http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/players/shayne_wiebe/174928 Recent articles about Shayne Wiebe en-us By Wil Goldsholl Hartford, CT, January 26, 2013 - The Connecticut Whale are glad to be home. After playing six straight on the road in mid-January, Connecticut returned to Hartford and won their third in a row Saturday against the division-rival Springfield Falcons by a count of 3-2. In addition to a goal from Andrew Yogan, the Whale got scores from blueliners Blake Parlett and Mike Vernace, and 26 saves from Cam Talbot. Springfield took a while to get their game together in the early minutes. It took all of six seconds for the Falcons to earn their first penalty, when Tomas Kubalik was called for roughing. The first power play unit applied early pressure and word on the Falcons’ penalty kill unit, and Yogan scored his second of the year just two seconds after the penalty expired. Logan Pyett fired a shot from the point and Micheal Haley was lurking in the slot. He managed to redirect the puck and hit the post, and Yogan was standing at the ready. Scoring first proved va... Sat, 26 Jan 2013 23:35:06 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/connecticut_whale_3_springfield_falcons_2/12763891 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/connecticut_whale_3_springfield_falcons_2/12763891 Connecticut Whale 3, Springfield Falcons 2 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/connecticut_whale_3_springfield_falcons_2/12763891 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Portland, ME, January 19, 2013 – Chad Kolarik and Kris Newbury had a goal and an assist apiece, and Jason Missiaen made 32 saves, to lead the Connecticut Whale to a 4-1 win over the Portland Pirates Saturday night at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Three of the Whale’s goals were on special teams, as the power play was 2/3 and Connecticut also scored a shorthander. “Huge bounce-back game, we needed those two points, especially after the loss (Friday) night (a 4-2 defeat in Springfield), where we didn’t play very well,” Kolarik said.  “We showed a lot of emotion tonight and we worked their defensemen down low, and the two power-play goals were huge for us, to get the power play going is good.” The Whale started slowly in the game, as Portland got 11 of the first 13 shots, and the Pirates got on the scoreboard first at 8:49 of the opening period. Brett Hextall fed a pass across the slot to Ethan Werek on the right-wing side, and Werek was able to cut in and put a s... Sat, 19 Jan 2013 22:57:24 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/connecticut_whale_4_portland_pirates_1/12705106 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/connecticut_whale_4_portland_pirates_1/12705106 Connecticut Whale 4, Portland Pirates 1 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/connecticut_whale_4_portland_pirates_1/12705106 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Portland, ME, January 15, 2013 – Kris Newbury scored two goals, and Cam Talbot made 29 saves, as the Connecticut Whale rolled to a 6-1 win over the Atlantic Division-leading Portland Pirates Tuesday night at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Portland had won eight straight home games, tying a franchise record, and 13 of its previous 15 overall.  The Whale won despite being outshot 30-22, and scored two shorthanded goals. “I thought our ‘D’ played good, we made a good first pass and we didn’t spend much time in our end,” Newbury said.  “(Talbot) played great for us again and we were able to get a couple of goals.  “It’s a lot easier when we’re not playing as much in our end, holding on to the puck in theirs.  I thought we did a great job from our D getting the puck through to the net, and we had guys in front tipping pucks, getting lots of traffic.” The only goal of the first period was a shorthander by the Whale, and the second goal in three games for Kelsey Tessier Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:48:42 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/connecticut_whale_6_portland_pirates_1/12670669 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/connecticut_whale_6_portland_pirates_1/12670669 Connecticut Whale 6, Portland Pirates 1 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/connecticut_whale_6_portland_pirates_1/12670669 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/9/89c026cda8892e375d577667396cf511ed063772/mini/Florida_Panthers_v_ae9e.jpg Marek Hrivik, who many speculated would get a long look at camp (well, under normal camp) is out with a concussion. This could be one of the reasons why Hrivik may not be invited to the Rangers mini-camp this year. However with camps set to occur during the AHL season, and lasting only a week, it is unlikely that the Rangers would call up the majority of Connecticut’s roster. Chris Kreider and Matt Gilroy are the only two who have left the Whale at the moment, and there’s no reason to believe anyone else will leave for mini camp. In other news, the Whale have officially signed forward Shayne Wiebe to an AHL contract. Wiebe had been with the Whale on a PTO since November 17, when he was called up from the Greenville Road Warriors. In 14 games since his call up, Wiebe has a pair of assists and two PIMs. While with the Road Warriors, Wiebe had a line of 7-5-12 and 10 PIMs in 12 games. Tweet Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:45:59 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/whale_notes_hrivik_out_with_concussion_whale_sign_shayne_wiebe/12626923 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/whale_notes_hrivik_out_with_concussion_whale_sign_shayne_wiebe/12626923 Whale notes: Hrivik out with concussion, Whale sign Shayne Wiebe http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/whale_notes_hrivik_out_with_concussion_whale_sign_shayne_wiebe/12626923 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png HARTFORD, January 9, 2013:  Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the Whale has signed forward Shayne Wiebe to an American Hockey League contract. Wiebe had been with the Whale on a Professional Tryout (PTO) agreement since coming up from the Greenville Road Warriors of the ECHL November 17.  