Eastern Conference notebook

Schedule/Scores Player Stats Goalie Stats Brandon Nolan had an eight-game scoring streak (5-8-13) and a point in 18 of 19 AHL games prior to being held scoreless on both Monday at Philadelphia and Wednesday at Rochester… Nolan is tied for 15th in the league with 48 points (23-25-48) in 47 games… Albany’s 2-1 loss to […]

Western Conference notebook

Schedule/Scores Player Stats Goalie Stats Despite Wednesday’s overtime loss to Manitoba, the Wolves have still picked up a standings point in eight straight contests (7-0-0-1), and their 78 points are just three shy of Providence for the overall AHL lead… Rookie Bryan Little, selected 12th overall by Atlanta in the 2006 draft, boasts a five-game […]

AHL Quick Hits: Atlantic’s top teams clash in Hartford

LOOKING BACK:In Tuesday’s action, Darren McCarty tallied the game-winning goal in Grand Rapids’ 5-4 victory over San Antonio… Matt D’Agostini netted a pair of goals as Hamilton doubled up Iowa, 4-2… Milwaukee edged Quad City in a shootout, 3-2… On Monday, Troy Milam scored both of Manchester’s goals in a 2-1 overtime victory at Springfield. […]

Sharks show their softer sides in the community

by Kimberly Dunbar || AHL On The Beat Archive Hockey is a sport well known for its grit and toughness. But just like there are two sides to every hockey stick, there are two sides to the Worcester Sharks. On the ice, the Sharks have a lot of bite, but off the ice, the players […]

MacIntyre makes history in unlikely Moose win

Wednesday’s boxscores MANITOBA 2, CHICAGO 1 (OT) Drew MacIntyre became the ninth goaltender in AHL history to be credited with a goal when Chicago shot the puck into their own net during a delayed penalty in overtime, giving Manitoba a 2-1 win over the Wolves at Allstate Arena. See the goal (video courtesy B2 Networks/AHL) […]

D’Agostini helps surging Bulldogs double up Stars, 4-2

Tuesday’s Boxscores HAMILTON 4, IOWA 2 Matt D’Agostini netted two goals, including the game-winner, and goaltender Jaroslav Halak made 34 saves as Hamilton posted a 4-2 road victory over Iowa on Tuesday at the Wells Fargo Arena. The Bulldogs have won four straight games and eight of their last 10 (8-2-0-0), lifting them into a […]

AHL announces suspension

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Lake Erie Monsters defenseman Dale Purinton has been suspended for four (4) games as a result of his actions during an AHL game at Hamilton on Feb. 16. Purinton was suspended under the provisions of AHL Rule 29.1 (supplementary discipline). Purinton will miss Lake Erie’s games on […]

AHL Weekly Release: Top to bottom, West remains tight

WEEKLY RELEASE #20 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The Chicago Wolves may be distancing themselves from the rest of the pack, but the eight-team West Division continues to be the best in the AHL from top to bottom. West Division(through Feb. 18) GP Pts Chicago 52 77 Rockford 57 70 San Antonio 54 68 Peoria 56 66 […]

Lepisto finding sweet success in Hershey

by Jess Mikula || AHL On The Beat Archive Young hockey players dream of one day making it to the NHL. Even half a world away, in Espoo, Finland, Sami Lepisto was no exception. The son of a Finnish national team player, Lepisto virtually grew up on the ice and attributes much of his growth […]