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The Texas Stars clinched a berth in the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs on Friday evening when they earned a point in a 2-1 overtime loss to San Jose. The Stars are the second team from the Central Division to clinch a playoff spot, following Milwaukee earlier on Friday. Five teams will qualify for the Calder

📝 by Patrick Williams Different roster, same results for Milwaukee Admirals head coach Karl Taylor. The Admirals enter the weekend with five of their top eight scorers this season on recall to the parent Nashville Predators, but they have stitched together five consecutive wins — including a sweep of last week’s trip through Toronto, Laval

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced that Charlotte Checkers forward Riley Bezeau has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of his actions in a game vs. Springfield on Mar. 29. Bezeau received an automatic one-game suspension under the provisions of AHL Rule 23.7 for accumulating his

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League has unveiled a video message for its fans and stakeholders, reiterating the league’s core mission to continue growing and developing by ensuring an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome. The video, titled All In, expresses the league’s passion moving forward as the AHL furthers the education of its

📝 by Michelle Wells | AHL On The Beat For Colorado Eagles forward Charles Hudon, hockey is more than just a game. It’s something he shares with those dear to him. Growing up in Alma, Quebec, a small town about five hours north of Montreal, Hudon recalls where playing hockey all got started for him.

📝 by Patrick Williams This is what National Hockey League general managers were looking for when the Calder Cup Playoffs expanded to 23 teams last season. High-pressure, late-season games, one after the next after the next, all in a bid to put their prospects through the toughest of trials. That situation is what faces San

📝 by Matt Cudzinowski | AHL On The Beat The outstanding postseason vibes at Place Bell last season left a lasting impression on Lucas Condotta. The 25-year-old forward soaked up every single second of the amazing atmosphere that propelled the Laval Rocket to within one victory of a berth in the Calder Cup Finals. The

📝 by Patrick Williams How might the 2022 National Hockey League Draft look in a few years? Draft experts and aficionados often like to re-imagine a draft class several years later. And while the long-term outcome on the 2022 class is still to be determined, it is increasingly looking like the Buffalo Sabres may have

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced that Coachella Valley Firebirds defenseman Eddie Wittchow has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of his actions in a game vs. Henderson on Mar. 25. Wittchow was assessed an instigator penalty within the final five minutes of the third period,

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Henderson Silver Knights forward Gage Quinney has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending March 26, 2023. Quinney notched two goals and four assists for six points in two games last week as the Silver Knights continued to

The Abbotsford Canucks and Colorado Eagles both clinched berths in the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs on Sunday evening. The Canucks are heading to the postseason for the second consecutive season since joining the AHL in 2021-22. They suffered a first-round loss to Bakersfield, two games to none, last spring. The Eagles advanced to the division

In honor of Women’s History Month, this week TheAHL.com is featuring a multi-part series spotlighting women across the AHL. 📝 by Patrick Williams Kirsten Welsh quickly became an obvious candidate for the National Hockey League’s officiating Exposure Combine back in the summer of 2019. Having spent four years as a mobile defender with at Robert

The Hershey Bears clinched a berth in the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs on Saturday with a 4-1 win at Syracuse. The Bears (38-16-5-3, 84 pts.) will head to the postseason for the 70th time in their storied history. The 11-time Calder Cup champions have qualified for the postseason 14 times in 16 tries since becoming

In honor of Women’s History Month, this week TheAHL.com is featuring a multi-part series spotlighting women across the AHL. 📝 by Patrick Williams Calgary is home for Sandra Prusina, and now the Scotiabank Saddledome broadcast booth is becoming her home as well. The Calgary Wranglers named her their play-by-play voice last fall, making her the

📝 by Patrick Williams For one night at least, the Grand Rapids Griffins could feel the pressure lift a bit. Actually, it was about 18 minutes. At Van Andel Arena on Wednesday, the Griffins faced an early 2-0 deficit against the Chicago Wolves, who are facing their own postseason crunch. “You can tell, I think,

📝 by Jesse Liebman | AHL On The Beat Most 20-year-olds are busy worrying about their college exams, or getting that first entry-level job. Vincent Iorio is getting a crash course in what it will take to become a full-time player in the National Hockey League, and every day class is in session with the

In honor of Women’s History Month, this week TheAHL.com is featuring a multi-part series spotlighting women across the AHL. 📝 by Patrick Williams Katie Guay had built an extensive hockey resume long before she ever stepped on AHL ice last season. The native of Westfield, Mass., had been around the world, in multiple leagues, and

In honor of Women’s History Month, this week TheAHL.com is featuring a multi-part series spotlighting women across the AHL. 📝 by Patrick Williams Aisha Visram had a clear goal in mind growing up in Toronto. She wanted to work in hockey. Somehow, some way. Filling in the details of just how to make that happen