Bruins’ Marchand named top rookie for January

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Providence Bruins right wing Brad Marchand has been named the Reebok Edge/AHL Rookie of the Month for January. Marchand recorded five goals, 11 assists and a plus-8 rating in 13 games for the Bruins last month. Marchand kicked off the month with a six-game scoring […]

Bears’ Giroux named Player of the Month

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Hershey Bears center Alexandre Giroux has been named the CCM/AHL Player of the Month for January. In 15 games last month, Giroux scored 18 goals and recorded nine assists for 27 points while also etching his name in the AHL record book. Giroux completed his […]

Binghamton’s Clouston promoted to Ottawa

Ottawa Senators general manager Bryan Murray announced on Monday morning that Cory Clouston will take over as head coach for the balance of the 2008-09 season, replacing Craig Hartsburg. An announcement on Clouston’s replacement in Binghamton is forthcoming. Clouston is in his second year as bench boss of the Binghamton Senators, Ottawa’s American Hockey League […]

Stapleton claims Player of the Week honors

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Toronto Marlies center Tim Stapleton has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Feb. 1, 2009. Stapleton recorded three goals and two assists for five points in two games for the Marlies last week. On Friday night vs. Hamilton, Stapleton […]

Pink in the Rink

The Norofolk Admirals paint the ice pink to educate and raise awareness about breast cancer.

AHL announces suspension

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that San Antonio Rampage right wing Francis Lessard has been suspended for one (1) game as a result of his actions in a game at Worcester on Jan. 31. Lessard was assessed an instigator penalty within the final five minutes of the third period, resulting in […]

Maroon rewarding those who had faith

by Lindsay Kramer || NHL.com Lindsay Kramer, the AHL correspondent for NHL.com, profiles an up-and-coming player each Monday during the season, and his AHL notebook appears each Thursday on NHL.com. As far as assessing hockey potential goes, Kelly Chase and Al MacInnis are the types of guys who deserve some credibility. About four years ago, […]

Bruins hold off Sharks to regain Atlantic lead

Mikko Lehtonen scored Providence’s only two goals and Kevin Regan turned aside 34 shots as the Bruins defeated the Worcester Sharks, 2-1, at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in the AHL’s only action on Sunday afternoon. The win moves the Bruins back into sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division, two points ahead of […]

Blues recall pair from Peoria

St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today the club has recalled defensemen Steve Wagner and Andy Wozniewski from the Blues’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen. Wagner, 24, has skated in 16 games for the Blues this season, collecting two points (one goal, one assist) along with 18 penalty minutes. The 6-1, 191-pound […]

Habs call for Henry

Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced today that defenceman Alex Henry has been recalled from the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League. Henry, 29, has played in 47 games with the Bulldogs recording eight points (two goals, six assists) along with 70 penalty minutes. The native of Elliot Lake, Ontario spent last season […]