The Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears announced today that Mark French has been named the 23rd head coach in Bears history, and that Troy Mann has been named the team’s new assistant coach. “After a nationwide search and talking to dozens of qualified candidates to guide the fortunes of our team next season, we found […]
The 2009 Calder Cup champion Hershey Bears announced today the signing of left wing Boyd Kane by the parent Washington Capitals to a contract for the upcoming 2009-10 season. Kane returns to Hershey after skating the last three seasons with Philadelphia (AHL). He scored 45 goals over the last three campaigns with the Phantoms after […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Board of Governors has concluded its 2009 Annual Meeting, held this week at Hilton Head Island, S.C. Chaired by AHL President and CEO David Andrews, the four days of meetings, which concluded on Thursday, were attended by representatives from all 29 American Hockey League clubs and most National […]
Florida Panthers Assistant General Manager Randy Sexton announced today that the club, NHL affiliate to the AHL’s Rochester Americans, has agreed to terms with RW Graham Mink on a two-year contract. “We are very pleased to welcome Graham to the Florida Panthers,” said Sexton. “Graham, a two-time Calder Cup champion, has experienced tremendous success on […]
The New Jersey Devils, parent club of the AHL’s Lowell Devils, have announced the signing of goaltender Yann Danis. As per club policy, no further terms were disclosed. In addition, New Jersey has acquired forward
The Carolina Hurricanes, parent club of the AHL’s Albany River Rats, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Jay Harrison on a one-year, two-way contract. “Jay is a big defenseman who has been a depth player in the Toronto system since turning professional,” said Jason Karmanos, Carolina’s Vice President and Assistant […]
by Lindsay Kramer || NHL.com Ted Nolan got a chance to watch his son, Brandon, skate for Manitoba in Rochester a few seasons ago. The setting gave Ted a chance to revisit the city in which he once played, with the Amerks in 1984-85. Like most seasons in the long, storied history of the Rochester […]
The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that five-time Calder Cup champion John Paddock has been named assistant general manager. “In addition to helping with the day to day operation of our team, John will oversee the Phantoms in Glens Falls, interacting with the coaching staff there and following the development of our young players,” said Flyers […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews has announced the 2008-09 recipients of three individual awards for excellence and service to the league. The AHL also announced the winners of its inaugural Team Business Service awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in a variety of categories including ticket sales, community service and fan […]
The Colorado Avalanche, parent club of the AHL’s Lake Erie Monsters, announced Wednesday that they have signed forward Philippe Dupuis and defenseman Brett Skinner. Dupuis, 24, was recalled from Lake Erie on two separate occasions during the 2008-09 season. The 6-foot, 196-pound center skated in eight games for the Avalanche, making his NHL debut on […]
