Nashville Predators president of hockey operations/general manager David Poile and Milwaukee Admirals governor/CEO Harris Turer jointly announced on Monday that the Admirals will continue to serve as the top developmental affiliate for the Predators through the 2011-12 season, with a mutual option for the 2012-13 campaign. Per conditions of the agreement, the Admirals will continue […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … After winning their second Calder Cup in 2008, the Chicago Wolves missed the playoffs entirely in 2009 and started this season by losing five of their first six games. But the Wolves have turned their fortunes around dramatically and are now charging hard toward the top of the AHL standings. Chicago made […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Chicago Wolves defenseman Paul Postma has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Feb. 21, 2010. Postma recorded four goals, two assists and a plus-6 rating in four games last week. Postma’s offensive outburst came in the final two games […]
by Lindsay Kramer || NHL.com Portland Pirates goalie Jhonas Enroth takes the ice each game with ambitions that seem realistic only in his optimistic mind. "Every game starts zero-zero. I think we can win every game," he said. "Every game I try to think positive, try to get a shutout every game. I really want […]
Sunday’s AHL Boxscores ROCHESTER 3, PORTLAND 2 (SO) Mike York scored the tying goal with just 1.3 seconds left in regulation and then notched the decisive shootout goal as Rochester edged red-hot Portland by a 3-2 count on Sunday at Blue Cross Arena for its 2,000th win in franchise history. Currently in their 54th season […]
Saturday’s AHL Boxscores II Mirabito Outdoor Classic roundup PEORIA 5, GRAND RAPIDS 3 After spotting their hosts a 3-0 lead, Peoria scored five times in the second period – including three goals in 75 seconds – en route to a 5-3 win over Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena on Saturday. Rookie Brett Sonne scored […]
SYRACUSE, N.Y. … A crowd of 21,508 fans – the largest gathering ever in the 74-year history of the American Hockey League – packed the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse on Saturday afternoon for the Mirabito Outdoor Classic, and watched the hometown Syracuse Crunch hold on for a 2-1 victory over the Binghamton Senators […]
by Mike Peck || AHL On The Beat Archive Ever wonder why your favorite player wears a certain number on their jersey? Hockey players are a superstitious breed, so how much does a player’s number really matter to them? Surprisingly, most players on this season’s Rockford IceHogs club said the number they sport doesn’t hold […]
Friday’s AHL Boxscores CHICAGO 4, PEORIA 3 Brett Sterling scored twice in the final 2:05 of regulation to turn a 3-2 deficit into a 4-3 road win over Peoria on Friday at Carver Arena. Sterling took over the AHL goal-scoring lead (31) and helped the Wolves to their sixth straight victory. Chicago extended its points […]
LOOKING BACK: In Wednesday’s AHL action, Chris Conner set a franchise record with six points (3-3-6) as W-B/Scranton rolled past Albany, 9-2… Brandon Bochenski (1-2-3) scored his team-record 77th goal as an Admiral in Norfolk’s 7-3 win at Hartford… Matt Anderson notched the game-winner and added an assist as Chicago held off San Antonio, 3-2… […]
