Deadline Day: Maple Leafs claim Gerber, Reitz

The Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday claimed goaltender Martin Gerber off waivers from the Ottawa Senators and defenseman Erik Reitz from the New York Rangers. Gerber, 34, played in 14 games for Ottawa this season compiling a record of 4-9-1, along with a 2.86 goals-against average, an .899 save percentage and one shutout. In 14 […]

Deadline Day: QC rookie Wilson part of deal to Colorado

The Colorado Avalanche, parent club of the AHL’s Lake Erie Monsters, announced today that the team has acquired defensemen Lawrence Nycholat and Ryan Wilson, along with a second-round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft (originally Montreal’s choice), from the Calgary Flames. In return, the Avalanche has sent defenseman Jordan Leopold to Calgary. A three-time […]

Deadline Day: Blues, Pens swap AHL defensemen

The St. Louis Blues, parent club of the AHL’s Peoria Rivermen, announced today the club has acquired defenseman Danny Richmond from the Pittsburgh Penguins, parent club of the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, in exchange for defenseman Andy Wozniewski. Richmond, 24, has played in 55 games this season with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, recording 17 points (three goals, 14 assists) […]

NHL trade deadline passes; Clear Day set for Mar. 11

It might be the busiest few days of the American Hockey League season. The NHL trade deadline has come and gome, to be followed next week by the AHL’s own Clear Day deadline, when all 29 teams have to submit their 22-man Clear Day lists. The 2009 Clear Day deadline is Wednesday, March 11, at […]

Norfolk cools off Sound Tigers with 3-1 triumph

NORFOLK 3, BRIDGEPORT 1 The Norfolk Admirals halted Bridgeport’s points streak at 11 games (8-0-0-3) with a 3-1 road victory over the Sound Tigers on Tuesday. Juraj Simek snapped a 29-game goal-scoring drought with the game-winner for the Admirals, who finished 5-2-1-0 against the Sound Tigers this season, including 3-0-1-0 at the Arena at Harbor […]

AHL releases 2008-09 Top Prospects card set

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association today unveiled the 2008-09 AHL Top Prospects trading card set, featuring 50 of the outstanding young players in the AHL. The set, manufactured by Choice SportsCards of Aston, Pa., features action photos and career statistics of rising stars from all 29 AHL […]

Chipchura returns to Bulldogs

Montreal Canadiens general manager Bob Gainey announced today that forward Kyle Chipchura has been assigned from the Canadiens to the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League. The Bulldogs’ captain is scheduled to be available for tonight’s game in Syracuse. Chipchura, 23, has played in a total of 33 games for Hamilton in 2008-2009, recording […]

Helminen recalled by Hurricanes

The Albany River Rats announced today that center Dwight Helminen has been recalled by the Carolina Hurricanes, their National Hockey League affiliate. Helminen, 25, was recalled to Carolina on an emergency recall after Hurricanes forward Jussi Jokinen recently returned to Finland following the death of his father. The Hancock, Mich., native has 30 points (15 […]

Rangers claim Avery off waivers from Dallas

New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has acquired forward Sean Avery off re-entry waivers from the Dallas Stars. Sean Avery had been playing for the Rangers’ AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, when the Blueshirts claimed him off re-entry waivers. Avery, 28, has skated in 86 career […]