American Hockey League

There may not be a tougher coaching job out there like being the head coach of an American Hockey League team. With much roster turnover throughout the season with call-ups to the NHL team or from the ECHL affiliate, it can be hard to keep lines consistent and gameplans in order all while trying to

The Nashville Predators and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals, have had a successful partnership for more than 20 years. Their relationship dates to the 1998-99 season, which was the first in the NHL for the Predators. At the time, Milwaukee was a member of the International Hockey League before shifting to the

Hockey was very much a game of inches for Ottawa Senators prospect Drake Batherson on the weekend. If only one of his many close calls had hit the net instead of sailing just high or wide or catching a piece of Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Michael Hutchinson, the Senators would have flown out of Toronto

by Brandon Weiss | AHL On The Beat As Stockton Heat defenseman Zac Leslie is in the midst of a career year on the ice, his most important assist could be one that won’t fall on any score sheet. Zac’s is a familiar story, a player whose tenure in the sport dates back to long

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Providence Bruins forward Jack Studnicka has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending February 2, 2020. After helping the Atlantic Division to victory at the 2020 AHL All-Star Challenge, Studnicka notched three goals and two assists for five points

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Iowa Wild forward Gerald Mayhew, Springfield Thunderbirds forward Owen Tippett and Belleville Senators goaltender Filip Gustavsson have been selected as the league’s award winners for January. Mayhew, the CCM/AHL Player of the Month, scored 12 goals and totaled 19 points in 11 games for Iowa

EDMONTON — We’ve always heard a lot of talk about how the Edmonton Oilers are going to start “doing things right” as an organization. Like any team in any league, they’re in the good news business. Those who prefer the real, concrete evidence however, have continually watched Edmonton fast-tracking its prospects. Not enough first-round picks

Grand Rapids Griffins forward Matthew Ford suited up for the North Division in the 2020 American Hockey League All-Star Classic, hosted Monday in Ontario. It wasn’t his first time in the building. Ford, 35, appeared in a game with Grand Rapids in Ontario late last season and a handful of games throughout 2015-16 while with

by Jason Karnosky At the core of any successful hockey team is well-built and well-stocked roster. That is exactly what General Manager Scott Nichol has put together with the Admirals over the course of his one-and-half-year tenure of leading the franchise’s hockey operations. Working with, and under the tutelage of, Nashville Predators G.M. David Poile,

by Christopher Krenn | AHL On The Beat Being selected to participate in the AHL All-Star Classic is an opportunity that not many are afforded. Three AHL divisions (the Atlantic, Central and North) have eight teams, while one (the Pacific) has seven. At the AHL All-Star Classic, each division is represented by just 10 skaters

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

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