by Samantha Wood || for NHL.com Playing over 4,000 miles away from his hometown of Halmstad, Sweden, Grand Rapids Griffins left winger Gustav Nyquist has to improvise when he’s homesick. “I think obviously me and Andy [Joakim Andersson] have been pretty close together,” he said of the relationship with his Griffins linemate. “We’re both from […]
Montreal Canadiens General Manager Pierre Gauthier announced today that right-winger Mike Blunden has been recalled from the Hamilton Bulldogs. Blunden, 24, played in a total of 17 games with the Bulldogs this season, tallying 8 points (3 goals, 5 assists) and 49 shots on goal. Blunden, who is from Toronto, Ont., played in eight games […]
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that defenseman Tim Erixon has been recalled from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL). Erixon, 20, has registered one goal and 11 assists for 12 points, along with 10 penalty minutes in 13 games with Connecticut this season. He currently has […]
Florida Panthers Executive Vice President & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that left wing Tim Kennedy has been reassigned to the San Antonio Rampage (AHL). In addition, the Rampage announced that they have released forward Jeff LoVecchio from his professional try-out (PTO). Kennedy, 25, has played in 20 games with the Panthers this season […]
St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the club has recalled forward Evgeny Grachev from the Blues’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen. Grachev, 21, has recorded two assists in 17 appearances with the Blues this season as well as dressed in three games with the Rivermen. […]
The Vancouver Canucks have reassigned left wing Bill Sweatt to the Chicago Wolves. Sweatt made his National Hockey League debut in two games with Vancouver after being recalled on Dec. 7. The 23-year-old forward shares fifth on the Wolves with 9 points (4G, 5A) in 19 games this year. The Elburn, Ill., native ranked second […]
WEEKLY RELEASE #10 AHL Standings || Scores and Schedules || League LeadersSPRINGFIELD, Mass. … News and notes from around the American Hockey League: WING AND A PRAYER … The Worcester Sharks took on the conference-leading St. John’s IceCaps in a two-game series at Mile One Centre, and packed up four points for the trip home […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced the following suspensions: • Albany Devils left wing Myles Stoesz has been suspended for four (4) games as a consequence of his actions in a game at Toronto on Dec. 10. Stoesz was suspended under the provisions of AHL Rule 28 (supplementary discipline) after receiving a […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Bill Barber and Bob Clarke will serve as the honorary captains at the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic, to be held January 29-30 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. Each year, the All-Star Classic honorary captains stand on the team benches during the Skills Competition […]
by Naila Jinnah || AHL On The Beat Archive Being injured can be a drag. Just ask Montreal Canadiens prospects and Hamilton Bulldogs teammates Hunter Bishop and Brendon Nash. Bish and Nash, as the pair is now commonly referred to, are out indefinitely after becoming injured in the early days of the season. Together, they […]
