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 …
By Rich PalzewicSports Editor SUAMICO – Quinn Finley, a Suamico native, is one step closer to playing professional hockey. With the 78th overall pick of the 2022 National Hockey League Draft, the New York Islanders selected Finley in the third round. The draft was held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 7-8. “It’s super exciting for …
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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 …
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 – 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 …
By Greg Bates Correspondent SUAMICO – When the NHL Central Scouting report was released earlier this year ranking the top skaters and goalies for 2022 NHL (National Hockey League) Draft-eligible players, Quinn Finley said he was interested to see where his name landed. The Suamico native came in as the No. 45 skater in North America. The NHL …
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 …
ASHWAUBENON – The United States Hockey League (USHL) recently announced Green Bay Gamblers President Jeff Mitchell was named the 2021 Dave Tyler USHL Executive of the Year. The award is determined by a vote of senior management officials from USHL member clubs. Mitchell was named director of business and promotions before the 2008-09 season and …
By Greg Bates Correspondent GREEN BAY – Victor Mancini got a chance to show hockey fans on a big stage he’s one of the best young defensemen in the country. Mancini was the lone Green Bay Gamblers player chosen to play in the BioSteel All-American Game that pits the top American-born prospects available for the …
By Rich Palzewic Sports Editor SUAMICO – First learning to play hockey in Phoenix, Arizona, Quinn Finley, a freshman at Bay Port High School, was recently selected first overall in the United States Hockey League (USHL) Phase 1 Draft by the Madison Capitols. Phase 1 of the draft was for players born in 2004. “When …
