Doug Gilmour joins Marlies’ coaching staff

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that Doug Gilmour has been appointed assistant coach of the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. “We are thrilled to have Doug join the coaching staff of the Marlies,” said Maple Leafs general manager Cliff Fletcher. “Doug has done so much for the Leafs organization and he brings a wealth of hockey […]

Panthers re-sign forward Sprukts to one-year contract

The Florida Panthers, parent club of the AHL’s Rochester Americans, announced today that the club has re-signed forward Janis Sprukts to a one-year deal. "We are happy that Janis has decided to return to the Panthers’ organization after spending a year in Finland," said Panthers general manager Jacques Martin. "He has played a few games […]

2008-09 AHL schedule released

2008-09 team-by-team schedules (PDF, 4.0MB) 2008-09 day-by-day schedules (PDF, 572KB) 2008-09 LeagueStat calendar SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today released the complete schedule of regular-season games for the 2008-09 season, the league’s 73rd year of operation. The season, comprising 1,160 games, begins on Wed., Oct. 8 and concludes on Sun., Apr. 12. Each […]

Paddock named Phantoms head coach following shuffle

The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the AHL’s Philadelphia Phantoms, announced today that John Paddock has been named head coach of the Phantoms. He replaces Craig Berube, who will be re-joining the Flyers as an assistant coach. “Craig will bring new energy to the Flyers’ coaching staff,” said Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren in making […]

Schedule to be released Thursday

The American Hockey League will be releasing its 2008-09 regular-season schedule on Thursday, August 7, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The schedule will be available for viewing and download on the official Web site of the American Hockey League, theahl.com. In operation since 1936, the AHL continues to serve as the top development league for all […]

Canadiens sign defenseman Chad Anderson

The Montreal Canadiens, parent club of the AHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs, announced today the signing of free agent defenseman Chad Anderson to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2008-09 season. Anderson, 26, spent the 2007-08 season with the AHL’s Philadelphia Phantoms. In 55 regular season games, the 6’4”, 217-pound rearguard registered 13 points (two goals, 11 […]

Dineen to keep steering Pirates’ ship

The Buffalo Sabres, parent club of the AHL’s Portland Pirates, announced today that Kevin Dineen has been named the head coach of the Pirates, Buffalo’s primary player development affiliate in the American Hockey League.  “We are very excited to announce Kevin Dineen as the head coach of the Portland Pirates,” said Darcy Regier, general manager […]

Lowell signs veteran forward Rheaume, three others

The AHL’s Lowell Devils today announced the signings of forward Pascal Rheaume, goaltenders Dave Caruso and Jason Smith, and defenseman Ryan Gunderson. Rheaume returns for his fourth tour of duty with the Devils’ organization, and the 16th season of his professional career. During that time, the 6-1, 210-pound center has seen action at both the […]

Sabres ink forwards Fretter, Murphy

The Buffalo Sabres, parent club of the AHL’s Portland Pirates, have announced the signings of unrestricted free agent forwards Colton Fretter and Colin Murphy. Fretter (3/12/1982, 5’10”, 187 lbs.) split last season between Bridgeport and Chicago in the AHL, scoring 15 points (10+5) in 26 games. In 2006-07, Fretter had 68 points (36+32) in 51 […]

Penguins name Bylsma head coach

Dan Bylsma has been named head coach of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, it was announced Monday by Pittsburgh Penguins assistant general manager Chuck Fletcher. Bylsma becomes the fifth head coach in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton history and takes over for Todd Richards, who accepted a position as an assistant coach with the San Jose Sharks last month. Bylsma, 37, […]