AHL Quick Hits: Griffins, Bulldogs seek “W” tonight

LOOKING BACK: In Tuesday’s action, 2004 first-round draft pick Rob Schremp netted two goals and added an assist as Springfield rallied past Binghamton, 5-3… Peoria blanked Hamilton, 5-0, behind two goals from Charles Linglet and 25 saves by Chris Beckford-Tseu… Marius Holtet scored twice to lead Iowa to a road win over Milwaukee, 4-1. Mon […]

Schremp leads Falcons over Senators, 5-3

Tuesday’s AHL Boxscores SPRINGFIELD 5, BINGHAMTON 3 Rob Schremp tallied two goals and added an assist as Springfield overcame an early 2-0 deficit to defeat visiting Binghamton by a 5-3 final on Tuesday at the MassMutual Center. Schremp, Edmonton’s first-round draft pick in 2004, increased his team-leading point total to 29 on the season (8-21-29), […]

AHL announces suspension

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Rochester Americans defenseman Mike Weber has been suspended for three (3) regular-season games as a result of his actions during an AHL game vs. Binghamton on Dec. 9. Weber was assessed a game misconduct penalty under AHL Rule 41.1 (Category III) at 19:35 of the […]

NHL.com: Samson showing blue-chip potential

by Lindsay Kramer || NHL.com Spotting a blue-chipper early in its development can be a rewarding and lucrative talent. Albany River Rats rookie right wing Jerome Samson learned that from his father, Luc, a financial advisor in Montreal. When his last goal is finally scored, Jerome would like to draw a paycheck in that field. […]

AHL Weekly Release: Rockford going hog wild out West

WEEKLY RELEASE #10 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … It’s a new city with new rivalries in a new conference, but the Chicago Blackhawks’ top affiliate is on its way to duplicating its successful regular season from a year ago. With points in seven straight outings and 14 of 17 since the start of November (10-3-1-3), the Rockford […]

Stars acquire Timonen from Philadelphia

The Dallas Stars announced today that the club has acquired defenseman Jussi Timonen from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick in 2009. The Stars have assigned Timonen to the Iowa Stars, Dallas’ primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL). Timonen, 24, has appeared in 14 games with the Philadelphia […]

Wolf Pack’s Dawes named Player of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Hartford Wolf Pack left wing Nigel Dawes has been named the Rbk/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending December 9, 2007. Dawes recorded three goals and five assists for eight points in three games for the Wolf Pack last week. After being held […]

Gauthier eyeing second career in radio

by Zachary Lane || AHL On The Beat Archive Every hockey player knows that someday his professional on-ice career will come to an end. Many of today’s professional hockey players played college hockey and graduated with degrees that they can fall back on when their playing career ends. Manchester Monarchs center Gabe Gauthier is no […]

Hennessy leads Senators past Americans, 4-3

Sunday’s AHL BoxscoresBINGHAMTON 4, ROCHESTER 3 Josh Hennessy netted a pair of goals, including the eventual game-winner late in the second period, as Binghamton held off host Rochester by a 4-3 final on Sunday at the Blue Cross Arena. Lawrence Nycholat added three points (1-2-3), and goaltender Jeff Glass made 24 saves in net. The […]

AHL Quick Hits: Rampage tangle with Stars again

LOOKING BACK:In Wednesday’s action, Jean-Francois Jacques and Fredrik Johansson each scored twice and Devan Dubnyk made 42 saves as Springfield doubled up Lowell, 4-2… Providence rallied for two third-period goals and prevailed over Hartford in a shootout, 4-3… Mark Cullen notched the game-winner with 39 seconds left to give Grand Rapids a 3-2 win over […]