HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. … American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews announced today the 2005-06 winners of the James C. Hendy Award, the Thomas Ebright Award, and the Michael Condon Memorial Award as selected by the League’s Board of Governors during its annual meeting Thursday in Hilton Head Island, S.C. The 2005-06 James […]
Jim Gregory, Chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee, announced that American Hockey League alumni Patrick Roy and Herbert Brooks have been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Roy has been elected in to the Hall in the Player Category and Brooks to the the Builder Category. This year’s inductions bring […]
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. … American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews announced today that the AHL’s Board of Governors, currently convened for its Annual Meeting, has overwhelmingly approved the mandatory use of protective visors by all of its players, beginning with the upcoming 2006-07 season. “This is a very significant and progressive step […]
The Los Angeles Kings, parent club of the AHL’s Manchester Monarchs, announced on Saturday that they have acquired 2005-06 AHL rookie of the year Patrick O’Sullivan from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for former AHL All-Star forward Pavol Demitra. The Kings also acquired the 17th overall pick in Saturday’s NHL Entry Draft. Los Angeles selected […]
As part of the American Hockey League’s 70th anniversary this season, theahl.com will be taking a look at some of the legendary careers that have been carved in the AHL over the last seven decades. Feisty forward Mitch Lamoureux is one of the most dominant offensive players of the last quarter-century in the American Hockey […]
Thirty NHL teams took part in Saturday’s 2006 Entry Draft in Vancouver, and their affiliates are anxious for the next wave of AHL stars to begin their professional careers. In 2005-06, more than 225 former first- and second-round draft picks could be found on American Hockey League rosters, including 2006 AHL Rookie of the Year […]
The New Jersey Devils have reached an official agreement with the City of Lowell to complete their purchase of the Lowell American Hockey League franchise. The formal announcement follows this afternoon’s approval of a new lease with the Lowell Arena and Civic Stadium Commission. Starting immediately, the club will be known as the Lowell Devils, […]
Vancouver Canucks senior vice president and general manager Dave Nonis announced today that Alain Vigneault has been named head coach of the Vancouver Canucks. "We are excited to be making this announcement today," said Nonis. "Alain has enjoyed success at many levels and has proven that he can thrive in a great hockey market like […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (CP) – It took Carolina Hurricanes captain Rod Brind’Amour 17 years to finally win a Stanley Cup and he knew exactly who to thank afterwards – rookie goaltender Cam Ward. The unflappable 22-year-old Ward, a year removed from being named to the American Hockey League’s All-Rookie Team, captured the Conn Smythe Trophy as […]
As part of the American Hockey League’s 70th anniversary this season, theahl.com will be taking a look at some of the legendary careers that have been carved in the AHL over the last seven decades. A perennial all-star, Steve Kraftcheck was a steady presence on the blue line for four AHL teams and today remains […]
