Apologies, you most likely know about these signings already :( my laptop died and is in for recuss as I type which means I'm currently typing on an archaic hand cranked old Desktop PC :(
Ok so what's happened?
Callum Adamson signed last week, experienced in GB u/17s. U/20s and U/21s Callum will surely be a bright prospect for the future and a Brit/Scot too from Cowdenbeath. Welcome to the Clan Callum!!
2nd signing of the week was Forward Brock McPherson. A talented 30 year old and vast experience, his write up on the Braehead Clan official page does not do him any sort of justice. "Google" McPherson v Kalata or just watch below and you'll see he doesn't mind throwing down the glove. Something Clan lacked last season was a physical presence, now with McPherson and Galbraith we have one!
Al
Monday, 22 August 2011
Monday, 15 August 2011
Offseason thoughts
This being my first offseason in British ice hockey, I'm still getting used to the fact you can virtually lose a whole team and start afresh with an almost completely new team.
It's a concept I struggle with. I don't quite understand how any amount of stability and continuity can be maintained under such conditions. The EIHL itself appears to me to be something of an enigma. Teams having the same owners for instance, surely there has to be some form of conflict of interest there? Braehead Clan have the same owner as the Nottingham Panthers. I don't know how that works although, Clan did sign the best player of last season, Jade Galbraith from the Panthers so I suppose you could say there is some neutrality from the owner there? I just struggle with it.
The EIHL also seems to me to be a League having difficulty with it's identity.
It is after all, called the Elite League, yet, some EPL teams have larger crowds and pay better wages? Perhaps someone can enlighten me? Please?
With regard to the Clan. It's only some 40 days until we face off against the Dundee Stars and we still only have 11 players on the roster. Obviously I am confident we will have three lines signed for 24th September, but what of the quality?
Again I say this is my first off season so lots to learn in the patience stakes so all will be revealed in the end.....
Al
It's a concept I struggle with. I don't quite understand how any amount of stability and continuity can be maintained under such conditions. The EIHL itself appears to me to be something of an enigma. Teams having the same owners for instance, surely there has to be some form of conflict of interest there? Braehead Clan have the same owner as the Nottingham Panthers. I don't know how that works although, Clan did sign the best player of last season, Jade Galbraith from the Panthers so I suppose you could say there is some neutrality from the owner there? I just struggle with it.
The EIHL also seems to me to be a League having difficulty with it's identity.
It is after all, called the Elite League, yet, some EPL teams have larger crowds and pay better wages? Perhaps someone can enlighten me? Please?
With regard to the Clan. It's only some 40 days until we face off against the Dundee Stars and we still only have 11 players on the roster. Obviously I am confident we will have three lines signed for 24th September, but what of the quality?
Again I say this is my first off season so lots to learn in the patience stakes so all will be revealed in the end.....
Al
Thursday, 11 August 2011
Camera Person and no signings
Well... not a lot more to report on so far this week?
A new camera person is required by Braehead Clan for home matches you can see details here.
Tomorrow being Friday, I'm hopeful that some news will filter through though, perhaps of a goalie? Here's hoping! At least let's here of another signing at least, it's getting darned close (43 days) until our first match and currently feeling a tad nervous about the lack of news.
That said, the folks in contact with the club don't seem to be particularly bothered so I suspect they have insider knowledge they are unable to impart to the masses so encouraged by that!
Al
A new camera person is required by Braehead Clan for home matches you can see details here.
Tomorrow being Friday, I'm hopeful that some news will filter through though, perhaps of a goalie? Here's hoping! At least let's here of another signing at least, it's getting darned close (43 days) until our first match and currently feeling a tad nervous about the lack of news.
That said, the folks in contact with the club don't seem to be particularly bothered so I suspect they have insider knowledge they are unable to impart to the masses so encouraged by that!
Al
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Mike Will returns to Clan
Great to see Braehead Clan back up goalie Mike Will returning to the team for a second season :)
Mike didn't get a lot of ice time last season but acqitted himself well when he did get on. After spending the summer in Canada working and training, he'll be working with the Clans Schools and Community Foundation as well as his back up duties.
Welcome back Mike Will!!
Mike didn't get a lot of ice time last season but acqitted himself well when he did get on. After spending the summer in Canada working and training, he'll be working with the Clans Schools and Community Foundation as well as his back up duties.
