Lehtonen named AHL’s top goalie for March

The American Hockey League announced today that Kari Lehtonen of the Chicago Wolves has been named the Koho AHL Goaltender of the Month for March. In 10 starts last month, Lehtonen posted a record of 9-1-0 with a 2.57 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage, leading the Wolves into first place in the West […]

Bieksa named March’s top AHL rookie

The American Hockey League announced today that Manitoba Moose defenseman Kevin Bieksa has been named the Reebok AHL Rookie of the Month for March. In 13 games, Bieksa registered nine points and a plus-11 rating for the Moose. Bieksa’s month featured an assist in three straight games from Mar. 6-11, as well as a five-game […]

Little earns AHL milestone award for March

The American Hockey League has named Philadelphia Phantoms goaltender Neil Little the recipient of the CCM AHL Milestone of the Month award for March. On Mar. 4, Little made 33 saves in a 4-0 victory over the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at Bridgeport’s Arena at Harbor Yard. The shutout was the 200th win of Little’s American […]

Wolves clinch playoff spot in West

Stephen Weiss and Jay Bouwmeester scored in the third period as Chicago rallied for a 3-2 win over Edmonton at Rexall Place on Thursday night. The win wrapped up a berth in the 2005 Calder Cup Playoffs for the Wolves. Lonny Bohonos also scored for Chicago and Joe Corvo tallied two assists, while Michael Garnett […]