Stars outlast Aeros in OT thriller

(texasstarshockey.com) — Alex Chiasson scored the game-winning goal in overtime as the Texas Stars reclaimed first place overall in the American Hockey League with a wild 7-6 win over the Houston Aeros Tuesday night at Toyota Center. Jason Zucker gave Houston an early lead as his centering pass went off the heel of Stars captain […]

AHL Weekly Release

AHL Standings || Scores and Schedules || League Leaders SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … News and notes from the week ending Mar. 24: FLYING THE COOP On Monday night, reigning Louis A.R. Pieri Award winner and Calder Cup champion Jon Cooper was named the eighth head coach in the history of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Cooper joins […]

AHL announces suspensions

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Rochester Americans right wing Jonathan Parker has been suspended for two (2) games as a consequence of an illegal check to the head of an opponent in a game at San Antonio on Mar. 24. Parker will miss Rochester’s games Wednesday (Mar. 27) vs. Syracuse […]

Dziurzynski returned to Binghamton

The Ottawa Senators today re-assigned forward David Dziurzynski to the club’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Binghamton Senators. Dziurzynski, 23, was recalled by the Senators (and to the NHL) for the first time in his career on Feb. 15 and made his debut the following evening at Toronto. In 12 NHL games for Ottawa this […]

Checkers bring back Murphy on tryout

The Charlotte Checkers announced today the team has signed goaltender Mike Murphy to a professional tryout contract. Murphy, 24, is the Checkers’ all-time AHL leader in games played (79) and wins (39) by a goaltender. In 2011-12 with Charlotte, the Kingston, Ont., native posted an 18-15-2 record with a 2.74 goals-against average and .908 save […]

Dallas assigns Smith, Morrow to Texas

The Texas Stars, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the Dallas Stars, announced today that Dallas has assigned left wing Reilly Smith and defenseman Joe Morrow to Texas. Smith, 21, has skated in 28 games for Dallas this season, earning six points (3g, 3a), including one helper in Monday night’s game against Minnesota. The Toronto […]

Hurricanes recall Muse from Charlotte

The Carolina Hurricanes on Monday announced that the team has recalled goaltender John Muse from the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League. Muse is being recalled on an emergency basis after goaltender Dan Ellis suffered a lower-body injury in Carolina’s game on Thursday against New Jersey. This marks the first NHL recall for the […]

Flyers recall McGinn

The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled left wing Tye McGinn from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Adirondack Phantoms. McGinn, 22, has appeared in 16 games for the Flyers this season, recording three goals and two assists for five points. He made his NHL debut on Jan. 22 at New Jersey and scored his first career […]

Ellis returned to Milwaukee

The Nashville Predators announced Monday that the club has reassigned defenseman Ryan Ellis to the Milwaukee Admirals. Ellis has six points (2g, 4a) in 31 games with the Predators this season. He started 2012-13 with the Admirals, posting nine points (2g, 7a) in 20 games. Ellis and the Admirals return to the ice on Wednesday […]

Dowell dealing with ultimate uncertainty

None of us knows what tomorrow brings. The uncertainty is what makes life so precious. Houston Aeros forward Jake Dowell knows that feeling all too well. KHOU-TV in Houston has the story.