Bulldogs’ broadcaster has seen lots behind mic

by Garry McKay || AHL On The Beat Archive From a Calder Cup winner to the goal that ended the longest game in American Hockey League history, Derek Wills has done the play-by-play for most of the great and a few not-so-great moments in Hamilton Bulldogs history. The 31-year-old Port Colborne, Ont., native called his […]

AHL announces suspension

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Syracuse Crunch left wing Tom Sestito and Toronto Marlies defenseman Jay Harrison have each been suspended for three (3) games as a result of their altercation prior to an AHL game between the teams in Syracuse on Feb. 29.  In addition, both the Crunch and […]

Wolves’ Pavelec earns February goalie honors

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Ondrej Pavelec of the Chicago Wolves has been named the Rbk X-Pulse/AHL Goaltender of the Month for February. Pavelec was 9-2-1 in 12 appearances last month, posting a 1.49 goals-against average and a .949 save percentage to lead Chicago into first place in the West […]

Milwaukee’s O’Reilly named Player of the Month

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Milwaukee Admirals center Cal O’Reilly has been named the CCM/AHL Player of the Month for February. O’Reilly led all AHL scorers with 24 points on five goals and 19 assists in 16 games last month. O’Reilly began the month with a pair of big games, […]

Sound Tigers’ Smith named top rookie for February

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Bridgeport Sound Tigers center Trevor Smith has been named the Rbk Edge/AHL Rookie of the Month for February. Smith tallied eight goals and seven assists for 15 points in 13 games for the Sound Tigers last month. Smith scored once in regulation and once in […]

Goehring shines, earns AHL’s weekly honor

 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Syracuse Crunch goaltender Karl Goehring has been named the Rbk/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending March 2, 2008. Goehring stopped 131 of 136 shots in four starts, good for a 3-0-1 record, a 1.21 goals-against average and a .963 save percentage. Goehring […]

NHL.com: Rookie Skille coping with ups and downs

by Lindsay Kramer || NHL.com Rockford IceHogs rookie right wing Jack Skille always will remember his NHL debut for the Chicago Blackhawks. In an “I-wish-I-could-forget-it” kind of way. It came when the Blackhawks hosted Los Angeles on Dec. 30. Skille, who is from Madison, Wis., had family in the stands. He took his first shift […]

Wolves drop Bruins, pull into tie atop overall standings

Sunday’s BoxscoresCHICAGO 4, PROVIDENCE 1 Jesse Schultz notched a pair of third-period goals to propel Chicago past Providence by a 4-1 final before 6,102 fans at the Allstate Arena. The victory moved the Wolves even with the Bruins atop the AHL’s overall standings. Both clubs have identical records of 42-14-2-1, good for 87 points with […]

AHL Quick Hits: First place overall on the line

LOOKING BACK:In Thursday’s only action, Jason Jaffray notched his second hat trick of the season to help Manitoba double up Hershey, 4-2… On Wednesday, goaltender Barry Brust made 31 saves for his second straight shutout as Houston edged Lake Erie, 1-0… Daniel Corso and Corey Locke tallied four points apiece in Hamilton’s 5-3 victory over […]