Bonding can happen in the most difficult of ways, and the Abbotsford Canucks grew closer to local hockey fans through some painful circumstances.

Southern California black-and-silver versus Bay Area teal has been a West Coast fixture for more than 30 years in the NHL, and the Kings’ and Sharks’ affiliates have built a rivalry of their own since the AHL’s Pacific Division formed in 2015.

The confidence battle is one that most American Hockey League prospects face and must fight at some point if they are to advance to the National Hockey League.

The Laval Rocket can rest later. For now, though, they have Cayden Primeau.

This Friday, the people of southeastern Wisconsin will again benefit from the Milwaukee Admirals’ charitable work as the team hosts its Charity Night, a staple on the promotional schedule for 15 seasons.

The Rockford IceHogs have done some growing up this season. For their next learning experience, here come the Henderson Silver Knights.

What Chicago Wolves goaltender Eetu Makiniemi faces in his battle to earn a job with the Carolina Hurricanes goes well beyond the many talented American Hockey League shooters he will see this season.

What a weekend to forget for the Grand Rapids Griffins. No, really: The Griffins had orders to forget their affairs by head coach Ben Simon.

Texas Stars forward Riley Damiani’s game is clicking, and he is of the mind that his team’s collective game will follow soon.

Ian Laperriere did not manage to play 1,083 NHL games as a seventh-round draft pick by grasping for silver linings or by making excuses. The first-year Lehigh Valley Phantoms head coach is a results guy.