American Hockey League

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

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Springfield Thunderbirds forward Adam Gaudette, Laval Rocket forward Joshua Roy and Belleville Senators goaltender Mads Sogaard have been selected as the league’s award winners for October. Gaudette, the AHL Player of the Month, scored goals in a franchise-record six consecutive games for the Thunderbirds and finished

Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer The Detroit Red Wings have never been shy about taking their time with prospects. Doesn’t matter if that prospect is a first-round pick. Doesn’t matter if he was coming off leading Canada to a gold medal at the IIHF World Junior Championship. Doesn’t matter if he had led the Edmonton

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced the four people selected for induction into the American Hockey League Hall of Fame as the Class of 2024. Honored by the AHL Hall of Fame Selection Committee as the latest group of enshrinees are Dennis Bonvie, Gordie Clark, Gerry Ehman and Roy Sommer. “Since 1936, the

Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Lassi Thomson took the scenic route back to the Belleville Senators. Thomson, a 23-year-old defenseman, went to the Anaheim Ducks via waivers Oct. 1 after the Ottawa Senators had attempted to assign him to Belleville. “Went for a little vacation to California,” Belleville head coach David Bell quipped about the

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Bakersfield Condors forward Raphael Lavoie has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending October 29, 2023. Lavoie recorded four goals and six points in three games last week, helping the Condors to three consecutive victories. On Tuesday evening, Lavoie scored

Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Calgary Wranglers netminder Dustin Wolf is back for more. Fresh off being named both the AHL’s top goaltender (for the second year in a row) and most valuable player last season, the 22-year-old Calgary Flames prospect is once again shutting down opposing AHL offenses. His 28-save effort gave the Wranglers

The American Hockey League is shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of former AHL forward Adam Johnson following an injury while playing for the Nottingham Panthers of the United Kingdom’s Elite Ice Hockey League on Saturday evening. He was 29. Johnson turned pro with the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in 2017 following two seasons at

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced that Syracuse Crunch forward Shawn Element has been suspended for two (2) games as a consequence of a boarding incident in a game vs. Utica on Oct. 27. Element will miss Syracuse’s games tonight (Oct. 28) vs. Laval and Wednesday (Nov. 1) at