York signs with Americans

The Rochester Americans announced today that the club has signed veteran left wing Mike York to a one-year American Hockey League contract. York appeared in 75 games with the Syracuse Crunch last season and recorded 11 goals and 47 assists for a team-high 58 points. He also played in one National Hockey League game with […]

Keane to return for 22nd pro season

The Manitoba Moose announced today they have re-signed captain Mike Keane to an American Hockey League contract. As a result, the Winnipeg native will return for his 22nd season in professional hockey. In his fourth season as Moose captain last year, Keane, 42, appeared in 74 games where he scored eight goals and 20 assists […]

Phantoms head coach Gilbert introduced in Glens Falls

The Adirondack Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, introduced today head coach Greg Gilbert at a press conference at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Introduced by a Flyers contingent of general manager Paul Holmgren, director of hockey operations Chris Pryor and director of player development Don Luce, along with Phantoms co-owner/president Rob Brooks, […]

Wolves sign defenseman Hunt

The Chicago Wolves announced Tuesday they have signed defenseman Jamie Hunt. The 25-year-old Hunt spent last season with the Augsburg Panthers of the German Elite League, compiling 21 assists, 25 points and 57 penalty minutes in 50 contests. Prior to signing overseas, the Calgary, Alta., native skated two seasons with the American Hockey League’s Hershey […]

Moose sign Marty Murray

The Manitoba Moose announced on Monday that they have signed center Marty Murray to an American Hockey League contract. Murray appeared in 76 games last season with the Manchester Monarchs and led the team in scoring with 54 points (15 goals, 39 assists) while recording with 37 penalty minutes. The Deloraine, Man., native has appeared […]

Rod Pasma named executive VP of hockey operations

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews announced today that Rod Pasma has been named to the position of Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations for the AHL. Pasma will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the league’s hockey operations department, including management of the AHL’s officiating program: recruiting, hiring […]

2009-10 AHL schedule unveiled

2009-10 team-by-team schedules (PDF, 2.2mb) 2009-10 day-by-day schedules (PDF, 115kb) 2009-10 LeagueStat monthly calendar SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today released the complete schedule of regular-season games for the 2009-10 season, the league’s 74th year of operation. The season, comprising 1,160 games, begins on Fri., Oct. 2 and concludes on Sun., Apr. 11. […]

Lightning acquire Drew Miller from Anaheim

The Tampa Bay Lightning, NHL parent club of the Norfolk Admirals, have acquired left wing Drew Miller and a third-round draft choice in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for right wing Evgeny Artyukhin today, Lightning Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Lawton announced. "In acquiring Drew Miller today, […]

San Jose inks a pair of goaltenders to new deals

The San Jose Sharks, parent club of the AHL’s Worcester Sharks, announced today that the team has re-signed goaltender Thomas Greiss (right) to a two-year contract and signed goaltender Henrik Karlsson to a one-year deal. Greiss, 23, appeared in 57 games for the Worcester Sharks (AHL) during the 2008-09 regular season. He posted club records […]

Oilers re-sign Smid, Brule and Stone

The Edmonton Oilers, parent club of the AHL’s Springfield Falcons, have agreed to terms with defenseman Ladislav Smid on a two-year contract, and with forwards Gilbert Brule and Ryan Stone on one-year, two-way deals. Brule, 22, split last season between the Falcons and the Oilers. In 39 games with Springfield, Brule had 13 goals and […]