The NAHL finally released the schedule for the 2009 NAHL Showcase. The 4 day event takes place September 16-19 at the Schwan's Super Rink in Blaine, Minnesota.
September 16 - The Express begin play at the Showcase with a 12:45pm matchup with the NAHL's newest franchise, the Janesville Jets. While Janesville is an expansion franchise, they will have 2 games under their belt, versus 1 for the Express, going into the game.
September 17 - Day 2 of the Showcase has the Express tangling with an old rival, the St Louis Bandits. Actually I don't know if you can call it a rivalry, as the Bandits have had their way with the Express over the years. This game will be an early test for our favorite junior hockey team.
September 18 - Day 3 brings a matchup with the reborn Texas Tornado. The Tornado were dormant last season, and will be starting this season from scratch, but this will be a tough game. The Tornado will be coached by Tony Curtale, who was the coach when they rattled off 3 straight Robertson Cup Championships a few years ago.
September 19 - The Express wrap up the Showcase with a game against the Alaska Avalanche, and former North Iowa Outlaw coach Dave Boitz who is the head coach of the Avalanche. Coach Cullen owned Boitz when he was coaching the Outlaws.
See you at the rink.
--BK
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BK,
Not thrilled that Eric left us. He was an important coach. He did all the scouting for Pat.
Hope this change will be good for him and the Express.
@ escko:
The Express won't feel the loss of Fink this season as the roster was pretty much filled out when he left.
We'll have to see if the new assistant is up to the level Fink was at recruiting wise. I would guess that Cullen might be a little more hands-on with the recruiting from here on out.
--BK
When will the new coach be named?
Spoke with Eric and he is very, very happy to be in the USHL. Much better hockey is his opinion. Not sure if I agree or not.
@ escko:
I don't think Cullen is in any hurry to hire an assistant at this point, as long as the position is filled by the time training camp opens. My guess is we won't hear anything for a few more weeks.
--BK
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