Morgan Ellis reassigned to the IceCaps
Sunday, 03.6.2016 / 1:00 PM ET
Montreal Canadiens Press Release
The Canadiens reassigned defenseman Morgan Ellis to the AHL’s St. John’s IceCaps on Sunday.
Called up on February 26, Ellis played three games with the Habs over the past week out West, serving two penalty minutes.
AHL ANNOUNCES SUSPENSION
American Hockey League Media Release
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The American Hockey League today announced that former Albany Devils left wing Stefan Matteau has been suspended for two (2) games as a consequence of an illegal check to the head of an opponent in a game at Bridgeport on Feb. 28.
Matteau was suspended under the provisions of AHL Rule 28.1 (supplementary discipline).
Matteau, who was acquired by the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens on Monday, will miss the next two games for which he is active on an AHL club roster.
Bartley recalled to Montreal
VICTOR BARTLEY HEADS TO HABS
St. John’s IceCaps Media Release
MONTREAL, QC — The Montreal Canadiens have recalled defenceman Victor Bartley from the IceCaps.
Acquired by the Canadiens last month – along with John Scott – in a trade involving both the Nashville Predators and Arizona Coyotes, Bartley has scored two goals and four points in 10 games with St. John’s.
The six-foot, 215-pounder was never drafted but signed as a free agent with the Nashville Predators in 2011. The 27-year-old Ottawa native has played 112 NHL games, all with the Predators.
Jacob de la Rose recalled
Montreal Canadiens Press Release
Wednesday, 02.10.2016 / 5:05 PM ET
MONTREAL, QC — On Wednesday evening the Canadiens announced that forward Jacob de la Rose has been recalled from the St. John’s IceCaps. In 30 games in the American Hockey League this season, the 20-year-old has amassed four goals and seven assists.
In addition, the Arvika, Sweden native has previously suited up for three games with the Canadiens this season during his most recent stint with the team in January. It is expected that de la Rose will meet his teammates in Buffalo, ahead of Friday night’s match-up against the Sabres.
The recall of de la Rose coincides with the announcement that Brian Flynn is expected to miss six to eight weeks of action after suffering a lower-body injury on February 9 against the Lightning.
John Scott will captain Pacific Division All-Stars
NHL ALL-STAR WEEKEND JANUARY 30-31 IN NASHVILLE
NHL Public Relations Press Release
NEW YORK – John Scott will captain the Pacific Division team at the 2016 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend in Nashville, the National Hockey League announced today.
Scott, elected to the Pacific Division captaincy in fan voting while a member of the Arizona Coyotes, was traded Friday to the Montreal Canadiens of the Atlantic Division.
The resultant change in division, and Scott’s subsequent assignment to the American Hockey League, created a unique circumstance that required review – the result of which was a determination to maintain the status quo for the All-Star weekend in order to preserve all parties’ pre-existing expectations, including Scott’s desire to participate.
“I am looking forward to enjoying a fun and unique experience at All-Star Weekend in Nashville with my family,” said Scott. “While being voted to the All-Star Game by the fans was not something I expected to happen, I am excited to participate in the All-Star events with my fellow players.”
Fucale recalled by Canadiens
TOKARSKI ASSIGNED TO ICECAPS
St. John’s IceCaps Media Release
GM Marc Bergevin announced Monday that goaltender Zach Fucale has been recalled by the Montreal Canadiens.
Fucale, 20, is in his first professional season with the IceCaps. In 12 games, the Rosemere, QC native has compiled a 7-2-2 record with a 3.12 GAA and a .907 SV%.
In his last three contests, Fucale has posted a 1.91 GAA while stopping 100-of-106 shots for a .943 SV%.
The 6-2, 187 pound goaltender was drafted in the 2nd round, 36th overall, by the Canadiens in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
In a corresponding move, goaltender Dustin Tokarski has been reassigned to St. John’s, who will play their next three games on Dec. 2. 4 and 5.
TOKARSKI AND THOMAS RECALLED
Thursday, 11.26.2015 / 5:00 PM ET
Montreal Canadiens Media Release
In Carey Price’s absence, goaltender Dustin Tokarski was recalled from the AHL’s St. John’s IceCaps. It will mark the 26-year-old’s second stint in Montreal this season. He didn’t make any starts with the Canadiens while Price was previously sidelined with a lower-body injury, as Mike Condon was a mainstay between the pipes. Tokarski did come on in relief, though, as he was called into action to replace Condon in the game against the Colorado Avalanche on November 14. He gave up two goals on 13 shots against.
The Canadiens also placed Alexander Semin on injured reserve, and recalled forward Christian Thomas from the IceCaps. In 18 games wtih Sylvain Lefebvre’s squad this season, Thomas amassed seven goals and 14 points in 18 games. The 23-year-old left-winger ranks fourth in points on the IceCaps. He played 18 games with the Canadiens in 2014-15.
TINORDI REASSIGNED TO THE ICECAPS
Montreal Canadiens Media Release
Thursday, 11.26.2015 / 11:30 AM ET
Defenseman Jarred Tinordi was reassigned to the AHL’s St. John’s IceCaps for conditioning purposes on Thursday. He will join the team in Rochester where he should suit up to battle the Americans on November 27. The IceCaps will also be in action against the Toronto Marlies on November 28 and 29.
Tinordi still hasn’t played a game with the Canadiens during the 2015-16 campaign as of yet. Last year, he split his time between the NHL and the AHL, playing 44 games with the Hamilton Bulldogs and 13 with Montreal, where he amassed two assists with the big club. Tinordi also registered seven points in 44 games with Hamilton, while putting up a minus-9 differential.
by Amy Johnson, Video Editor/Producer, All Habs Hockey Magazine
WILKES-BARRE, PA. — IceCaps Hockey Report, sister publication to All Habs Hockey Magazine, had an opportunity to interview St. John’s IceCaps leading scorer Bud Holloway. The interview was conducted during a six-game road trip to Pennsylvania. You can read full reports for each game here.
The interview is below.
by Amy Johnson, Video Editor/Producer, All Habs Hockey Magazine
WILKES-BARRE, PA. — IceCaps Hockey Report, sister publication to All Habs Hockey Magazine, had an opportunity to interview St. John’s IceCaps forward Eric Neilson. The interview followed an exciting 4-3 comeback win in Hershey to cap off a six-game road trip to Pennsylvania. You can read full reports for each game here.
The interview is below.