Jaffray assigned to St. John’s

The Winnipeg Jets today announced they have re-assigned forward Jason Jaffray to the St. John’s IceCaps. Jaffray, 30, played in 13 games with the Jets since his recall on Nov. 13. During that time, the left winger recorded one assist and seven penalty minutes. Jaffray started the season with the St. John’s IceCaps where he […]

Rangers recall Bickel

New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that defenseman Stu Bickel has been recalled from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL) on an emergency basis. Bickel, 25, has recorded two points (one goal and one assist) and a plus-two rating in the last four games. In 27 games […]

Blackhawks call for Morin

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Sunday that the National Hockey League club has recalled winger Jeremy Morin from the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs. Morin, 20, has appeared in 23 games with the IceHogs this season, totaling 5g-10a-15pts. In his second professional season, the Auburn, NY native skated in nine games with the Blackhawks in […]

Flyers recall Holmstrom

The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that center Ben Holmstrom has been recalled from the Adirondack Phantoms, according to Flyers General Manager Paul Holmgren. Holmstrom, 24, has played in three games with the Flyers in his career including one this season on November 2 at Buffalo. The UMass-Lowell product was the Adirondack Phantoms’ team MVP for […]

Rallo recalled by Florida

Florida Panthers Executive Vice President & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that center Greg Rallo has been recalled from the San Antonio Rampage (AHL). Rallo, 30, has recorded 10 points (7-3-10) and four penalty minutes in 24 games with the Rampage this season. The center has played in 357 games in his professional career, […]

Macenauer sent to Syracuse

The Syracuse Crunch announced today the Anaheim Ducks have assigned center Maxime Macenauer to the Crunch. Macenauer, 22, has appeared in 29 games with the Ducks this season, totaling four points (1g, 3a). He spent 79 games with the Crunch during the 2010-11 season, recording 32 points (13g, 19a). Macenauer was drafted by the Ducks […]

Oilers assign Paajarvi to Oklahoma City

The Edmonton Oilers assigned left-winger Magnus Paajarvi to the Oklahoma City Barons, Oilers General Manager Steve Tambellini announced Friday. Paajarvi, a 6-foot-2, 204-pounder from Norrkoping, Sweden, was the Oilers’ 1st-round draft choice (10th overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old has played in 105 games with the Oilers, scoring 37 points (15-22-37). Last […]

Cunneyworth named interim coach of Habs

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Saturday morning that Jacques Martin has been relieved of his duties. Randy Cunneyworth has been named interim head coach of the Canadiens until the end of the season. Larry Carriere will become an assistant coach. Cunneyworth, who was promoted to Montreal as an assistant in July after serving as head […]

Sens helping a community in need

by Kate Krenzer || AHL On The Beat Archive The Binghamton Senators have always played an active role when it comes to giving back to their community, but this season giving back has taken on a whole new meaning. In September, mere weeks before the 2011-12 American Hockey League season was set to begin, the […]

Kane, Haydar named All-Star captains

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews announced today that Boyd Kane of the Hershey Bears and Darren Haydar of the Chicago Wolves will serve as playing captains for the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic, to be held January 29-30 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. Captains for the American Hockey […]