Charging Ahead - A San Francisco Bulls Story

[Marleau12C]

Note: For this story I will be using the Manimal 4.2 Rosters adjusted for the hardcoded 2006 start date. I have chosen the ECHL's San Francisco Bulls because I think it would be a different challenge to play as a new (with no starting roster) ECHL team with no affiliated teams.



August 2006



August 2nd

The ECHL's San Francisco Bulls have announced the hiring of Mark Addison as the first General Manager in their franchises history. The Board are expecting a tall order of him, wanting the team to win the Kelly Cup this season!



The ECHL released their 2006/07 Season Schedule, and the Bulls will play the first game of their history at home against the Bakersfield Condors on October 21st, then remain at home to play host to the Chicago Express on October 22nd, before travelling to play the Alaska Aces on October 23rd.



August 4th

The Bulls announced their slate of preseason exhibitions, starting with a three game tour against some Canadian university teams!



September 9th: at UBC Thunderbirds
September 11th: at Alberta Golden Bears
September 13th: at Calgary Dinos



Then from September 22-24, the Pacific Cup Tournament will begin, between rivals from the ECHL Pacific Division!

San Francisco Bulls
Alaska Aces
Stockton Thunder
Ontario Reign



Regular Pre-Season



October 4th: vs. Binghamton Senators
October 7th: at Las Vegas Wranglers
October 10th: at Colorado Eagles
OCtober 12th: vs. Albany Devils
October 14th: at Chicago Express
October 16th: vs. Bakersfield Condors



August 6th

The Bulls announce the signing of winger Brad Hoban from the Swift Current Broncos of the WHL to a 1 year contract worth $10.5K. He has never played a professional hockey game!

The Bulls announce the signing of winger Matt Marantz from the Regina Pats of the WHL to a 1 year contract worth $10.5K. He has never played a professional hockey game!

The Bulls announce the signing of goaltender Marc-Antoine Gelinas to a 1 year contract worth $11.5K. He has never played a professional hockey game!

The Bulls announce the signing of center Chase Schaber from the Kamloops Blazers of the WHL to a 1 year contract worth $10.5K. He has never played a professional hockey game.

The Bulls announce the signing of defenseman Matthew Seegmiller to a 1 year contract worth $10.5K. He has never played a professional hockey game!

The Bulls announce the signing of winger Conor Stokes from the Kingston Frontenacs of the OHL to a 1 year contract worth $10.5K. Stokes played in 64 games with the Frontenacs last season, putting up 29 (7+22) points, and was -13, with 157 penalty minutes. He has never played a professional hockey game.

The Bulls announce the signing of winger Daniel Erlich from the Barrie Colts of the OHL to a 1 year contract worth $10.5K. Erlich split last season between the London Knights, and Guelph Storm of the OHL, playing in 61 games, and putting up 64 (20+44) points, while being +6, with 26 penalty minutes. He has never played a professional hockey game.

The Bulls announce the hiring of Jeff Norton as an Assistant Coach.

The Bulls announce the hiring of Pete Mulligan, and Kyle Edwards as Scouts.



Season Ticket Update: 51



August 7th

The Bulls announce the signing of center Matt Reid to a 1 year contract worth $37.5K. Reid last played in 2000/01 with the South Carolina Hurricanes of the ECHL, where in 51 games he put up 54 (24+30) points, and was Even with 96 penalty minutes. His 371 professional games make him count toward the veterans limit.

The Bulls announce the signing of center Andy Bathgate from the Plymouth Whalers of the OHL to a 1 year contract worth $10.5K. Bathgate played 64 games for the Belleville Bulls of the OHL last season, putting up 60 (25+35) points, and was -30, with 36 penalty minutes. He has never played a professional hockey game!

The Bulls announce the signing of defenseman Brad Walch from the Saginaw Spirit of the OHL to a 1 year contract worth $10.5K. Walch played 68 games with the Spirit last season, putting up 25 (4+21) points, and was +17, with 55 penalty minutes. He has never played a professional hockey game!

The Bulls announce the signing of winger Cole Grbavac from the Medicine Hat Tigers of the WHL to a 1 year contract worth $10.5K. He has never played a professional hockey game!

