Alumni in the Pros -- Jan 2006

[jtwcornell91]

[quote Will][quote KeithK]Must we assist the idiocy of corporate names by repeating the branding here?[/quote]

Actually, as I recall, the team is called "PlanetUSA" because they play against the Canadian team (i.e., a team composed purely of Canadian-born players).  PlanetUSA, by contrast, is composed of players from anywhere but Canada, though it is chiefly Americans on the roster.[/quote]

Is the other team called PlanetCanada?

[JordanCS]

I've got to say, it's great to see Vesce have good success at the next level.  He was one guy I thought definitely had the skills to do well in the pro game, but I wasn't sure if his size would put him at a disadvantage.  If you're an AHL all-star, I think you're capable of playing in the NHL, and hopefully Vesce will get that shot.  I always loved watching him play.

[cornelldavy]

[quote Will][quote KeithK]Must we assist the idiocy of corporate names by repeating the branding here?[/quote]

Actually, as I recall, the team is called "PlanetUSA" because they play against the Canadian team (i.e., a team composed purely of Canadian-born players).  PlanetUSA, by contrast, is composed of players from anywhere but Canada, though it is chiefly Americans on the roster.[/quote]

There were extenuating circumstances (I think one of the PlanetUSA goalies was hurt), but a couple years ago, when LeNeveu was an AHL all-star, he played for PlanetUSA despite being Canadian. I guess he is from the planet...

[Josh '99]

[quote JordanCS]I've got to say, it's great to see Vesce have good success at the next level.  He was one guy I thought definitely had the skills to do well in the pro game, but I wasn't sure if his size would put him at a disadvantage.  If you're an AHL all-star, I think you're capable of playing in the NHL, and hopefully Vesce will get that shot.  I always loved watching him play.[/quote]The way the NHL game is getting called this year, and the way the game is changing to adjust, Vesce could get a shot despite his size.

[Al DeFlorio]

Another gamewinner for Joe on his only shot tonight.

Murray a +1 on the night with three hits but only 12 minutes of playing time.  Sharks' top defensive pair logged ~25 minutes.

[David Harding]

Baby had a goal (hos 5th of the season) and an assist Saturday night, but the Chicago Wolves lost to the Toronto Marlies, 4-5.

http://www.chicagowolves.com/news/readstory.cfm?story=1360

[Al DeFlorio]

on OLN tonight at 8 EST.

[David Harding]

Stephen Baby and Mike Iggulden each scored a goal for their respective teams as the Cleveland Barons beat the Chicago Wolves 6-3 at Chicago yesterday.

http://www.chicagowolves.com/news/readstory.cfm?story=1361
http://www.clevelandbarons.net/news/news.asp?story_id=911

[Dianne 99]

Nice mention of Murray.  Still haven't made it to a game to see him play.
http://www.sjsharks.com/news/news.asp?story_id=2054

[cth95]

Iggulden will return to Central New York this weekend for a pair of games against Syracuse. The Barons skate against the Crunch on Friday and Saturday nights, with both games set for 7:30 p.m. at the Onondaga County War Memorial.

http://cornellbigred.collegesports.com/sports/m-hockey/spec-rel/011906aab.html

[Chris 02]

Montreal Canadiens' Christopher Higgins and San Jose Sharks' Doug Murray, top, clash along the boards during NHL action in Montreal, Canada, on Saturday, January 14, 2006.
(AP Photo/Ian Barrett,CP)

[Al DeFlorio]

[quote Chris 02]Montreal Canadiens' Christopher Higgins and San Jose Sharks' Doug Murray, top, clash along the boards during NHL action in Montreal, Canada, on Saturday, January 14, 2006.
[/quote]
Just a couple of gentlemanly, effete Ivy Leaguers extending cordial greetings after a long absence.

[jtwcornell91]

[quote Chris 02]Montreal Canadiens' Christopher Higgins and San Jose Sharks' Doug Murray, top, clash along the boards during NHL action in Montreal, Canada, on Saturday, January 14, 2006.[/quote]

[reminisces about Murray's SHG against Yale in the first game of the 2002 ECAC Quintafinals...]

[bjybjy]

[quote jtwcornell91]
[reminisces about Murray's SHG against Yale in the first game of the 2002 ECAC Quintafinals...][/quote]

That was amazing. Mugs the guy at the blueline, steals the puck, skates up the ice alone has like no gas left and still lets off a laser from the top of the circle and beats the goalie glove side. Man...

[DisplacedCornellian]

Solid night for Leneveu in a losing effort.  He stopped 40 of 41 shots he faced, but got no offensive support as Rochester shut out San Antonio 1-0.  

Vesce also showed up on the score sheets tonight, getting the first assist on Springfield's OT goal that gave them a 3-2 win over Lowell.