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…
The St. John’s Growlers ECHL have apparently found their bench coach. Reports indicate that Fermeuse native Ryane Clowe will become the teams first head coach. Clowe, in addition to playing the NHL in over 500 games also as coaching experiece. He has been an assist coach…
Read MoreNewfoundland hockey players did well at the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League draft. Mark Hillier of Labrador City was selected by Moncton in the fourth round. In the 5th round Rimouski selected Brandon Casey of Grand Falls-Windsor. Charlottetown picked St.John’s native Alex Power in the eight round. In…
Read MoreGeorge Bursell was re-elected as President of the League for a two year term. Jim Hare as Vice President, Gerry Taylor as Director of Stats, Cathy Doyle as Secretary and Steven Clarke as Director of Minor Officials. Bern Tobin returns as Registrar for a two year term.” Colin…
Read MoreThe Corner Brook Royals elected their executive for the coming West Coast Senior Hockey League. Dennis Waterman was elected president succeeding Richard Dennis Corner Brook executive left to right back row Mike Ludee secretary, Dave Bruce Director, Craig Kennedy Director,…
Read MoreThe deed is done. The newest team in the East Coast Hockey League will be the Newfoundland Growlers. The first game for the Newfoundland Growlers in their inaugural season will be October 12th when they face off against the Florida Everblades at Mile One Centre. …
Read MoreThe Corner Brook Royals West Coast Senior Hockey team is getting back to business. The team will hold its annual general meeting and election of officers May 31st at seven o’clock at the Civic Center.…
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