Roster changes announced for All-Star Classic

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced several changes to the team rosters for the 2013 Dunkin’ Donuts AHL All-Star Classic, to take place Sunday and Monday, Jan. 27 and 28, in Providence, R.I. In the Eastern Conference, Norfolk Admirals forward Emerson Etem, Binghamton Senators defenseman Eric Gryba, Syracuse Crunch defenseman Radko Gudas, […]

WBS signs Kostopoulos, Eaton to tryouts

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have signed forward Tom Kostopoulos and defenseman Mark Eaton to a professional tryout agreements. Kostopoulos, 33, is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s all-time leader in games played (318), goals (97), assists (149) and points (246). He also ranks first on the team’s playoff scoring list with 38 points (11g, 27a) in 51 […]

Milwaukee signs Madison native Winchester

The Milwaukee Admirals announced Tuesday that the team has signed Madison native and University of Wisconsin alum Brad Winchester to a professional tryout contract. A veteran of nearly 400 NHL contests, Winchester played last season with the San Jose Sharks where he totaled six goals and four assists for 10 points in 67 contests. In […]

Wilson relieved of duties as Bulldogs’ assistant

The Hamilton Bulldogs announced Tuesday that Ron Wilson has been relieved of his duties as assistant coach of the hockey club. “I met with Ron earlier today and notified him that he was relieved of his duties,” said Bulldogs head coach Sylvain Lefebvre. “This was a difficult decision to make, but due to a difference […]

AHL Weekly Release

AHL Standings || Scores and Schedules || League Leaders SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … News and notes from the week ending Jan. 20: STARS TO COME OUT IN PROVIDENCE The best and brightest in the American Hockey League will shine in Providence this weekend as the 2013 Dunkin’ Donuts AHL All-Star Classic takes place Sunday and Monday […]

Kings assign Stewart to Manchester

The 2012 Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings, the parent club of the Manchester Monarchs, have assigned forward Anthony Stewart to the Monarchs. Stewart was acquired by the Kings from the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan. 13, and has not played a game yet this season. Stewart has recorded 27 goals and 44 assists for 71 […]

B-Sens get Lehner back from Ottawa

The Ottawa Senators announced today they have reassigned goaltender Robin Lehner to the club’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Binghamton Senators. Lehner, 21, served as Craig Anderson‘s back-up in each of Ottawa’s first two games this season. In 21 AHL contests in 2012-13, he has already established a new professional career high with 14 wins […]

Red Wings recall All-Star Nyquist

The Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday recalled right wing Gustav Nyquist from the Grand Rapids Griffins. Nyquist, 23, leads the Griffins and ranks fourth in the AHL with 40 points (14-26-40) in 39 games. The Halmstad, Sweden, native is one of three Griffins that were named to the Western Conference All-Star Team for the 2013 […]

Wolves get Vandermeer; Schroeder recalled

The Vancouver Canucks have recalled center Jordan Schroeder from the Chicago Wolves and have assigned defenseman Jim Vandermeer to the Wolves. Vandermeer, who was signed by Vancouver on Jan. 14, is a 10-year National Hockey League veteran. He posted one goal, three assists and 33 penalty minutes in 25 games with the San Jose Sharks […]

AHL announces suspensions

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced the following disciplinary actions as a result of an incident in the Jan. 19 game between the Rockford IceHogs and Grand Rapids Griffins: Rockford center Rob Flick and Grand Rapids center Louis-Marc Aubry have been suspended for six (6) games each and Rockford right wing Kyle […]