Bernier shining brightly in Manchester

by A.J. Atchue || for NHL.com Manchester Monarchs goaltender Jonathan Bernier has established himself as one of the American Hockey League’s elite netminders and most highly-touted prospects this season, but to describe his journey over the past three years as uneven would be an understatement. More accurately, you could make the case that Bernier’s approach […]

Ducks acquire Oystrick

The Anaheim Ducks have acquired defenseman Nathan Oystrick and a conditional selection in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft from the Atlanta Thrashers in exchange for right wing Evgeny Artyukhin. Oystrick, who is out of action right now with a broken jaw, will likely remain with the AHL’s Chicago Wolves, opening up a roster spot for […]

NHL Trade Deadline coverage

The National Hockey League’s trade deadline was 3:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 3, and many moves made at the NHL level are sure to be felt by American Hockey League clubs as they prepare for the stretch run towards the 2010 Calder Cup Playoffs. Here’s a look at the deals made leading up to […]

Blackhawks, Blues announce trade

The St. Louis Blues, parent club of the AHL’s Peoria Rivermen, have acquired goaltender Joe Fallon from the Chicago Blackhawks, parent club of the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs, in exchange for goaltender Hannu Toivonen and defenseman Danny Richmond. Fallon will report to Peoria; Rochmond and Toivonen have been assigned to Rockford. In a separate transaction, the […]

Blue Jackets, Islanders complete trade

The New York Islanders, parent club of the AHL’s Bridgeport Sound Tigers, have acquired defenseman Dylan Reese from the Columbus Blue Jackets, parent club of the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch, in exchange for center Greg Moore. Reese will join the Sound Tigers on Tuesday as they take on the Hershey Bears. Moore has been assigned to […]

AHL announces suspension

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Manitoba Moose right wing Tom Maxwell has been suspended for one (1) game as a result of his actions in a game at San Antonio on Feb. 26. Maxwell was suspended under the provisions of AHL Rule 29.1 (supplementary discipline). Maxwell will miss Manitoba’s game […]

AHL Weekly: Heat showing no signs of cooling

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The Abbotsford Heat spent much of their inaugural season hovering around the .500 mark and on the postseason bubble in the North Division. After an impressive road trip, though, the Heat are racing up the standings with their sights firmly set on a spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs. Guided by former […]

Heat’s Backlund named Player of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Abbotsford Heat center Mikael Backlund has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Feb. 28, 2010. In three games for the Heat, Backlund recorded two goals, four assists and a plus-6 rating. Backlund began the week by setting up two […]

Lessons learned paying off for Tangradi

by Lindsay Kramer || NHL.com Eric Tangradi‘s third AHL game brought him down to size, an unfortunate development that has ultimately served to make him an even bigger threat ever since. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s rookie forward was bulling his way through the start of his pro career, figuring his 6-foot-4, 225-pound body was some kind of force […]

Sun. roundup: Dekanich shuts out Peoria

Sunday’s AHL Boxscores MILWAUKEE 4, PEORIA 0 Milwaukee goaltender Mark Dekanich turned aside 34 shots for his second shutout in five appearances, and the Admirals rolled to a 4-0 road win over Peoria on Sunday at Carver Arena, improving to 4-1-0-0 in their last five games. Dekanich, who posted a 25-save shutout of Houston on […]