Archive for May, 2010

Blues – Big names, local groups on central Michigan summer – Morning Sun

Mid-Michigan’s own Saucecats perform July 22, showcasing their unique style that combines New Orleans Funk, Zydeco and Blues. Another quasi-Mt. Pleasantite, Jeff Daniels, closes out Max & Emily’s season with an Aug. 21 show. The former CMU student Continued

Jarmo Kekalainen said it was more about the excitement of a new job than any dissatisfaction with the St. Louis Blues that led him to accept a five-year contract to become president and general manager with Jokerit of the Finnish Elite League Continued

ST. LOUIS – Say hello to your St. Louis Blues and the beginning of a restless summer. There’s a 75 percent piece of ownership stock for sale, Doug Armstrong is taking over as GM on July 1, and a team that’s being built through the draft has just lost Continued

Blues Hockey – Blues scouting director may be remembered for the player he missed – St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Fans may remember departing Blues scouting director Jarmo Kekalainen more for one player he missed — star center Paul Stastny — than all the promising players drafted on his watch. Stastny grew up in St. Louis. His father, former Blues player and For more info click here

Jarmo Kekalainen said it was more about the excitement of a new job than any dissatisfaction with the St. Louis Blues that led him to accept a five-year contract to become president and general manager with Jokerit of the Finnish Elite League For more info click here

Mid-Michigan’s own Saucecats perform July 22, showcasing their unique style that combines New Orleans Funk, Zydeco and Blues. Another quasi-Mt. Pleasantite, Jeff Daniels, closes out Max & Emily’s season with an Aug. 21 show. The former CMU student For more info click here

One more draft is ahead for the architect of the Blues‘ deep pool of prospects and young talent. Jarmo Kekalainen, director of scouting and the man responsible for making picks since 2002, will leave the team after the 2010 draft to become general For more info click here

ST. LOUIS – Say hello to your St. Louis Blues and the beginning of a restless summer. There’s a 75 percent piece of ownership stock for sale, Doug Armstrong is taking over as GM on July 1, and a team that’s being built through the draft has just lost For more info click here

St. Louis Blues Hockey – Tampa Bay Rays join pro-Blackhawks, anti-Philly – YAHOO!

Tampa Bay Rays join pro-Blackhawks, anti-Philly – YAHOO!
Louis Blues sweater, but that was before an activist member of the Rays’ coaching staff decided his team would Commit to the Indian instead. From USA Today’s Daily Pitch: Enter pitching coach Jim Hickey and the Blackhawks. Chicago native Hickey has a

Rivermen And Blues Mourn The Passing Of Michel Mongeau – OurSports Central
ST. LOUIS (May 19, 2010) – The Peoria Rivermen and the St. Louis Blues lost a member of their hockey family on Saturday when Rivermen Hall of Fame center Michel Mongeau passed away after a battle with cancer. “On behalf of the St. Louis Blues and

Off-Season Game Plan: St. Louis Blues – TSN
A slow start doomed the St. Louis Blues in 2009-2010 and they couldn’t quite make up enough ground to reach the postseason. Off-Season Game Plan looks at what a Blues team full of young talent can do this summer to take the next step in their

St. Louis Blues – Blues still in search of Cup-worthy goaltender – St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Blues still in search of Cup-worthy goaltender – St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Blues fans have long lamented their franchise’s inability to locate a Cup-worthy goaltender. The last time their team reached the Final Four, poor Roman Turek was in the pipes. The Avalanche blew “Large” into small pieces. He went into a

Off-Season Game Plan: St. Louis Blues – TSN
A slow start doomed the St. Louis Blues in 2009-2010 and they couldn’t quite make up enough ground to reach the postseason. Off-Season Game Plan looks at what a Blues team full of young talent can do this summer to take the next step in their

Blues Hockey – Rivermen And Blues Mourn The Passing Of Michel Mongeau – OurSports Central

Rivermen And Blues Mourn The Passing Of Michel Mongeau – OurSports Central
ST. LOUIS (May 19, 2010) – The Peoria Rivermen and the St. Louis Blues lost a member of their hockey family on Saturday when Rivermen Hall of Fame center Michel Mongeau passed away after a battle with cancer. “On behalf of the St. Louis Blues and

Jarmo Kekalainen to Become GM of Jokerit – OurSports Central
ST. LOUIS (May 24, 2010) – St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today that Assistant General Manager and Director of Amateur Scouting Jarmo Kekalainen has resigned to take the role of General Manager of the Jokerit Hockey Club in his

Tampa Bay Rays join pro-Blackhawks, anti-Philly – YAHOO!
Louis Blues sweater, but that was before an activist member of the Rays’ coaching staff decided his team would Commit to the Indian instead. From USA Today’s Daily Pitch: Enter pitching coach Jim Hickey and the Blackhawks. Chicago native Hickey has a

Kekalainen decides to leave Blues – News-Democrat
Jarmo Kekalainen said it was more about the excitement of a new job than any dissatisfaction with the St. Louis Blues that led him to accept a five-year contract to become president and general manager with Jokerit of the Finnish Elite League

