ST. JOHNS, N.L. -- Michael Hutchinson was relieved to say the first impression he left on IceCaps fans was a good one. Hutchinson made 26 saves in his debut as a starter on home ice to carry the St. Johns IceCaps to a 2-0 win over the Manchester Monarchs on Monday night in American Hockey League action. "I dont think you can picture a better start," he said. "A shutout is nice, but the biggest thing is just getting the win and helping the team move up in the standings ... "I just went out there and played the best I could and gave the team a chance to win the game." IceCaps head coach Keith McCambridge said he knew what to expect from Hutchinson. "Im not surprised, Ive seen him play in Providence in previous years," McCambridge said. "He was outstanding. He gave us a chance to win the game and he made the saves look easy." Blair Riley and Andrew Gordon scored for the IceCaps (21-16-3). The IceCaps opened the scoring 13:23 into the first period, when Riley carried the puck around the net, circled out front and ripped a wrist shot top corner from the slot. Gordon scored off a rebound from a Will ONeill slapshot 14:06 into the third period, after Jean-Francois Berube was caught out of position after doing well to make the first save. McCambridge was happy with how his team upped the tempo. "I like the way we were able to play a competitive game and an intelligent three periods," he said. "We played a physical style that allowed us chances to get momentum in the game." Berube finished with 25 saves for the Monarchs (26-12-6). Trey Quinn Jersey .com) - The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with running back Jackie Battle on a one-year contract Friday. Cam Sims Jersey . -- Arizona came out of its last meeting with California a bit discombobulated, hurting from its first loss and the loss of forward Brandon Ashley for the rest of the season. - Trying to learn and absorb the new West Coast offence being installed by new offensive co-ordinator Ben McAdoo, the New York Giants wrapped their final organized team activity Thursday before a three-day mini-camp next week. Troy Apke Jersey .com) - Bradley Beals 22 points and seven rebounds helped the Washington Wizards erase a halftime deficit and top the Utah Jazz, 93-84, on Sunday. Doug Williams Jersey . The Redblacks host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (7-9) Friday night in their last home game of the year and as of Thursday afternoon, the team was anticipating a ninth consecutive sellout. You can watch all the action on TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, and TSN5 beginning at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt.Lake Forest, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - The Chicago Bears named New Orleans Saints director of player personnel Ryan Pace general manager on Thursday. As director of player personnel for the last two seasons, Pace assisted executive vice president/general manager Mickey Loomis in overseeing the Saints college and pro scouting departments, evaluating college prospects and NFL veterans. Pace worked his way up through the Saints organization starting in 2001, assisting in coordination of game day, training camp and stadium operations. After two years as a scouting assistant, Pace was promoted to a pro scout position from 2004-06 where he evaluated free agents and scouted the Saints opponents. From 2007-12, Pace was New Orleans director of pro scouuting.dddddddddddd In addition to directing advance scouting, he oversaw the pro scouting staff, evaluating the Saints roster and players around the league to recommend acquisitions. While Pace worked in New Orleans personnel department, the Saints enjoyed their most success in team history, reaching the playoffs five times and winning their only Super Bowl in 2010. Pace will replace Phil Emery who was fired by the Bears after three seasons. In that time, Chicago owned a 23-25 record and did not make the postseason. One of Paces first orders of business will be finding a new head coach after the team also cut ties with Marc Trestman after two seasons. Born in Flower Mound, Texas, Pace played defensive end at Eastern Illinois for four seasons. Chiefs Jerseys China Cheap Nike Chargers Jerseys Cheap Nike Raiders Jerseys Wholesale Cowboys Jerseys China Cheap Nike Giants Jerseys Philadelphia Eagles Jerseys For Sale Wholesale Redskins Jerseys China Cheap Nike Lions Jerseys Packers Jerseys China Cheap Vikings Jerseys Free Shipping Cheap Panthers Jerseys Hoodies Cheap Saints Jerseys Free Shipping Cheap Nike Buccaneers Jerseys Cardinals Jerseys China Cheap Rams Jerseys Hoodies Cheap Nike 49ers Jerseys Seahawks Jerseys China Bears Jerseys China Cheap Nike Bills Jerseys Ravens Jerseys China Wholesale Falcons Jerseys China ' ' '