http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/Latest news, rumors and opinions about the Plymouth Whalers hockey team.enMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLatest news, rumors and opinions about the Plymouth Whalers hockey team.whaletaleshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/JRLyhK6vqMY/plymouth_whalers_sign_second_r.html204501496401Pete KrupskyWed, 30 May 2012 08:41:27 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8418051 ]]>Rena Laverty(From left), Plymouth Whalers assistant general manager Brian Sommariva welcomes Alex Peters to Plymouth. Sound bytes courtesy of Pete Krupsky and www.plymouthwhalers.com. PLYMOUTH – Plymouth Whalers general manager and head coach Mike Vellucci announced the signing 15-year-old defenseman Alex...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/05/plymouth_whalers_sign_second_r.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/JYd3XOtyZX0/plymouth_whalers_alum_justin_w.html23027119286171354296401Pete KrupskyTue, 29 May 2012 12:26:15 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8413100 ]]>Los Angeles KingsPlymouth Whalers alum Justin Williams is playing for his second Stanley Cup. PLYMOUTH - There's a definite Plymouth Whalers angle alive when the Los Angeles Kings skate against the New Jersey Devils in the Stanley Cup Finals, starting...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/05/plymouth_whalers_alum_justin_w.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/8KTktRiSCFU/plymouth_whalers_sign_first_ro_1.html964012033761Pete KrupskyWed, 23 May 2012 09:59:21 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8376971 ]]>Pete KrupskyFrom left, Plymouth assistant general manager Brian Sommariva welcomes Zach Bratina to Plymouth. PLYMOUTH – Plymouth Whalers general manager and head coach Mike Vellucci announced the signing 16-year-old left wing Zach Bratina, who was taken by the Whalers in...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/05/plymouth_whalers_sign_first_ro_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/Tc2HCrWfbJc/whites_complete_sweep_in_plymo.html96401Pete KrupskyWed, 23 May 2012 08:26:51 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8358209 ]]>Rena LavertyDanny Vanderwiel led all scorers during the Plymouth Whalers annual Rookie Orientation at Compuware Arena. PLYMOUTH – The Whites spotted the Blues an early goal before coming back to take the second scrimmage of the Plymouth Whalers annual Rookie...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/05/whites_complete_sweep_in_plymo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/eEvDcUSJH2E/whites_5_blues_4_in_opening_sc.html96401Pete KrupskySat, 19 May 2012 17:14:22 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8355533 ]]>Pete KrupskyPlymouth general manager Mike Vellucci (standing, gray sweater) speaks with parent and players during the Whalers Rookie Orientation on Saturday. PLYMOUTH – The Whites scored four unanswered goals in the second half to overcome a 4-1 deficit to defeat...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/05/whites_5_blues_4_in_opening_sc.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/y-Dl4Go7ScI/whites_5_blues_4_in_opening_sc_1.html96401Pete KrupskySun, 20 May 2012 09:52:41 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8358193 ]]>Pete KrupskyPlymouth general manager Mike Vellucci (standing, gray sweater) speaks with parent and players during the Whalers Rookie Orientation on Saturday. PLYMOUTH – The Whites scored four unanswered goals in the second half to overcome a 4-1 deficit to defeat...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/05/whites_5_blues_4_in_opening_sc_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/GOo711agL2Q/plymouth_whalers_host_rookie_o_1.html96401Pete KrupskyThu, 17 May 2012 11:44:51 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8337205 ]]>Rena LavertyNearly four years ago to the day, Whalers fans saw Tyler Seguin for the first time in a Rookie Orientation scrimmage at Compuware Arena. PLYMOUTH - The Plymouth Whalers will be hosting their annual Rookie Orientation on Saturday and...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/05/plymouth_whalers_host_rookie_o_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/HdaD8zM1W_4/compuware_arena_drive-in_gears.html1247954Pete KrupskyTue, 15 May 2012 13:08:49 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8325616 ]]>Rena LavertyKids chill out at the Compuware Arena Drive-In Movie Theatres. While the Whalers are preparing to host their annual Rookie Orientation this weekend, we take a short break to let you know about the Compuware Arena Drive-In Movie Theatres,...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/05/compuware_arena_drive-in_gears.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/umLQWdp35qo/plymouth_whalers_stefan_noesen_1.html96401Pete KrupskyFri, 11 May 2012 12:42:15 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8297961 ]]>Rena LavertyPlymouth's Stefan Noesen (blue,11) scores in a playoff game against Guelph earlier this season. Plymouth forward Stefan Noesen has been signed by the NHL's Ottawa Senators, who selected him in the first round (21st overall) in the 2011 National...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/05/plymouth_whalers_stefan_noesen_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/Iz15kZkL5b8/plymouth_whalers_draft_choice.html96401Pete KrupskyMon, 07 May 2012 08:50:01 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8261725 ]]>Rena LavertyFrom left, Plymouth draft choices Alex Peters and Zach Bratina were introduced to the Compuware Arena crowd on April 14. Terry Bridge of the Listowel (ON) Banner and Southwestern Ontario.ca features Plymouth draft choice Alex Peters: PLYMOUTH, MI –...