📝 by Ian Stephenson | AHL On The Beat The Bridgeport Islanders have had a significant track record of developing National Hockey League talent, and specifically key defensemen. NHL All-Star Adam Pelech is just one example, putting in the time with Bridgeport through 105 American Hockey League games before blossoming into one of the most
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Tucson Roadrunners Michael Carcone has been selected as the AHL Player of the Week for the period ending February 6, 2022. Carcone scored five of the Roadrunners’ eight goals during a two-game visit to San Diego last week. On Friday evening, Carcone scored twice and was
📝 by Patrick Williams Dave Andrews made it a tradition to hold court each winter in his role as President of the American Hockey League, delivering his state-of-the-league address and taking a long list of questions from reporters at the AHL All-Star Classic. Those sessions became one of the most anticipated events at each year’s
The Anaheim Ducks have named Pat Verbeek their new general manager. Verbeek joins the Ducks from the Detroit Red Wings, where he had been serving as GM of the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Verbeek, 57, had spent three seasons with the Red Wings as assistant general manager (2019-22) following nine years with the Tampa Bay Lightning
📝 by Patrick Williams What if? That question has been asked endlessly for nearly two years around the hockey world. The 2022 AHL All-Star Classic had been scheduled to be held tonight and Monday at Place Bell, the home of the Laval Rocket, but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of the event for a
The Hartford Wolf Pack have signed forward Matt Lorito to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. Lorito began this season in Europe, skating for Djurgardens IF in the Swedish Hockey League and Dinamo Riga in the Kontinental Hockey League. He spent the 2020-21 campaign with the AHL’s San Diego
📝 by Mitchell Courtney | AHL On The Beat Iowa Wild forward Adam Beckman is known in the locker room for his infectious personality and his tendency to lift the morale of those around him. His happy-go-lucky disposition is apparent in everything that he does both at the rink and away from it. Born in
The Detroit Red Wings have named Shawn Horcoff assistant general manager of the Red Wings and general manager of the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins. Horcoff succeeds Pat Verbeek, who was named general manager of the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday. He will work alongside Red Wings executive vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman
📝 by Patrick Williams Stockton Heat forward Jakob Pelletier and American Hockey League opponents have something in common ― neither side is particularly thrilled with his game at the moment. But the Heat have plenty to be happy with from their self-demanding rookie, who went to the parent Calgary Flames as the 26th overall pick
📝 by Suzie Cool | AHL On The Beat When it comes to sports, the first thing we notice is the athletes that we want to emulate. The athletes whose performance transcends the game itself, sets franchise records and makes history. Or it’s the memorable debut that opens the door for a long and storied
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that due to inclement weather and related travel issues, the schedule of upcoming games between the Manitoba Moose and Texas Stars has been adjusted. AHL Game #640 – Texas at Manitoba – rescheduled from Feb. 4 to Sunday, Feb. 6, 2 p.m. CT AHL Game #652
The American Hockey League is saddened by the passing of one of its greatest players, Mike Nykoluk. A talented playmaker, Nykoluk was one of the most productive point-getters in the history of the AHL. Fifty years after his retirement, Nykoluk still ranks third on the league’s all-time list with 686 assists, sixth with 881 points
📝 by Patrick Williams The Bakersfield Condors had one parting message for teammate Adam Cracknell before he departed for Switzerland last week. It was a succinct send-off: “Bring home gold.” At 36 years old, Cracknell does not have much left undone on his hockey checklist, but this month presents him with rare uncharted territory in
The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired center Anthony Richard from the Nashville Predators in exchange for center Jimmy Huntington. Richard, 25, made his pro debut with the Milwaukee Admirals during the 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs and has spent his entire career in the Predators organization, totaling 79 goals and 73 assists for 152 points in
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The Americaan Hockey League announced today that Bakersfield Condors forward Seth Griffith, Utica Comets forward Alexander Holtz and Bridgeport Islanders goaltender Jakub Skarek have been selected as the league’s award winners for January. Griffith, the AHL Player of the Month, found the scoresheet in all nine of his games played for Bakersfield
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Laval Rocket Hockey Inside Out Hockey With two degrees from McGill, including a master’s, he could have found more lucrative work, but wanted to see how far he could go in hockey. Laval Rocket goalie Louis-Philip Guindon during team practice in Laval on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. Photo by Allen McInnis
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Milwaukee Admirals goaltender Connor Ingram has been selected as the AHL Player of the Week for the period ending January 30, 2022. Ingram stopped 92 of the 93 shots he faced in three starts last week (3-0-0, 0.33, .989), including his league-leading third and fourth shutouts