Former Giants Playing Pro

[Beaner]

Using the Hockey Internet Database, http://www.hockeydb.com/, came up with this list of Former Giants who are now playing pro. May be some mistakes, if so let me know and a source.

NHL
Andrej Meszaros Ottawa Senators
Gilbert Brule Columbus Blue Jackets

AHL
Mark Ardelan Manchester Monarchs
Nick Tarnasky Springfield Falcons
Todd Ford Toronto Marlies
Triston Grant Philadelphia Phantoms (Called up to Flyers)
Tyson Marsh Toronto Marlies
Paul Albers Houston Aeros

CHL
Ryan Coghlan Wichita Thunder

ECHL
Brett Jaeger Fresno Falcons
Darren Lynch South Carolina Stingrays
Jordan Cameron Wheeling Nailers
Phil Cole Augusta Lynx
Rory Rawlyk Charlotte Checkers
Ty Morris Columbia Inferno

EUROPE
Lukas Pulpan Plzen HC Czech
Marcin Kolusz Trinec Ocelari HC Czech
Marek Schwarz Sparta Praha Czech
Robin Kovar Zlin ZPS HC Czech
Chad Bassen Frankfurt Lions DEL
Adam Courchaine EK Zell am See AUS

UHL
Joel Martin Kalamazoo Wings
Robin Big Snake Rockford IceHogs

[Knuckles Muldoon]

Further research reveals this gem...
"Darren Lynch was acquired in March, 2006 from the Las Vegas
Wranglers for Ty Morris. Lynch is in his 2nd year of
professional hockey."

[langdak]

Further research reveals this gem...
"Darren Lynch was acquired in March, 2006 from the Las Vegas
Wranglers for Ty Morris. Lynch is in his 2nd year of
professional hockey."

Ya, i read that when the trade was done a few weeks back, found it kind of interesting, it was a 3 way deal

I try and keep an eye on the former giants to see how they are progressing

Good luck to all the guys

[dondo]

another useful thread.. its good to know where these guys go ..

[Section_Z]

Not sure how this works..but
Courchaine, after leading his Ice Pilots in scoring, gets the call up to Houston. Has a blah 10 games with them. Then gets sent down to Gwinnett (farm for Chicago) to finish the season...I assume to give him (and Gwinnett) a chance at the playoffs...Finished regular season with 2 assists in last 3 games.
Not sure how this playoff stockpiling is legal, as far as trade deadlines go....I guess with the ECHL being such a transient league, the rules are lenient.
Good Luck to Couchaineon the road to the Kelly...

Let's keep our fingers crossed for Meszaros....with only 3 games left he is still in the top spot in +/- this year with a +37(tied with Roszival). If he can keep up this display of defensive fortitude, he will be the 1st Rookie to ever accomplish this.

[langdak]

Not sure how this works..but
Courchaine, after leading his Ice Pilots in scoring, gets the call up to Houston. Has a blah 10 games with them. Then gets sent down to Gwinnett (farm for Chicago) to finish the season...I assume to give him (and Gwinnett) a chance at the playoffs...Finished regular season with 2 assists in last 3 games.
Not sure how this playoff stockpiling is legal, as far as trade deadlines go....I guess with the ECHL being such a transient league, the rules are lenient.
Good Luck to Couchaineon the road to the Kelly...

Let's keep our fingers crossed for Meszaros....with only 3 games left he is still in the top spot in +/- this year with a +37(tied with Roszival). If he can keep up this display of defensive fortitude, he will be the 1st Rookie to ever accomplish this.

The Aeros "loaned" him to Gwinnett

I am not sure of the exact rules either, but this kinda stuff happens on a semi regular basis between the AHL and ECHL

[Beaner]

Finally got around to updating this. Looks like Courchaine is no longer playing unless anyone has heard anything.


NHL
Andrej Meszaros Ottawa Senators
Gilbert Brule Columbus Blue Jackets

AHL
Marek Schwarz Peoria Rivermen AHL
Tyson Marsh Toronto Marlies AHL
Triston Grant Philadelphia Phantoms AHL (also called up to NHL Flyers)
Cam Cunning Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights AHL
Mark Fistric Iowa Stars AHL
Mark Ardelan Iowa Stars AHL

CHL


ECHL
Paul Albers Texas Wildcatters ECHL
Kyle Bruce Idaho Steelheads ECHL
Jordan Cameron Wheeling Nailers ECHL
Todd Ford Columbia Inferno ECHL
Brett Jaeger Augusta Lynx ECHL
Matt Robinson Alaska Aces ECHL
Joel Martin Trenton Titans ECHL

EUROPE
Marcin Kolusz Trinec Ocelari HC Czech
Robin Kovar Zlin ZPS HC Czech
Ty Morris Peiting EC GerObL
TJ Mullock Ratingen Ice Aliens GerObL
Lukas Pulpan Plzen HC Czech
Chad Bassen Frankfurt Lions DEL

SPHL
Ryan Coghlan Florida Seals SPHL
Jeff Coulter Fayetteville FireAntz SPHL

UHL
Robin Big Snake Rockford IceHogs

[Section_Z]

Finally got around to updating this. Looks like Courchaine is no longer playing unless anyone has heard anything.

Adam Courchaine
Signed with Ek Zell Am See (Cell at the Lake)
of the Austrian National League in August.
After 15 games this season, he leads the league in scoring with 23 g and 21 a for 44 points and 14 PIMs.
European hockey is definitely his style....

[old_time_hockey]

Brule with a good night. 1G 1A and was named 3rd star.

Seems Hitchcock is giving him more ice time and better ice time (
with Adam Foote) and it is paying off.

WTG Gilbert!!

[dondo]

yeah Brule! -- good on ya buddy keep it rolling -- Hitch loves guys who work and you work