Hockey doings

in the world of hockey things are moving right along.

Aeros (new additions to the coaching staff are
Brian Wiseman Darryl Sydor) have posted the list of teams they will face this season.
West:
Stars - 6/6, Rampage - 5/5 and the new Oklahoma City "Oil Barons" (?)-5/5,
Rockfort 4/4,
Chicago, Milwaukie and Peoria 3/3.
North:
Abbortsford , Lake Erie, Grand Rapids, Manitoba 2/2,
Hamilton and Toronto 1/1 each.
And does seem to be rather easy going on the team,
which may place it in a much better position to succeed towards a play off spot!
A rested team......etc.
This schedule should also make it rather easy for hard core fans to follow their 'boys on ice' to many road game.
After all, San Antonio and Austin are just a relative short drive away,
and OK City can be reached by a short flight!

And if that is not enough Hockey for Southern Hockey Fans..
we recommend checking out the newly minted teams in the North American Hockey League which
" has evolved from a Detroit-based league in the Upper Midwest to one that today spans west to Alaska and British Columbia, east to Michigan, and south to New Mexico and Texas". It is based in Frisco, Texas.
"NAHL competition helps players make the transition from Midget and high school hockey to the college and professional ranks by creating an environment that is highly competitive, encourages skill development and provides time for physical growth and maturity.
To generate exposure and enhance competition, each team plays a 58-game regular-season schedule which runs from September to April, with exhibition games and league playoff games providing additional contests.
The NAHL's primary goal is to enhance the development of its players through top-quality coaching, extensive practice time and a rigorous game schedule. The league is committed to providing these developmental opportunities in conjunction with a commitment to academic support. The league's schedule is largely designed around weekend travel to minimize school conflicts."
Many of these young players are to be hosted by families where they are meant to integrate and be part of the extended family, doing chores right along the 'adoptive' brothers and sisters, as well as studying and playing hockey. Host families will receive small monthly stipends to 'adopt' a player for a season or longer if the match works out.
"The NAHL has evolved from a Detroit-based league in the Upper Midwest to one that today spans west to Alaska and British Columbia, east to Michigan, and south to New Mexico and Texas.
NAHL competition helps players make the transition from Midget and high school hockey to the college and professional ranks by creating an environment that is highly competitive, encourages skill development and provides time for physical growth and maturity.
To generate exposure and enhance competition, each team plays a 58-game regular-season schedule which runs from September to April, with exhibition games and league playoff games providing additional contests. The NAHL Showcase Tournament, Top Prospects Tournaments and Robertson Cup Championship Tournament allow teams a chance to measure themselves in front of hundreds of collegiate and professional scouts and coaches from across North America to ensure top visibility for every student-athlete.
The NAHL's primary goal is to enhance the development of its players through top-quality coaching, extensive practice time and a rigorous game schedule. The league is committed to providing these developmental opportunities in conjunction with a commitment to academic support. The league's schedule is largely designed around weekend travel to minimize school conflicts".
And that too should make it easy for hockey fans to see even more hockey
(Austin, Amarillo, Corpus Christi, Dallas ;-)!
Below the list of teams:
Central Division
Alexandria Blizzard
Bismarck Bobcats
Owatonna Express
Aberdeen Wings
Amarillo Bulls new
Austin Bruins new
Chicago Hitmen
Corpus Christi IceRays
Coulee Region Chill
Dawson Creek Rage
Fresno Monsters
Michigan Warriors
New Mexico Mustangs new
Port Huron Fighting Falcons

North Division
Janesville Jets
Motor City Metal Jackets
Traverse City North Stars

South Division
Springfield Jr. Blues
St. Louis Bandits
Texas Tornado South Richland Hills..Trevor Ludwig is an alumnus f.i.
And Tornado goalie Hatcher vs. Ben Bishop hockey fight: Hatcher has no chance vs Big Ben!

Topeka RoadRunners
Wichita Falls Wildcats

West Division
Alaska Avalanche
Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Kenai River Brown Bears
Wenatchee Wild