At 23-1-0-1, the Griffins are off to the best start in the 90-year history of the American Hockey League. It may be relatively early, but it’s safe to say there’s something special happening in Grand Rapids.

Past or present, the Providence Bruins’ goaltending picture has long been quite secure. The latest unheralded addition has been Czech free agent Simon Zajicek.

Sometimes offseason plans do not quite pan out and front offices often have to pivot. Nowhere can that need be more pressing than in net.

The Philadelphia Flyers have been aggressive about retooling the organization’s NHL roster after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs five years in a row, and that philosophy has extended to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

With the AHL celebrating its 90th anniversary this season, the Grand Rapids Griffins are making some history of their own.

Matvei Gridin introduced himself to the AHL by recording seven points in his first four games with the Calgary Wranglers back in October. He has hardly let up since.

Back in his hometown organization, Samuel Blais is already making the most of his time in Laval – and is happy to be finding his confidence again.

The long Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the United States means busy AHL buildings, and a time for teams and fans to give their own brand of thanks as they look back on the year.

What do AHL teams have to be thankful for as they dig into their Thanksgiving meals? Let’s look at the Eastern Conference teams, with a rundown of the Western Conference to follow.

Even in the good times, the challenges come one after another for AHL teams.