Month: November 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced a new four-year officiating development agreement with the National Hockey League which will continue to see the AHL serve as the top development league for the NHL’s referees through 2022-23. Under the terms of the new agreement, the NHL and AHL officiating departments will continue to
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PITTSBURGH—Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving said late Monday that the team was looking into an accusation that head coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward a Nigerian-born hockey player a decade ago in the minor leagues, then arranged for the player’s demotion when he complained. Akim Aliu tweeted Monday that Peters “dropped the N
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11:12 PM ET The Calgary Flames are looking into accusations from former player Akim Aliu that coach Bill Peters used racial slurs toward him “several times.” Aliu played for Peters in 2009-10 with the Rockford Ice Hogs, the AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks. Aliu posted a tweet on Monday night that read: “Not very
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The Carolina Hurricanes’ affiliate is the latest stop for the 32-year-old during his rapid rise from Division III college assistant to American Hockey League coach in eight seasons. And though he has more work and learning to do, he appears destined for the NHL. Warsofsky is focused on coaching Charlotte, which is 6-7-2, but his
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The Calgary Flames announced defenceman T.J. Brodie has returned to the lineup after collapsing during practice on Nov.14., and the 29-year-old has a newfound appreciation for the game.  Brodie practised for the first time Sunday after brief hospital stay and further testing. Team officials stated the tests showed positive signs and Brodie has joined the team on its road trip.
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