Referee Cozzan injured in Norfolk

Last updated Sat Mar 28, 2:15 p.m. EDT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League referee Chris Cozzan was injured during Friday evening’s game between the Norfolk Admirals and the Grand Rapids Griffins at Norfolk’s Scope Arena. With 5:34 remaining in the first period, Cozzan was accidentally cut in the neck by a player’s skate blade. […]

Ivy League connections helping Bridgeport’s cause

by Kimber Auerbach || AHL On The Beat Archive Joe Callahan played college hockey up the road from Bridgeport at Yale University. When you pull into the Bridgeport Sound Tigers player’s parking lot at Arena at Harbor Yard, you have to walk along a giant brick wall that stands as the groundwork for the Metro-North […]

Griffins one of three to clinch playoff spots on Friday

Friday’s Boxscores GRAND RAPIDS 2, NORFOLK 1 Goaltender Jimmy Howard made a season-high 47 saves to backstop Grand Rapids to a 2-1 win over Norfolk on Friday at the Scope. Mike Walsh and Cory Emmerton scored for the Griffins, who clinched a playoff berth and will return to postseason action after a one-year absence. The […]

AHL action on NHL Network tonight

Tonight’s Atlantic Division matchup between the Worcester Sharks and the Springfield Falcons will air live on NHL Network in the United States and Canada beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET. Worcester, the top development affiliate of the San Jose Sharks, enters the game tied for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Atlantic with Portland. […]

Capitals recall Aucoin, Osala

The Washington Capitals have recalled the American Hockey League’s (AHL) leading scorer, forward Keith Aucoin, and forward Oskar Osala from the Hershey Bears, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. Aucoin has played in five games for the Capitals this season and has one assist. He made his Washington debut on Dec. 4 […]

Kolarik helps Rampage hold off Monsters, 5-4

SAN ANTONIO 5, LAKE ERIE 4 San Antonio emerged with a 5-4 road win over Lake Erie on Thursday in a back-and-forth game at Quicken Loans Arena. Rampage rookie forward Chad Kolarik snapped a nine-game goal-scoring drought with a pair of tallies on the night, including the eventual game-winner at 7:21 of the third period. […]

East Notes: Giroux reaches 50 goals, Boychuk breaks out

Also see… West Notes: Moose, Admirals first to reach playoffs Schedule/Scores Player Stats Goalie Stats Defenseman Dominic D’Amour made his Albany debut on Friday and scored his first goal for the River Rats on Sunday, the game-winner against Philadelphia… Rookie Cory Quirk made professional debut on Saturday and then posted his first pro point with […]

West Notes: Moose, Admirals first to reach playoffs

Also see… East Notes: Giroux reaches 50 goals, Boychuk breaks out Schedule/Scores Player Stats Goalie Stats Chicago has suffered an overtime and shootout loss in its last two games after winning its previous five contests that extended beyond regulation… The Wolves conclude a stretch of playing eight of nine at home with weekend games against […]

River Rats add WCHA Player of the Year

Jason Karmanos, vice president and assistant general manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the club has agreed to terms with defenseman Jamie McBain on a three-year, entry-level contract. McBain will join the Hurricanes’ AHL affiliate, the Albany River Rats, for the remainder of the 2008-09 season. “Jamie had an outstanding […]

Oilers’ first-rounder Eberle heads to Springfield

Jordan Eberle has signed a tryout contract with the AHL’s Springfield Falcons after being signed to a three-year NHL entry-level contract by the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. Eberle, the Oilers’ first choice, 22nd overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, recently completed his third season of junior hockey with the Regina Pats of the Western […]