St. Louis Blues – Rivermen And Blues Mourn The Passing Of Michel Mongeau – OurSports Central

ST. LOUIS (May 19, 2010) – The Peoria Rivermen and the St. Louis Blues lost a member of their hockey family on Saturday when Rivermen Hall of Fame center Michel Mongeau passed away after a battle with cancer. “On behalf of the St. Louis Blues and Read more about this article

Louis Blues sweater, but that was before an activist member of the Rays’ coaching staff decided his team would Commit to the Indian instead. From USA Today’s Daily Pitch: Enter pitching coach Jim Hickey and the Blackhawks. Chicago native Hickey has a Read more about this article

ST. LOUIS (May 24, 2010) – St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today that Assistant General Manager and Director of Amateur Scouting Jarmo Kekalainen has resigned to take the role of General Manager of the Jokerit Hockey Club in his Read more about this article

Scottrade Center in St. Louis will play host to some of the nation’s top college hockey programs Oct. 8-10 as part of the inaugural Ice Breaker Tournament. The St. Louis Blues and St. Louis Sports Commission are helping bring the event to St. Louis Read more about this article

Mid-Michigan’s own Saucecats perform July 22, showcasing their unique style that combines New Orleans Funk, Zydeco and Blues. Another quasi-Mt. Pleasantite, Jeff Daniels, closes out Max & Emily’s season with an Aug. 21 show. The former CMU student Read more about this article

Blues – Blues’ Kekalainen resigns post, headed for team in – News-Democrat

Jarmo Kekalainen, whose scouting department has provided the St. Louis Blues with some of their top young players, has resigned his position as assistant general manager and scouting director to become president and GM with Jokerit in the Finnish pro Read more about this article

ST. LOUIS (May 19, 2010) – The Peoria Rivermen and the St. Louis Blues lost a member of their hockey family on Saturday when Rivermen Hall of Fame center Michel Mongeau passed away after a battle with cancer. “On behalf of the St. Louis Blues and Read more about this article

Blues – Gamblers Select a Dozen in 2010 USHL Entry Draft – OurSports Central

Louis Amateur Blues this past year, registering 31 goals and 40 assists in 47 games. The Gamblers stayed local with the selection of Christopher Eick, who hails from Appleton. Eick played this past season in the North American Hockey League with the For more info click here

Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks (April 20, 2-0; April 21, 4-0; April 23, 1-0). 2002_Patrick Lalime, Ottawa Senators vs. Philadelphia Flyers (April 20, 3-0; April 22, 3-0; April 24, 3-0). 1945_Frank McCool, Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings For more info click here

Jacques Boissinot, Canadian Press Red Deer’s Chris Mason of the St. Louis Blues was supposed to be Canada’s goaltender for the World Hockey Championships. But over Canada’s first five games in Germany, he has been below par. The 8-year NHL veteran of For more info click here

Broken sticks anyone? EA Sports just released this first image from the upcoming “NHL 11″ in order to showcase the new physics engine in the game. Can’t help but also notice the broken stick. It’s about time. Ever since he first handed the ball to Bo For more info click here

Blues forward Cam Janssen playing the role of rook for team white. Undefeated cruiserweight boxer Ryan “The Irish Outlaw” Coyne was a bishop for team black. For more info click here

St. Louis Blues – Consecutive Playoff Shutouts – MLive.com

Consecutive Playoff Shutouts – MLive.com
Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks (April 20, 2-0; April 21, 4-0; April 23, 1-0). 2002_Patrick Lalime, Ottawa Senators vs. Philadelphia Flyers (April 20, 3-0; April 22, 3-0; April 24, 3-0). 1945_Frank McCool, Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings

Rivermen get younger, better – Peoria Journal Star
The Peoria Rivermen are getting younger in their quest to get better. The parent club St. Louis Blues signed two of their drafted prospects to three-year NHL-AHL contracts, and also reached agreement with restricted free agent right wing Adam

Category archive: St. Louis Blues – ESPN.com
Broken sticks anyone? EA Sports just released this first image from the upcoming “NHL 11″ in order to showcase the new physics engine in the game. Can’t help but also notice the broken stick. It’s about time. Ever since he first handed the ball to Bo

Gamblers Select a Dozen in 2010 USHL Entry Draft – OurSports Central
Louis Amateur Blues this past year, registering 31 goals and 40 assists in 47 games. The Gamblers stayed local with the selection of Christopher Eick, who hails from Appleton. Eick played this past season in the North American Hockey League with the

St. Louis Blues Hockey – Blues Re-Sign Adam Cracknell – OurSports Central

ST. LOUIS (May 19, 2010) – St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today the club has re-signed forward Adam Cracknell (krak-NEHL). Cracknell, 24, was originally signed by St. Louis as a free agent on July 23, 2009 and spent the 2009-10 Click here to learn more

This might be the year for St. Louis Blues fans to celebrate, or it night not. One thing is for sure and that is the Blues are back. After making the playoffs for the first time since 2004 the Blues are back, back to relevance in the NHL, and looking Click here to learn more