Lightning pick up Niskala from Flyers

The Tampa Bay Lightning, parent club of the AHL’s Norfolk Admirals, have acquired defenseman Janne Niskala from the Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the AHL’s Philadelphia Phantoms, in exchange for a sixth-round choice in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Niskala, 26, was acquired by Philadelphia last week from Nashville for forward Triston Grant and a […]

Flyers acquire Ramholt, send Greentree to Flames

The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the AHL’s Philadelphia Phantoms, announced that they have acquired defenseman Tim Ramholt from the Calgary Flames, parent club of the AHL’s Quad City Flames, in exchange for left wing Kyle Greentree. Greentree, 24, led the Phantoms in goals (24) and finished third in points (48) in 72 games during […]

AHL Board of Governors concludes Annual Meeting

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Board of Governors has concluded its 2008 Annual Meeting, held this week at Hilton Head Island, S.C.   Chaired by AHL President and CEO David Andrews, the four days of meetings, which concluded on Thursday, were attended by representatives from all 29 American Hockey League clubs and most […]

AHL names 2007-08 winners of excellence awards

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews has announced the 2007-08 recipients of three awards for excellence and service to the league. The announcement came Thursday at the closing reception and awards dinner to conclude the league’s annual meeting of the Board of Governors at Hilton Head Island, S.C.   Doug […]

AHL Board extends Andrews’ contract through 2013

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Board of Governors is pleased to announce that league president and chief executive officer David Andrews has agreed to terms on a new five-year contract that will see him continue to lead the AHL through the 2012-13 season.   Andrews assumed the AHL presidency in 1994 and has […]

Rangers re-sign forward Parenteau

The New York Rangers, parent club of the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, announced that they have re-signed forward Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau to a contract extension. Parenteau skated in 75 games for the Wolf Pack in 2007-08 and led the team with 34 goals, 47 assists, and 81 points, setting new career highs in both goals and […]

Wolves criss-cross Chicago with the Calder Cup

From Wrigley Field to U.S. Cellular Field, the Chicago Board of Trade and more, the AHL champion Chicago Wolves have been busy showing off the Calder Cup all around the Windy City since capturing the prized chalice on June 10. The Wolves posted a six-game victory over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the championship series to […]

Blackhawks re-sign Hendry, add Hambly

The Chicago Blackhawks, parent club of the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs, announced on Tuesday that they have re-signed defenseman Jordan Hendry to a two-year contract and signed free agent defenseman Tim Hambly to a one-year deal. Originally signed by Chicago as a free agent on July 17, 2006, the 24-year old Hendry (6-0, 196 pounds) posted […]

Flyers, Predators make a trade

The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the AHL’s Philadelphia Phantoms, have acquired defenseman Janne Niskala from the Nashville Predators, parent club of the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals, in exchange for forward Triston Grant and their seventh-round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Niskala, 26, recorded 19 goals and 25 assists for 44 points and 81 […]

Avalanche acquire Hendricks from B’s for Boychuk

The Boston Bruins, parent club of the AHL’s Providence Bruins, have traded forward Matt Hendricks to the Colorado Avalanche, parent club of the AHL’s Lake Erie Monsters, in exchange for defenseman Johnny Boychuk. Hendricks, 27, appeared in 67 games for the P-Bruins in 2007-08, registering personal AHL bests with 22 goals, 30 assists, and 52 […]