In 14 AHL games this year, the 6-0, 190-pound rookie has two assists, two penalty minutes and 21 shots on goal.  In 12 ECHL games with Greenville, Wiebe has notched seven goals and five assists for 12 points, along with 10 PIM. A 22-year-old native of Brandon, Manitoba, Wiebe played 12 games with the AHL’s St. John’s IceCaps last season (0-4-4, 2 PIM) before finishing the year with the University of New Brunswick (5-7-12, 24 PIM in 11 GP). Prior to turning pro, he played four full seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Kamloops Blazers and Brandon Wheat Kings.  Wiebe’s first pro action was one game with the Whale in 2010-11, following the conclusio... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:02:28 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/whale_sign_shayne_wiebe_to_ahl_contract/12619687 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/whale_sign_shayne_wiebe_to_ahl_contract/12619687 Whale Sign Shayne Wiebe to AHL Contract http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/whale_sign_shayne_wiebe_to_ahl_contract/12619687 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png By Wil Goldsholl Hartford, CT, January 6, 2013 - After watching Cam Talbot pick up his first shutout of the season in Hartford on Friday, Jason Missiaen decided he wanted one too. Supported by two goals from Kyle Jean, the Connecticut Whale skated to a 2-0 victory over the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, despite being outshot by a margin of 35-18. The Whale earned five points over a three-game weekend, to gain ground in the Northeast Division standings. Brandon Segal set the tone in the first 90 seconds when he delivered a hard check to Dominik Uher behind the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton goal. Christian Thomas followed suit and dumped Bobby Farnham on the way to the net minutes later. In his eighth start of the year, Missiaen was tested early and often. Shots from Paul Thompson, Philippe Dupuis, and Warren Peters were all turned aside in the first five minutes. Although Missiaen saw most of the rubber early on, the Whale put together some quality plays. Kris Newbury pulled... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 22:49:54 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/connecticut_whale_2_wilkes_barrescranton_penguins_0/12593836 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/connecticut_whale_2_wilkes_barrescranton_penguins_0/12593836 Connecticut Whale 2, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 0 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/connecticut_whale_2_wilkes_barrescranton_penguins_0/12593836 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Providence Bruins 3, Connecticut Whale 1 By Wil Goldsholl Hartford, CT, December 22, 2012 – Chris Bourque’s third-period goal was the difference Saturday night at the XL Center, as the Providence Bruins, Boston’s top affiliate, came to Hartford for Military Appreciation Night and tipped the Connecticut Whale 3-1, advancing to 15-10-0-2 and moving ahead of the Worcester Sharks for second place in the Atlantic Division. In the opening minutes of the game, Providence and Connecticut were testing the water. Neither squad came on too aggressively and as a result the chances were few and far between. The first quality opportunity of the game went to the Whale on a Kris Newbury saucer pass directed for Marek Hrivik; the chance would go by the boards. Chris Kreider drew interference on Lane MacDermid at 4:19 behind Providence goaltender Michael Hutchinson’s net, and a power play ensued. Connecticut again came close, but failed to hit the net when Matt Gilroy let a one-timer fly into traffi... Sun, 23 Dec 2012 12:27:42 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/around_the_farm_offense_fails_connecticut_again/12501967 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/around_the_farm_offense_fails_connecticut_again/12501967 Around the Farm: Offense fails Connecticut again http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/around_the_farm_offense_fails_connecticut_again/12501967 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png By Wil Goldsholl Hartford, CT, December 22, 2012 – Chris Bourque’s third-period goal was the difference Saturday night at the XL Center, as the Providence Bruins, Boston’s top affiliate, came to Hartford for Military Appreciation Night and tipped the Connecticut Whale 3-1, advancing to 15-10-0-2 and moving ahead of the Worcester Sharks for second place in the Atlantic Division. In the opening minutes of the game, Providence and Connecticut were testing the water. Neither squad came on