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/05/plymouth_whalers_draft_choice.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/NtwmK0kqgkU/huntington_learning_center_wha.html200354196401Pete KrupskyThu, 03 May 2012 12:11:49 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8226791 ]]>John KarasinkiPlymouth defenseman Colin MacDonald (far right) participates in a school visit earlier this year. We break from our normally scheduled Whalers coverage to let you know about a positive story involving two organizations who believe in helping the community....http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/05/huntington_learning_center_wha.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/2Bdl-COUpDI/plymouth_whalers_sign_ryan_har.html96401Pete KrupskyMon, 30 Apr 2012 17:00:56 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8205687 ]]>Pete KrupskyFrom left, Plymouth General Manager and Head Coach Mike Vellucci welcomes Ryan Hartman to the Whalers. Sound bytes courtesy of Pete Krupsky and www.plymouthwhalers.com. PLYMOUTH – Plymouth Whalers General Manager and Head Coach Mike Vellucci announced the signing of...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/04/plymouth_whalers_sign_ryan_har.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/Nkb3eHX9QsE/landparents_provide_stable_hom.html96401Pete KrupskyWed, 25 Apr 2012 11:23:27 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8167758 ]]>Rena LavertyFrom left, Mitchell Heard, Sue Stechschulte, Garrett Meurs and Dan Stechschulte PLYMOUTH, MI - Plymouth Whalers General Manager and Head Coach Mike Vellucci always points to an integral but often overlooked group at the Whalers post-season banquet: “Our landparents...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/04/landparents_provide_stable_hom.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/KbS5ztq6OzA/carolina_hurricanes_sign_plymo.html96401Pete KrupskyMon, 23 Apr 2012 12:16:22 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8155609 ]]>Rena LavertyBeau Schmitz (17, white) RELEASE FROM THE CAROLINA HURRICANES: RALEIGH, NC – Jason Karmanos, Vice President and Assistant General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed free-agent defenseman Beau Schmitz to...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/04/carolina_hurricanes_sign_plymo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/TQBlRVe0-ew/plymouth_whalers_conclude_seas.html96401Pete KrupskyThu, 19 Apr 2012 16:45:15 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8137701 ]]>Pete KrupskyFrom left, Tom Wilson, Joe Stefan and Matt Mahalak PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Whalers concluded the 2011-12 season with an annual awards banquet held Thursday at CJ’s Brewing Company at Compuware Arena. The following players received awards: LEADING SCORER...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/04/plymouth_whalers_conclude_seas.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/NaZoofIQ1CM/plymouth_whalers_season_ends_i.html96401Pete KrupskyWed, 18 Apr 2012 08:20:07 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8125868 ]]>Plymouth's JT Miller (blue) shakes hands win Kitchener's Michael Catenacci after the Rangers eliminated Plymouth, 6-3, on Tuesday. PLYMOUTH - Veteran Tyler Randell - back in the lineup after serving a 10-game suspension - scored four goals to lead the...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/04/plymouth_whalers_season_ends_i.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/Grk1lEEFOv8/plymouth_kitchener_meet_in_gam.html96401Pete KrupskyMon, 16 Apr 2012 13:01:02 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8117095 ]]>Rena LavertyPlymouth's Mitchell Heard (blue) and Kitchener's Michael Catenacci will face each other again in Game 7 Tuesday night at Compuware Arena WHAT - Plymouth Whalers host the Kitchener Rangers in Game 7 of the Ontario Hockey League Western Conference...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/04/plymouth_kitchener_meet_in_gam.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/rIlUM9fnaFI/plymouth_whalers_face_kitchene.html96401Pete KrupskySun, 15 Apr 2012 23:46:27 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8114099 ]]>Rena LavertyPlymouth's Tom Wilson (blue, 10) - shown here in Game 5 - scored again in Game 6 in Kitchener on Sunday. KITCHENER – Curtis Meighan’s first-ever OHL playoff goal at 5:00 of the third period snapped a 2-2 tie...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/04/plymouth_whalers_face_kitchene.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/N_QbIfh2A98/plymouth_whalers_face_kitchene_1.html96401Pete KrupskyMon, 16 Apr 2012 12:55:23 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8117072 ]]>Rena LavertyPlymouth's Tom Wilson (blue, 10) - shown here in Game 5 - scored again in Game 6 in Kitchener on Sunday. KITCHENER – Curtis Meighan’s first-ever OHL playoff goal at 5:00 of the third period snapped a 2-2 tie...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/04/plymouth_whalers_face_kitchene_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/whaletales/~3/eG1H2hAAP_M/whalers_shut_out_kitchener_3-0.html96401Pete KrupskySun, 15 Apr 2012 08:52:13 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/whaletales//2756.8111539 ]]>PLYMOUTH - Scott Wedgewood stopped 32 shots while Andy Bathgate scored in the first period and Tom Wilson added a pair of third period goals as the Plymouth Whalers defeated the Kitchener Rangers, 3-0, in an Ontario Hockey League playoff...http://blog.mlive.com/whaletales/2012/04/whalers_shut_out_kitchener_3-0.htmlnonadult