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Edmonton IcePound
Welcome to the homepage of the Edmonton IceHounds. Proud member of the Transamerican
Hockey League
IceHound History
The IceHounds ownership, Yukon Sports Managment, obtained an expansion
franchise in the NWHF in 1997. The NWHF (New World Hockey Federation)
was the forerunner of the THL. The team was set to play in the "minor"
league of the NWHF. However, before the season began, the Hamilton
Havoc went bankrupt. This allowed Yukon Sports Managment to take
control of the Hamilton team.
The team was quickly moved to New Orleans and named the New Orleans
Aces. The Aces ended with a sub .500 record. With fan support
dwindling, the club looked for a new beginning when the NWHF reinvented
itself as the current THL. So the Aces packed up and moved North to
Edmonton.
Covert Operation
'Hounds Grab Jeff Covert in Draft
The Edmonton IceHounds used their first round draft pick to aquire Jeff
Covert from the Dayton Flyers of the TRHL. Covert is a gifted
Left Winger who finished second in the TRHL scoring race last
year. Covert is equally at home scoring or soring on his
opponents. Last year he netted 43 goals and 26 assists.
When he wasn't scoring on the other team, he was busy pumelling them
into submission. Jeff led the TRHL in penalty minutes with 173!
The 'Hounds were able to snag the highly regarded rookie because they
lost veteran Centre Rhett Supino to the Winnipeg Shock, thereby
aquiring Winnipeg's first round pick.
"We wish Rhett continued success in his career with the Winnipeg
Shock", said GM Haggar at the recent THL Draft, "I am sure his
leadership on and off the ice will have an immediate impact with the
Shock."
An original IceHound, Supino has played his entire 7 year career for
the 'Hounds. He leaves the team as the all time leader in
Powerplay Goals with 84.
IceHound management was pleasantly surprised to find Goaltender Alvin
Taulbee still available when their turn came up in the Goalie
Draft. Taulbee was a workhorse for Brandon last year. He
finished in the top 3 of all the major goaltending statistics.
"We expect that Alvin will give Micheal Portner a real challenge in
training camp for the #1 goaltender job."
Roy Kochmanski was the top Defenseman taken by the IceHounds in the
draft. Kochmanski was noted for his booming slapshot while
playing for Spokane last season. He notched 11 goals and 32
assists with a +19 rating. It is hoped that Kochmanski can help
fill the void left by the retirement of "Big" Denver Souffron.
Complete IceHound Draft
| Name |
Positon |
TRHL Team |
Salary |
| Alvin Taulbee |
Goal |
Brandon |
$484,000 |
| Denis Rickabaugh |
Defense |
Boise |
$250,000 |
| Marty Stubby |
Defense |
Richmond |
$267,000 |
| Maxwell Bourgon |
Defense |
Omaha |
221,000 |
| Roy Kockmanski |
Defense |
Spokane |
$306,000 |
| Raleigh Bourgue |
Centre |
Red Deer |
$293,000 |
| James Haugabrook |
Left Wing |
Laval |
$266,000 |
| Jeff Covert |
Left Wing |
Dayton |
$435,000 |
| Rafael Cavicchi |
Left Wing |
Sudbury |
$239,000 |
| Sammy Nuccio |
Smartass |
Boise |
$235,000 |
| Eric MacCarone |
Right Wing |
Dayton |
$404,000 |
| Eric Pavlock |
Right Wing |
Laval |
$205,000 |