Devils, Whitney on record pace

by Kevin Zalaznik || AHL On The Beat Archive The Albany Devils had just won their fifth straight home game — defeating Adirondack 2-0 last Friday — and were on the verge of finishing 2013 with wins in 13 of their last 18 games. Scott Timmins, who netted the game’s deciding goal against the Phantoms, […]

Chaput heading in the right direction

by Alyssa Dombrowski || for NHL.com When the NHL comes knocking, any player in the American Hockey League must be prepared to answer the call. For second-year pro Michael Chaput of the Springfield Falcons, the feeling of making his NHL debut with the Columbus Blue Jackets earlier this season is one he’ll never forget. “I […]

Pirates-IceCaps rescheduled

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Saturday’s game between the Portland Pirates and St. John’s IceCaps (AHL Game #500) at Mile One Centre in St. John’s, N.L., has been rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 6, at 7:30 p.m. NT (6 p.m. ET) due to travel delays arising from inclement weather. The IceCaps […]

Monthly award winners for December named

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Norfolk Admirals right wing Emerson Etem, Texas Stars left wing Curtis McKenzie and Milwaukee Admirals goaltender Scott Darling have been selected as the league’s award winners for December. Etem, the CCM/AHL Player of the Month for December, appeared in nine games for Norfolk last month […]

AHL announces suspension

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Bridgeport Sound Tigers defenseman Marc Cantin has been suspended for three (3) games as a consequence of a match penalty for an illegal check to the head of an opponent in a game at Portland on Dec. 31. Cantin will miss Bridgeport’s games Friday (Jan. […]

Clear vision for Blackhawks prospects

by Mike Peck || AHL On The Beat Archive The New Year is a reminder to Rockford IceHogs fans of the next crop of prospects that are beginning their journey to the National Hockey League in Rockford. In seven short seasons since joining the American Hockey League, the IceHogs have already housed 18 future Stanley […]

Stars rally to stun Barons in OT

Down 3-0 and 5-1, the Texas Stars rallied for a 6-5 overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Barons to close out 2013 on Tuesday night. Chris Mueller had a hat trick for the Stars including the final two goals of regulation — tying the game with 1:17 to play. Colton Sceviour‘s league-leading 21st goal of […]