AHL All-Star Vesce summoned to San Jose

San Jose Sharks executive vice president and general manager Doug Wilson announced on Wednesday afternoon that the club has recalled forward Ryan Vesce from the Worcester Sharks, the team’s top development affiliate in the American Hockey League. Vesce made his NHL debut in the Sharks’ game at Pittsburgh on Wednesday night. Vesce leads Worcester with […]

AHL Quick Hits: Bears, Bulldogs meet in Hershey

LOOKING BACK: On Tuesday, Nick Dodge scored twice in regulation and Jonathan Paiement netted the only shootout goal as Albany edged Portland by a 4-3 count in Buffalo… Ryan Maki scored twice – including the game-winner – to lead Milwaukee over Grand Rapids, 4-3… Rochester scored three times in the third period to defeat Iowa, […]

Rookie Gerbe recalled by Sabres

Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have recalled forward Nathan Gerbe from Portland of the American Hockey League. Gerbe (7/24/1987, 5’6”, 160 lbs.) is tied for the AHL rookie scoring lead with 37 points (20-17-37) in 32 games this season. His 20 goals pace all league rookies outright. This is Gerbe’s second […]

River Rats post shootout win over Pirates in Buffalo

Tuesday’s Boxscores ALBANY 4, PORTLAND 3 (SO) Rookie Nick Dodge tallied a pair of goals in regulation, and Albany went on to post a 4-3 win over Portland before 11,144 fans on Tuesday at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y. River Rats defenseman Jonathan Paiement netted the lone shootout goal for either side, as Albany […]

Lightning recall Melichar, send Brookbank to Norfolk

The Tampa Bay Lightning, NHL parent club of the Norfolk Admirals, have assigned left wing Wade Brookbank to the Admirals and have recalled defenseman Josef Melichar from Norfolk, Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Lawton announced today. Both Brookbank and Melichar were acquired by the Lightning in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes last […]

Pirates, River Rats shuffle off to Buffalo

A light three-game schedule on Tuesday night, is highlighted by the return of AHL hockey to the city of Buffalo as the Portland Pirates, top affiliate of the NHL’s Sabres, take on the Albany River Rats at the HSBC Arena. If you can’t make it to the rink, you can catch all of tonight’s action […]

Binghamton players striding for a cure

by Danielle Catalano || AHL On The Beat Archive Six years ago while playing for the Cleveland Barons, Matt Carkner decided it was time to grow out his auburn hair. The 6-foot-4 defenseman was steadfast in this decision, shunning all shearing tools and barbershops along Lake Erie’s coastline while his crimped mane redefined the laws […]

Stars assign Avery to Hartford

The Dallas Stars announced today that the club has assigned left wing Sean Avery to the Hartford Wolf Pack in the American Hockey League. The Stars placed Avery on waivers on Saturday, Feb. 7, which he cleared on Monday, Feb. 9. Avery, 28, was signed as a free agent by the club on July 2, […]

Daum takes over as Falcons head coach

General manager Steve Tambellini announced today that the Edmonton Oilers have appointed Rob Daum as head coach of the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League, replacing Jeff Truitt for the remainder of the 2008-09 season. Daum, who had been serving as a pro scout with the Oilers this season, will assume his role immediately […]

AHL Weekly Release: Sens surging, eye playoff return

WEEKLY RELEASE #18 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … Boosted by a well-balanced offense and the league’s most potent power play, the Binghamton Senators have steadily been climbing the East Division standings as they look to bring Calder Cup Playoff hockey back to New York’s Southern Tier for the first time since 2005. Binghamton enters the new week […]