Predators re-sign O’Reilly to two-year deal

The Nashville Predators, parent club of the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals, announced today that the club has signed restricted free agent forward Cal O’Reilly to a two-year contract. The first season of the contract will be a two-way deal, while the second year is a one-way NHL contract. O’Reilly registered five points (3g-2a) in 11 games […]

Sharks re-sign Mitchell, Staubitz

The San Jose Sharks, parent club of the AHL’s Worcester Sharks, announced Tuesday that the team has re-signed Group II restricted free agents Torrey Mitchell to a three-year contract and Brad Staubitz to a one-year contract, as well as free agent center Benn Ferriero to a two-year contract. In keeping with club policy, financial terms […]

Texas signs veteran winger Wilson

Texas Stars general manager Scott White announced Tuesday that the team has signed right wing Landon Wilson to a two-year AHL contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Landon Wilson brings instant credibility and a veteran presence to our locker room,” said White. “He is a guy who is very capable […]

Canucks re-sign defenseman McIver

The Vancouver Canucks, the NHL affiliate of the AHL’s Manitoba Moose, announced today that they have re-signed defensemen Nathan McIver. McIver, 24, appeared 28 games last season with the Moose after being acquired from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Mike Brown on Feb. 4. In that time, he collected two assists and 59 […]

Miller getting fresh start with Lightning

by Lindsay Kramer || NHL.com Education always was a priority for forward Drew Miller. During the past couple summers, he’s been taking classes at Michigan State so that he can eventually earn his degree in human resources. That pursuit was understandably sidetracked when Miller left school after his junior season in 2005-06 to begin his […]

Falcons sign Brennan to AHL deal

The Springfield Falcons, in conjunction with their National Hockey League affiliate the Edmonton Oilers, announced today that they have signed forward Kip Brennan to a standard American Hockey League contract. Brennan will be entering his ninth full season of pro hockey after splitting the 2008-09 campaign in Finland, with the ECHL’s South Carolina Stingrays and […]

Wolves bring back Matt Anderson

The Chicago Wolves announced today that they have re-signed center Matt Anderson. The 26-year-old forward shared second among Wolves rookies with 13 goals and tied for eighth on the team with 31 points in 66 games last season. He also paced the club and shared 19th in the American Hockey League with a +20 plus/minus […]

AHL announces front-office promotion

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews announced today that Bill Scott has been promoted to the position of Director of Hockey Operations. Scott is entering his fourth season with the AHL in 2009-10. A native of Unionville, Ont., and a graduate of Michigan State University, Scott will continue to assist […]

AHL, AMI Graphics announce extension

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today a three-year extension on its partnership with AMI Graphics, extending the current relationship through the 2011-2012 season. Under the agreement, AMI Graphics will continue to serve as the Official Supplier of Dasher Board Graphics and Arena Signage to the American Hockey League. AMI Graphics will also […]

Hurricanes, Islanders swap prospects

The Carolina Hurricanes, parent club of the AHL’s Albany River Rats, have acquired center Rob Hennigar from the New York Islanders, parent club of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, in exchange for center Bobby Hughes, pending a physical. Hennigar, 26, completed his first season of professional hockey in 2008-09, splitting the season between the Bridgeport Sound […]