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 […]

Chicago announces changes to hockey operations staff

The Chicago Wolves have named Bill Bentley assistant general manager, and announced that Gene Ubriaco will assume the role of senior advisor while continuing to serve as director of hockey operations. “It is a pleasure to watch these two continue to advance within the organization,” said Wolves general manager Wendell Young. “Bill has been an […]

New Wolves GM Young has big shoes to fill

by Lindsay Kramer || NHL.com The vacation was planned a long time ago, back when Wendell Young figured some time with family in his hometown of Halifax would be relatively immune to the demands of hockey. Then Young went and blew it, got himself named new general manager of the Chicago Wolves, and suddenly business […]

River Rats sign goaltender Morrison

The Albany River Rats announced today that the American Hockey League club has signed veteran goaltender Mike Morrison to a one-year, two-way contract. Originally selected in the seventh round (186th overall) of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers, Morrison turned pro in 2002 after completing a four-year collegiate career at the University […]

2009-10 schedule to be released Thursday

Pending its approval by the Board of Governors, the American Hockey League’s 2009-10 regular-season schedule will be released on Thursday, August 13, at 4:00 p.m. ET. The schedule will be available for viewing and download on the official Web site of the American Hockey League, theahl.com. In operation since 1936, the AHL continues to serve […]

Wolves’ Mahoney receives Ken McKenzie Award

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League has named Courtney Mahoney, vice president of operations for the Chicago Wolves, the winner of the league’s Ken McKenzie Award for the 2008-09 season. Recognizing the important role played by team management in building a successful franchise, the award is presented annually to an AHL team executive who […]

Nashville re-signs Ryan Jones

The Nashville Predators, parent club of the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals, announced that they have has signed restricted free agent Ryan Jones to a two-year contract. Jones, 25, played 46 games with the Predators during his rookie season, amassing 17 points (7g, 10a). The Chatham, Ont., native played his first NHL game on Oct. 10, 2008 […]