By Brian Weidler, "Game Time" Prospect Department
PROSPECT PROMOTIONS / DEMOTIONS:
09-25-11: Jake Allen, G; Jay Barriball, C; Jonathan Cheechoo, RW; Mark Cundari, D; Cade Fairchild, D; Kyle Hagel, LW; T.J. Hensick, C; Anthony Nigro, C; Anthony Peluso, RW; Brett Ponich, D; Brett Sterling, C; and Danny Syvret, D assigned to Peoria (AHL) by St. Louis (NHL). LINK.
09-30-11: Jonathan Cheechoo, RW; Mark Cundari, D; Anthony Peluso, RW; and Brett Sterling, C called up to St. Louis (NHL) from Peoria (AHL). LINK.
10-01-11: Ben Bishop, G; Jonathan Cheechoo, RW; Ian Cole, D; Adam Cracknell, RW; Mark Cundari, D; Philip McRae, C; Anthony Peluso, RW: and Brett Sterling, C assigned to Peoria (AHL) by St. Louis (NHL). LINK.
PROSPECT TRADES:
None to report this week.
PLAYERS ON SICK CALL:
D Brock Beukeboom (Niagara / OHL) out indefinitely on Sep. 18, 2011 with upper body injury (back).
D Joel Edmundson (Moose Jaw / WHL) out indefinitely on Sep. 11, 2011 with lower body injury (ankle).
C Anthony Nigro (Peoria / AHL) out indefinitely on Sep. 25, 2011 with unspecified injury.
RW Sebastian Wännström (Brynäs Gavle / SEL) out indefinitely on Sep. 18, 2011 with lower body injury (foot).
PLAYERS RETURNED TO DUTY:
None to report this week.
PLAYERS ON SUSPENSION:
C Cody Beach (Moose Jaw / WHL) assessed seven-game suspension by Western Hockey League on Sep. 23, 2011 for Checking To Head major penalty in 9/22 game vs. Brandon. Eligible to return 10/15 vs. Swift Current.
FEATURES THIS WEEK:
RIVER READINGS
Rivermen complete pre-season schedule, prepare for season opener on Oct. 8. Allen, Bishop to compete again for starter's job in Peoria. Details at 2:00 PM Central Time.
TRENDING UP
Euro and major junior season are under way, and Blues' prospects are performing well on two continents. Details at 3:00 PM Central Time.
WEEKLY PROSPECT STATISTICS REVIEW
The most complete weekly source of Blues' prospect scoring and goaltending stats available anywhere in one place. Details at 4:00 PM Central Time.