AHL Weekly: Dog-gone good start

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … While division leaders Rochester and Texas have garnered many of the headlines in the Western Conference thanks to their quick starts, the Hamilton Bulldogs have battled through recalls and injuries to secure one of the best records in the league. Rookie head coach Guy Boucher has his Bulldogs sitting at 14-6-2-3, an […]

Shooting Star Beaudoin nets award

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Texas Stars right wing Mathieu Beaudoin has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Dec. 6, 2009. Beaudoin scored five goals in three games to help the Stars stay atop the West Division standings. With three road games against three […]

Couture rolling with recalls, returns

by Lindsay Kramer || NHL.com One of the problems with popping in and out of town so much is it that plays havoc with your grocery shopping schedule. That can be a challenge for Worcester Sharks rookie forward Logan Couture. Couture is very particular about doing his own shopping. Specifically, he likes steak, fresh and […]

Sunday roundup: Bears torch ‘Pack, 9-2

Sunday’s AHL Boxscores HERSHEY 9, HARTFORD 2 Andrew Gordon (pictured) and Steve Pinizzotto each registered two goals and an assist, and Hershey scored an AHL season-high nine times in all en route to a 9-2 victory over Hartford on Sunday before 7,302 fans at the Giant Center. Hershey outscored the Wolf Pack by a combined […]

Saturday roundup: 500 for Whitfield

Saturday’s boxscores PROVIDENCE 4, PORTLAND 3 Another milestone night from Trent Whitfield, in the arena he called home for seven years, led the Providence Bruins to a 4-3 win over Portland at the Cumberland County Civic Center on Saturday. Whitfield, a member of the Pirates from 1998-2005, scored twice in the first 5:19 of the […]

Bourque back in Hershey

The Washington Capitals have claimed forward Chris Bourque off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins and assigned him to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. Bourque returns to the Washington organization after recording three assists in 20 games this season for the Penguins, who […]

Friday roundup: Sharks extend streak

Friday’s AHL Boxscores WORCESTER 4, SPRINGFIELD 2 Worcester jumped out to a 3-0 lead after two periods and cruised to a 4-2 road win over Springfield at the MassMutual Center on Friday. Rookie Logan Couture scored twice for the Sharks, who extended their winning streak to six games. Couture, who was drafted ninth overall by […]

Flyers name Laviolette head coach

The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that they have named former AHL coach of the year Peter Laviolette head coach and relieved John Stevens of his duties, according to Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren. “This was a very difficult decision for me to make given my relationship with John,” said Holmgren. “I want to thank him […]

Schutz playing with country in mind

by Mark Jeanneret || AHL On The Beat Archive Felix Schutz just smiles as he thinks about the possibilities. He’s represented his native Germany on the international ice hockey stage before, but the Olympics are a completely different story. So, as the days move closer to the Olympic roster finalization for each of the participating […]

AHL Quick Hits

LOOKING BACK: In Thursday’s only action, Jeff Hoggan and Brett MacLean each scored twice in San Antonio’s 6-3 win at Houston… On Wednesday, Jhonas Enroth made 39 saves to lead Portland to a 2-0 shutout win in Manchester… Brad Mills scored his first two goals of the season in Lowell’s 5-3 win over Adirondack… Aaron […]