TV, radio, web have All-Stars covered

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The 2011 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Capital BlueCross is just days away, with the town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, ready to host players, coaches, luminaries and thousands of fans at Giant Center. The two-day event will also reach millions of hockey fans worldwide through extensive television, internet and radio coverage. Click here […]

Bears-Falcons moved to Thursday

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League has announced that tonight’s game between the Springfield Falcons and the Hershey Bears (AHL #692), scheduled to be played at Giant Center in Hershey, Pa., has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game has been rescheduled for tomorrow night (Jan. 27) at 7:00 p.m. ET.

AHL Quick Hits

LOOKING BACK: On Tuesday, rookie forward Maxime Sauve tallied a pair of third-period power play goals as Providence doubled up Connecticut, 4-2… Rookie Jacob Josefson (2-1-3) and 2011 AHL All-Star Matt Anderson (1-2-3) each posted three points to lead Albany past Bridgeport, 6-4… Jhonas Enroth made 27 saves on 28 shots as Portland edged Norfolk, […]

Tue. roundup: Sauve powers B’s past Whale

Tuesday’s AHL Boxscores PROVIDENCE 4, CONNECTICUT 2 Providence rookie Maxime Sauve tied the game on a power play goal at 6:16 of the third period and then scored another man-advantage goal just over four minutes later, sending the Bruins to a 4-2 road win over Connecticut at the XL Center on Tuesday. Jeremy Reich capped […]

One milestone down, another in sight

by Chris Wescott || AHL On The Beat Archive Oklahoma City Barons defenseman Bryan Helmer is well-traveled to say the least. Helmer is closing in on 1,000 games played in the American Hockey League and at the age of 38, he is still going strong. In the Barons 7-2 win over Peoria on Jan. 13, […]

AHL announces suspension

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Portland Pirates defenseman Tim Conboy has been suspended for two (2) games as a result of his actions in a game at Worcester on Jan. 21. Conboy was suspended under the provisions of AHL Rule 28.1 (supplementary discipline). Conboy will miss Portland’s games tonight (Jan. […]

AHL Weekly: Stars to descend on Hershey

WEEKLY RELEASE #16 AHL standings || Scores and schedules || League leaders SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The 2011 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Capital BlueCross, set for Sunday and Monday, Jan. 30-31, will feature some of the best young players in hockey performing before sellout crowds at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa., and in front […]

Seven added to All-Star rosters

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced seven additions to the team rosters for the 2011 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Capital BlueCross, to take place Sunday and Monday, Jan. 30 and 31, in Hershey, Pa. Providence Bruins forward Jamie Arniel, Worcester Sharks defenseman Justin Braun and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins goaltender John Curry have […]

Rallo lifts Stars to overtime win

TEXAS 3, SAN ANTONIO 2 (OT) Greg Rallo tied the game at 2-2 in the latter half of the third period and then blasted home a one-timer on the power play 31 seconds into overtime to lift Texas past in-state rival San Antonio by a 3-2 count on Monday at the Cedar Park Center. Aaron […]

Mancari scores league award

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Portland Pirates right wing Mark Mancari has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Jan. 23, 2011. In four games, Mancari scored eight goals and added two assists for 10 points while posting a plus-7 rating for the Pirates. Mancari […]