NHL Network Radio to carry Finals action

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League has announced that SiriusXM NHL Network Radio will be airing select games from the 2013 Calder Cup Finals, beginning with coverage of Game 2 this evening. The Calder Cup Finals are pitting the Eastern Conference champion Syracuse Crunch, top development team of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, against […]

Griffins draw first blood in Finals

2013 Calder Cup Finals Game 1: Grand Rapids at Syracuse SYRACUSE, N.Y. (theahl.com) … The 2013 Calder Cup Finals opened with a hard-fought battle in front of a raucous crowd, but the Grand Rapids Griffins disappointed the home fans with a 3-1 victory over the Syracuse Crunch in Game 1 on Saturday night. A standing-room-only […]

AHL Morning Skate: June 8

Take a game-day spin around the AHL ice with latest from around the American Hockey League in today’s Morning Skate. Complete Schedule || Playoff Brackets || Today’s Scoreboard || League Leaders || Series PreviewTonight’s Previews      2013 Calder Cup Finals – Game 1 – 7:00 ETTV: Time Warner Cable SportsChannel, ESPN AmericaWebcast: AHL Live […]

Johnson, teammates united in Cup run

by Samantha Wood || for NHL.com Tyler Johnson is all in. To borrow another poker phrase, Johnson and many of his Syracuse Crunch teammates are looking to make it two of a kind – as in Calder Cup championship rings. After winning the American Hockey League championship with a record-setting Norfolk Admirals club last year, […]

Calder Cup Finals to begin Saturday

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … After 1,140 regular-season games and 66 more through three playoff rounds, the 2013 Calder Cup Finals are ready to get underway on Saturday night featuring two franchises making their long-awaited debuts in the AHL’s championship series. The Syracuse Crunch are in the Finals for the first time in their 19-year history, looking […]

AHL Highlights of the Week

SendtoNews presents the latest AHL Highlights of the Week…   AHL Calder Cup Highlights of the WeekFeatures goals, saves & hits from the AHL, June 7

Griffins, Crunch to meet in Calder Cup Finals

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The Grand Rapids Griffins have won the Robert W. Clarke Trophy as the American Hockey League’s Western Conference champions for 2012-13, advancing to their first Calder Cup Finals with a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Oklahoma City Barons in Game 7 of the conference finals at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, […]

Griffins win classic Game 7

Game 7: Oklahoma City at Grand RapidsGrand Rapids advances to the Calder Cup Finals with a 5-4 win 4 5 Game 7 (theahl.com) — In a Game 7 befitting a classic series, the Grand Rapids Griffins outlasted the Oklahoma City Barons, 5-4, at Van Andel Arena on Wednesday night to win the AHL’s Western Conference […]

AHL Morning Skate: June 5

Take a game-day spin around the AHL ice with latest from around the American Hockey League in today’s Morning Skate. Complete Schedule || Playoff Brackets || Today’s Scoreboard || League Leaders || Series PreviewsTonight’s Previews        Game 7 – 7:00 ET, AHL Live (Series tied, 3-3)The Western Conference Finals are going the distance for […]

Barons stun Griffins, force Game 7

Game 6: Oklahoma City at Grand RapidsGriffins fall in third period, 4-3. Hoggan, Mrazek, and Blashill interviewed. 4 3 Game 6 (theahl.com) — With a dramatic flair, the American Hockey League’s Western Conference Finals are going the distance. The Oklahoma City Barons scored three times in the third period — including twice in the final […]