by Nick Nollenberger | AHL On The Beat The San Jose Sharks selected forward Joachim Blichfeld with the second-to-last pick in the 2016 NHL draft, 210th overall, in the seventh round. From 2006 to 2016, just 31 players who have been selected in the seventh round went on to play more than 50 games in
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Nov 28, 2019 By Tom Witosky Follow @toskyAHLWild Ask a professional hockey player what it’s like to go on a road trip over a holiday like Thanksgiving and the answer usually is a matter-of-fact response. “It’s just part of the job,” Iowa Wild veteran forward Cody McLeod said recently. “It’s tough when your family’s not there.”
NEWARK, N.J. – Goalie Kaapo Kahkonen didn’t make a save until 3 minutes, 13 seconds elapsed, a puck he smothered after it was backhanded his way by the Devils’ Blake Coleman. It was an important stop. In his only other taste of NHL action, Kahkonen struggled – getting tagged for goals on the first two
In a continuing look at the crop of new prospects coming into focus in the American Hockey League, the attention turns to defensemen, who face a challenging learning curve. Mastering the ups and downs that come with the transition to the top developmental league in the world is a must for those who hope to
by Bob Crawford | AHL On The Beat The 2019-20 Hartford Wolf Pack got off to the best start in the franchise’s 23-year history, losing only once in regulation in the first 17 games. This was with an entirely new coaching staff, and the prevailing opinion inside the locker room seems to be that the
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced a new four-year officiating development agreement with the National Hockey League which will continue to see the AHL serve as the top development league for the NHL’s referees through 2022-23. Under the terms of the new agreement, the NHL and AHL officiating departments will continue to
The Carolina Hurricanes’ affiliate is the latest stop for the 32-year-old during his rapid rise from Division III college assistant to American Hockey League coach in eight seasons. And though he has more work and learning to do, he appears destined for the NHL. Warsofsky is focused on coaching Charlotte, which is 6-7-2, but his
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Providence Bruins defenseman Urho Vaakanainen has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending November 24, 2019. Vaakanainen tallied two goals, three assists and a plus-6 rating in his two appearances on the Providence blue line last week. Vaakanainen began
Chris Taylor is returning to the Rochester Americans and will resume his role as head coach next week, the Buffalo Sabres announced Saturday. Taylor has served as an assistant coach under Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger since the start of the 2019-20 season, filling in for Don Granato as Granato recovered from illness. Amerks assistant
“The words we’ve been waiting to say for so long … for the first time in franchise history, the Charlotte Checkers are Calder Cup champions!” Jason Shaya’s radio play-by-play call was raw and emotional as celebratory pandemonium ensued on the ice in Rosemont, Ill., on June 8. The Checkers were kings of the American Hockey
Nov 21, 2019 By Steve Brown/SanDiegoGulls.com Ashley Keenberg’s fight is different than any fight she’s witnessed on the ice at a Gulls game. Hockey Fights Cancer is a campaign uniting the hockey community and supporting people with cancer and their families. It’s also the sport’s greatest platform to raise awareness and highlight the risks of
by Jennifer Redenbach | AHL On The Beat Hockey is more than just a sport for Canadians. It’s a way of life. It’s a 5:00 a.m. wake-up call to brave the cold and head to the rink for practice. It’s a nostalgic memory of sitting in front of the television with your family, wearing your
He’s in the right city, but not on the right team. With Travis Dermott on the sidelines, Rasmus Sandin made the Toronto Maple Leafs out of training camp and made his presence known, albeit in a minor role at times. His six-game stint had its ups and downs, as Sandin posted two assists while playing
Nov 21, 2019 By Tom Witosky Follow @toskyAHLWild Tom Kurvers wants everyone to understand what one learns when diagnosed with cancer. “It’s not a death sentence,” the Iowa Wild general manager said. “But it will change your life in ways you don’t anticipate. Probably for the better.” Mostly, he said, those who are destined to
The sight was too familiar. Mike Stothers had to tell somebody. It was early October and the Kings were in Calgary, playing their second game of the season. Stothers, the longtime coach of the club’s minor league affiliate, the Ontario Reign, was watching from home. Minutes into the game, deja vu struck. Rookie Sean Walker,
TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe was named coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, and according to the players he led with Toronto’s American Hockey League team, he’s the perfect choice. “You’d go through a wall for a guy like that,” forward Jeremy Bracco said. “He’s got his players’ backs and he’s a lot of
Primeau has a 6-2-1 record, 1.87 GAA, .934 SP and stopped 20 Bridgeport shots on Saturday in a 3-0 victory for his first AHL shutout. The goalie who one day is expected to supplant Carey Price in the Canadiens’ net doesn’t shave yet. Or, if he does, isn’t required to do so with any great
In a continuing look at the crop of new prospects coming into focus in the American Hockey League, the attention turns to defensemen, who face a challenging learning curve. Mastering the up and downs that come with the transition to the top developmental league in the world is a must for those who hope to