ERIC WILLIAMS, NCAA D3 CHATHAM UNIVERSITY

CAMERON ZUCKER, NA3HL LANSING WOLVES

JASON ZUCKER, NHL MINNESOTA WILD

Flashback – Alex ‘Blackjack’ Redmond

31 Monday Jul 2017

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Monday, July 31, 2017

By Bob Wright

Alex ‘Blackjack’ Redmond was a big rugged defenseman – 6’2, 200 – for Las Vegas in the 2001-7 era. He played on the Las Vegas Mustangs Midget A in 2001-02, then with the AAA Las Vegas Outlaws the following season.

When he was signed by the Peninsula Panthers Jr B in the Vancouver Island League Alex wore ‘Blackjack’ across the back of his jersey. He was a big fan favorite. He and Las Vegas goalie Paul Lowden were on a 34-9-1 Panthers team which battled to dethrone a powerful Campbell River Storm team for the regular season championship. That season Alex and the Panthers were 21-1-2 on home ice.

On February 1, 2005, Alex was called up for a weekend with the BCHL Victoria Salsa for a 4-game road series. He was returned to Peninsula for a long playoff run.

Alex played with ACHA D2 San Jose State which was rated #1 in the West in 2005-06. On Febuary 16, 2007, Alex and San Jose State stunned Denver 6-5 which advanced the Spartans to the U.S. Nationals.

At the Nationals Alex blasted in a goal against the Stony Brook Seawolves in Fort Collins, Colorado. That goal tied the game 2-2. Stony Brook scored the next two goals to win the game. The next day San Jose lost to Michigan State 4-1 and was eliminated. In that season Alex had 15 goals, 26 assists for San Jose State.

‘Blackjack’ is now 32. He is retired and out of the game.

ALEX ‘BLACKJACK’ REDMOND

LAS VEGAS

2001-02 – Las Vegas Mustangs Midget A 17 goals, 21 assists

2002-03 – AAA Las Vegas Outlaws 6 goals, 13 assists

2003-04 – Peninsula Panthers Jr B 4 goals, 11 assists

2004-05 – Peninsula Panthers Jr B 16 goals, 16 assists

2004-05 – BCHL Victoria Salsa 0 goals, 0 assists

2005-06 – San Jose State 7 goals, 10 assists

2006-07 – San Jose State 15 goals, 26 assists

Michael Cichy of Las Vegas to USPHL Wisconsin Muskies

30 Sunday Jul 2017

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Saturday, July 29, 2017

By Lee Samuels

Michael Cichy of Las Vegas will be reunited with head coach Dennis Canfield this coming season. Michael, 18, will skate for the Wisconsin Muskies who are a new team in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL).

Cichy, 18, played for Canfield last winter with the NA3HL Atlanta Capitals. He and Vito Carlo were listed as the ‘Vegas Connection’ on that team which went deep into the playoffs.

Cichy’s new team is in Spooner, Wisconsin. The team just purchased the Spooner Civic Center.

Cichy, who has ultra speed and has an edge to his game, reports to his new team on August 8. He and the Muskies will open the season against the USPHL Wisconsin RapidKings where Cichy played for two seasons.

Michael Cichy

5’11, 175

18 years old

2014-15 MNJHL Wisconsin RapidKings 0 goals, 3 assists

2015-16 USPHL Midwest Wisconsin RapidKings 5 goals, 12 assists

2016-17 NA3HL Atlanta Capitals 7 goals, 11 assists

2017-18 USPHL Wisconsin Muskies

Powerful WSHL Team Changes Its Name

29 Saturday Jul 2017

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The Idaho Junior Steelheads have changed their name to the Idaho IceCats beginning immediately, Coach John Olver announced.

The name change comes at the start of the ninth year of the McCall-based amateur hockey team that has won five championships in the Western States Hockey League under Olver.

The IceCats will debut their new name, logo and uniforms in McCall when they host the Lake Tahoe Icemen on Oct. 13 at Manchester Ice and Event Centre.

The Junior Steelheads name was selected when the team was formed in 2009 in order to gain association with the professional Idaho Steelheads team in Boise, Olver said.

The team played some of its games in Boise for its first two years before moving all of its home games to McCall.

“A couple of years ago the Idaho Steelheads politely asked us if we would consider a name change,” said Olver, who coached the pro team to its only East Coast Hockey League championship in 2004. “They felt the two names created confusion in the Boise marketplace.”

The name also conflicted with the Junior Steelheads youth hockey team made up of players age 8 to 18 that compete in the Boise Youth Amateur Hockey Association, he said.

There also have been isolated incidents where there was confusion by fans, vendors, etc. when dealing with both organizations.

The IceCats name and logo are based on those used by the now-defunct Tacoma Sabercats, which Olver coached to the 1998-99 championship of the then-West Coast Hockey League.

Friday Breaking News…Kenny Brooks of Las Vegas to ECHL Quad City Mallards for 2017-18

28 Friday Jul 2017

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Friday, July 28, 2017

By Bob Wright

The ECHL Quad City Mallards just announced they have signed Kenny Brooks of Las Vegas for the 2017-18 season.  Kenny, 25, last winter played for the ECHL Colorado Eagles. The Mallards are an affliate of the NHL Vegas Golden Knights. Las Vegas goal scorer Chris Francis, captain of the Mallards last season, has re-signed with the team as well.

http://myqcmallards.net/news/?article_id=2121

Defenseman Jonas Gordon Signs with UNLV Rebels

26 Wednesday Jul 2017

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NEWS: GORDON COMMITS TO UNLV SKATIN’ REBELS FOR 2017/18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JULY 26th, 2017

WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – The West Kelowna Warriors Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce that defenseman Jonas Gordon (’96) has committed to the University of Las Vegas Skatin’ Rebels (UNLV) of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) for the 2017/18 season.

