Here, there, and everywhere, several well-known names around the AHL found themselves on the move as the NHL trade deadline passed Friday afternoon.

The Coachella Valley Firebirds have undergone dramatic changes since back-to-back trips to the Calder Cup Finals in 2023 and 2024, and players like Jagger Firkus have taken control as they attempt to make the postseason once again.

Head coach Dan Watson saw the silver lining in his Grand Rapids Griffins’ recent slump. “One hundred percent” his team got jolted back to reality, he said.

The next few weeks will be revealing for the Rockford IceHogs as the parent Blackhawks make decisions on how to proceed with both leagues’ trade deadlines approaching.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins goaltender Sergei Murashov often leaves opposing shooters asking themselves questions. And at 21 years old, he is providing plenty of answers in his first full AHL season, while also learning about himself.

Long before he won three Stanley Cups, played 939 regular-season games, captured Olympic gold, made the cover of Chicago magazine, or went into broadcasting, Patrick Sharp knew the American Hockey League. Now more than 20 years later, Sharp is learning the AHL again from a different vantage point.

A crucial win against a top rival. Rallying around their captain. Having fun as they play – and win – pressure games. Wednesday night was one of those nights to remember for the Texas Stars.

AHL President and CEO Scott Howson met with local and national media Wednesday for his annual state-of-the-league address.

Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer ROCKFORD, Ill. … On the surface, at least, the 2026 AHL Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony was about hockey and accomplishments. Goals. Assists. Points. Calder Cup championships – 10 of them among the four inductees. Personal awards. Reaching the NHL. Success. Chris Bourque, Alexandre Giroux, Jim Wiemer and Wendell […]

By the end of Tuesday’s AHL All-Star Skills Competition, Calle Clang stood out for much more than his bright orange San Diego Gulls jersey.