Article content continued McPhee and McCrimmon built the Knights into an immediate powerhouse, reaching the NHL final as an expansion team in 2018. “What they’ve done is nothing short of almost astonishing,” says Heward, who played for seven NHL teams and four AHL clubs during his 18-year pro career. “(The Knights) are the talk of
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NEW YORK, SPRINGFIELD, Mass., & PRINCETON, N.J. … As part of committed efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in hockey, the National Hockey League (NHL®), American Hockey League (AHL), and ECHL today announced that the AHL, ECHL and their Member Clubs will join Hockey is For Everyone™, the NHL’s year-long initiative in conjunction with the
The Rochester Americans today announced the retirement of defenseman Nathan Paetsch. Paetsch, 37, played 17 seasons of pro hockey, including 651 regular-season games in the AHL with Rochester (2003-06, 2010-11, 2017-20), Syracuse (2010-11) and Grand Rapids (2012-17). He totaled 52 goals and 207 assists for 259 points, with a plus/minus rating of plus-102, and was
The Calgary Flames have announced the re-signing of defenseman Oliver Kylington to a one-year, two-way contract. Kylington, 23, skated in 48 NHL games with Calgary last season, posting two goals and five assists. He also appeared in three games with the AHL’s Stockton Heat and scored three goals — a hat trick at Tucson on
The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed defenseman Roland McKeown to a one-year, two-way contract. McKeown, 24, served as captain of the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers in 2019-20, recording four goals and 20 assists for 24 points in 61 games. The native of Listowel, Ont., has appeared in 271 regular-season AHL games, all with Charlotte, totaling 16 goals
The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to terms with goaltender Mikhail Berdin on a two-year contract extension through 2023. The 2021-22 season will be a two-way deal, and the 2022-23 season will be one-way. Berdin, 22, appeared in 42 games for the AHL’s Manitoba Moose last season, ranking second in the league in minutes played (2,424)
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Justin Bailey to a one-year, two-way contract. Bailey, 25, established career highs with 28 goals and 47 points while skating in 53 games with the AHL’s Utica Comets last season. He also appeared in two NHL contests with the Canucks. Entering his sixth pro season in 2020-21, Bailey has
The Minnesota Wild have signed goaltender Andrew Hammond to a one-year, two-way contract. Hammond returns to the Wild organization after appearing in 33 games with the AHL’s Rochester Americans in 2019-20. He posted a record of 16-12-3 last season with a 2.53 goals-against average, a .908 save percentage and four shutouts. Hammond played for the
Jack Studnicka joined the Bruins for a two-game call-up last November, and joined the team in the bubble for the season restart.Michael Dwyer/Associated Press Jack Studnicka arrived in Boston last Thursday, began his mandatory quarantine, and set his sights on training with the Bruins at Warrior Ice Arena at some point in the next few
The Vancouver Canucks have signed center Tyler Graovac to a one-year, two-way contract. Graovac collected two goals and one assist in 11 games with the AHL’s Utica Comets last season, and added two goals in eight NHL contests with the Canucks. In 331 regular-season AHL games over seven pro seasons, Graovac has tallied 87 goals
The New York Islanders have acquired forward Dmytro Timashov from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for future considerations. Timashov made his NHL debut last season and appeared in 44 games between the Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, totaling four goals and five assists for nine points. The 24-year-old native of Kirovograd, Ukraine,
For the past two years, we’ve helped a local nonprofit called Project2Heal train a service dog for someone in need. During that time, Calder became a fixture at our practices and games, forming a bond with our players, staff and fans while learning what it takes to perform in high-stress environments. Today, we’re excited to
Belleville Mayor Mitch Panciuk was pleased to be joined by Ottawa Senators and Belleville Senators Owner Eugene Melnyk, and President of Business Operations for the Ottawa Senators Anthony LeBlanc for a special online announcement. Following in depth discussions regarding the severe impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on the Hockey Club, the decision was made
The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenseman Jalen Chatfield to a one-year, two-way contract. Chatfield, 24, skated in 48 games with the AHL’s Utica Comets last season, recording four assists and a plus-12 rating. Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by Vancouver on Mar. 13, 2017, Chatfield has appeared in 142 AHL games over three
The Tampa Bay Lightning have hired Rob Zettler as an assistant coach. On Jon Cooper’s staff, Zettler joins assistant coaches Jeff Halpern and Derek Lalonde, along with goaltender coach Frantz Jean, and video coaches Nigel Kirwan and Brian Garlock. Zettler rejoins the Lightning organization, having served as an assistant to Cooper with the Syracuse Crunch
Erik Condra, like millions of others, watched the 2020 Stanley Cup Final between the Lightning and Stars from his couch. Yet a number of the players Condra watched in the Final were there in small part due to his mentorship. Indeed, from 2016 to 2018, Condra — his days as a reliable bottom-six NHL forward
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have signed forward Jordan Nolan to an American Hockey League contract for the 2020-21 season. Nolan enters his 11th professional season after appearing in 60 games with the AHL’s San Antonio Rampage last year, serving as team captain and posting 11 goals and 16 assists for 27 points. In 255 career AHL
Jose M. Romero | Arizona Republic Dryden Hunt made the drive to Arizona from Calgary late last month, and was hoping to join his new Arizona Coyotes teammates on the ice for voluntary workouts at Gila River Arena as soon as this weekend. The former Florida Panther enjoyed the natural wonders of the Valley with