by Stephen Meserve | AHL On The Beat It all started with a casual chat at Dallas Stars training camp. Third-year winger Adam Mascherin mentioned to Texas Stars head coach Neil Graham that he and rookie center Riley Damiani had played together on and off in the Ontario Hockey League for two years. It turned out to be
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports NHL Hockey Calgary Flames Author of the article: Wes Gilbertson Goaltender Garret Sparks, with 38 games of NHL experience, was steady for the Stockton Heat in 2021. (Candice Ward photo, courtesy Stockton Heat) Article content While the American Hockey League’s Stockton Heat — based at the Saddledome during this one-of-a-kind season
by Sasha Kandrach | AHL On The Beat Seth Helgeson is a quintessential leader by example, so it’s only fitting that he has served as the 14th captain in Bridgeport Sound Tigers history this season. “Seth’s been with us for a long time, it’s one of those situations where our relationship has grown,” Sound Tigers
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson today announced that due to league COVID-19 protocols, the AHL will not be able to conduct traditional Calder Cup Playoffs in 2021. Each of the league’s five divisions has been provided the opportunity to independently determine its own postseason format. The members
Apr 29, 2021 Goaltender Ryan Miller announced his retirement today at the conclusion of the 2020-21 season, closing the books on an illustrious 18-year professional playing career that included parts of four seasons with the Rochester Americans. Miller will retire as the all-time leader among U.S.-born goaltenders in wins (current numbers) with 390, second in
In a hard-cap NHL where top-six players inhale much of the salary oxygen, a franchise’s success depends heavily upon how it nurtures and ‘coaches up’ its younger players. Enter Hamilton native, Derek King. As head coach of the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs he’s entrusted with the Chicago Blackhawks’ youngest pro prospects as the Hawks continue to
Nate Costa expects a great deal of pent-up demand for professional hockey in the region. “Baby steps.” That’s what Nate Costa, president of the American Hockey League’s Springfield Thunderbirds, says the team is taking as it looks to return to the ice — and its place as a huge part of Springfield’s economic engine —
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced the following changes to the schedule in the Canadian Division: AHL Game #453 – Toronto vs. Laval (at Montreal) – ppd., Thu., Apr. 15; rescheduled for Fri., May 14, at 7 p.m. ETAHL Game #455 – Toronto vs. Laval (at Montreal) – ppd., Sun., Apr. 18;
Lehigh Valley Phantoms captain Cal O’Reilly recorded three assists in Monday night’s 6-5 win over the Binghamton Devils, giving him 500 helpers for his American Hockey League career. O’Reilly is just the 10th player in league history to reach 500 assists. The 34-year-old Toronto native is in his 15th professional season and is a five-time
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Syracuse Crunch forward Boris Katchouk has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending April 25, 2021. Katchouk totaled two goals and seven assists for nine points in four games last week, continuing his climb up the league scoring leaderboard. Katchouk, who
by Nick Nollenberger | AHL On The Beat There are just six active players in the NHL from Denmark. Of the 15 Danes that have reached the NHL in its history, four of them have played at some point with the Sharks: Mikkel Boedker (2016-18), Jannik Hansen (2016-18), and current San Jose Barracuda forwards Alexander
The Ohio State and Ohio AAA Blue Jackets’ alum signed an NHL entry-level contract for next year after rebranding his game as an AHL rookie for the Cleveland Monsters. Carson Meyer wanted an NHL contract and the Blue Jackets wanted to see his game change before offering one. That, essentially, is how Meyer earned the NHL entry-level contract he signed with the Jackets on April 17, which highlighted an impressive professional debut with
Michael Mersch. (Photo: MICHELINE V/Rochester Americans) By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The American Hockey League has billed itself as the world’s best development league for better than two decades, and the accomplishments of the young stars are front-and-center when it comes to showcasing talent. But the veteran leaders remain a critical part of the development process, which
Statistics cannot fully measure the growth, professionally and personally, of one of the Arizona Coyotes’ top prospects, Victor Soderstrom. The 20-year-old from Sweden has spent the vast majority of this hockey season at Tucson, the Coyotes’ AHL affiliate. Save for two games with the Coyotes in January before he was sent down to get the game
TORONTO — Rasmus Sandin just needed an opportunity. And now he’s got one. The Maple Leafs defenceman was thrust into the spotlight on Friday when Toronto announced veteran blueliner Zach Bogosian will miss a minimum of four weeks with a shoulder injury he suffered in Tuesday’s loss to Vancouver. Sandin replaced Bogosian on the Leafs’
The Washington Capitals announced today that Hershey Bears head coach Spencer Carbery has signed a multi-year contract extension. Additionally, the Bears assistant coach Patrick Wellar and associate goaltending coach Alex Westlund have signed multi-year contract extensions. “Spencer has built a culture of success, and his drive, passion, and ability to get the best out of
By: Daniel Fink | Published: April 20th 2021 When it comes to the American Hockey League, a good portion of the focus is on the top NHL prospects playing in the league. Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose fans were lucky to see the top Jets draft pick from each of the past four years skating
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that due to league COVID-19 protocols affecting the Toronto Marlies, as well as Toronto Public Health workplace guidelines, the Marlies’ games at the Belleville Senators on Fri., April 23 (AHL Game #458) and Sat., April 24 (AHL Game #460) and vs. Belleville on Wed., April 28