Meckler leads Monarchs into fourth place

Sunday’s boxscores MANCHESTER 4, SPRINGFIELD 2 David Meckler had two goals and an assist and Jonathan Quick made 38 saves as Manchester took over fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a 4-2 win over Springfield at the Verizon Wireless Arena on Sunday afternoon. The victory puts the Monarchs one point ahead of Springfield in […]

AHL Quick Hits: Monarchs host Falcons in key clash

For Immediate Release March 21, 2008 LOOKING BACK:In Thursday’s AHL action, Jannik Hansen tallied a goal and three assists as Manitoba posted its eighth straight win, a 4-2 decision over San Antonio… Anton Khudobin made 26 saves for his first career AHL shutout in Houston’s 1-0 win over Chicago… On Wednesday, P.A. Parenteau’s overtime goal […]

Marlies, Wolf Pack punch postseason tickets

Saturday’s Boxscores TORONTO 3, HAMILTON 1 Toronto clinched a spot in the 2008 Calder Cup Playoffs with a 3-1 win over division-rival Hamilton on Saturday at Ricoh Coliseum. Bates Battaglia, David Ling, and Robbie Earl netted goals for the Marlies, who swept their home-and-home set with the Bulldogs. Battaglia put Toronto on top with a […]

AHL announces suspensions

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Bridgeport Sound Tigers left wing Kip Brennan has been suspended for two (2) games as a result of his actions during an AHL game at Worcester on Mar. 21. Brennan received an automatic two-game suspension under AHL Rule 23.3 for accumulating four game misconducts in […]

Baumgartner enjoying second stint with Moose

by Jen Sharpe || AHL On The Beat Archive With the Calder Cup Playoffs on the horizon and a pesky cross-over keeping the North Division’s fourth playoff berth up in the air, the Manitoba Moose have picked a perfect time to ride the win column. A balanced blend of outstanding goaltending, a potent top line, […]

Leighton, River Rats shut down streaking Penguins

Friday’s Boxscores ALBANY 3, WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON 0 Ben Cottreau scored twice in his pro debut, and goaltender Michael Leighton made 35 saves for his league-leading seventh shutout as Albany posted a 3-0 road win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday at the Wachovia Arena. The River Rats pulled within a point of the Penguins – who entered as […]

Moose double up Rampage, capture eighth straight win

MANITOBA 4, SAN ANTONIO 2 Manitoba staked itself to a 3-1 lead held on at the end for a 4-2 win over visiting San Antonio on Thursday in front of 8,355 fans at the MTS Centre. Maxime Fortunus scored the game-winning goal in the third period, and goaltender Drew MacIntyre made 32 saves for the […]

Eastern Conference notebook

Schedule/Scores Player Stats Goalie Stats Goaltender Michael Leighton currently leads the AHL in save percentage (.933) and is tied for the league lead in both GAA (2.04) and shutouts (6)… Leighton ranks fourth with 25 wins on the season (25-21-4)… His 28 career AHL shutouts have pulled him into a tie with Jason LaBarbera for […]

Western Conference notebook

Schedule/Scores Player Stats Goalie Stats Defenseman Brian Fahey had notched a point in a season-high three straight games (2-2-4) prior to being held scoreless in Chicago’s 7-5 loss at Lake Erie on Tuesday… Fahey leads all active Wolves blueliners and has set a career high with 13 goals on the season (13-17-30); His 30 points […]

AHL announces suspension

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Lake Erie Monsters defenseman Dale Purinton has been suspended for one (1) game as a result of his actions during pre-game warm-ups prior to an AHL game at Grand Rapids on Mar. 15. Purinton will miss Lake Erie’s game on Friday (Mar. 21) at Peoria.