(Slightly OT): Son Of GTPD to intern with IceHogs

by Tomorrows Blues on Aug 5, 2007 11:17 AM CDT

By Brian Weidler, Game Time Prospect Department

ROCKFORD, Ill. (GT) -- As part of a secret, covert attempt to get the "inside scoop" on a bitter rival, the "Game Time" Prospect Department has learned that Son Of Prospect Department will be serving as an intern for the AHL's Rockford IceHogs, beginning Monday, August 6.

Dan Gerber, a 2007 graduate of St. Mary's University (Minnesota) with a BA in Public Relations, will assist the Hogs' staff with preparation of game day materials, and serve as a "runner" (appropriate for a young man who has been a 100- and 200-meter sprinter since grade school) during home games.

The IceHogs, primary affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, will begin their first season in the AHL this year after seven years in the United Hockey League (UHL). The franchise culminated their time in the "U" with the 2006-07 Colonial Cup championship.

Chicago, like the Blues, has quietly drafted and signed a very impressive stable of young prospects, such as 2007 first-overall pick Patrick Kane, college star Jack Skille, and rookie pros Cam Barker and David Bolland. It is hoped that, with the emphasis on the future being shown by both organizations, the formerly bitter "Route 66Â Rivalry" can resume at the same level of intensity fans in both cities enjoyed for most of three decades.

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"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."

-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851

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Looks like SMU in Winona, MN has produced another great PR Student. I wold hope that Dr. Steve Shields tought him well and he enjoyed his time maybe at the New and Old Villages and spent some good time at Gostomsky (sp?) field house and over at the on campus rink. AM has spent some good times up there. I even played in a game against the Minnesota North Star Alumni team at the Winona City Rink. Bobby Smith was there.

by Answer Man on Aug 7, 2007 8:13 AM CDT reply actions

awesome news for the SoGTPD!
as much as any Blackhawk rival would hate to admit it, Chicago is actually becoming an interesting team to watch. I guess Dave Tallon isn’t such a waterhead afterall

by Dooks on Aug 7, 2007 6:24 PM CDT reply actions

Thanks, guys.

AM, SoGTPD tells me that he was in fact taught well by Dr. Shields, and he did enjoy his time at both Old and New Villages… and at Skemp (Skank) Hall as well. ;-)

He did a radio show for a couple of years up there, and talked about the hockey team quite a bit. He also helped set up and promote an on-campus concert at the field house — and ran indoor track there for three years as well. So he’s very familiar with it.

Dooks, DALE Tallon is still a waterhead, but he and his scouts have put together a pretty nifty little group of prospects, including a couple of guys in Dave Bolland and Troy Brouwer that I would have liked to see the Blues draft.

It almost makes me wish I hadn’t moved away from Rockford, because all the folks that I used to work with in the press box, and attend games with, are going to be pretty happy with the players they’ll be watching this winter.

by GT Prospect Department on Aug 7, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions

GT Prospect Department, yes Dr. Steve is great. He’s actually one heck of a racquet ball player too. Good to see a Cardinal getting some good experience.

by Answer Man on Aug 8, 2007 7:56 AM CDT reply actions