Wednesday’s AHL Boxscores ROCHESTER 3, GRAND RAPIDS 0 Rookie Evgeny Dadonov netted a pair of goals and Tyler Plante pitched a 37-save shutout as Rochester clinched a spot in the 2010 Calder Cup Playoffs with a 3-0 road win over Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena on Wednesday. The AHL’s second-oldest franchise, the Americans last […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today the 2009-10 AHL All-Rookie Team, as voted by AHL coaches, players and media in each of the league’s 29 member cities. The team consists of one goaltender, two defensemen and three forwards: 2009-10 AHL All-Rookie Team Goaltender: Alex Stalock, Worcester Sharks (56gp, 37-16-2, 2.63gaa, .908sv%, 3so) […]
LOOKING BACK: Abbotsford hosted Manitoba for a two-game set in the AHL’s only action on the week thus far… On Monday, 2009 first-round draft pick Jordan Schroeder tallied the game-winning goal and an assist as the Moose collected a 5-2 victory… In Tuesday’s rematch, David Van der Gulik’s third-period goal snapped a 1-1 tie and […]
ABBOTSFORD 2, MANITOBA 1 David Van der Gulik broke a 1-1 tie with 6:09 left in regulation, and Abbotsford held on for a 2-1 win over Manitoba on Tuesday night, earning the Heat a split of the teams’ two-game midweek set at the Entertainment & Sports Centre. It marked a key victory for the Heat, […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League has determined the following schedule for the announcement of 2009-10 AHL awards: Wed., Mar. 31 — 2009-10 AHL All-Rookie Team Thu., Apr. 1 — 2009-10 AHL First and Second All-Star Teams Fri., Apr. 2 — Fred T. Hunt Award (sportsmanship, determination, dedication) Fri., Apr. 2 — Yanick Dupré […]
The American Hockey League has launched the 2010 Calder Cup Challenge, an on-line contest offering AHL fans the opportunity to test their postseason knowledge and win exciting prizes. Registration is underway now at theahl.com. Participants will select a total of 10 players from among the 16 teams in the 2010 Calder Cup Playoffs, and accumulate […]
by A.J. Atchue || for NHL.com If you’re a skilled forward and a high first-round draft pick in the Chicago Blackhawks organization – but are not named either Kane or Toews – it can sometimes be hard to get attention. But given the way Jack Skille has progressed over the last few years, it won’t […]
by Mike Placko || AHL On The Beat Archive Imagine you leave behind friends and family, move to a new city, face off against grown men, and carry the high expectations of an organization on your shoulders. For Jonathon Blum, Chet Pickard, and Colin Wilson, first-round draft picks from the 2007 and 2008 NHL drafts, […]
MANITOBA 5, ABBOTSFORD 2 Jordan Schroeder tallied the game-winning goal and added an assist as Manitoba rolled to a 5-2 win over Abbotsford on Monday at the Entertainment & Sports Centre. The Moose moved within one point of the Heat for third place in the North Division while increasing their lead on fifth-place Toronto to […]
WEEKLY RELEASE #26 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … Ballots from coaches, players and media are due today, and the American Hockey League will begin handing out individual awards this week in recognition of its outstanding performers during the 2009-10 season. The race for the Dudley “Red” Garrett Memorial Award, given annually to the AHL’s outstanding rookie, is […]
