Pirates cancel preseason game

The Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League announced today that they have canceled their pre-season game against the Manchester Monarchs scheduled to be played this Saturday at the Portland Ice Arena. “Due to the Sabres’ decision to extend the stay of many prospects and veterans further into training camp and participate in the NHL […]

AHL publications now available

The American Hockey League celebrates its 75th anniversary with its 2010-11 Guide & Record Book, which was published today. The guide is available exclusively in a digital PDF format either on CD or by download from theahl.com. The CD cover artwork pays tribute to the AHL’s storied history of being one of the top professional […]

‘Hogs, Crunch open with SO wins

ROCKFORD 5, PEORIA 4 (SO) Zach Torquato’s second goal of the night tied the game at 4-4 with just 58 seconds left in regulation, and Rockford went on to post a 5-4 shootout win over Peoria on Tuesday in preseason action at the MetroCentre. Torquato then scored in the second shootout round and was followed […]

Keith, Nyren signed by Heat

Calgary Flames executive vice-president and general manager Darryl Sutter announced Monday the signing of Matt Keith and Giffen Nyren to American Hockey League deals with the Abbotsford Heat. Keith, a native of Edmonton, Alta., was originally drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the second round (59th overall) in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. He spent […]

Hendricks turns tryout into deal with Caps

The Washington Capitals, parent club of the AHL’s Hershey Bears, on Monday signed forward Matt Hendricks to a one-year, two-way contract. Hendricks, who totaled nine goals, 16 points and 74 penalty minutes in 56 NHL games for Colorado last season, was attending Washington’s training camp on a tryout. He recorded a hat trick in Washington’s […]

Sound Tigers ink Motherwell

The Bridgeports Sound Tigers have agreed to terms on a one-year AHL deal with defenseman Brett Motherwell. The St. Charles, Ill., native notched nine assists in 17 games for the Sound Tigers last season. In addition to his time with the Sound Tigers, Motherwell played 48 games with the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL, totaling […]

Hamilton signs defenseman Petruic

The Hamilton Bulldogs announced on Friday the signing of defenseman Neil Petruic to a one-year contract (2010-11). Petruic, 28, split last season between Manitoba and Binghamton, playing 13 games for the Moose collecting two points (one goal, one assist) and 29 games for the Senators earning four points (one goal, three assists). The native of […]

Providence the perfect spot for Smotherman

by Lindsay Kramer || NHL.com Jordan Lavallee-Smotherman recently got his best scouting report of the summer, from a friend. The basic message was that Smotherman wasn’t nearly as whacked out as he had been in recent off-seasons. For Smotherman, that passes for great news these days. Smotherman, a power forward, has signed an AHL deal […]

Board of Governors meeting concludes

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Board of Governors approved several measures at its Semi-Annual Meeting, held today in downtown Springfield. • The format for the 2011 Calder Cup Playoffs has been approved and will not change from last season, featuring a divisional playoff format leading to conference finals and ultimately the Calder Cup […]

Wolf Pack announce change to business operations

Hartford Hockey LLC, a Hartford-based sports marketing and event firm founded by Howard Baldwin, has signed a multi-year agreement to take control of the business operations of the Hartford Wolf Pack, the New York Rangers’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. The deal was jointly announced on Monday in Hartford by Howard Baldwin, chairman and CEO […]