AHL Playoff Primer: April 13

The AHL’s daily look at the race to the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs. The 2025-26 regular season ends on April 19.

Bruins claim Kilpatrick Trophy

The Providence Bruins have captured the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy as the AHL’s overall regular-season champions for the 2025-26 season.

Gulls grab last playoff spot in Pacific

The San Diego Gulls clinched the Pacific Division’s last available berth in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs on Saturday evening, with a 7-3 win over Bakersfield combined with Tucson’s 3-2 overtime loss to Colorado.

Hobey Baker finalist Hughes joins Eagles

The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward T.J. Hughes to a one-year, entry-level contract for the 2026-27 campaign. Hughes will join the Colorado Eagles on a tryout agreement for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.