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Jonathan Cheechoo Joins Blues Organization
Published: July 13, 2011
Jonathan Cheechoo, who took home the "Rocket" Richard Trophy as the NHL's top goal-scorer in 2005-06, has joined the St. Louis Blues on a two-way contract. ... Read More>>
Rivermen Placed in Newly Formed Midwest Division
Published: July 5, 2011
The American Hockey League has announced the new divisional alignment for the 2011-12 season as well as different playoff format. The Rivermen have been placed in the Midwest Division with Chicago, Milwaukee, Rockford and Charlotte. ... Read More>>
Ben Bishop Signs One-Year Contract With Blues
Published: July 5, 2011
Rivermen goaltender Ben Bishop has signed a new one-year, two-way contract with the St. Louis Blues for the 2011-12 season. ... Read More>>
Blues Land Sniper Brett Sterling
Published: July 4, 2011
The St. Louis Blues have signed three-time AHL All-Star Brett Sterling for the 2011-12 season. In 319 career games, Sterling has 171 goals and 145 assists at the AHL level including a league-high 55 goals in 2005-06.... Read More>>
Adam Cracknell Re-Signs With Blues
Published: July 1, 2011
Adam Cracknell has re-signed for a third season with the St. Louis Blues organization. Last year, Cracknell had 38 points for the Rivermen and also made his NHL debut with the Blues on Dec. 15. ... Read More>>
Blues Sign Goaltender Brian Elliott
Published: July 1, 2011
The St. Louis Blues have signed goaltender Brian Elliott to a two-way, one-year contract. Elliot played 55 games in the NHL last season between Ottawa and Colorado.... Read More>>
Home Opener Will Be October 8
Published: June 29, 2011
Peoria Rivermen Chief Operating Officer Jason Penning has announced six guaranteed dates for the 2011-12 American Hockey League schedule. The Rivermen will open the home portion of their seventh AHL season on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Carver Arena. ... Read More>>
Bishop and Reaves Receive Qualifying Offers
Published: June 28, 2011
St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Monday that the club has given qualifying offers to Ben Bishop and Ryan Reaves.... Read More>>
Brent Thompson Named Bridgeport Head Coach
Published: June 28, 2011
Brent Thompson, who served as an assistant coach in Peoria for four seasons, has been named the head coach of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League.... Read More>>
Blues Select Eight Players in NHL Draft
Published: June 25, 2011
Many future Rivermen were selected in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. The Blues used their eight picks to select six skaters and two goaltenders. ... Read More>>
St. Louis Acquires Evgeny Grachev from Rangers
Published: June 25, 2011
St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Saturday the club has acquired Evgeny Grachev from the New York Rangers in exchange for a third round draft choice. He spent most of last season with the Hartford Wolfpack/Connecticut Whale.... Read More>>
Mark Reeds Added to Senators Coaching Staff
Published: June 23, 2011
Mark Reeds, who coached the ECHL Rivermen from 1996-99, was hired as an assistant coach by the NHL's Ottawa Senators. He joins head coach Paul MacLean and goaltender coach Rick Wamsley as former Rivermen coaches now working in Ottawa. ... Read More>>
Tim Taylor Hired as Blues Director of Player Development
Published: June 22, 2011
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Tim Taylor has joined the St. Louis Blues organization as Director of Player Development. He will work with the Blues prospects in Peoria and through the amateur ranks. ... Read More>>
Blues Sign Second-Round Pick Sebastian Wannstrom
Published: June 16, 2011
The Blues have signed 20-year-old Sebastian Wannstrom from Brynas IF Galve of the Swedish Elite League. He as drafted by St. Louis in the second round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.... Read More>>
Derek Nesbitt Signs for 2011-12
Published: June 15, 2011
Derek Nesbitt joined the Rivermen last season on a tryout basis and never looked back. With 42 points in 55 games, Nesbitt has earned a contract for the 2011-12 season. ... Read More>>
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