The Edmonton Oilers announced today, they have agreed to terms with goaltender Eetu Laurikainen on a two-year entry level contract. Laurikainen, 22, appeared in 37 games this season with the Espoo Blues of Finland’s SM-liiga, posting a 17-10-9 record, 2.10 goals against average, .933 save percentage and four shutouts. The 6’0”, 185-pound netminder also spent […]
In my best Jim Gaffigan voice, “I can’t believe I’m writing a blog on my birthday.” Last year’s birthday was spent “up the 99,” so naturally, this birthday is already off to a better start. It’s true, I’m getting old folks. Friend of the blog @KevinBartl hates most things associated with birthdays, including his own. […]
CONDORSTOWN, Calif. – The Bakersfield Condors, owned by the Edmonton Oilers, are set for the American Hockey League (AHL) in 2015-16. Every week in the offseason, the team will give you a “What you need to know” synopsis around the world of hockey. 1. BARONS ADVANCE; AHL UPDATE The Oklahoma City Barons pulled the only “upset” of […]
Western Conference Semifinals – Series “K” (best-of-7) 1-Utica Comets vs. 6-Oklahoma City Barons Game 1 – Thu., May 7 – Oklahoma City at Utica, W 2-1 (4OT, 6th longest game in AHL history) Barons lead series, 1-0 Game 2 – Fri., May 8 – Oklahoma City at Utica, L 2-1 (OT), Series tied, 1-1 Game 3 […]
Lots to get to with the blog today. Since we started our “What you need to know” release, it’s kind of taken the thunder out of the blog. Similar to the way the Thunder were taken out of that place up the 99. But, a lot has transpired over the past couple of days, so […]
