Levshunov speaking hockey language well in GB
Artyom Levshunov has played well in this first season with the Green Bay Gamblers. The 17-year-old has 17 points in his first 23 games. Photo courtesy of the Gamblers
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Gamblers start fast under new coach
By Rich PalzewicCORRESPONDENTThis past April, a new era for the Green Bay Gamblers began with the hiring of head coach/general manager Mike Leone. A few games into the 2022 season, the move appears to be paying off. The Gamblers are off to a 5-3-1 start under their first-year coach. Leone, who joined the Gamblers after …
Gamblers players enjoy their billet experiences
Editor’s note: This is Part II of a two-part series on the experience of billet families and players coming toGreen Bay to play high-level junior hockey with the Gamblers. Part I on the parents’ perspective ran inthe Aug. 5 edition. By Greg BatesSports EditorWhen Josh Dunne made his NHL debut last April, he received plenty …
Gamblers billet program creates a special bond
By Greg BatesSports Editor Kevin Warych has always enjoyed attending Green Bay Gamblers games and watching the up-and-coming talent on the ice. Four years ago, Warych’s wife, Melissa, heard the Gamblers needed billet families — housing players who move to Green Bay to play for the team. The Warych family wanted to become involved with …
Gamblers add two assistant coaches to staff
By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor GREEN BAY – A few days after naming Mike Leone as its new head coach/general manager, the Green Bay Gamblers, members of the United States Hockey League (USHL), added a pair of assistant coaches – Patrick McCadden and Jimmy Spratt – to the staff. McCadden returns to Green Bay McCadden …
Gamblers name Leone new head coach/general manager
By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor GREEN BAY – The search is over for the Green Bay Gamblers. The organization announced the hiring of Mike Leone April 26 as the new head coach/general manager – the eighth in team history. Leone was introduced to members of the media at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon. “I want …
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Green Bay Gamblers and Mikesch to part ways
GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Gamblers, members of the United States Hockey League, recently announced they will part ways with Head Coach/General Manager Pat Mikesch at season’s end. “I’d like to thank Pat for his hard work and commitment to the Gamblers these past 11 years,” Gamblers President Jeff Mitchell said. “Pat has a …
Buckley thrust into emergency goalie situation for Gamblers
By Greg Bates Correspondent GREEN BAY – As a Jr. Gamblers young hockey player, Bo Buckley said he dreamed about playing for the real Gamblers junior hockey team. During his time at Notre Dame Academy, Buckley practiced with the Gamblers and served as the team’s emergency backup goalie for one game. However, he didn’t get …
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Two future Green Bay Gamblers win gold medals
By Greg Bates Correspondent GREEN BAY – Jayson Shaugabay and Danny Nelson are two names Green Bay Gamblers fans will get to know fondly in a couple of years. The two have several things in common – they both play hockey at Minnesota high schools, are talented on the ice, were high draft picks by …
Gamblers name Brolsma to coaching staff
By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor Green Bay – The Green Bay Gamblers recently hired Amy Brolsma as the team’s skating and skills development coach. She will work under Gamblers Head Coach/General Manager Pat Mikesch. Brolsma is the first on-ice female coach in the history of the United States Hockey League (USHL), which traces its roots …