NHL Network to show AHL action

NEW YORK … NHL Network today announced that it will broadcast six regular-season American Hockey League games in February and March. As the playoff races heat up and Calder Cup contenders emerge, hockey fans will have to opportunity to follow their favorite AHL clubs on national television. The Mirabito Outdoor Classic, the American Hockey League’s […]

AHL Quick Hits

LOOKING BACK: In Tuesday’s action, Mark Mancari tied a franchise record with five assists as Portland dropped division-leading Manchester, 6-1… Rookie Colin Wilson posted a goal and two assists in Milwaukee’s 5-1 win over Texas… On Monday, Houston scored twice in a 2:43 span during the first period and never looked back en route to […]

AHL announces suspension

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Lowell Devils defenseman Olivier Magnan has been suspended for two (2) games as a result of his actions in a game at Worcester on Jan. 31. Magnan was suspended under the provisions of AHL Rule 29.1 (supplementary discipline). Magnan will miss Lowell’s games Wednesday (Feb. […]

Tues. roundup: Mancari ties franchise mark

Tuesday’s AHL Boxscores PORTLAND 6, MANCHESTER 1 Jeff Cowan and rookie Tyler Ennis each scored twice, and Mark Mancari matched a franchise record with five assists as Portland rolled to a 6-1 win over visiting Manchester on Tuesday afternoon at the Cumberland County Civic Center. The victory pushed the Pirates’ winning streak to a season-high […]

AHL action coming to XM Radio

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that 12 games are scheduled to be heard live on XM Satellite Radio on their all-hockey NHL Home Ice channel later this month. XM, which has carried select AHL regular-season, playoff and all-star action on NHL Home Ice since 2006, will begin a two-week stretch of […]

Borer back after nearly losing it all

By A.J. Atchue || for NHL.com Defenseman Casey Borer was a third-round draft pick by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2004. As a second-year pro with the Albany River Rats in 2008-09, he chipped in four goals and six assists in 51 games. At 6-2, 205 pounds, Borer could be counted on to block shots and […]

Aeros skate past Heat, 3-1

HOUSTON 3, ABBOTSFORD 1 Houston tallied two goals in a 2:43 span during the first period, and it proved to be the difference as the Aeros skated to a 3-1 win over visiting Abbotsford at the Toyota Center on Monday, improving to 3-0-0-0 against the Heat this season. The Aeros previously swept a two-game set […]

Plante, Motin stepping into bigger roles

by Andrew Tressler || AHL On The Beat Archive  At the beginning of the season, the Springfield Falcons were a veteran-led team with a few rookies mixed in. With recent transactions, call-ups and injuries, some of these rookies have been called upon to step into a larger role on the team. The Falcons have two […]

AHL Weekly: Hershey bearing down on history

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The Hershey Bears have already risen to great heights since becoming the top affiliate of the NHL’s Washington Capitals in the summer of 2005, winning two Calder Cups and making a third Finals appearance. But buoyed by one of the most potent offensive attacks in recent memory, the Bears are in the […]

Aucoin honored for 35-point month

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Hershey Bears center Keith Aucoin has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Month for January. Aucoin erupted for 35 points in 14 games on the month, registering 12 goals and 23 assists along with a plus-11 rating. Aucoin averaged 2.50 points per game in […]