Sep 24, 2021 By AJ Manderichio/SanDiegoGulls.com IRVINE, Calif. — The first days of Anaheim Ducks Training Camp included plenty of drills, a study of new systems and terms, and the same joy experienced during those early days of school. “It’s been great,” goaltender Olle Eriksson Ek said. “Nice to be back and see everyone. It’s
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The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with free agent defenseman Sami Niku for the 2021-22 season. Niku, 24, spent the 2020-21 season with the Winnipeg Jets, appearing in six games. In 54 NHL contests over four seasons with Winnipeg, Niku has totaled two goals and eight assists. Niku won
Josh Ho-Sang will do anything to make the Toronto Maple Leafs. Or, it turns out, the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. Or even the ECHL’s Newfoundland Growlers. “I’d be willing to start in the East Coast,” said Ho-Sang. “I don’t have a preference. I’m not entitled by any means. I don’t think I deserve anything. “I’m happy
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today its composite 2021 preseason schedule, leading up to the start of the league’s 86th campaign next month. In operation since 1936, the American Hockey League serves as the top development league for the players, coaches, managers, executives, broadcasters and staff of all 32 National Hockey League
Lassi Thomson‘s offensive game sure looks like it’s rounding into form. The Finnish d-man scored just once last season with the Belleville Senators but after a dominant offensive display over the course of the Ottawa Senators’ two rookie games, that side of his game looks to be shaping up nicely as main camp opens Wednesday.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have named Mark Letestu as an assistant coach for the club’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters. Additionally, Derek Dorsett has been promoted to a full-time development coach. Letestu and Dorsett originally joined the Blue Jackets hockey operations department as development coaches on June 16. Letestu, 36, skated in more
The New York Islanders have agreed to terms on contracts with Andy Andreoff, Cole Bardreau, Otto Koivula, Paul LaDue and Dmytro Timashov. Andreoff appeared in six NHL games with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2020-21, and also recorded two goals in three AHL contests with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Entering his 10th pro season, Andreoff has
Breadcrumb Trail Links Vancouver Canucks Sports NHL Hockey ‘I’m very healthy and confident in my game right now to get my speed and strength up and move pucks out quickly.’ — Canucks prospect defenceman Jett Woo. Author of the article: Ben Kuzma Is this the season Canucks’ prospect Jett Woo plays an NHL regular-season game?
The Hartford Wolf Pack have signed forward Tanner Fritz to a one-year American Hockey League contract. Fritz has spent the last six seasons in the New York Islanders organization, including 198 games in the AHL with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Fritz posted three goals and three assists in 20 games in 2020-21, and has totaled
The Milwaukee Admirals have signed defenseman Dylan Blujus to an American Hockey League contract for the 2021-22 season. Blujus spent the 2020-21 campaign with the Rochester Americans, where he posted one goal and one assist in 21 AHL games. A veteran of seven AHL seasons, Blujus has skated in 295 contests with Rochester, Utica and
The Ottawa Senators have re-signed forward Logan Brown to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2021-22 season. Brown, 23, played 13 games with the AHL’s Belleville Senators in 2020-21, collecting two goals and seven assists. He also appeared in one NHL game with Ottawa. A first-round selection (11th overall) in the 2016 NHL Draft, Brown
The Laval Rocket have agreed to terms on a one-year American Hockey League contract with forward Kevin Roy. Roy spent the 2020-21 season with the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners, collecting 11 goals and 19 assists for a team-best 30 points in 35 games. In 218 career AHL contests with Tucson, Springfield, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and San Diego, Roy
The Henderson Silver Knights have signed forward Reid Duke to an American Hockey League contract for the 2021-22 season. Duke, 25, returns for his fifth season in the Vegas Golden Knights organization after posting four goals and four assists for eight points in 17 games with the Silver Knights in 2020-21. A native of Calgary,
BOSTON – Three games is hardly a substantial sample size. But Jack Ahcan and Oskar Steen are grateful for the taste of the National Hockey League they received last spring. And as the Bruins prospects – who are both taking part in this week’s Rookie Camp – get set to make an impression on the
IRVINE — The pass from a teammate was quick and on target. So was the shot. In a nanosecond, Benoit-Olivier Groulx one-timed the puck past goaltender Roman Durny and into the back of the net, one of many highlights during the Ducks’ rookie team practice Thursday at Great Park Ice, ahead of their participation in
Having established himself as one of the AHL’s premier forwards, Andrew Poturalski enjoyed some intriguing options as a free agent. European teams pursued the Williamsville native earlier in the summer, offering him hefty six-figure contracts. Still, Poturalski refused to let money cloud his judgment. If he grabbed the fattest deal and bolted overseas to the
When Graeme Clarke prepared for the 2020-21 season, he expected to be back in the Ontario Hockey League once again. However, with the OHL cancelling the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Clarke shifted his plans and ended up getting his first year of professional hockey under his belt. The right wing started the year
FRISCO, Texas — Thomas Harley said he’s a patient man. It might be one of the most important personality traits for the 20-year-old defenseman right now. While Harley would like to be in the NHL this season, he admits that he understands his situation and just how difficult a challenge it’ll be to make that