Montreal Canadiens and Hamilton Bulldogs general manager Pierre Gauthier announced today the signing of defenseman Jeff Woywitka to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2011-12 season. In 2010-11, Woywitka recorded 11 points (two goals, nine assists) in 63 games with the Dallas Stars. He maintained a plus/minus rating of plus-5, the team’s fifth best. Woywitka, […]
The Oklahoma City Barons signed goaltender David LeNeveu to an AHL contract, general manager Bill Scott announced today. A veteran of nearly 300 professional games, LeNeveu has played the majority of his career in the AHL, posting a 103-137-23 record with a 2.84 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage in 273 AHL games with […]
BMO Harris Bank announced today it has entered into a long-term agreement for the naming rights of the Rockford MetroCentre and sponsorship of the Rockford IceHogs, in partnership with the Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment Authority (RAVE). This announcement builds on numerous commitments made by the bank since it enhanced its presence in Rockford last […]
The Syracuse Crunch announced today that they have signed center Nathan Smith to a one-year, American Hockey League contract. Smith, 29, spent last season playing for Augsberg of the German Elite League, where he appeared in 52 games and recorded 16 points (4g, 12a) and 42 penalty minutes. Smith has skated in 472 career AHL […]
Montreal Canadiens general manager Pierre Gauthier announced Tuesday the appointment of Ron Wilson as assistant coach of the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League. Wilson will assist Clement Jodoin, who was named the Bulldogs’ head coach on July 22. In 2010-11, Ron Wilson completed his second season as assistant coach of the Chicago Wolves […]
Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier today announced that center Paul Szczechura and left wing Michael Ryan have both agreed to one-year contracts. The Sabres are the parent club of the AHL’s Rochester Americans. Szczechura set career highs in 2010-11 with 22 goals, 30 assists and 52 points while appearing in 79 games for the […]
The Nashville Predators, parent club of the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals, announced on Monday that they have signed defenseman Jack Hillen to a one-year, two-way contract. Hillen spent his first three professional seasons with the New York Islanders, most recently establishing career highs in goals (4) and points (22) while tying a personal best in assists […]
The St. Louis Blues, parent club of the AHL’s Peoria Rivermen, announced today the club has signed defenseman Danny Syvret to a one-year contract. Syvret, 26, recorded 10 goals and 30 assists for 40 points in 59 AHL games last season split between Syracuse and Adirondack. He also had one goal and one assist in […]
The New York Islanders, parent club of the AHL’s Bridgeport Sound Tigers, announced today that Sean Backman has agreed to terms on a two-way (AHL/NHL), one-year deal. Backman, 25, scored 23 points (seven goals, 16 assists) in 67 games with the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League during his first professional season last year. […]
Phoenix Coyotes general manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes, parent club of the AHL’s Portland Pirates, have signed forward Patrick O’Sullivan to a one-year, two-way contract. Last season, the 26-year-old native of Winston-Salem, N.C., helped lead the Houston Aeros to the Calder Cup Finals by posting a team best 18 points (4-14-18) in […]
