McArdle taking on a bigger role in Rochester

by Warren Kosel || AHL On The Beat Archive A season ago, Kenndal McArdle entered his rookie season of professional hockey like any other excited first-year pro looking to further their career. A stranger among new faces in the locker room, a new venue and a new city, McArdle’s rookie campaign in the American Hockey […]

B-Sens rally past Bears for shootout win

Wednesday’s Boxscores BINGHAMTON 6, HERSHEY 5 (SO) Binghamton overcame 3-0 and 4-1 deficits in the first period and eventually prevailed over visiting Hershey in a shootout by a 6-5 count on Wednesday at the Broome County Arena. Josh Hennessy posted a goal and an assist in regulation and also tallied a shootout marker for the […]

Pittsburgh recalls Pesonen from Wilkes-Barre

The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Janne Pesonen from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League (AHL), it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Ray Shero. Pesonen, 26, has played a total of seven games during six stints with the Pittsburgh this season, including his NHL debut in St. Louis […]

Hurricanes assign Sutter to Albany

The Carolina Hurricanes today announced that the team has assigned center Brandon Sutter to the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League. Sutter will spend up to two weeks with the Hurricanes’ top minor-league affiliate on a conditioning stint, and is eligible for Albany’s game tonight at Bridgeport. Sutter, 20, is in his first […]

Clemmensen to Lowell as New Jersey activates Brodeur

The New Jersey Devils announced that Martin Brodeur has been activated from injured reserve, and that Scott Clemmensen, who was recalled under emergency conditions on Nov. 3, has been assigned to Lowell (AHL). Defenseman Anssi Salmela has also returned to New Jersey’s AHL affiliate. Clemmensen had a record of 25-13-1 with a 2.39 goals-against average […]

AHL Quick Hits: Rats resume playoff push in Bridgeport

LOOKING BACK: On Tuesday night, Sean Sullivan scored twice as San Antonio wrapped up its 13-game road trip at 4-5-2-2 with a 4-3 shootout win at Iowa… Jason Krog had a pair of goals for Manitoba, which concluded its stretch of 10 straight road games (5-3-0-2) with a 4-2 victory in Milwaukee… Daniel Taylor made […]

Stars return Krahn to Chicago

The Dallas Stars have reassigned goaltender Brent Krahn to the Chicago Wolves. Krahn made his National Hockey League debut with Dallas in 20 minutes of relief action against the Chicago Blackhawks on Feb. 14. The netminder, who was recalled from the Wolves on Feb. 6, stopped six of nine shots he faced in that contest. […]

Rampage, Moose end road trips with wins

Tuesday’s Boxscores MANITOBA 4, MILWAUKEE 2 Manitoba halted a three-game losing skid by doubling up Milwaukee by a 4-2 count on Tuesday at the Bradley Center in a match-up of the Western Conference’s two division leaders. Jason Krog scored a pair of goals for the Moose, who avenged Saturday’s 2-1 loss to the Admirals. Milwaukee […]

AHL announces suspension

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Quad City Flames right wing J.D. Watt has been suspended for four (4) games as a result of his actions in a game vs. San Antonio on Feb. 20. Watt was suspended under the provisions of AHL Rule 29.1 (supplementary discipline) for delivering a blow […]

Hunwick, Sobotka back to Providence

The Providence Bruins, in their 17th season in the American Hockey League, announced that the National Hockey League’s Boston Bruins have assigned defenseman Matt Hunwick and center Vladimir Sobotka to Providence. Both will be eligible to play in Providence’s game against the Manchester Monarchs tonight at 7 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Arena. Hunwick is […]