OT: Winnipeg ICE sold - Moving to Wenatchee, Washington renamed Wenatchee Wild

[Guardian17]

 

[blueandgoldguy]

I have to say I am pretty excited for the ICE this season. They have the makings of a Memorial Cup contender.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[jetsmooseice]

Well, this is not ideal



I suppose you can look at it pragmatically and say that as long as he's back in time for the playoffs then all will be well. But now that Gage Alexander is gone, there isn't a lot of WHL experience to fall back on. I hope Dawson Cowan is up to it.

 

[RetroWinnipeg]

Home Schedule Conflicts 2022-23: Ice vs. Jets/Moose
Games at same time | Games at different dayparts
October 29
November 5
November 8
November 17
November 19
December 2
December 3
December 11
December 17
December 30
December 31
January 8 (games back-to-back; slight time conflict if travelling from downtown to the university)
January 21
January 22 (games back-to-back; slight time conflict if travelling from downtown to the university)
February 11
February 15
March 22

 

[jetsmooseice]

A heavily rookie and prospect laden ICE roster lost 6-1 in Brandon Friday and then won 3-1 at The Rink of Saturday.

I caught the second half of the Saturday night game and I was impressed by a pretty hard-driving, physical performance. Zach Benson was all over the place making plays and getting in on all 3 goals including scoring the winner. 6'4" d-man Ashton Cumby got into an impressive scrap with Brandon heavyweight Matt Henry, the haymakers were really flying in that one and even though the decision went to Henry, Cumby did himself proud. The ICE could use a bit more of a physical presence, and maybe Cumby is the guy to provide a bit of that.

 

[RetroWinnipeg]

Tonight's pre-season match @ Regina is a freeview

CHL TV

CHL TV

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[jetsmooseice]

Preseason wraps up tonight at The Rink with another matchup against the Pats. Pats are coming off a win vs. the ICE on Thursday night on the strength of a solid goaltending performance, the ICE will again be playing with a heavily rookie and prospect laden lineup given that 7 regulars have left for NHL training camps.

 

[Guardian17]

According to their schedule, the ICE don't play a home game until Saturday, October 29.

Must be some renos at Wayne Fleming Arena.

 

[jetsmooseice]

According to their schedule, the ICE don't play a home game until Saturday, October 29.

Must be some renos at Wayne Fleming Arena.

It was reported that there is a new ice plant going in at Wayne Fleming. Apparently the spring playoff run delayed the process by a bit.

 

[jetsmooseice]

Daniel Hauser is on the mend after suffering a broken ankle over the summer. He was in action for the first time on Saturday in the ICE's final preseason game vs. the Regina Pats. Hauser looked much shakier than usual, letting in 5 goals on 27 shots. But hey, that's what the preseason is for.

More here in the Free Press (paywall)

 

[Guardian17]

 

[Guardian17]

 

[jetsmooseice]

Saw this in the Business of Hockey forum. Now that the ICE are settling in for their fourth season in Winnipeg and third at Wayne Fleming Arena with no signs of leaving, I wonder if they could do something like this at centre ice with the ICE and Bisons logos? It would be nice to see the place look a little more like the ICE's home.

Well this should quiet the whining about center ice logos….

Went in this afternoon.

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[jetsmooseice]

w00t w00t, the regular season is finally here!!!! Go ICE Go!

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

If Matt Savoie and Conor Geekie get cut, this team could end up winning the Memorial Cup.

 

[jetsmooseice]

If Matt Savoie and Conor Geekie get cut, this team could end up winning the Memorial Cup.

I don't keep a close eye on the Sabres and Coyotes but I haven't really heard anyone who does suggest that either of the two are likely to make those teams this year.

If anything Mikey Milne, who is AHL eligible this year, could end up signing a pro contract and playing with the Iowa Wild... that would not be a huge issue though, since the ICE have 3 other overagers ready to go (Zloty, Pederson, McClennon).

I agree with your prediction, though

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

If Matt Savoie and Conor Geekie get cut, this team could end up winning the Memorial Cup.

Not if we send superstar-in-waiting Brad Lambert to Seattle.

 

[Guardian17]

Western Hockey League

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[jetsmooseice]

This Medernach kid, two clutch goals. Great game for him.

And for all the excitement over the ICE first rounders from the past few years (Krebs, Lambos, Savoie, Geekie), I think Benson is turning out to be the most impressive one of them all. Seriously, this kid is magic. He has hands the likes of which you seldom see at the junior level.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

This Medernach kid, two clutch goals. Great game for him.

And for all the excitement over the ICE first rounders from the past few years (Krebs, Lambos, Savoie, Geekie), I think Benson is turning out to be the most impressive one of them all. Seriously, this kid is magic. He has hands the likes of which you seldom see at the junior level.

Elite Prospects calling for Benson to have a 68 goal (but zero assist) season.

Seriously EP, maybe turn off this "feature" till we're at least a few games into the season.

 

[Guardian17]

Arizona returns Conor Geekie to the ICE.

 

[jetsmooseice]

Arizona returns Conor Geekie to the ICE.

Not unexpected. Lambos and Savoie should be back soon too. The only question now is whether Milne will get a pro deal to play in the AHL or not. If he doesn't, the ICE will have to trade away one of their four overagers (McClennon, Pederson and Zloty being the others).

 

[Buffdog]

Elite Prospects calling for Benson to have a 68 goal (but zero assist) season.

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Seriously EP, maybe turn off this "feature" till we're at least a few games into the season.

Bruce is on 268 assist pace himself lol

 

[Guardian17]