Boyce helps Marlies surge past Bulldogs in overtime

Sunday’s Boxscores TORONTO 6, HAMILTON 5 (OT) Darryl Boyce capped off a three-point performance (2-1-3) with a penalty shot goal at 4:31 of overtime as Toronto rallied for a 6-5 road win over division-rival Hamilton on Sunday at Copps Coliseum. Boyce also netted a power play goal in the first period for the Marlies, who […]

NHL.com: Up from Crunch, Mason a pleasant surprise

by Dan Rosen || NHL.com Two knee surgeries cost Columbus goalie Steve Mason a chance to play in the Memorial Cup this past spring and continue his training over the summer, his first before turning pro. "I wanted to come into training camp with the opportunity to make the team," Mason told NHL.com, "but being […]

AHL Quick Hits: Battle of Ontario at Copps Coliseum

LOOKING BACK: In Thursday’s action, Mike Santorelli had a game-high four points (2-2-4) and Ryan Jones added two goals and an asisst as Milwaukee rallied past Hamilton, 5-4… Chad Kolarik and Jeff Hoggan both posted a goal and an assist as San Antonio snapped a 17-game winless streak with a 3-0 win over Syracuse… On […]

Wolves roll in battle for first

Saturday’s boxscores CHICAGO 6, ROCKFORD 1 Chicago remained tied for first in the West Division and dropped Rockford into fourth place with a 6-1 decision over the IceHogs at Allstate Arena. The teams had begun the night in a three-way tie with Iowa atop the West. Joe Motzko scored two goals and assisted on another, […]

Schneider, Jaffray lead Canucks to victory

(AP) — Dearly missing Roberto Luongo, the Vancouver Canucks were looking for a lift. The usual back-and-forth with the Minnesota Wild provided precisely the energy they needed. Jason Jaffray scored the decisive goal early in the second period and goalie

Blues helping Strachan realize hockey dreams

by Beth Alderson || AHL On The Beat Archive Few people have the opportunity or the determination to realize their childhood dreams. But after eight years of working toward his goal, Peoria Rivermen defenseman Tyson Strachan came face-to-face with his chance when he was invited to participate in the NHL training camp with the St. […]

River Rats’ offense explodes in 8-1 win over Norfolk

Friday’s Boxscores ALBANY 8, NORFOLK 1 Albany erupted for a season-high eight goals and cruised to an 8-1 victory over division-rival Norfolk on Friday at the Times Union Center. Mike Angelidis scored twice and added an assist for the River Rats, while captain Pat Dwyer racked up a game-high four points (1-3-4) in the win. […]

AHL announces suspension

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Springfield Falcons center Gilbert Brule has been suspended for four (4) games as a result of his actions in a game at Lowell on Dec. 3. Brule was suspended following a league review of his boarding major and game misconduct in the third period of […]

Moose edge Aeros in shootout, 3-2

Thursday’s Boxscores MANITOBA 3, HOUSTON 2 (SO) Second-year pro Michael Grabner scored in regulation and added a shootout marker as Manitoba took a 3-2 road win over Houston on Thursday afternoon before 8,169 fans at the Toyota Center. Mark Cullen and rookie Mark Derlago added goals in the shootout for the Moose, who swept their […]

Eastern Conference notebook

Schedule/Scores Player Stats Goalie Stats Third-year goaltender Justin Peters earned his first career NHL recall to Carolina on Tuesday after Hurricanes starter Cam Ward suffered an injury… Albany’s six-goal showing in a 6-3 win over Syracuse on Saturday was its largest single-game total and largest winning margin of the season… After going 1-for-23 (4.3%) on […]