too aggressively and as a result the chances were few and far between. The first quality opportunity of the game went to the Whale on a Kris Newbury saucer pass directed for Marek Hrivik; the chance would go by the boards. Chris Kreider drew interference on Lane MacDermid at 4:19 behind Providence goaltender Michael Hutchinson’s net, and a power play ensued. Connecticut again came close, but failed to hit the net when Matt Gilroy let a one-timer fly into traffic in the slot. The puck would ... Sat, 22 Dec 2012 22:42:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/providence_bruins_3_connecticut_whale_1/12501700 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/providence_bruins_3_connecticut_whale_1/12501700 Providence Bruins 3, Connecticut Whale 1 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/providence_bruins_3_connecticut_whale_1/12501700 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Here’s the press release from Connecticut’s 4-3 loss to Albany last night. Albany Devils 4, Connecticut Whale 3 By Wil Goldsholl The Connecticut Whale went head to head with the Albany Devils for the second time in a week at the XL Center in Hartford on Friday. Despite an extremely unfavorable shot count, the Whale hung around late in to the game, only to fall 4-3 to their surging division rival. The Whale first responded to the Devils’ trap defense by “leading from the back”, as the expression goes. Mike Vernace, Sam Klassen, Logan Pyett, and Matt Gilroy all took their share of opportunities from the blueline in the early goings of the first period. It was the starting forwards, however, that put the Whale on the board first. Kelsey Tessier fed the puck along the wall to Micheal Haley behind the net. After a brief scrum Haley laid the puck ahead of the short-side post intended for Tessier. Instead, the puck found its way to Ryan Bourque who, while falling, was able to slip it bet... Sat, 15 Dec 2012 10:25:41 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/around_the_farm_whale_fall_to_albany_again/12442555 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/around_the_farm_whale_fall_to_albany_again/12442555 Around the Farm: Whale fall to Albany again http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/around_the_farm_whale_fall_to_albany_again/12442555 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Connecticut Whale made one small roster move today, signing forward Shayne Wiebe to a PTO. The 6’0 190 lb forward actually played one game with the Whale this year before being released and sent to the ECHL’s Greenville Road Warriors. In 12 games with Greenville, Wiebe put together a line of 7-5-12 and a team leading +9 rating. You can view the press release after the jump. WHALE SIGN FORWARD SHAYNE WIEBE TO PTO *           *           *           * Had Seven Goals and 12 Points in 12 Games for Greenville HARTFORD, November 17, 2012:  Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the Whale has signed forward Shayne Wiebe to a Professional Tryout (PTO) agreement. Wiebe, a 6-0, 190-pound native of Brandon, Manitoba, played one game earlier in the season for the Whale and was scoreless, before being released and joining the Whale’s ECHL affiliate, the Greenville Road Warriors.  In 12 games with Greenville, the 22-year-old Wiebe was a team-best +9 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:27:54 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/connecticut_signs_forward_shayne_wiebe_to_pto/12237553 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/connecticut_signs_forward_shayne_wiebe_to_pto/12237553 Connecticut signs forward Shayne Wiebe to PTO http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/connecticut_signs_forward_shayne_wiebe_to_pto/12237553 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png HARTFORD, November 17, 2012:  Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the Whale has signed forward Shayne Wiebe to a Professional Tryout (PTO) agreement. Wiebe, a 6-0, 190-pound native of Brandon, Manitoba, played one game earlier in the season for the Whale and was scoreless, before being released and joining the Whale’s ECHL affiliate, the Greenville Road Warriors.  In 12 games with Greenville, the 22-year-old Wiebe was a team-best +9, while contributing seven goals and five assists for 12 points, along with ten penalty minutes.  His seven goals were good for second on the Road Warrior team, and Wiebe ranked third on the club in points. The Whale return to action tonight, traveling to Worcester to meet the Sharks in a 7:00 PM game.  All the action of that contest can be heard on “The Rock” 106.9 WCCC, and on-line at www.ctwhale.com.  The Whale’s next home game is next Saturday, November 24 vs. the defending Calder Cup-champion Norfolk Admirals... Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:11:05 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/whale_sign_forward_shayne_wiebe_to_pto/12237385 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/whale_sign_forward_shayne_wiebe_to_pto/12237385 Whale Sign Forward Shayne Wiebe to PTO http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/whale_sign_forward_shayne_wiebe_to_pto/12237385 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png HARTFORD, October 15, 2012:  Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the team has released forwards Scott Pitt and Shayne Wiebe from their Professional Tryout (PTO) agreements.  