Comcast to air Philly outdoor game

Comcast SportsNet, the leader in local sports coverage, today announced comprehensive coverage of the Philadelphia Flyers preparation for the 2012 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic. The Comcast Network will air the AHL outdoor game between the Adirondack Phantoms and the Hershey Bears from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Jan. 6. Former Phantoms radio voice Brian […]

Desjardins making a name for himself

by Samantha Wood || for NHL.com Cedrick Desjardins. “I think (some) people know who he is, but by the end of this year, I think everyone’s going to know who he is,” said Lake Erie Monsters head coach David Quinn. “There’s no one better in the American Hockey League right now.” The numbers agree: Desjardins, […]

AHL announces suspensions

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced the following suspensions: • Toronto Marlies right wing Greg Scott has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of a boarding incident in a game at Chicago on Dec. 18. Scott will miss Toronto’s game tonight (Dec. 21) at Rockford. • Chicago Wolves left […]

Van Guilder steps up for Milwaukee

by Jason Karnosky || AHL On The Beat Archive At its heart the American Hockey League’s main goal is to foster the development of its prospects. But cultivating players’ on-ice skills is only part of the story for franchises such as Milwaukee. Players who wear an Admirals jersey each and every night are encouraged to […]

AHL announces suspensions

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced the following suspensions: • Rochester Americans defenseman Shaone Morrisonn has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of an illegal check to the head of an opponent in a game at San Antonio on Dec. 16. Morrisonn will miss Rochester’s game Wednesday (Dec. 21) […]

AHL Weekly Release

WEEKLY RELEASE #11 AHL Standings || Scores and Schedules || League LeadersSPRINGFIELD, Mass. … News and notes from around the American Hockey League, where it’s not too early to start looking at playoff races: CROWDED AT THE TOP … The three-team race at the top of the West Division is also a battle for supremacy […]

Sabres recall Whitmore, Foligno

Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today that forwards Derek Whitmore and Marcus Foligno have been recalled from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League. Whitmore leads the Americans with 13 goals and 20 points in 29 games this season. In 272 career AHL games, all spent with Buffalo’s AHL affiliate, the Rochester, […]

Kennedy up, Rallo back to Rampage

Florida Panthers Executive Vice President & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today left wing Tim Kennedy has been recalled from San Antonio Rampage (AHL). In addition, center Greg Rallo has been returned to San Antonio. Kennedy, 25, earns his third trip to the Panthers this season. He has played in 20 games with Florida this […]

Ducks assign Guenin to Crunch

The Syracuse Crunch announced today that the Anaheim Ducks have assigned defenseman Nate Guenin to the Crunch. Guenin has appeared in nine games with the Ducks this season, scoring one goal in the Ducks season debut in Helsinki, Finland. Prior to his recall on Nov. 15, Guenin appeared in 10 games with the Crunch this […]

Wingels named Player of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Worcester Sharks right wing Tommy Wingels has been selected as the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Dec. 18, 2011. In four games last week Wingels recorded four goals, two assists and a plus-6 rating as the Sharks closed out a seven-game […]