Senators move into first in East

Chris Neil scored twice, Jason Spezza hit the 100-point mark and Anton Volchenkov recorded four assists as Binghamton surged past Philadelphia on Wednesday night, 7-4, to take over first place in the East Division. The Senators have 90 points, one better than the Phantoms. Binghamton scored four times in the third period to secure the […]

Griffins forge three-way tie

A resounding 5-0 win over the Cleveland Barons on Tuesday gave the Grand Rapids Griffins something they haven’t enjoyed in more than two months – a share of third place in the West Division. The Griffins’ victory created a three-way logjam with Houston and Cincinnati at 77 points, the first time since Jan. 21 that […]

Omaha to join AHL in 2005-06

American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews announced today that the league’s Board of Governors has granted approval of the relocation of the inactive AHL franchise owned by the Calgary Flames to Omaha, Neb., effective next season. The team will play its home games at the renovated downtown Omaha Civic Auditorium. “We are thrilled […]

Norfolk’s Bourque named week’s best

The American Hockey League announced today that Norfolk Admirals left wing Rene Bourque has been named the CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending March 27, 2005. In three games, Bourque scored four goals and added two assists for six points. Bourque began the week by scoring two goals in the third […]

Aeros beat Griffins in West showdown

Mike Smith made 30 saves to help Houston to a 3-2 win over Grand Rapids on Sunday evening at the Toyota Center. The win moved the Aeros into a tie with Cincinnati for third place in the West Division. The Griffins are back in fifth, just two points behind the Aeros and Mighty Ducks. Kyle […]

Bulldogs race past Road Runners

Ron Hainsey and Steve Begin each scored twice as Hamilton earned a sweep of an important two-game series at Rexall Place with a 5-1 win over Edmonton on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs outscored the Road Runners 12-4 in the two contests and now sit alone in fourth place in the North Division. Syracuse is two […]

Bears stick it to Amerks

Mike Souza scored three goals, Eric Perrin dished out four assists and Tom Lawson made 32 saves as Hershey posted a big 6-1 win over Rochester at the Blue Cross Arena on Friday night. The loss brought a resounding end to the Americans’ 23-game home points streak (20-0-1-2), and allowed the Bears to keep their […]