American Hockey League

📝 by Patrick Williams They are back for more. The elite young talent that hit the American Hockey League last season is now engaged in training camp battles for National Hockey League roles. Here is a look at some of the AHL’s top prospects looking to take that next and final step to the NHL

The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Scott Harrington to a one-year contract. Harrington was signed to a professional tryout agreement with the Sharks on Sept. 9, and has recorded one goal in two preseason games thus far. Harrington played 50 games with the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters last season, tallying three goals and four assists

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Matt Kiersted is looking to take another big step this season. Finding success during his first full season in the pros in 2021-22, the 24-year-old defenseman posted 20 points (five goals, 15 assists) over 63 games with the Charlotte Checkers in the AHL, while also recording two points (one goal, one

📝 by Patrick Williams Several American Hockey League stars made their respective cases for a promotion last season. And several seasons before that as well, in some cases. Now they are back for more, competing for National Hockey League full-time roles as training camp continues this week. Here is a look at some accomplished AHL

Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports NHL Hockey Calgary Flames Brett Sutter in warmup before a pre-season game between the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. Photo by Al Charest /Postmedia Article content Everybody around training camp at the Saddledome wants to ask Brett Sutter about the big-league

📝 by Patrick Williams The stars are back at long last, and future National Hockey League talent will be a given. The American Hockey League All-Star Classic returns this February. Place Bell’s loud, passionate crowds captured attention around the AHL this past spring during the Laval Rocket’s charge to the Eastern Conference Finals. Now the

Hurricanes forward Stefan Noesen, pictured last season, scored 48 goals with the Chicago Wolves in 2021-22, leading the AHL and helping Carolina’s top affiliate to the Calder Cup. (Karl B. DeBlaker / AP Photo) RALEIGH — The ties between the Plymouth Whalers and the Carolina Hurricanes run deep. Stefan Noesen is looking to keep the

📝 by Patrick Williams It is one of the most important roles in any National Hockey League organization. The American Hockey League head coach. The figure who will execute the organization’s development strategy, guide top prospects through growing pains while also nurturing and nudging players who have perhaps hit a rut in their development path.

Kurtis Gabriel, a veteran of 371 American Hockey League games over an eight-year pro career, announced his retirement on Monday in a social media post. Gabriel, 29, totaled 39 goals and 33 assists skating for the Iowa Wild, Binghamton Devils, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, San Jose Barracuda, Toronto Marlies and Rockford IceHogs. He was also a

The Calgary Flames have re-signed forward Adam Ruzicka to a two-year contract. The deal is two-way in 2022-23, and one-way in 2023-24. Ruzicka skated in 16 games with the AHL’s Stockton Heat last season, recording 11 goals and nine assists. He also appeared in two Calder Cup Playoff games. A fourth-round choice by the Flames

The Coachella Valley Firebirds have signed forward David Cotton and defensemen Jimmy Schuldt and Eddie Wittchow to American Hockey League contracts for the 2022-23 season. Cotton spent last season with the Calder Cup champion Chicago Wolves, recording seven goals and nine assists for 16 points in 55 regular-season games. In 81 AHL contests over two

The New York Islanders have signed goaltender Cory Schneider, forward Nikita Soshnikov and defenseman Parker Wotherspoon to one-year deals. Schneider made 30 appearances with the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders last season, posting a record of 14-11-4 with a 2.71 goals-against average and ranking fifth in the league with a .921 save percentage. Schneider also went 3-2

At 28, having played just four NHL games, Andrew Poturalski understands some teams view him as a tweener – too good for the minors but not quite big league material. As he begins his seventh pro season, Poturalski, who signed a two-year, one-way contract with the Seattle Kraken on July 13, has developed into one

📝 by Patrick Williams Plenty has changed in the American Hockey League since the Chicago Wolves lifted the Calder Cup 87 days ago. The league has grown to an all-time high of 32 teams as it prepares to open its 87th season on October 14. All 32 clubs will play a uniform 72-game regular-season schedule,

Sep 19, 2022 By Cory Wright | @Wrightsway Saturday morning was another routine rookie camp practice for Simon Holmström.  The Islanders 2019 first-round pick was on the ice at 8:30 a.m. skating with the rest of his campmates, taking pointers from skills coaches like Johnny Boychuk and skating coach Diane Craig. Afterwards, he took questions

The Dallas Stars have acquired defenseman Nils Lundkvist from the New York Rangers in exchange for a conditional first-round selection in the 2023 NHL Draft and a conditional fourth-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft. Lundkvist, 22, skated in 34 games with the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack in 2021-22, collecting three goals and 12 assists

The Coachella Valley Firebirds have named Stu Bickel to their coaching staff as an assistant coach. Bickel spent the 2021-22 season as an assistant with the Springfield Thunderbirds, helping the club reach the Calder Cup Finals. He joins fellow assistant coach Jessica Campbell on head coach Dan Bylsma’s staff in Coachella Valley. Bickel, 35, was

Nico Daws wants to make life difficult for Devils management. The 21-year-old German goalie prospect –– who unexpectedly played in 25 NHL games last season as New Jersey frantically shuffled through seven different netminders –– ultimately proved his consistency on the pro level, posting a 3.11 goals against average, .893 save percentage and 10-11 record.