Gordon, 20, is a veteran of 99 career regular season Junior ‘A’ games, finishing his career in West Kelowna with the Warriors. During his time in West-K, Gordon played in 13 games while added one assist and 22 penalty minutes, including an elevated role in playing time in the later part of the season and throughout the playoffs.

The Canmore, Alberta native spent the bulk of his Junior ‘A’ tenure with the Canmore Eagles of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL), playing in 69 games where he amassed 4 goals and 14 points to go along with 134 penalty minutes. The 6’1”, 174-pound rearguard also saw some time with the Trail Smoke Eaters at the beginning of the 2016/17 season, playing in 17 games with 2 assists and 32 penalty minutes.

Warriors head coach and general manager Rylan Ferster showed his appreciation for the versatile Gordon, “Jonas is an all-in team kind of guy that was great for us playing both forward and defense. His work ethic and commitment to our program was outstanding.”

Gordon is seeking a major in business at UNLV with a focus on either finance or accounting and is excited about the opportunity to head south, “The program is growing and it will be a great place to develop not only as a player, but also get a great education. I’m very excited to get to know all the players and coaching staff.”

While only spending a short time in West Kelowna, Gordon was very appreciative of his opportunity, “I was fortunate enough to finish my Junior ‘A’ career with the West Kelowna Warriors and during my time in West K, I was treated with nothing but class. The dedication, preparation, and goal-oriented mindset is what separates the Warriors from other organizations,” commented Gordon, “West Kelowna gave me a great opportunity to achieve my goals, and develop as a player. I was extremely grateful to have been surrounded by such amazing people, from my amazing billet family, to my teammates, and to all of the staff involved. The coaching staff is truly dedicated to moving their players on. In a short period of time, I made lifelong friends and now move on as not only a better hockey player, but more importantly as a better person.”

UNLV is a program on the rise in the NCAA ranks, currently playing club hockey in the ACHA but seeking to play Division I hockey in the not-so-distant future. Head coach Anthony Vignieri Greener is entering his first season behind the bench of the Skatin’ Rebels.

The Warriors would like to wish Jonas the best with his future endeavors and would like to thank him for his time and contributions to the City of West Kelowna.

2017/18 Warriors season are now available, along with news of the brand-new Booster Club! For more information, head down to the Warriors office or contact Kim or Alex at (250) 769-7051.

The Warriors are in need of billet families for the 2017/18 season. For more information on how to become a billet family, contact Nicole Ellis at (250) 878-9110 or email her at nicole@westkelownawarriors.ca.

Ross McMullan of Las Vegas Returning to the ECHL Wheeling Nailers

26 Wednesday Jul 2017

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Ross McMullan of Las Vegas returning to ECHL Wheeling Nailers

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WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their sixth player signing of the 2017 offseason. Wheeling has signed defenseman Ross McMullan of Las Vegas to an ECHL contract.

McMullan, 25, returns for his second professional season, after appearing in 46 games with the Nailers as a rookie. Ross made his debut with the club on October 22nd in Cincinnati, then collected his first career goal and assist in Wheeling’s 4-1 home win against Utah on December 3rd. He went on to register three goals, six assists, nine points, and 42 penalty minutes. McMullan also posted a +4 rating, which was tied for second among Nailers defensemen. Additionally, he netted the winning tally in the team’s lone shootout on October 28th in Kalamazoo.

“Ross McMullan came to us at first as a bit of a long shot, but worked hard, and earned his spot on the team,” said Nailers Head Coach Jeff Christian. “He is always trying to improve, and is a true heart and soul player. Ross’ work in the community speaks volumes for the type of person that he is, and he is a great guy to be around, both on the ice and in the locker room.”

Prior to turning pro, the Las Vegas, Nevada native attended St. Lawrence University, where he majored in Economics and Spanish, while playing for the Saints. During his time in Upstate New York, Ross played in 38 games, notching one goal, three assists, and four points. The goal came during his sophomore season. McMullan played three seasons of junior hockey, spending two years with the EJHL’s Springfield Pics and one campaign with the AJHL’s Camrose Kodiaks. His most productive seasons came in Springfield, when he collected 37 points in 63 games.

“I had such a good experience last year, with the fans, the coaching staff, and the group of guys,” McMullan said. “I’m most looking forward to just playing, knowing what to expect, and seeing how the team is. Being confident in how the game is run will be huge, and I will be focused on making a difference from the get-go.”

For his efforts around the Ohio Valley last season, Ross earned the McDonald’s Community Award. His greatest contribution came in March, when teammates shaved his head for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation as part of Nailers Fight Cancer Month.

“I can’t wait to rally the troops and get a few more shaved heads come March,” said McMullan.

Ross McMullan and the Wheeling Nailers will begin the 2017-18 season with two road games against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits on October 13th and 14th. The home opener at WesBanco Arena takes place on October 21st at 7:05, when the Nailers do battle with the Cincinnati Cyclones. To purchase season, flex, or group tickets, or to get more information on tickets and events, call (304) 234-GOAL.