Welcome back Mike Will!!
Sunday, 7 August 2011
Slapshot Scotland
Brand new blog Slapshot Scotland , by Craig Anderson will be bringing up to date news on all four Scottish EIHL clubs!
Several interesting and informative articles are there already. Why not pop over and read his latest exclusive with Braehead Clan's latest signing, Jade Galbraith!
Follow him on twitter @SlapShotScot
Go on, you know you want to.....
Al
Several interesting and informative articles are there already. Why not pop over and read his latest exclusive with Braehead Clan's latest signing, Jade Galbraith!
Follow him on twitter @SlapShotScot
Go on, you know you want to.....
Al
Scottish Sun backs Scottish Ice hockey
The Scottish Sun has announced it is to back all four Scottish Ice Hockey clubs commencing 23rd August.
Match summaries of weekend matches on a Monday with a feature column on the Tuesday can only be great news for the Braehead Clan along with the Flyers, Capitals and Stars! With a readership of around 350K, the crowds will surely grow as word gets out on a regular basis about this fantastic, if minority, sport.
Needing 2000+ crowds to break even, Braehead Clan will surely exceed that target with ease now!!
Al
Match summaries of weekend matches on a Monday with a feature column on the Tuesday can only be great news for the Braehead Clan along with the Flyers, Capitals and Stars! With a readership of around 350K, the crowds will surely grow as word gets out on a regular basis about this fantastic, if minority, sport.
Needing 2000+ crowds to break even, Braehead Clan will surely exceed that target with ease now!!
Al
Friday, 5 August 2011
Braehead Clan sign Jade Galbraith
Drew Bannister made his first signing for Braehead Clan today and what a signing! Jade Galbraith ex Nottingham Panthers player and best player in EIHL the last three seasons!
He has experience, ability and not scared to stand up for himself so a great addition to the Clan roster.
There appears to be some controversy amongst Clan fans and even some threatening to cancel their season ticket or not stand and welcome him?
This is due to THAT incident last season when he was playing against us. Come on people!!! Get a freakin life for cryin out loud!! No matter your thoughts, it's the TEAM you support! You were all glad when Drew Bannister signed so are you suddenly not supporting his judgement?
What happens when Jade Galbraith scores the goal to take us to the play-offs, you just gonna sit there with petted lip? Naaaahhhh you're gonna be on your feet like the rest of so get over it!!!
I would much rather he was fur us than agin us!!
Wonder who else Drew Bannister has in mind as he builds the clan roster!!
View Jade Galbraith's stats here
He has experience, ability and not scared to stand up for himself so a great addition to the Clan roster.
There appears to be some controversy amongst Clan fans and even some threatening to cancel their season ticket or not stand and welcome him?
This is due to THAT incident last season when he was playing against us. Come on people!!! Get a freakin life for cryin out loud!! No matter your thoughts, it's the TEAM you support! You were all glad when Drew Bannister signed so are you suddenly not supporting his judgement?
What happens when Jade Galbraith scores the goal to take us to the play-offs, you just gonna sit there with petted lip? Naaaahhhh you're gonna be on your feet like the rest of so get over it!!!
I would much rather he was fur us than agin us!!
Wonder who else Drew Bannister has in mind as he builds the clan roster!!
View Jade Galbraith's stats here
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
More Rumours?
Today's rumours are a player with a girl's name to sign for Braehead Clan??
First up is Jeff Corey although I'm not too sure about that one?
Firmest rumour for me is that of Jade Galbraith. I may be wrong but it does seem the strongest of the two and if the posts on The Cage (Panthers forum) are to be taken into consideration, I feel Galbraith may well be signing for us imminently.
I'd like to see Galbraith and Corey at the Clan this season, good signings and may well draw other players to us too :)
Things are looking up after my earlier post re being virtually demoralised lol!
Al
First up is Jeff Corey although I'm not too sure about that one?
Firmest rumour for me is that of Jade Galbraith. I may be wrong but it does seem the strongest of the two and if the posts on The Cage (Panthers forum) are to be taken into consideration, I feel Galbraith may well be signing for us imminently.
I'd like to see Galbraith and Corey at the Clan this season, good signings and may well draw other players to us too :)
Things are looking up after my earlier post re being virtually demoralised lol!
Al
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