ECHL Transactions – Feb. 10

Following are the ECHL transactions for Feb. 10, 2010:

CONTRACTED PLAYERS RELEASED: (eligible for waivers/waiver claims)

South Carolina:
Dean Moore, D

WAIVER CLAIMS:

Charlotte:
Ryan Crane, D from Reading

OTHER TRANSACTIONS:

Charlotte:
Add Brandon Lane, G added as emergency backup goaltender

Florida: …

Morin Making More Fans Every Day

By Lindsay Kramer
NHL.com Correspondent
Former South Carolina Stingrays and current Texas Stars center Travis Morin started this season guaranteed at least one new fan.

He and his wife, Lindsey, welcomed their first child, Andrew, into the world on Aug. 28.

“It’s definitely nice to get home and see him when you come through the …

Chiefs Acquire Morrison

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – The Johnstown Chiefs announced that they have acquired forward Jordan Morrison from the Toledo Walleye in exchange for defenseman Chris Zarb.

The Chiefs have a working agreement with the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League and the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League.

Former ECHL players on the Wild …

ECHL Transactions – Feb. 9

Following are the ECHL transactions for Feb. 9, 2010:

CONTRACTED PLAYERS RELEASED: (eligible for waivers/waiver claims)

Reading: Ryan Crane, D

OTHER TRANSACTIONS:

Bakersfield: Delete Ryan Donally, F transferred to the 21-day IR
Delete Josh Johnson, G transferred to the 21-day IR

Elmira: Delete Keegan Dansereau, F recalled …

Idaho’s Derlago NamedSher-wood HockeyECHL Player Of The Week

PRINCETON, N.J. – For the second consecutive week, Mark Derlago of the Idaho Steelheads is the Sher-wood Hockey ECHL Player of the Week for Feb. 1-7.
The 24 year old extended his point-scoring streak to 12 games when he scored eight points (4g-4a) and had a plus-minus rating of +3 over three games to help Idaho improve to 32-11-3 and remain …

Hobson Reassigned To RockfordRankin Returns To Toledo

TOLEDO, Ohio – The Toledo Walleye announced that forward Adam Hobson has been reassigned to Rockford of the American Hockey League by the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League.

It was also announced that forward Evan Rankin has returned to Toledo from Manitoba of the AHL.

The Walleye are the ECHL affiliate of the Detroit Red …

Gladiators’ Power PlaySparks Streak

The Gwinnett Gladiators have been putting the “power” in power play all season, but special teams has been a big factor in the Gladiators’ current season-high three-game win streak.

Gwinnett has improved their record to 22-19-5 by outscoring its opponents 13-6 since the streak began on Jan. 31 with a 3-2 win over Reading, with six goals …

Wranglers Trade Kang To Johnstown

LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Wranglers® announced that they have traded forward Matthew Kang to the Johnstown Chiefs in exchange for future considerations.

The Wranglers are the ECHL affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League and San Antonio of the American Hockey League.

Former ECHL player Brad …

ECHL Transactions – Feb. 8

Following are the ECHL transactions for Feb. 8, 2010:

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS:

Jim Dahl, F
Brian Yandle, D

OTHER TRANSACTIONS:

Bakersfield: Delete Jeff Barney, G released as emergency backup goaltender, 2/7

Charlotte: Delete Cedric Lalonde-McNicoll, F recalled by Lake Erie (AHL)
Delete Brandon Lane, G released as emergency …

Peters Becomes 434thECHL Player To Reach NHL

PRINCETON, N.J. – Former Florida Everblades and 2008 ECHL All-Star goaltender Justin Peters became the 434th player to play in the National Hockey League after the ECHL when he made 34 saves for the Carolina Hurricanes in a 3-1 road win against the New York Islanders on Saturday.

Peters was named the game’s ‘First Star’ while former …

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