Clutterbuck nets first two NHL goals in Wild win

(AP) — Forget those nerve-racking final six minutes for now. The Minnesota Wild were just happy with a productive performance during the first 54. Cal Clutterbuck‘s first two NHL goals gave the Wild a badly needed offensive boost that was strong enough to withstand three late scores by the injury-depleted and travel-weary Washington Capitals in […]

AHL Weekly Release: Winning ways in Winnipeg

WEEKLY RELEASE #7 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The Manitoba Moose have made six trips to the Calder Cup Playoffs in their first seven AHL seasons and have twice reached the 100-point plateau. This year, boosted by one of the league’s most potent offenses and top-notch goaltending, the Moose have shot to the league’s best record. Manitoba’s […]

Devils’ DiSalvatore claims weekly honor

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Lowell Devils right wing Jon DiSalvatore has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Nov. 23, 2008. DiSalvatore recorded two goals and five assists for seven points in three games last week as the Devils snapped a seven-game winless streak […]

AHL Hall of Fame Class of 2009 announced

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced the four people selected for induction into the American Hockey League Hall of Fame as the Class of 2009. Honored by the AHL Hall of Fame Selection Committee as the fourth group of enshrinees are Jimmy Anderson, Bruce Boudreau, Les Cunningham and Louis Pieri. “The selection […]

Boyle making his mark in Norfolk

by Jessica Bohince & Keith Phillips || AHL On The Beat Archive The puck is waiting for him. He stares it down, standing a few feet away, visualizing his next move. Daryl Boyle knows this is a big moment. If his shot finds its mark, his team wins. It all rests on the rookie’s shoulders. […]

Hennessy scores twice as Senators top Crunch, 2-1

Sunday’s Boxscores BINGHAMTON 2, SYRACUSE 1 Josh Hennessy’s second goal of the night came on the power play at 19:35 of the third period to break a 1-1 tie and give Binghamton a 2-1 road win over Syracuse on Sunday at the Onondaga County War Memorial. Hennessy also scored in the first period for Binghamton, which […]

AHL Quick Hits: Aeros host Bulldogs in Sunday action

LOOKING BACK: On Thursday, Mark Cullen netted a hat trick to help Manitoba post a 5-2 win over San Antonio… In Wednesday’s action, Scott Munroe posted a 31-save shutout to help Philadelphia past Albany, 5-0… Kris Newbury had a game-high three points (1-2-3) in Toronto’s 5-2 win at Rochester… 2007-08 OHL scoring champion Justin Azevedo […]

Bernier’s first pro shutout leads Monarchs to victory

Saturday’s Boxscores MANCHESTER 1, LAKE ERIE 0 (SO) Manchester goaltender Jonathan Bernier and Lake Erie counterpart Tyler Weiman each posted a 27-save shutout through regulation and overtime, but Bernier stopped all five shootout tries against him as the Monarchs emerged with a 1-0 road win over the Monsters on Saturday afternoon at Quicken Loans Arena. […]

Canucks recall AHL’s top-ranked goalie

The Vancouver Canucks, parent club of the AHL’s Manitoba Moose, announced on Saturday that they have recalled goaltender Cory Schneider from Manitoba. The move comes after Roberto Luongo was injured during the Canucks’ game in Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon. Schnieder, 22, has posted a record of 10-1-0 with one shutout in 11 games played this […]

NHL.com: Reich’s hat trick a reward

by Lindsay Kramer || NHL.com Lindsay Kramer, the AHL correspondent for NHL.com, profiles an up-and-coming player each Monday during the season, and his AHL notebook appears each Thursday on NHL.com. Providence forward Jeremy Reich‘s hat trick at San Antonio on Nov. 1 was the first of a pro career that began in 2000. Naturally, his […]