IceHogs’ King promoted to Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks have relieved Jeremy Colliton of his duties and named Derek King interim head coach, effective immediately. Rockford associate head coach Anders Sorensen will serve as interim head coach of the IceHogs.

Firebirds to take flight in Coachella Valley

Taking its name from a desert legend, the name, primary and secondary logos, and colors of the Coachella Valley Firebirds were unveiled on Friday. The team will begin play in the AHL in 2022-23.

Heat’s Gallant suspended

Stockton Heat forward Alex Gallant has been suspended for two (2) games as a consequence of a charging incident in a game at San Jose on Nov. 3.

Sabres acquire Krebs from Vegas

The Buffalo Sabres have acquired forwards Peyton Krebs and Alex Tuch, a 2022 first-round draft pick, and a 2023 second-round pick from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for forward Jack Eichel and a 2023 third-round pick.

Defensive depth a boon in Bridgeport

After such a topsy-turvy, unusual, and abbreviated 2020-21 season, stability was perhaps the most welcoming concept to the Bridgeport Islanders. That meant icing an experienced team, with continuity on the back end.

Hiller helping to break glass ceiling on ice

As a kid growing up in Colorado, Sam Hiller found a way to spend as much time as she could on the ice. Now she’s breaking barriers as one of the first female referees in the American Hockey League.