Both players will join the Whale’s ECHL affiliate, the Greenville Road Warriors. Pitt and Wiebe were both scoreless in one game in the Whale’s opening weekend of the season, and Pitt served one minor penalty. The Whale are back in action this Friday night, October 19, when they begin a two-game trip to Norfolk to take on the defending Calder Cup-champion Admirals (7:30 PM faceoff, “Beethoven Radio” AM 1290, www.wccc.com).  The Whale’s next home game is next Friday, October 26 against the Hershey Bears.  Faceoff is 7:00 PM at the XL Center, and, as at all Friday home games this season, fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs and $2 beers until 8:00. Tickets for all Whale regular season home games at the XL Center, are on sale now at the Public Power Ticket Office at the XL Center, through ... Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:17:36 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/whale_release_two_from_ptos/11972263 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/whale_release_two_from_ptos/11972263 Whale Release Two from PTOs http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/whale_release_two_from_ptos/11972263 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png HARTFORD, October 9, 2012: Connecticut Whale general Manager Jim Schoenfeld today announced the following changes to the team’s training camp roster: Assigned to Greenville (ECHL): Defensemen (1): Steven Delisle Forwards (3): Ryan Flanigan, Danny Hobbs, Jordie Johnston Released from training camp tryouts: Goaltenders (2): Bryan Hince, Kyle Rank Defensemen (3): Kyle Haines, Colten Hayes, Brent Henley Forwards (4): Andrew Courtney, Scott Tanski, Nicolas Tremblay, Francis Verreault-Paul With those changes, the Whale now have 28 players in training camp: Goal (3): Jason Missiaen, Scott Stajcer, Cameron Talbot Defense (9): Sean Collins, Matt Gilroy, Sebastien Piche, Sam Klassen, Dylan McIlrath, Jyri Niemi, Blake Parlett, Logan Pyett, Mike Vernace. Forwards (16): Ryan Bourque, Tommy Grant, Micheal Haley, Marek Hrivik, Kyle Jean, Chad Kolarik, Chris Kreider, J.T. Miller, Kris Newbury, Scott Pitt, Brandon Segal, Kelsey Tessier, Christian Thomas, Shayne Wiebe, Jason Wilson, Andrew Yogan Th... Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:37:31 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/whale_announce_roster_moves/11919295 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/whale_announce_roster_moves/11919295 Whale Announce Roster Moves http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/whale_announce_roster_moves/11919295 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Whale announced yesterday that they will open training camp with the following roster: Goal (4): Bryan Hince, Jason Missiaen, Scott Stajcer, Cameron Talbot Defense (12): Sean Collins, Steven Delisle, Kyle Haines, Colten Hayes, Brent Henley, Sebastien Piche, Sam Klassen, Dylan McIlrath, Jyri Niemi, Blake Parlett, Logan Pyett, Mike Vernace Forwards (23): Matthew Bissonnette, Ryan Bourque, Andrew Courtney, Ryan Flanigan, Tommy Grant, Micheal Haley, Danny Hobbs, Marek Hrivik, Kyle Jean, Jordie Johnston, Chad Kolarik, Chris Kreider, J.T. Miller, Kris Newbury, Scott Pitt, Brandon Segal, Kelsey Tessier, Nicolas Tremblay, Francis Verreault-Paul, Christian Thomas, Shayne Wiebe, Jason Wilson, Andrew Yogan ...last week I posted the Whale's preliminary roster. Now this week it's the training camp roster. Non--stop excitement on the blog these days. Jess Rubenstein at The Prospect Park does a great job of breaking down the roster. Meanwhile, Blueshirts Uni... Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:00:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/whale_announce_training_camp_roster/11814862 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/whale_announce_training_camp_roster/11814862 Whale Announce Training Camp Roster http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/whale_announce_training_camp_roster/11814862 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png CT Whale The CT Whale announced their training camp roster Tuesday and it is much larger than expected but also because of the NHL lockout missing a few guys who might have been invited to tryout. Coach Ken Germander and his staff will have an older more experienced roster this year but that is not a bad thing as those veterans will be able to help the younger prospects adapt to the professional level. Camp opens this Sunday at the Ranger's training center in Tarrytown. The roster Goal: Bryan Hince, Jason Missiaen, Scott Stajcer, Cameron Talbot Defense: Sean Collins, Steven Delisle, Kyle Haines, Colten Hayes, Brent Henley, Sebastien Piche, Sam Klassen, Dylan McIlrath, Jyri Niemi, Blake Parlett, Logan Pyett, Mike Vernace Forwards: Matthew Bissonnette, Ryan Bourque, Andrew Courtney, Ryan Flanigan, Tommy Grant, Micheal Haley, Danny Hobbs, Marek Hrivik, Kyle Jean, Jordie Johnston, Chad Kolarik, Chris Kreider, J.T. Miller, Kris Newbury, Scott Pitt, Brandon Segal, Kelsey Tessier, Nicolas Trem Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:09:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/watching_the_whales_you_dont_know/11809084 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/watching_the_whales_you_dont_know/11809084 Watching the Whales you don't know http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/watching_the_whales_you_dont_know/11809084 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png