SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews announced today that the Laval Rocket have been selected to host the 2021 AHL All-Star Classic. The first AHL All-Star Classic in the province of Quebec will be held at Place Bell on January 31 and February 1, 2021. “The Laval Rocket have quickly
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ONTARIO, Calif. — The two-day American Hockey League All-Star Classic wrapped up Monday. After a skills competition and 3-on-3 round-robin tournament hosted by Ontario (Los Angeles Kings), the NHL’s top prospects will return to their respective AHL teams to take on the grind of the second-half schedule. Here is a look at some of the
After Martin Frk set a record for the hardest shot in professional hockey at the AHL All-Star skills competition, others recount what it’s like to be on the other end of his 109.2 mph blast. Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports The official tourism website for Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, touts the relaxing attractions of a “spa
by Jennifer Redenbach | AHL On The Beat Most NHL clubs are miles away from their AHL affiliate. When a player is called up to the bigs, it may take hours, or even a day of travel to get the player to where he needs to go. In the case of the Winnipeg Jets and
It’s safe to say most hockey fans consider the NHL All-Star Game a write-off. Nobody wants to get hurt and there’s nothing on the line, so it’s all about having a grand old time. But the on-ice all-star festivities aren’t quite over yet. There’s still one game to be played, with focus shifting to the NHL’s
Along with the typical injuries and slumps common to any team, coaches in the NHL’s developmental league must deal with losing their best players to recalls along with the uneven and unpredictable nature of a young player’s development. NHL teams have poured money into player development in recent seasons, and the success of any NHL
The San Jose City Council has unanimously approved an expansion of Solar4America Ice at San Jose, including a 4,200-seat arena which will serve as the new home for the San Jose Barracuda. Construction for the facility is expected to begin in late April 2020, with a targeted completion date of April 2022. The expansion will
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Bakersfield Condors goaltender Stuart Skinner has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending January 26, 2020. Skinner stopped 106 of the 112 shots he faced over four starts during the week (3-1-0, 1.50, .946) for the Condors. After a
ONTARIO, Calif. … Hershey Bears goaltender Vitek Vanecek allowed only two goals over parts of four games to earn Most Valuable Player honors and help the Atlantic Division to victory in the 2020 AHL All-Star Challenge on Monday night. The AHL All-Star Challenge is a round-robin tournament among the league’s four divisions, played at 3-on-3.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced changes to the playing rosters for the 2020 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Ontario International Airport, to be held today and tomorrow in Ontario, Calif. Forward Jeremy Bracco and defenseman Timothy Liljegren of the Toronto Marlies have been added to the North Division roster. In addition,
ONTARIO, Calif. … Martin Frk of the hometown Ontario Reign shattered the AHL record in the CCM Hardest Shot event with a blast clocked at 109.2 miles per hour, helping the Western Conference to an 18-15 win in the 2020 AHL All-Star Skills Competition on Sunday night at Toyota Arena. Frk electrified the crowd by
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The 2020 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Ontario International Airport is just days away, and the two-day event will reach millions of hockey fans worldwide through extensive television, internet streaming and social media coverage. The AHL’s midseason showcase heads to the Pacific coast for the first time as the Ontario Reign and Toyota Arena
Ontario (Los Angeles Kings) will host the two-day event that starts Sunday. Here is what to watch for: The details The AHL All-Star Skills Competition is Sunday (8 p.m. ET; NHLN, TSN). The AHL All-Star Challenge, a 3-on-3 round-robin tournament featuring four teams, one representing each division, is Monday (10 p.m. ET; NHLN, TSN). Going
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced a change to the playing rosters for the 2020 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Ontario International Airport, to be held this Sunday and Monday, January 26-27 in Ontario, Calif. Belleville Senators forward Alex Formenton has been added to the North Division roster. In addition, the AHL
Cal O’Reilly became the 47th player in AHL history with 600 career regular-season points when he scored a first-period goal for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in their game at Providence on Friday night. The 33-year-old O’Reilly is in his 14th professional season and is a five-time AHL All-Star. In 701 career AHL contests with Lehigh
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced a change to the playing rosters for the 2020 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Ontario International Airport, to be held this Sunday and Monday, January 26-27 in Ontario, Calif. Iowa Wild forward Sam Anas has been added to the Central Division roster. In addition, the AHL
Jake Bean’s first pro season was a special one, featuring a historic stat line, leaguewide honors, an NHL recall and a Calder Cup championship. And, as it turns out, it was only the beginning. Year two has seen Bean elevate his game even further, and people are taking notice. “He’s playing the best hockey of
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced a change to the playing rosters for the 2020 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Ontario International Airport, to be held this Sunday and Monday, January 26-27 in Ontario, Calif. Bakersfield Condors defenseman Evan Bouchard has been added to the Pacific Division roster, and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward