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>LA Kings TV: Interview with Jeff Zatkoff
>http://kings.nhl.tv/team/embed?type=fvod&id=19778
**Note the Manchester Monarchs paintjob on Zats’ Mask**
>New Faces: Alden Hirschfeld
Name: Alden Hirschfeld
Previous Team: Mahoning Valley Phantoms (NAHL)
Height/Weight: 6’2, 190lbs
Hometown: Sylvania, Ohio
Born: January 26, 1988
Hirschfeld, a forward, spent two seasons with the Mahoning Valley Phantoms of the NAHL and was selected second overall by the now defunct Ohio Junior Blue Jackets in the 2007 USHL draft. Here are his Phantom career stats (playoff games included):
-126 games played
-47 goals
-60 assists
-107 points
-Finished his Mahoning Valley career with a +21 rating
Here’s what Coach Blasi had to say about the Ohio native:
“Alden is a warrior. He is big and strong and plays very hard. Alden has great leadership qualities and a tremendous work ethic that he will bring to our Miami Hockey Family.”
Alden Hirschfeld @ Phantoms Hockey
Seems to me like he’ll fit on the third or fourth line. Thoughts?
>Glumac signed by Montreal
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Former RedHawk Mike Glumac (Class of ’02) has signed a one-year, two way contract with the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens. Glumac had previously spent his professional career with the St. Louis Blues organization, playing most of his games as a part of the Blues AHL club, the Peoria Rivermen. At Miami, Glumac tallied 34 goals and 23 assists from 1998-2002.
Here is the official link to the signing.
>Kaufman at Wild Development Camp
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The Official website of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild has a nice writeup on current RedHawk skater Brian Kaufman, who was an invitee to the team’s developmental camp last week. Some great quotes from Brian in the article. You can check it out here.
>Effinger at St. Louis Blues Development Camp
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A nice writeup on former RedHawk goaltender Charlie Effinger can be found here. The Article talks about his expierience at the Blues development camp. It’s worth checking out!
>RedHawks Go to Camp
>As NHL development camps continue to open and close in the next week, the rosters are being released and yes, a few RedHawks, or in some cases, former RedHakws, are included. Even if camps have already been completed, I’ll keep updating the list of names as I come across more of the rosters. Enjoy!
Chicago Blackhawks
(F) Nathan Davis-, 6’1, 193, Rocky River, Ohio (2005 Draft, 113th Overall)
Colorado Avalanche
(F) Justin Mercier- 5’11, 190, Erie, Pennsylvania (2005 Draft, 168th Overall)
Columbus Blue Jackets
(D) Will Weber- 6’4, 205, Gaylord, Michigan (2007 Draft, 53rd Overall)
Los Angeles Kings
(D) Alec Martinez- 6’0, 188, Rochester Hills, Michigan (2007 Draft, 95th Overall)
(G) Jeff Zatkoff- 6’1, 180, Chesterfield, Michigan (2006 Draft, 74th Overall)
Minnesota Wild
(F) Brian Kaufman- 6’4, 205, Shoreview, Minnesota (Invitee)
Ottawa Senators
(D) Mitch Ganzak- 5’11, 205, Redford, Michigan (Invitee)
St. Louis Blues
(G) Charlie Effinger- 6’1, 190, Belleville, Illinois (Invitee)
>Boyle Now A Shark
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Former RedHawk defenseman Dan Boyle (Class of ’98) has been acquired by the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. Boyle, who spent 6 years of his professional career on the Tampa Bay blueline, was sent to San Jose, along with Lightning teammate Brad Lukowich in exchange for Matt Carle, Ty Wishart, a first round 2009 draft pick and a fourth round draft pick in the 2010 draft. In his 4 years at Miami, Boyle netted 40 goals and 107 assists for a total of 147 points and was a 1997 & 1998 First Team West All-American selection.
>Ryan Jones traded to Nashville
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Former RedHawk captain Ryan Jones (Class of ’08) has been traded to the Nashville Predators in exchange for Marek Zidlicky. Minnesota has also sent Nashville a second round pick in the 2009 NHL Draft.
To Nashville:
Ryan Jones
2009 Second Round Draft Pick
To Minnesota:
Marek Zidlicky
>Effinger to attend Blues development camp
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Former RedHawks goaltender Charlie Effinger (Class of ’08) has been invited to the St. Louis Blues development camp this week at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Effinger finished his Miami career with a record of 33-14-4. His best season came during the 2005-2006 campaign, when Effinger finished with a 12-4-3 record and a 1.83 GAA/.983 save percentage, good for second best nationally.
>Wingels Selected in NHL Draft
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Miami RedHawks sophomore Tommy Wingels was selected by the San Jose Sharks with the 177th overall pick in the 2008 NHL Draft. As a freshman during the season, Wingels had 15 goals and 14 assists, for a total of 29 points.
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