Here is a look at Saturday night around the AHL:

The hats were flying on a busy Friday night around the AHL.

Cory Conacher wanted back in the American Hockey League, but he needed the right fit.

Winning a gold medal is one thing, but setting up a home is a different type of stress altogether.

First impressions matter in any business. New Hershey Bears head coach Todd Nelson had his players’ attention quickly on the first day of training camp, and it went even beyond his extensive coaching resume.

At the end of last season, Providence Bruins head coach Ryan Mougenel was not sure what to make of new forward Georgii Merkulov. But with an offseason to prepare, the relationship between player and coach is coming along.

Vegas prospects quickly grew accustomed to a winning environment in the AHL after the NHL club began play in 2017. So a 1-5-0-0 start this season is not what the Henderson Silver Knights had envisioned.

Carson Meyer has gone a long way without moving very far. The Cleveland Monsters forward and Powell, Ohio, native continues to make a strong case for full-time duty with his hometown Columbus Blue Jackets.

Sometimes a step back is necessary for an eventual significant step forward.

The Coachella Valley Firebirds are heading home. Well, sort of. Call it a home away from home for the American Hockey League’s newest club.