Chicago Wolves forward Morgan Geekie has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending February 21, 2021.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Kyle Olson has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of an elbowing incident in a game at Hershey on Feb. 20.

After starting his pro debut with the Rochester Americans slowly, 19-year-old Jack Quinn, grew comfortable as Thursday’s game progressed.

The outlook was high for Reilly Walsh after he was drafted in the third round by New Jersey in 2017, but it would seem that at least early on this season, he’s exceeded even his own expectations.

Due to league COVID-19 protocols affecting the Tucson Roadrunners, their three games this weekend against the San Jose Barracuda have been postponed.

This season, several young players are experiencing professional competition in the AHL a season or two earlier than normal, adjusting to the pro lifestyle and working closely NHL development coaches.

Sportsnet.ca takes a look at one player from each AHL affiliate of the seven Canadian NHL teams to keep an eye on early in the season.

Manitoba Moose defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic has been suspended for two (2) games as a consequence of a cross-checking incident in a game vs. Toronto on Feb. 16.

The arena plan calls for groundbreaking in May near Palm Desert, aiming for completion in time for the 2022-23 American Hockey League season.

Thursday’s game between the San Jose Barracuda and the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL Game #49) in Tucson has been rescheduled due to travel issues caused by inclement winter weather.