ST. JOHN’S -UPDATE: Tuesday April 2, 2023 GROWLERS GONE! In a statement today from Deacon Sports and Entertainment, owners of the Newfoundland Growlers, said that negotiation to keep the team alive have failed. The Newfoundland Growlers are closing up shop after six season. “Despite the efforts of our front-office, Deacon Sports and Entertainment regrets to announce that the sale…
Mount Pearl native Darryl Williams appears that he will be back with the ECHL champion Newfoundland Growlers as an assistant coach. He spent spent a decade as an NHL assistant coach with the Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers.The parent Toronto Maple Leafs, who make such revelations, haven’t officially announced…
Read MoreOne of the promising players in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization has been assigned to the Newfoundland Growlers of the ECHL. Justin Brazeau was sent down to the Marlies in the AHL and then reassigned to the Growlers He had one goal and one assist in a game…
Read MoreThe Newfoundland Growlers start their 2019 Training Camp, taking place in Mississauga and Brampton, Ontario Tuesday . A total of 31 skaters, including 18 forwards, 10 defensemen and three goaltenders comprise the Growlers’ roster to start training camp. Among the 31 players in attendance, 15 are AHL or NHL…
Read MoreIt’s now time for citizens to voice their concern over the possibility of St. John’s losing the East Coast Hockey League Newfoundland Growlers. People have asked me “ What can we do”. Its very very simple. If you have the time Monday go to City Council meeting at 4:30…
Read MoreSome new information has come forward regarding the Growlers and St. John’s Sports and Entertainment. According to Growlers owner Dean MacDonald he says “ We actually signed an agreement with the City last year to take over management of the facility. That’s what we thought we were getting into.”…
Read MoreMore changes for the Newfoundland Growlers for the coming season. The teams assistant coach John Ryan is leaving the organization. He has accepted a position of regional scout with the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Central Scouting Bureau. …
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