American Hockey League

At 0-10-1-2, the Utica Comets will have to become escape artists if they are to save their season. That is the first issue for these Comets. The second question is quite direct as well. Are more changes from the parent New Jersey Devils on the way? Going without a win in their first 13 games

Ivan Miroshnichenko has long been among the most fascinating prospects I’ve tracked over the years. On Thursday night, he is expected to make a season debut with the Washington Capitals after being called up amid the injury to captain Alex Ovechkin. While the injury to Ovechkin opened the door for a call-up perhaps a bit

Every two weeks throughout the regular season, FloHockey’s AHL expert Patrick Williams will deliver the FloHockey AHL Power Rankings listing all 32 teams.  This week features a new number-one team — the Laval Rocket, who have gone on an early-season tear led by some of the Montreal Canadiens’ to young prospects. Another prospect-laden club, the

by Chris Faber | AHL On The Beat It was a sunny afternoon last March 16 when Abbotsford Canucks forward Tristen Nielsen was handed a puppy and was told to walk in with it, as the team was helping promote the Heart and Soul Dog & Cat Rescue Society’s dogs who were up for adoption.

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Even before his American Hockey League Coachella Valley Firebirds swept a two-game series against the Abbotsford Canucks this past weekend, head coach Derek Laxdal smiled when asked if he is still having fun. For context, he is in his 20th year as a head coach with junior teams in the Western Hockey

Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer NHL promotions for AHL MVP Mavrik Bourque, rookie of the year Logan Stankoven and excellent two-way forward Oskar Back were among the many changes that the Texas Stars found themselves facing coming into this season. But something that has not changed is the Stars’ station in the Central Division, a collection

The Colorado Eagles have signed forward Maros Jedlicka to an American Hockey League contract for the 2024-25 season. The 22-year-old Jedlicka began the season with HC Brno of the Czech Extraliga, where he recorded two assists in 12 games. A native of Trnava, Slovakia, Jedlicka previously played with HKM Zvolen in the Slovakian league, beginning

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Cleveland Monsters defenseman Denton Mateychuk has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending November 17, 2024. Mateychuk registered four goals and three assists in four games for the Monsters, capping the busy week with consecutive overtime game-winners. With

Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Every AHL-prospect-turned-NHL-regular needs that breakthrough, something that really grabs the attention of the decision-makers behind the bench and in the front office. Be it scoring, defensive reliability, special-teams play, leadership or some other element, a player must stand out. Do something. Get noticed. That is even more true for a

Some of the parallels in the crease for the Calgary Wranglers are a bit eerie. Hails from Northern California. Unheralded. At or near the top of the AHL’s goaltending charts. And carrying the Wranglers to the top of the league standings. Dustin Wolf is in the NHL with the Calgary Flames following one of the

by Brian Germinaro | AHL On The Beat Bridgeport Islanders teammates Marc Gatcomb and Wyatt Newpower have a bond that goes far beyond Total Mortgage Arena. But at the same time, it’s a unique relationship rooted and nurtured well within the Nutmeg State. Gatcomb and Newpower players signed with the Islanders organization this past summer

Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer This is more like it. The Toronto Marlies are off to a 7-1-2-1 start, putting them in early position for a chase for first place that will bring back memories for fans who remember the team taking five North Division titles in seven years between 2011-12 and 2017-18. That stretch

Let’s take a spin around the AHL with this week’s latest news and notes. MANITOBA MOOSE Wins continue to pile up for the Winnipeg Jets, who are off to a 15-1-0 start after handling the New York Rangers on Tuesday night, 6-3. However, the season’s first month has been a lot more rocky for their

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced today the following changes to the league’s hockey operations staff: • Stephen Thomson has been promoted to Senior Director, Hockey Operations. • Michael Demarin has been named Manager, Hockey Administration. Demarin comes to the AHL from Boston College, where he worked

by Justin Vézina | AHL On The Beat It was an eventful summer for the Laval Rocket. After being eliminated from playoff contention in the last weekend of the 2023-24 season, the Montreal Canadiens’ top affiliate team had to find a new coach after Jean-François Houle left to pursue another opportunity. Pascal Vincent, former coach

Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Nothing personal, but Egor Sokolov needed a change. After four seasons with the Belleville Senators, the power forward felt that he needed a new opportunity, something different. At 24, Sokolov is hardly too old to have a viable NHL future. But the years in pro hockey do move by quickly,

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Calgary Wranglers goaltender Devin Cooley has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending November 10, 2024. Cooley stopped 81 of the 83 shots he faced over four appearances (three starts) last week, recording two shutouts along with

CRANBERRY, Pa. — Tristan Jarry has grown attached to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Since debuting at 21 years old April 9, 2017, the goalie has succeeded Marc-Andre Fleury and Matt Murray as the primary starter. “It’s everything,” Jarry said. “It’s something I’ll always cherish, being able to pull that jersey over.” Jarry was back wearing it