AHL Goalie News — Wednesday, Sept. 23

Features

• Excellent feature by Justin Bourne on former teammate Nathan Lawson, who could anchor the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in goal this season. I saw Nathan play last night in Kansas City, and despite the sloppy defense in front of him, he played well and every bit as fiercely as Bourne suggests. Fun guy to watch. (Bourne’s Blog)

• Dan Spence is getting his chance to show his stuff to the Calgary Flames organization. There might not be a spot for him now but such a long look could indicate an injury call-up at some point. (BC Local News)

• Adam Berkhoel is still trying to recover from knee damage incurred during Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s playoff run last season. (Citizens Voice)

In the Blogs

• Matt Climie is starting the season the way he ended last season: looking fantastic. Mike Heika, Dallas Stars beat writer, says the #1 spot in Cedar Park might be Climie’s to lose. (StarsBlog)

• The Caps may have the Islanders beat for the most excess of goalies at camp this fall. Derek Meluzio tries to sort it out. (Stack the Pads)

• Over at The Third Intermission covering the Houston Aeros, we had a little photo contest from last season”s best shots. I swear I didn’t rig it but an amazing goalie photo won:

Barry Brust with a diving save – Photo by Fred Trask