Past, present AHL goalies in new card set

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The 2009-10 version of the Between the Pipes trading card set, featuring dozens of current and former American Hockey League goaltenders, has been released by In the Game. The card set is available for purchase at ahlstore.com, from major retailers and in select AHL arenas. The 150-card base set is stacked with […]

Falcons announce new affiliation, lease

The Springfield Falcons, proud members of the American Hockey League, announced today they have signed a one-year affiliation agreement with a one-year option with the National Hockey League’s Columbus Blue Jackets. The new partnership will see the Blue Jackets’ top prospects playing in Springfield for the 2010-11 campaign. Under the terms of the agreement, the […]

Crunch, Ducks announce affiliation

The Syracuse Crunch announced today a multi-year affiliation agreement with the National Hockey League’s Anaheim Ducks, effective with the 2010-11 season. "This is an honor and thrill for our organization, to partner with the Anaheim Ducks — one of the truly elite franchises in the National Hockey League," said Crunch President and CEO Howard Dolgon. […]

Wed. roundup: Marlies power to another win

Wednesday’s AHL Boxscores TORONTO 5, BINGHAMTON 2 Toronto’s power play unit came to life with a 4-for-8 showing, and the Marlies rallied for a 5-2 road win over Binghamton on Wednesday. Kyle Calder led the way with a goal and two assists for the resurgent Marlies, who have won five straight and posted a 6-0-1-0 […]

Chat wrap: Chicago’s Spencer Machacek

Chicago Wolves second-year forward Spencer Machacek stepped into the AHL Chat Room to answer fans’ questions on Tuesday, Mar. 23. Was there anyone or anything that first inspired you to begin playing hockey? – Tim from Worcester, Mass. My parents gave me the opportunity to try everything. My dad never played hockey. He grew up […]

AHL Quick Hits

LOOKING BACK: On Tuesday, Andrew Desjardins notched a pair of goals to help Worcester past Syracuse, 3-1… Mike Santorelli posted a goal and an assist and goaltender Mark Dekanich turned aside 35 of 37 shots as Milwaukee edged Texas by a 3-2 count… Evan Oberg and Marco Rosa each recorded a goal and a helper […]

Clark makes triumphant return home

by Christina Caligiuri || AHL On The Beat Archive  When you catch a glimpse of 5-foot-8 Kevin Clark, the words “professional hockey player” don’t exactly come to mind. With a small build and small frame – he weighs in at 171 pounds – Clark’s pursuit of hockey stardom hasn’t come without its challenges. The 22-year-old […]

Tue. roundup: Milwaukee holds off Stars

Tuesday’s AHL Boxscores MILWAUKEE 3, TEXAS 2 Milwaukee goaltender Mark Dekanich turned aside 35 of 37 shots as the Admirals strengthened their hold on a playoff spot in the West Division race with a 3-2 win over visiting Texas on Tuesday at the Bradley Center. The fourth-place Admirals, who have now won three straight games […]

Linemates help Gordon raise game

by A.J. Atchue || for NHL.com Hershey Bears forward Andrew Gordon entered 2009-10 coming off four pretty solid years of hockey, first at St. Cloud State University and then in his first two seasons in the Washington Capitals organization. St. Cloud’s leading scorer in each of his final two seasons of school, Gordon turned pro […]

AHL Weekly: Untying the playoff knot

WEEKLY RELEASE #25 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … With just three weeks left to play in the 2009-10 regular season, the race for Calder Cup Playoff berths and positioning in the Eastern Conference is shaping up to be a battle to the finish, with five teams separated by just three points and a crossover rule adding further […]