Hockey News
NHL to Stick to Two Jersey Styles Next Season
Word came out this week that NHL teams will be limited to only road and home jerseys next season, meaning that alternate third jerseys will not be used next season. This comes as Adidas takes over for Reebok as the official outfitter of NHL uniforms. Some teams will have to decide on adopting their alternate jerseys as their primary home or away jerseys.
Pretty disappointing news about next season's jersey switch to Adidas: https://t.co/tjCXLteo5t
— Ryan (@Ryan_H16) January 9, 2017
Hartford Wolf Pack to Stay in Hartford for at Least One More Season
It appears another Northeast AHL team could be making a move. The Hartford Wolf Pack announced that they’ve extended their lease for one more season after this one concludes. Rumors have been made that the Pack could be relocating due to issues with their lease. We’ll provide updates on this as it develops.
NEWS: @NYRangers & @SpectraVenues Extend Agreement for Wolf Pack to play at the @XLCenter through 2017-18. https://t.co/YtHV2C3l2R
— Hartford Wolf Pack (@WolfPackAHL) January 11, 2017
Railers HC News
Skate on the Worcester Oval Event Announced
The Worcester Railers HC will be hosting their next event at the Worcester Oval on Sunday, January 29. The event, named Skate on the Worcester Oval will be a free event for Worcester Railers Hockey Club members. The event will begin at 12PM with free rentals for all members. Everyone is encouraged to arrive by 11:45am to ensure hitting the ice by 12pm!
More information can be found at RailersHC.com
#RailersHC Skate on the #WorcesterOval on Jan 29…another perk for being a member! https://t.co/clmLS6ao41
— Worcester Railers (@RailersHC) January 12, 2017
Railers HC Members: Check Your Emails!
The Railers HC want to remind you to check your emails for information for Seat Selection. Please fill out the select a seat questionnaire that was sent out last week. All surveys must be completed by January 20 to ensure that you receive the seats that you desire.
Railers Gift Jerseys to Community Leaders
Railers President Mike Meyers and Mascot Trax visited local community leaders and gifted jerseys. Take a look:
https://twitter.com/WorcesterBDC/status/819608148281593856
Mike Myers and Trax from the Worcester Railers stopped by today and dropped off a jersey for me. Thank you both! @RailersHC pic.twitter.com/DaxTXc8Tuf
— Joe Petty (@MayorJoePetty) January 12, 2017
Current Member Count: 1090
Worcester Sharks Alumni News
Pavelski Named NHL All-Star
Joe Pavelski was named to the NHL-All Star game for the Pacific Division. Pavelski has 15 goals, 24 assists, and 39 points with a +10 rating in 42 games.
Full Rosters for the 2017 NHL All-Star Game can be found at NHL.com.
Cheechoo and Rau Named KHL All-Stars
Jonathan Cheechoo and Chad Rau have been named for the KHL (Kontinental Hockey League) All-Star Game. Cheechoo will represent the Bobrov Division and Rau is representing the Chernyshev Division.
Full Rosters for the 2017 ECHL All-Star Classic can be found at TheHockeyWriters.com
Transactions
Matt Irwin signed a one-year contract extension with the Nashville Predators (NHL) on January 6.
Igor Valeyev signed with Chelmet Chelyabinsk (VHL) on January 7.
Karl Stollery was recalled to the New Jersey Devils (NHL) from the Albany Devils (AHL) on January 10.
Greger Hanson signed a PTO with the San Diego Gulls (AHL) on January 11.
Nathan Moon was traded to the Toledo Walleye (ECHL) from the Wichita Thunder (ECHL) on January 12.
Ryan Vesce was signed to a PTO (tryout) with with HC Davos (NLA) on January 12.
Bobby Farnham was reassigned to the St. John’s Ice Caps (AHL) from the Montreal Canadiens (NHL) on January 13.
John Laliberte was signed to a one year contract extension with ERC Ingolstadt (DEL) on January 13.