Panthers sign Ludvig to an entry-level contract
#FlaPanthers agree to terms with defenseman John Ludvig on three-year, entry-level contract.
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— Florida Panthers PR (@FlaPanthersPR) March 30, 2020
The Florida Panthers signed Portland Winterhawks captain John Ludvig to his entry-level contract on Monday. The Panthers selected Ludvig in the third round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Our Josh Critzer has the full story here.
Gilliss, Sawchuk commit to Mount Royal University
Edmonton Oil Kings forward Riley Sawchuk and long-time Portland Winterhawks forward Lane Gilliss both have commitments in place for Mount Royal ahead of '20-21.
If they play university hockey next year, it will be with the Cougars. Two quality WHL additions there.
— Victor Findlay (@Finder_24) March 30, 2020
Lane Gilliss (261 GP, 40 G, 57 A with the Portland Winterhawks from 2016-20) and Riley Sawchuk (259 GP, 62 G, 98 with the Tri-City Americans and Edmonton Oil Kings from 2015-20) have committed to Mount Royal University for the 2020-21 season.
Pellerin won’t be back with Americans
Associate Coach Brian Pellerin will not be returning to the Americans for the upcoming 2020-21 season.
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— Tri-City Americans (@TCAmericans) March 30, 2020
Brian Pellerin won’t be back behind the Americans bench next season according to a release from the Americans. The former Prince Albert Raiders forward had been an associate coach with the Americans since 2014. Prior to joining the Americans, he also had a stint with the Portland Winterhawks as an assistant coach from 2004-2008.
Chiefs name co-defensemen of the year
? Smooth-skating, big-smiling & forever a Spokane Chief…
Filip Kral (@kralf1) is the Chiefs 2019-20 John "Hitman" Hern Co-Defenseman of the Year AND Most Sportsmanlike Player.
Congrats, Filip!
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— Spokane Chiefs (@spokanechiefs) March 30, 2020
Ty Smith's 2019-20 season:
?? Wore "A" as @HockeyCanada won gold
2️⃣-time @TheWHL POTW
?-point game
? 4th among WHL D in scoring
? Now 4th all-time Chiefs assists
? John "Hitman" Hern Co-Defenseman of the YearCongrats, @_tysmith_24!
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— Spokane Chiefs (@spokanechiefs) March 30, 2020
The Spokane Chiefs announced that Filip Kral and Ty Smith will share the John “Hitmen” Hern Award as co-defensemen of the year for 2019-20. The team also announced that Kral has been named the Most Sportsmanlike Player of the Year.
Carruth signs extension in Germany
Mac Carruth (Portland, 2009-2013) signed one-year contract extension with Lausiter Füchse Weisswasser (Germany, DEL2). 43 GP, 20-22-0, 2.98 GAA, .920 SP, 2 SO, 3 assists. Second in league in save percentage, led league goalies in scoring.
— MacBeth Report (@MacBethReport) March 29, 2020
Mac Carruth (176 GP, 2.85 GAA, .910 Save Percentage with a 117-46-3-3 record with the Portland Winterhawks from 2009-13) has signed a one-year contract extension with Lausiter Fuchse Weisswasser in Germany. Last season he played 43 games posting a 20-22-0 record with a 2.98 GAA, .920 Save Percentage, two shutouts, and three assists.
Pelino diagnosed with COVID-19
Mike Pelino and his wife have been diagnosed with coronavirus, according to Avangard Omsk, his former team https://t.co/4jh6FHqaKa
— Gabrielle T-F (@gabrielletf) March 29, 2020
Former Spokane Chiefs assistant coach Mike Pelino has been diagnosed with COVID-19 according to a tweet from one of his former teams. Pelino, who worked with the Chiefs from 1997-1999, has been coaching in Russia since 2013. DubNetwork would like to wish Pelino all the best for a speedy recovery.
Bowkus passes away at 53
Last night we lost one of the best. A father. A son. A brother. A coach. A mentor. A friend. Someone who's touched so many lives, both personally and professionally, and will continue to for years to come. We love you Jack. https://t.co/UnzZMw3Qmz
— LA Jr. Kings (@JrKingsHockey) March 29, 2020
Former Saskatoon Blades forward Jack Bowkus passed away over the weekend at the age of 53. Bowkus played for the Blades from 1984 until 1988 scoring 83 goals and adding 146 assists in 230 games. DubNetwork would like to extend its condolences to those who knew him.
