Signings thread

AG Enforcer · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 5:00 pm Post subject: Signings thread

I'm putting this up to keep track of signings for the Gorillas, and last year's Gorillas who are not returning. Please, no comments or rumors.

2007-2008 Gorillas
forwards
Keith Rowe - 2006 Captain
Chris Lipsett (V) - assistant coach
Joey Bastien
Matt Miller
Austin Sutter
Jason Chafe
Bill Vandermeer
Chris Affinati
Chris Martini (R)
Brock Becker (R)
Jesse McNeil
Michael Young

defense
Trevor Read
Trevor Socholotuck
Joe Pace
John Hutcheon
Marcus Reszka
Chris Dunsmuir (R)
Dan McLaughlin (R)

goalies
Ray Jean (R)
Dan Bauer (R)
Dan McWhinney (R)
Jordan Ramstead (R)

2006-2207 Gorillas not returning
Rich Hansen - Rogle BK, Angelholm Sweden
Keith Detlefson - Pensacola FL, ECHL
Derek Hahn - Frankfurt Lions, Germany
Kevin Wilson - OKC Blazers, CHL
Shawn Conschafter - Twin City Cylones, SPHL, Winston-Salem NC
Galloway Carroll - Columbus Cottonmouths, SPHL, Columbus GA
John Glavota - Zagreb Croatia

**dfwbat** · Gross Misconduct Joined: 11 Feb 2007 Posts: 1184

Hey AG Enforcer, any word on if Silver is going back to the Apes?
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staltus · Gross Misconduct Joined: 11 Feb 2007 Posts: 782

Would that make them Silver Backed Gorrillas?

**dfwbat** · Gross Misconduct Joined: 11 Feb 2007 Posts: 1184

ha ha. seriously, if for whatever reason Silverstone doesn't sign w/ Amarillo, I'd like to see Austin take a shot at signing him. Great with the fans, much like Murph in the way of attitude in that he'll take on all comers.

Looking forward to catching some more games in Amarillo while on the road for work.
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AG Enforcer · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 4:26 pm Post subject:

I spoke briefly to Silverstone at the STH banquet at the end of the year. He said that he really would like to return, but had not made his mind up.

Keith Rowe has re-signed.

gorillakido · Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:02 pm Post subject:

awesome, hahner is playing in germany!
i might be going over there in october 2008, maybe he will still be there.

he shouldve signed with krefeld..i hate the lions.

as for hansen, it sucks losing him- but i guess everyone wants some sort of a stint in europe.

its awesome to have keith back, he is definetly a fit leader for this team.
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AG Enforcer · Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 4:51 pm Post subject:

AMARILLO, TX – The Amarillo Gorillas of the Central Hockey League are proud to announce the return of Joey Bastien (Bas-chin) in an Amarillo uniform for the 2007-2008 season. Bastien finished off the 2006-2007 campaign with 8 points in six playoff games, doing more than his part for the offense. During his first season with the Gorillas, Joey played in 61 games compiling 36 points and serving only 28 minutes in penalties. This will be Bastien’s fifth season in the CHL, spending parts of seasons with Wichita, Austin, and Fort Worth before joining the Gorillas roster last year.

Head Coach/GM of Hockey Operations Jim Wiley commented on adding Bastien to the roster for the upcoming season. "Joey is a welcomed entity for any CHL club and we in Amarillo are fortunate to have him back. Joey brought to our club an attitude that is conducive to winning and was a mentor to many of our younger players."

Buy your Season Ticket packages and increase your company’s revenue with Corporate Partnerships for the 07-08 season! Season Tickets and the new EIGHT GAME PACKS can be purchased at the Gorillas Hockey Office, located at 1934 Civic Circle off of I-40 and Georgia. Tickets can also be charged by phone at (806) 242-PUCK (7825) or visit our website at www.amarillogorillas.com.

Ellis05 · Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:23 pm Post subject:

Looks like that they traded Wilson for Jaroslav Cesky today!
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AG Enforcer · Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 4:32 pm Post subject:

Yep, this is the OKC press release. Tell me about Cesky anyone..

July 24, 2007 - (Team Release) - The Oklahoma City Blazers of the Central Hockey League acquired the rights to defenseman Kevin Wilson from the Amarillo Gorillas in exchange for the rights to forward Jaroslav Cesky (chess-key), the Blazers front office announced today. Wilson was then signed to a contract for the 2007-08 season.

Wilson, a 5-11, 200-pound native of Thompson, Manitoba, is entering his fifth season of play as a pro. He competed the last two seasons with the Amarillo Gorillas, recording 54 points (15-39-54) and serving 145 penalty minutes in 128 games played. Preceding his stint in Amarillo, the 26-year old Wilson played two seasons in San Angelo with the Saints. In 124 games with the Saints, he recorded 37 points (10-27-37) while serving 105 penalty minutes.

In all, Wilson has skated in 252 games as a professional, recording 91 points (25-66-91) and serving 250 penalty minutes. Wilson has proved to be durable in his professional career as he has appeared in every game in which he was eligible to play. Prior to turning pro, he played three seasons with the Lake Superior State Lakers. He amassed six points (1-5-6) and served 83 penalty minutes in 74 games.