The Bulls announce the signing of center Cam Braes from the Moose Jaw Warriors of the WHL to a 1 year contract worth $10.5K. He has never played a professional hockey game.

The Bulls announce the signing of winger Darrell May to a 1 year contract worth $32K. He last played in 1999/00 with the Portland Winter Hawks of the WHL, where he put up 53 (18+35) points in 71 games, and was +9, with 85 penalty minutes. He has never played a professional hockey game.

The Bulls announce the signing of defenseman Alexandre Dulac-Lemelin to a 1 year contract worth $15.5K. He last played in 2000/01 with the Acadie-Bathurst Titan and Baie-Comeau Drakkar of the QMJHL, where in 65 games he put up 21 (8+13) points, and was +10, with 90 penalty minutes. He has never played a professional hockey game.

The Bulls announce the hiring of Mike Krushelnyski as Head Coach!

The Bulls announce the hiring of Tony Palmiscno, Craig Ludwig, and Marty Howe as Assistant Coaches.

The Bulls announce the hiring of Tom Songin, Gordie Roberts, Mike Rooney, Ken Thrower, and Ron Smith as Scouts.

The Bulls announce the hiring of Heidi Dunkley as a Trainer.



August 8th

The Bulls announce the signing of goaltender Logan Koopmans to a 1 year contract worth $32.5K. Koopmans last played in 2000/01 with the ECHL's Toledo Walleye, where in 12 games he posted a 7-2-1 record, with 1 shutout, a 2.93 GAA, and .912 SV%. Koopmans was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings, 5th Round (166th Overall), 1997, and has played 38 professional games.

The Bulls announce the signing of defenseman Derek Holden from the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL to a 1 year contract worth $10.5K. Holden played 68 games with the Erie Otters (OHL) last season, putting up 39 (4+35) points, and was +11, with 28 penalty minutes. He has never played a professional hockey game.

The Bulls announce the signing of defenseman Brett Cook from the London Knights of the OHL to a 1 year contract worth $10.5K. Cook played 61 games with the Erie Otters (OHL) last season, putting up 20 (8+12) points, and was +18, with 92 penalty minutes. He has never played a professional hockey game.

The Bulls announce the hiring of John McNamara as a Scout.

The Bulls announce the hiring of Joe Huff as a Trainer.



August 9th

The Bulls announce the signing of defenseman Rory Rawlyk to a 1 year contract worth $29.5K. Rawlyk last played in 2000/01 with the Charlotte Checkers of the ECHL, where in 70 games he put up 40 (12+28) points, and was Even, with 91 penalty minutes.

The Bulls announce the hiring of Craig Muni, Harley Feser, and John Weisbrod as Scouts.



August 13th

The Bulls announce the signing of winger Drew Omicioli to a 1 year contract worth $37.5K. Omicioli last played in 2000/01 with the Danbury Mad Hatters of the United Hockey League, where in 66 games he put up 87 (48+39) points, and was +30, with 89 penalty minutes. He has played in 214 professional games.

The Bulls announce the hiring of Kevin Stevens as a Scout.

Season Ticket Update: 63



August 14th

The Bulls announce the hiring of Mario Marois as Assistant GM.

The Bulls announce the hiring of Scott Livingston as a Trainer.



August 15th

The Bulls release winger Darrell May.



August 16th

The Bulls announce the hiring of Mark Yanetti as a Scout.



August 18th

The Bulls announce the hiring of Mike Backman as a Scout.



August 20th

The Bulls announce the signing of defenseman Matthew Hobbs from the Victoriaville Tigres of the QMJHL. Hobbs played last season with the PEI Rocket (QMJHL), where in 65 games he put up 40 (16+24) points, and was -5, with 38 penalty minutes.



Season Ticket Update: 63



August 22nd

The Bulls announce the hiring of Mike Racicot as a Scout.



August 23rd

The Bulls announce the hiring of Steve McKichan as an Assistant Coach.



August 27th

Season Ticket Update: 64



September 1st

The Bulls announce the signing of winger Zak McClellan to a 1 year contract worth $14K. He has never played a professional hockey game.



September 3rd

Season Ticket Update: 64