Now that the team has disassembled, fans are likely wondering where their favorite San Francisco Bulls have steered. As a bit of closure, former captain Scott Langdon had this to say:
I appreciate the opportunity I got to play for San Francisco by being their captain because it was such a great city and hockey team. Unfortunately, with the team folding we have split up and I’m in South Carolina to start a new chapter in my hockey career. I’m looking forward to playing new teams and maybe make it to the AHL to further my career that way. I take a lot of good things from San Fran; I met a lot of good people there. It was a great experience and I’m thankful for it.
Many of the players have stayed in the ECHL, scattering to hockey cities across the country. Those with two-way Sharks contracts were reassigned to their AHL affiliate in Worcester, MA.
Current players at the time of team termination:
Kyle Bigos (D), Ontario Reign (ECHL)
Collin Bowman (D), Bakersfield Condors (ECHL)
Jordan Morrison (C), Alaska Aces (ECHL)
Steven Tarasuk (D), Ontario Reign (ECHL)
Luke Judson (RW), Idaho Steelheads (ECHL)
Chris Crane (RW), Ontario Reign (ECHL)
Dale Mitchell (F), South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL)
Anthony Perdicaro (C), Las Vegas Wranglers (ECHL)
Scott Langdon (D), South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL)
Christian Ouellet (RW), Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL)
Brett Findlay (LW), Alaska Aces (ECHL)
Tyler Beskorowany (G), undecided/unknown
JP Anderson (G), Worcester Sharks (AHL)
Kris Belan (LW), undecided/unknown
Dean Ouellet (F), Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL)
Dylan King (D), South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL)
Some parting notes: While with the SF Bulls, Dean Ouellet represented the team at the All-Star game in their first season. Former goaltender Thomas Heemskerk became the first Bull to get an NHL call-up when he backed up an injured Thomas Greiss for the Sharks. In a unique situation, San Jose lent the Bulls their rink for a tilt at the HP Pavilion (now called SAP Center) in front of over 17,000 fans during the NHL lockout.
Good luck to the boys as they venture to greener pastures.
San Jose Sharks – Stephanie is a California girl recently transplanted to the East Coast. Her experience in hockey stems from her position with a minor league team in San Francisco where she fell in love – with the sport. Stephanie has written for multiple publications and is excited to further her career in the sports industry. Also covers the NHL for Sports Rants and Face-off Violation. Follow her on Twitter at @StephanieAnne_S.