The news conference was just held to confirm the head coaching position with the Bingo assistants retaining their positions (Stirling and I can't think of the other one's name) which likely makes sense and with Richardson going back and forth from Ottawa to Binghamton over the past couple of seasons he likely already has a decent relationship with them. 

His daughter graduates from high school here in Ottawa this year and  has accepted a hockey scholarship to Cornell for the fall.  The move comes at a good time for the family as she embarks on her post-secondary schooling and he embarks on his head coaching career (other than his daughter's current team!).

Good luck, Luke!!

And Cornell is only an hour away from Binghamton.

If I recall correctly, according to Bingo fans (maybe Classmate can clear this up for me) Brian Lee was just one giant a-hole when he had to go spend some time in Binghamton.

True story.    The coach even got a bit fed up with him.  He was such a prima donna.  Too bad because when he first came to Bingo he was a nice guy who seemed to want to work hard.   

Robin Lehner's record this season is 7-16-1.... so when do you want him back???? 

Kinda look's like Ottawa still has that old pesky "goalie problem" don't it. 

a new agreement between Ottawa and Binghamton?  Last June it was reported that something should be done by the beginning of the season yet still no word out yet.  Any rumors up there???  It's pretty damn quiet down here. 

The crowd at the draft are an embarrassment to Ottawa. 

I think some of the players thought so too.  The looks on their faces when the booing began told that story. 

I thought the Leaf fans were obnoxious when I saw a game in Ottawa a couple times    but the fans booing the Leaf players last night were just as bad or worse IMHO.   These players are all super stars no matter who they play for.  Why can't people just enjoy the fun atmosphere that normally goes along with the All Star Games? 

Has anyone heard any updates on Wiercioch's condition?
 

Patrick has been at practices, watching mostly but has been on the ice.  He is still seeing specialist and Kleinendorst said it will be a long haul for him. 

Today Robin claims he left the crease because he saw the Syracuse goalie skate into the corner where all the action was taken place.  He said he didn't want one of his team mates to have to fight and extra man.      He also said he will not argue with any action the league takes against him and would come back "hungrier" then ever. 

We should know something in soon.  I only wish we had a better back up goalie to cover for him.  No "BARRY BARRY" down here this year I'm afraid.

I was there and two things, first, who knows what he was saying to the officials and and second, what the video didn't show was that he actually came back onto the ice a minute later when it looked like he had gone to the locker room and went another round with the linesman. 

To be honest, he was very frustrated with the fact that is was his first game back after an injury and he was letting an awful lot of soft goals in.  When he skated down the ice he had a very determined look on his face although it was pretty clear the Syracuse goalie wanted nothing to do with him.  When Emery got an abuse of officials penalty, back in the day, he was originally suspended for 10 games however the Sens were able to talk it down to 6.  Being that tomorrow is a holiday, it will be a while before knowing what will happen to Robin. 

This seems to be the way of the B-Sens this season.  Just can't catch a break.      After winning the Calder Cup, all we would like to see this season so far is the team crawling out of last place.... of the league.

Patrick was released from the hospital today.      He will finish recovering at his home in Binghamton.  Here's to you Patty.....

Luckily the hospital is only 5 minutes away and there is always an ambulance on stand by at the Arena.  He is seeing a throat specialist in Syracuse.  Hopefully they will be able to help him there.