SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Stockton Heat defenseman Juuso Valimaki has been suspended for three (3) games as a consequence of his actions in a game vs. Ontario on Jan. 29. Valimaki was suspended under the provisions of AHL Rule 40.4 after being assessed a game misconduct for physical abuse
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📝 by Patrick Williams The unchecked excitement from a pair of American Hockey League’s newest Olympians came through loud and clear in separate interviews this week. AHL fans know what goaltender Pat Nagle and defenseman Aaron Ness can do. Soon the rest of the U.S. hockey fan base can see Nagle and Ness when the
📝 by Lindsey Willhite | AHL On The Beat In July 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic causing chaos and uncertainty across North America’s sports landscape, the Ivy League canceled all games and practices through Dec. 31 at a minimum. For Jack Drury, that presented a big dilemma. On one hand, as a junior-to-be at Harvard
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Texas Stars defenseman Alex Petrovic has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of his actions in a game vs. Laval on Jan. 28. Petrovic was assessed an instigator penalty within the final five minutes of the third period, resulting in an automatic
📝 by Patrick Williams Good times are back for the Henderson Silver Knights, and that goes well beyond the win-loss column in the American Hockey League standings. The Silver Knights announced Thursday that head coach Manny Viveiros has been medically cleared to return to the Henderson bench. Viveiros, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in
Breadcrumb Trail Links Winnipeg Jets NHL Hockey Winnipeg Jets defenceman Johnathan Kovacevic (65) skates the puck behind the net against the Edmonton Oilers in the first period at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. The Jets sent Kovacevic to the Moose on Monday. Photo by James Carey Lauder /USA TODAY Sports
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports NHL Hockey Calgary Flames Darryl Sutter’s son, Brett, is still skating for the American Hockey League’s Ontario Reign. The 34-year-old centre reached a major milestone Thursday, suiting up for his 1,000th game in the pro ranks. That includes 60 appearances in the NHL and 940 more in the minors. Photo by Courtesy
📝 by Nick Hart | AHL On The Beat Sam Poulin came into his first season as a pro with high expectations. Now, in January, Poulin might be realizing those lofty expectations. But not before realizing a low point first. Earlier this month, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins head coach J.D. Forrest scratched the rookie for a game
SHOP: Rocket tricolor tuque But it was far from the first time Pezzetta took the ice alone. Seeing him fly around with his glorious mane in tow was a familiar sight. Those who covered the Laval Rocket will note that Pezzetta was always the first player on the ice, usually showing up 10 or 15
📝 by Patrick Williams Control what you can control. That message has been hammered into the heads of American Hockey League players for decades. The quicker a player absorbs those words, the better the chances of breaking through the crowd and landing a National Hockey League job. Certainly Milwaukee Admirals forward Rocco Grimaldi is living
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Milwaukee Admirals forward Rocco Grimaldi has been selected as the AHL Player of the Week for the period ending January 23, 2022. Grimaldi recorded five goals and five assists for 10 points in three Milwaukee victories last week. Last Monday afternoon, Grimaldi notched a goal and
Behind every winning NHL team is a successful American Hockey League affiliate franchise, supplying the next generation of stars along with role players for a two-month postseason title run. Roster depth has never been more important to put competitive lineups on the ice during the NHL regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs. The first 200
📝 by Patrick Williams Thanks to some phone calls, the Abbotsford Canucks are finding a way to pull out wins and making some new friends along the way. Led by a goal from newcomer Yushiroh Hirano and another solid start in net from another new face in goaltender Joe Murdaca, the Canucks completed a two-game
📝 by Bob Rotruck | AHL On The Beat It was most certainly not the way Ian Laperriere thought his new career would begin as head coach of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Three wins in the first 19 games, including winless streaks of seven and eight. But “Lappy” knew he had a solid team that
📝 by Patrick Williams The Hershey Bears had it all Saturday night ― the win, a move into first place, and a world-record 52,341 stuffed animals flying onto the ice at Giant Center. With the American Hockey League’s senior franchise hosting its 20th annual Teddy Bear Toss Night, Axel Jonsson-Fjallby cranked a right-circle shot on
The Grand Rapids Griffins have signed left wing Justin Abdelkader to a professional tryout contract. A veteran of 739 National Hockey League games with the Detroit Red Wings, Abdelkader skated in 109 games with the Griffins over the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons. The Muskegon, Mich., native was named to the AHL All-Rookie Team in 2008-09.
Aisha Visram expected her family and friends to become emotional when she told them she would be filling in on the Kings’ athletic training staff Jan. 13. They had supported her unlikely dream, offering encouragement when her job applications were rejected and taking it in stride when she was too busy to answer their calls
📝 by Patrick Williams The Toronto Marlies’ American Hockey League tour continues this weekend. Next stop: Northeastern Pennsylvania. The Marlies visit the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in tonight’s AHLTV Free Game of the Week (7 ET/4 PT), the fourth contest in a 10-game road trip that extends through Feb. 3 and takes the team to seven AHL