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Friday roundup: Ellerby's trick powers Amerks

November 20, 2009

Defenseman Keaton Ellerby, a former first-round draft pick who entered the night without a goal in his first 16 games this season, netted a hat trick to lead Rochester to a 5-2 win over visiting Syracuse at the Blue Cross Arena.

AHL Quick Hits

November 20, 2009

Texas is flying high with a 12-game points streak (9-0-2-1), but Grand Rapids is 9-1-0-0 in its last 10 and 8-1-0-0 at home this year. The Western Conference foes are set to clash at Van Andel Arena, part of a 13-game Friday in the AHL. Catch all of the action on AHL Live!

Locke and roll

November 19, 2009

Corey Locke extended his AHL scoring lead with four points, picking up a goal and two assists during Hartford’s four-goal first period and adding a big insurance marker in the third as the Wolf Pack held on for a 5-3 win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in the AHL’s only action on Thursday night.

East Notes: Bears surge, Falcons enjoy home

November 19, 2009

In this week's edition of the Eastern Conference Notebook, find out which team won on a Saturday for the first time all season, which team got back-to-back shutouts from a goaltender for the first time in nearly five years, which player is just three points shy of his total from last season, and much more.

West Notes: Wolves heat up, Moose break out

November 19, 2009

In this week's edition of the Western Conference Notebook, find out which team scored more than one regulation goal for the first time since Oct. 24, which player has a point in four straight games since returning from injury, which team's last four wins have come by one goal, and much more.

Former Marlies energizing Grand Rapids

November 19, 2009

The jealousy was mild and passed quickly, Jeremy Williams said. On July 1, Williams was a little envious that his buddy and former Toronto Marlies teammate Kris Newbury had signed a deal with the Detroit Red Wings. A day or two later, Williams was over it. What happened? The Red Wings signed Williams, too.

Ducks reassign three to Marlies

November 18, 2009

The Anaheim Ducks announced Wednesday that the National Hockey League club has reassigned left wing Matt Beleskey, right wing Troy Bodie and defenseman Brett Festerling to the Toronto Marlies (AHL).

Crunch sign Battaglia to PTO

November 18, 2009

The Syracuse Crunch announced Wednesday that they have signed left wing Bates Battaglia to a professional tryout contract. Battaglia appeared in 59 games with the Toronto Marlies last season, registering 17 goals, 34 assists and 55 penalty minutes.

Wednesday roundup: Pirates rally for win

November 18, 2009

Portland racked up four unanswered goals – including three in the third period – to rally past Worcester by a 5-3 count at the DCU Center on Wednesday. Mark Mancari scored twice for the Pirates, including the game-winner on the power play with 5:30 left in regulation.

Sharks sink teeth into community progams

November 18, 2009

The Worcester Sharks develop and encourage excellence on the ice, with eight players already moving up to play for the NHL affiliate San Jose this season. Standing out and making plays when everyone is watching displays excellence, but what is done outside of the rink – when few are watching – is what cultivates it.

Valabik joins Wolves for conditioning

November 18, 2009

The Atlanta Thrashers have assigned defenseman Boris Valabik to the Chicago Wolves for a conditioning stint. Valabik, the 10th overall pick in the 2004 National Hockey League Entry Draft, has appeared in 57 career NHL contests for Atlanta, accruing five assists and 174 penalty minutes, spanning two seasons (2007-09)

AHL Quick Hits

November 18, 2009

Lowell has won five in a row, while Springfield hasn't suffered a regulation loss on home ice all season. The in-state rivals meet for the fourth time this season, and it's one of nine games you can catch tonight on AHL Live!

Tuesday roundup: Bochenski lifts Norfolk

November 17, 2009

Brandon Bochenski scored his league-leading 11th goal of the season 2:33 into overtime to lift Norfolk to a 2-1 road win over Portland at the Cumberland County Civic Center on Tuesday. The Admirals moved to 1-1-1-0 on their eight-game road trip.

Oilers On Demand talks to Dean Arsene

November 17, 2009

Dean Arsene talks to Oilers On Demand about his long-awaited first recall to the National Hockey League. Arsene made his NHL debut on Monday night as Edmonton took on the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Caps recall Beagle, Neuvirth from Hershey

November 17, 2009

The Washington Capitals have recalled center Jay Beagle and goaltender Michal Neuvirth from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.

AHL Weekly: A devil of a start in Lowell

November 16, 2009

The Lowell Devils have failed to reach the Calder Cup Playoffs in each of their first three years of existence. But this season, buoyed by a resurgent offensive attack, the Devils are clicking on all cylinders and have steadily climbed toward the top of the Atlantic Division.

This Hanson working off a different script

November 16, 2009

Toronto Marlies coach Dallas Eakins admits he was suckered in by the image. And that's understandable, considering the image that Dave Hanson projected in the iconic movie "Slap Shot." But while Christian Hanson does indeed enthrall Eakins, but that has nothing to do with the fictional freak show Dave created with his movie character.

Eckford gets Player of the Week nod

November 16, 2009

The American Hockey League announced today that Lowell Devils defenseman Tyler Eckford has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Nov. 15, 2009. Eckford notched two goals, seven assists and a plus-6 rating in three games as the Devils tied a franchise record by extending their winning streak to five games.

Sunday roundup: Krahn stonewalls Rampage

November 15, 2009

Texas extended its points streak to 11 games (8-0-2-1) on Sunday with a 2-0 road win over San Antonio at the AT&T Center. Stars goaltender Brent Krahn made a season-high 44 saves for his second consecutive shutout.

Perreault proving to be a perfect fit with Caps

November 15, 2009

Mathieu Perreault's hands were shaking as he put the phone down. He was out to lunch with his teammate and roommate, Francois Bouchard, when he got the call from Hershey Bears GM Doug Yingst. Yingst told Perreault his dream was coming true, he was going up to the big club in Washington.