American Hockey League

Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The Vancouver Canucks liked enough of what they had seen from Arshdeep Bains to give him an entry-level contract. Having gone undrafted, the forward led the Western Hockey League with 112 points (43 goals, 69 assists) as an over-ager with Red Deer in 2021-22. Gaudy point totals sometimes can be

The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Joel Kiviranta to a one-year contract for the 2023-24 season. Kiviranta attended training camp with the Avalanche before signing an AHL deal with the Colorado Eagles on Oct. 11. He has recorded two goals, four assists and a plus-7 rating in 10 games with the Eagles this season. Kiviranta

The Edmonton Oilers have hired Hartford Wolf Pack head coach Kris Knoblauch as their new head coach, the team announced on Sunday. Knoblauch, 45, was in his fifth season with the Wolf Pack. He guided the team to a record of 119-90-18-14 (.560) in 241 games, including a 7-3-1-0 mark so far in 2023-24. Last

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced that Texas Stars defenseman Derrick Pouliot has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of his actions in a game vs. Milwaukee on Nov. 10. Pouliot was assessed an instigator penalty within the final five minutes of the third period, resulting

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia — Jack Campbell was caught off guard by the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to place him on waivers and send him to the American Hockey League, but the 31-year-old is focused on working his way back. Campbell, who is in the second season of a five-year, $25 million contract ($5 million average annual

Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The Charlotte Checkers gave themselves some extra time to settle in as they start a four-game West Coast swing tonight against the San Jose Barracuda. The team departed on Wednesday morning, allowing for a full day of practice at Tech CU Arena on Thursday. This will be the Checkers’ third

Nov 7, 2023 By Andrew Mossbrooks | @Mossbrooks48 Matt Savoie’s time as an Amerk has come to an end. At least for now. On Monday, the 19-year-old was recalled from his conditioning stint and made his way to Buffalo for the Sabres to see what they have in their 2022 ninth overall draft choice. It’s

The Calgary Flames recalled goaltender Dustin Wolf from the Calgary Wranglers on Thursday. Wolf has appeared in six games this season for the Wranglers, going 5-1-0 with a 2.34 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage. The 22-year-old Wolf is coming off a 2022-23 season in which he was voted the American Hockey League’s most

The Minnesota Wild have acquired right wing Adam Raska and a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenseman Calen Addison. Raska, 22, has played seven games with the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda in 2023-24, and has totaled nine goals and 16 assists for 25 points in

Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Julia Mazur’s plans going into the summer centered around managing her studies, balancing her part-time jobs, and her internship with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Hockey life started early for this 20-year-old go-getter. Her grandmother, Sandy, won tickets years ago and brought Julia to a Penguins game. Eventually a night at the

Pavel Novák smiled — with a cliché but noticeable sparkle in his eyes — when asked about his return to the ice in the spring. Back home in Czechia during the winter months that would normally be in-season for ice hockey, Novák contacted the coach of his former team, HC Motor České Budějovice. He wanted

by Caroline Halloran | AHL On The Beat Hockey, a sport that has roots tracing back to Europe and North America, has etched its way onto the hearts of many and has emerged as a cultural and social phenomenon. Originally played on frozen ponds, the game is now contested in packed arenas, fueled by a

Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Last spring provided the crash course for Mackie Samoskevich. Now it’s time to put that education to work. Samoskevich, who turns 21 on Nov. 15, opted to leave the University of Michigan in April after two seasons. He walked right into the end of the AHL regular season, seven games of

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Iowa Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending November 5, 2023. Wallstedt stopped 57 of the 60 shots he faced over two starts for the Wild last week, good for a .950 save

Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The Rockford IceHogs came into this season looking to make some noise. They have tasted a bit of postseason success, winning first-round Calder Cup Playoff series each of the last two years. Forwards David Gust and Brett Seney, both AHL All-Stars last season, returned to form an experienced core. So

by Stephen Meserve | AHL On The Beat When you take a look at the last year of a major junior career and see a two-points-per-game pace, your mind instantly goes to “Just think what they can do in the NHL!” But Texas Stars forward Logan Stankoven has one word for fans, and himself, as

Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Two historic AHL cities will make up for lost time this weekend when the Providence Bruins visit the Cleveland Monsters for games tonight and Saturday. These will be the first match-ups between the two cities since Dec. 9, 1972, when the Cleveland Barons defeated the Providence Reds, 8-3. A month

by Joe Flionis | AHL On The Beat For William Dufour, perseverance has been a common theme not just throughout his hockey career, but life in general. Instilled in him by his mother at an early age, it’s this piece of advice the 21-year-old carries with him everywhere he goes. “Never give up,” the Bridgeport