Panthers, Bolts make trade

The Florida Panthers, parent club of the AHL’s San Antonio Rampage, have acquired center James Wright and defenseman Mike Vernace from the Tampa Bay Lightning, parent club of the AHL’s Norfolk Admirals, in exchange for defensemen Mike Kostka and Evan Oberg. Wright, 21, has played in 22 games with Norfolk this season, registering five points […]

Senators acquire Klinkhammer

The Ottawa Senators announced today that the club has acquired forward Rob Klinkhammer from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a conditional seventh round draft pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Klinkhammer will join the Senators’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Binghamton Senators. Klinkhammer, 25, has recorded two goals and four assists in 18 […]

Caron, Kampfer sent to Providence

Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced Thursday that the club has assigned forward Jordan Caron and defenseman Steven Kampfer to the Providence Bruins. Both Caron and Kampfer are expected to play in Providence’s game against the Connecticut Whale on Friday at 7:05 p.m. at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. Caron, of Sayabec, Que., has skated […]

Islanders recall Reese

The New York Islanders announced Thursday that defenseman Dylan Reese has been recalled from loan on emergency basis from the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League. The emergency recall comes after defenseman Andrew MacDonald suffered a right leg injury against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Reese, 27, leads all Sound Tigers […]

Rays manager to visit WBS

Hazelton, Pa., native and Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon will be in attendance when the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins face the Albany Devils on Monday, December 19, at 7:05 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. Maddon will be signing autographs on the concourse from 6:00-6:50 p.m. and also dropping the ceremonial first puck for […]

Simon takes different route to coaching

by Kate Munson || AHL On The Beat Archive  Ben Simon isn’t someone who lets the dust settle under his feet. After playing for the Toronto Marlies (AHL) and Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) in the 2009-10 season, the then-31-year-old center was looking for the next stop on his playing career when he was presented with an […]

AHL Morning Skate: Dec. 2

Last night’s results || Today’s scoreboard || Standings || League Leaders @ 7:00 ET, AHL LiveBridgeport and Albany open up a home-and-home set at the Times Union Center tonight… This is the second of six meetings this season between the teams, and the first since the Sound Tigers’ 4-2 win back on Oct. 9… Both […]

reGenâ„¢ retained as Official Recovery Beverage of the AHL

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that reGen™ recovery beverage will be retained as the “Official Recovery Beverage of the AHL” for the remainder of the 2011-12 season. “reGen™ recovery beverage has been well-received by our players and teams, and the AHL is excited to continue our partnership with reGen™,” said Chris […]

Kadri is AHL Player of the Month

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Toronto Marlies center Nazem Kadri has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Month for November. Kadri tallied six goals and 11 assists for 17 points in 12 games during the month to help the Marlies maintain control of first place in the AHL’s North […]

Miele named top rookie for November

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Portland Pirates center Andy Miele has been named the Reebok/AHL Rookie of the Month for November. Miele tallied 13 points (four goals, nine assists) and a plus-7 rating in 10 games to help the Pirates to a 7-2-1-0 record for the month. Miele began the […]