Going into the 35th season of a storied coaching career, Tim Army has seen a few things and learned a few more things. Even better, the extremely talkative 58-year-old Iowa Wild head coach is more than willing to share those lessons. (Part 1 of 2)

Staring down a 34-hour drive back home to begin the offseason, Colorado Eagles head coach Greg Cronin had plenty to say.

Whatever your favorite AHL team’s roster needs might be this summer, a deep field of familiar – and available – names can satisfy them.

“That’s why I went after an American Hockey League job,” newly hired Manitoba Moose head coach Mark Morrison explained this week. “For the development part of it. I like it.”

Plans can and do change quickly in pro hockey. Joël Bouchard received such a reminder to start his summer.

A familiar face in a new role means more help for the Charlotte Checkers this fall.

Several details for the Vancouver Canucks’ new AHL club in Abbotsford, B.C., are still to come, but their top affiliate certainly will have star power.

Led by captain Patrick Brown, Charlotte’s leadership core was instrumental in their championship run this season.

Spencer Carbery will bring a wide variety of experience to the Hershey Bears as he takes over the head coaching role.

It took seven games, but the Toronto Marlies finally vanquished the persistent and stubborn Texas Stars.