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Griffins, Barons to meet in West Finals

May 21, 2013

The American Hockey League has announced the following schedule for the Western Conference Finals between the Grand Rapids Griffins and the Oklahoma City Barons.

Kearns a lesson in perseverance

May 21, 2013

If the San Jose Sharks gave out awards for Most Patient Player, it undoubtedly would go to Bracken Kearns, the 32-year-old veteran of seven American Hockey League seasons.

Potential schedules announced for East finals

May 21, 2013

The American Hockey League has announced the potential schedules for the Eastern Conference Finals series in the 2013 Calder Cup Playoffs, which will begin Saturday in either Providence or Syracuse.

AHL Morning Skate: May 21

May 21, 2013

Take a game-day spin around the AHL ice with latest from around the American Hockey League in today's Morning Skate.

Oklahoma disaster relief: How to help

May 21, 2013

The AHL has made a donation to the American Red Cross for its disaster relief efforts in the Oklahoma City area. Here's how you can help our neighbors in Barons Country too.

Devastation hits close to home for Barons

May 21, 2013

At about noon Monday, the Oklahoma City Barons left their practice facility in the suburb of Moore, Okla. “It’s only a half mile away,” said coach Todd Nelson of the path of one of the most damaging tornadoes in history, which cut a mile-wide swath just over three hours later.

Thiessen, Penguins push Bruins to limit

May 20, 2013

Brad Thiessen made 46 saves and Trevor Smith tucked home a loose puck with 3:26 gone in overtime as Wilkes-Barre/Scranton closed in on AHL history with a 2-1 win over the Providence Bruins on Monday night.

Van Guilder signs first NHL deal with Predators

May 20, 2013

The Nashville Predators announced today that the club has signed forward Mark Van Guilder to a two-year, two-way contract through the 2014-15 season.

AHL announces suspension

May 20, 2013

The American Hockey League today announced that Providence Bruins right wing Graham Mink has been suspended for two (2) games as a consequence of a match penalty received in a game at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on May 18.

AHL Morning Skate: May 20

May 20, 2013

Take a game-day spin around the AHL ice with latest from around the American Hockey League in today's Morning Skate.

Krug stepping up big-time

May 19, 2013

With half their defensive corps suddenly injured heading into their second-round playoff series, the Boston Bruins looked to Providence and turned to Torey Krug. And sure enough, Krug is producing a pretty sweet story line.

Penguins march on, force a Game 6

May 18, 2013

For the second straight night, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton made a statement on their home ice. Now, they're boarding the bus to head back to Rhode Island.

Marlies send series back to Toronto

May 18, 2013

The defending Western Conference champions aren't ready to relinquish their crown yet. The Toronto Marlies put forward a season-saving effort on Saturday, defeating the Grand Rapids Griffins, 4-1, to send the series back to Toronto.

AHL Morning Skate: May 18

May 18, 2013

Take a game-day spin around the AHL ice with latest from around the American Hockey League in today's Morning Skate.

Crunch cruise into conference finals

May 17, 2013

On the strength of the first four-game sweep in franchise history, the Syracuse Crunch are heading to the AHL's conference finals for the first time in 17 years after Friday's 5-2 win over the Springfield Falcons.

Griffins push Marlies to the brink

May 17, 2013

The Grand Rapdis Griffins closed in on a trip to the Western Conference Finals with a 4-1 win over the visiting Toronto Marlies on Friday night at Van Andel Arena.

Penguins stay alive with 3-1 win

May 17, 2013

Needing a big turnaround with their season on the line, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins scored three times in the second period and held off the Providence Bruins, 3-1, in Game 4 of the teams' Eastern Conference semifinal on Friday.

Tatar takes the lead as Griffins press on

May 17, 2013

Tomas Tatar can’t be in the playoffs with Detroit, so he’s grabbed the spotlight in Grand Rapids.

Arcobello leading Barons' Calder Cup charge

May 17, 2013

You don’t need an Ivy League education to realize that Mark Arcobello has been a huge reason for the Oklahoma City Barons’ return to the American Hockey League’s Western Conference Finals this spring.

French not returning to Bears

May 17, 2013

The Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears announced today that Bears head coach Mark French will not return for the 2013-14 season.