The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Alex Goligoski to a three-year contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manger Ray Shero. Goligoski, 23, was the third-leading scorer among NHL rookie defensemen in 2008-09 with 20 points in 45 games (6-14-20). He appeared in two games in the Stanley Cup playoffs, recording […]
by Lindsay Kramer || NHL.com Less than 48 hours after guiding his team to a Calder Cup series-clinching win in Manitoba, Hershey coach Bob Woods was engaged in a chore that hundreds of residents Chocolatetown would have gladly volunteered to take over for him. Woods was mowing his lawn on a warm spring evening. Ah, […]
For the second time in four years and for the 10th time in their storied history, the Hershey Bears are the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup champions. Celebrate with the Chocolate and White’s 2009 title and get your official championship merchandise today at ahlstore.com ahlstore.com.
The Washington Capitals, parent club of the AHL’s Hershey Bears, have re-signed left wing Quintin Laing to a one-year contract, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. In keeping with club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Laing was recalled by the Caps from Hershey on Mar. 19 and played […]
The MeiGray Group is proud to place up for auction Goal-Scored and Game-Used Pucks from each of the 6 Calder Cup Finals Games. Each puck contains the Calder Cup 2009 logo on one side and the Hershey Bears vs. Manitoba Moose on the reverse. Every puck has been authenticated and uniquely serial-numbered by the AHL-MGG […]
Texas Stars general manager Scott White announced today that Glen Gulutzan has been named as the hockey club’s first head coach. White also announced that Paul Jerrard has been named as an assistant coach for the Texas Stars. Gulutzan, 37, comes to the Stars from the Las Vegas Wranglers of the ECHL, where he spent […]
Minnesota Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher today named Crystal, Minn., native Todd Richards as the team’s new head coach. Richards, who spent last season as an assistant coach with the San Jose Sharks, played collegiately at the University of Minnesota. Richards has made the playoffs in all 13 of his professional seasons as a player, […]
Several American Hockey League graduates will be up for major honors when the National Hockey League holds its annual awards ceremony on Thursday night in Las Vegas. Among them are Columbus’ Steve Mason, Anaheim’s Bobby Ryan, and Chicago’s Kris Versteeg, all bidding for the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s outstanding rookie. A 2008 AHL All-Star, […]
The Chicago Wolves have signed Oak Park, Ill., native Patrick Galivan, the team announced on Monday. Galivan completed a four-year career at Western Michigan University (CCHA) this spring, leading the team with a career high 19 goals, 28 assists and 47 points in 41 outings. The Oak Park River Forest High School graduate also paced […]
The Calder Cup is returning to Chocolatetown as the Hershey Bears have won the 2009 American Hockey League championship. Highlights from Friday’s Cup-clinching 4-1 victory in Winnipeg, including the post-game celebration, are available now on AHL Live. Calder Cup Finals Highlights Game 6 – Hershey 4, Manitoba 1 Game 5 – Manitoba 3, Hershey 2 […]
