Sharks re-sign Traverse to two-year deal

Worcester Sharks general manager Wayne Thomas announced Monday that the club has re-signed veteran defenseman Patrick Traverse to a two-year American Hockey League contract. “We are very excited to have Patrick Traverse sign with us,” said Thomas. “He adds stability and leadership to the Worcester Sharks lineup and adds significant depth to the San Jose […]

Hurricanes sign four prospects

The Carolina Hurricanes, parent club of the AHL’s Albany River Rats, today announced that the team has signed defenseman Joey Mormina and forwards Brandon Nolan and Trevor Gillies to one-year contracts. The Hurricanes have also signed forward Jerome Samson to a three-year, entry-level contract. Mormina, 25, spent the past two seasons with the AHL’s Manchester […]

Blue Jackets sign Eddie Shore Award winner

The Columbus Blue Jackets, parent club of the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch, have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with defenseman Sheldon Brookbank, club general manager Scott Howson announced Sunday. As is club policy, terms were not disclosed. Brookbank, 26, won the Eddie Shore Award as the American Hockey League’s outstanding defenseman and was an […]

Wild acquire Kalus from Bruins

The Minnesota Wild, parent club of the AHL’s Houston Aeros, have acquired forward Petr Kalus and a fourth-round draft pick in 2009 from the Boston Bruins in exchange for goaltender Manny Fernandez. Kalus recorded 13 goals and 17 assists for 30 points — along with 110 penalty minutes — in 43 games as a 19-year-old […]