“Kevin Wilson is a player who always impressed me when we played against his teams,” said Blazers head coach Doug Sauter. “He is a player who is smart with the puck, can play in all situations and is durable. The fact he is entering his fifth season of play as a pro will be an asset to our hockey club this season.”

Cesky was acquired from the Tulsa Oilers in December 2006 in exchange for Jared Dumba. With the Blazers, he recorded 12 points (6-6-12) and served 36 penalty minutes in 31 games. Wilson joins veteran forwards Marty Standish and Garrett Prosofsky as players signed by the Blazers for the 2007-08 season.

Ellis05 · Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:46 pm Post subject:

Wasn't a bad player, came through a few times in the playoffs.
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AG Enforcer · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 5:21 pm Post subject:

According to the CHL website, we have re-signed Matt Miller and Austin Sutter. No announcement from the team as of yet.

gorillakido · Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:33 am Post subject:

they have one up now.

cesky was pretty good with tulsa.
at least he looked good to me.

i think he would be a good signing to the team.

we are bringing back the core of last years team, all the youngsters.

we are going to have a good season.
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gorillakido · Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:57 am Post subject:

okay.

we really need to get some defense, goalies as well.

pretty soon were gonna half to sign bug.
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AG Enforcer · Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:46 am Post subject:

No word on the website, but this is off NewsChannel 10 and the Apevine -

The Gorillas are busy preparing for the 07-08 season, and continued making signings today. They bring back last years points leader Bill Vandemeer. Bill tallied more than a point a game with 75. Two new faces also joined the team today. Forwards Brock Becker and Chris Martini signed on the dotted line today. The Gorillas season begins in October.

gorillakido · Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 11:26 pm Post subject:

any history on those two guys?
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AG Enforcer · Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 2:34 pm Post subject:

Yeah kiddo, there's some posts over on Apevine. Basically, one of them played with Sutter or with one of his family members in college, and the other one went to the same school as Rowe. They each average a point every two or three games.

monkeyboy · Unsportsmanlike Conduct Joined: 12 Feb 2007 Posts: 221

Is Bill Vandermeer any relation to Ted Vandermeer? It'd be fun watching bothers skate against each other.
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backupgoalie · Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:13 am Post subject:

According to the Bats Vandermeer they are bros in real life.

gorillakido · Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 4:36 pm Post subject:

wow, i haven't checked the apevine in forever.

haha, thanks for the update though.
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feelthepower · Two for holding Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 12

There are 6 Vandermeer brothers. Ted is the baby out of the family. Look on Hockey DB under Vandermeer it brings up all of the brothers.

AG Enforcer · Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:46 pm Post subject:

Another one of the brothers, Dan, played for Rocky Mountain last year. Not sure if he'll be back this year.
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backupgoalie · Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 6:09 am Post subject:

Plus another one sign with San Antonio . Looks like a pretty good hockey family. I wonder is they want to adopt a goalie?

feelthepower · Two for holding Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 12

Dan went back to Richmond Renegades (SPHL).

gorillakido · Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 6:26 pm Post subject:

why.
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feelthepower · Two for holding Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 12

To be player/assistant coach. I have also read/heard somewhere that his wife was pregnant and its closer to her family (but dont remember where).

gorillakido · Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 6:54 am Post subject:

hmm.

anyone have news on signings.
it's getting kinda lonely in here.

haha.
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**dfwbat** · Gross Misconduct Joined: 11 Feb 2007 Posts: 1184

yo AG, any word on Silver?
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gorillakido · Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:30 pm Post subject:

here's the official post on lipsett.
released today.

Player/assistant coach Chris Lipsett will return to the Amarillo Gorillas for the 2007-2008 season, the team announced Wednesday.
Last season was his most productive one with the Gorillas, finishing with a 1.2 points-per-game average and 12 points in six postseason games.

Lipsett also will work in the Gorillas' front office.

"My family and I are excited about another great season in Amarillo," Lipsett said. "I'm looking forward to getting back on the ice and building on last year's successes with a great bunch of guys returning."

Lipsett said he was eager to learn more about the business side of professional hockey.

"I don't ever want to give up hockey," he said. "In order to do that, I've got to know the business side of things as well."

The team also announced Amarillo Gorillas Kids Day will be Oct. 23.

The Gorillas will begin their season Oct. 19.
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Naughty19 · Two for hooking Joined: 11 Feb 2007 Posts: 48

Hey Kido, I read through the thread and didn't see any mention of it.....did you guys hear that Cesky has signed with Flint, Michigan in the IHL? Sorry to bear the bad news, just wanted to keep you guys informed!

gorillakido · Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 4:42 pm Post subject:

yeah, i had heard some rumors about that.

i wish we could've signed cesky, i enjoyed watching him play when the oilers were in town.

i think he could've been a good addition to the team.
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Amarillo Dillas
Record: 45-43
Current Series: Laredo (0-0)

No Playoffs...Lookin' Ahead.