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ECHL Bloomington Bison

ECHL

Bloomington, ECHL welcome newest expansion team

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington and the ECHL welcomed the Bloomington Bison as the latest expansion team during a press conference held Wednesday, January 24, 2024. This announcement reintroduces professional hockey to Bloomington and signifies the league’s growth as it expands to 30 teams. On January 16, 2024, the ECHL revealed that the League’s Board of Governors had approved Bloomington to join the ranks. The confirmation of the 20-year lease was approved during a special session of the City Council […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024 142

Bloomington ECHL

East Central Illinois Region

ECHL to expand to Bloomington

SHREWSBURY, N.J./BLOOMINGTON -- Professional hockey will once again be returning to the Bloomington area beginning with the 2024-25 season, according to a press release Tuesday. The ECHL Board of Governors approved the application for an expansion team in Bloomington and admittance into the league. The City of Bloomington will be in charge of confirming the negotiated lease of Grossinger Motors Arena, which is set for completion on January 22. The expansion team will be under the ownership of Carmel, Ind.-based […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024 214

Blues

Hockey News

Kyrou gets hat trick, lifts Blues past Rangers

ST. LOUIS -- Jordan Kyrou scored a hat trick for the St. Louis Blues in a 5-2 win against the New York Rangers at Enterprise Center on Thursday. "It feels great," Kyrou said. "I've said this before, I love playing here. I love the fans. It feels awesome to get one at home." Pavel Buchnevich had a goal and two assists, Robert Thomas had two assists, and Jordan Binnington made 40 saves for the Blues (21-18-1), who have won three of four. "If I'm being honest, it's […]

todayJanuary 12, 2024 192

Blues Panthers Tkachuk

Hockey News

Tkachuk gets hat trick, Panthers cruise past Blues

ST. LOUIS -- Matthew Tkachuk scored a hat trick and had an assist for the Florida Panthers in their eighth straight win, 5-1 against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on Tuesday. Sam Reinhart scored for the fourth straight game, and Anthony Stolarz made 29 saves for the Panthers (26-12-2), whose winning streak is their longest since 13 straight March 29-April 23, 2022. Brayden Schenn scored, and Joel Hofer made 26 saves for the Blues (20-18-1), who had won consecutive games. […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024 120

Blues

Hockey News

Blues blank Lightning for 3rd win in row

ST. LOUIS -- Jordan Binnington made 30 saves for the St. Louis Blues in their 5-0 blowout victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The win at the Enterprise Center Tuesday marks the Blues' third consecutive win in their third straight win. Colton Parayko gave St. Louis the lead at 11:09 in the first period off a rush coordinated by Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich. The Blues would get two goals in the second period, courtesy of Jordan Kyrou and Jakub Vrana. Both […]

todayNovember 14, 2023 91

NHL Adam Johnson

Hockey News

British police arrest man in death of hockey player Adam Johnson

LONDON (UPI) -- Police in Britain arrested a man Tuesday in connection with the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson. Johnson, a former NHL player who was playing with the Nottingham Panthers, died after a "freak accident" during a game against the Sheffield Steelers on Oct. 28. Johnson sustained a cut on his neck caused by another player's skate. He was 29. South Yorkshire Police announced Tuesday the arrest of an unnamed man on suspicion of manslaughter. He remains in custody. "We have been speaking […]

todayNovember 14, 2023 123

Ratcliffe

Hockey News

Blues sign Ratcliffe to pro tryout

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues president and general manager Doug Armstrong announced Thursday a new signing. The team has signed forward Isaac Ratcliffe, according to the news release. However, the signing is only for a professional tryout. Ratcliffe, 24, split last season between the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms and Milwaukee Admirals. He would collect 20 points (six goals, 14 assists) and 68 penalty minutes in 47 regular-season appearances.  The London, Ontario, native was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round […]

todayAugust 25, 2023 1631

Blues

Hockey News

Canadiens, Dvorak hat trick soar past Blues

St. Louis Blues coach Craig Berube responded to questions Saturday night following a 7-4 loss at Enterprise Center against the Montreal Canadiens. Team123FMontreal1337St. Louis1214 ST. LOUIS -- Christian Dvorak scored his first NHL hat trick for the Montreal Canadiens in a 7-4 win against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on Saturday. Cole Caufield scored two goals and had an assist, Nick Suzuki had a goal and two assists, and Jake Allen made 26 saves for the Canadiens (5-4-0), who have won the first two of […]

todayOctober 30, 2022 128

Adam Boqvist

Hockey News

Blue Jackets, Boqvist ink 3-year extension

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Adam Boqvist to a three-year, $7.8 million extension Wednesday, according to a team announcement. The deal has an average annual value of $2.6 million. Boqvist will earn $2 million in the upcoming 2022-23 season. The salary will increase by $600,000 per year for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons to $2.6 million and $3.2 million respectively. Upon completion of this contract extension, he will become a restricted free agent. The 21-year-old […]

todayJuly 7, 2022 72

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