Fistric making an impression on Stars

courtesy DallasStars.com Defenseman Mark Fistric was the Dallas Stars’ first-round selection (28th overall) in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, and certainly made his presence felt in his first professional season with the AHL’s Iowa Stars in 2006-07. He has brought that presence to Frisco this week for the Stars’ development camp, and has impressed observers […]

Falcons ink Simon, Micflikier

The Springfield Falcons and the parent Edmonton Oilers announced today that forwards Jacob Micflikier and Ben Simon have been signed to standard American Hockey League contracts. Simon is entering his eighth season of professional hockey after recording 13 goals and 17 assists for 30 points in 77 AHL games between Syracuse and Grand Rapids last […]

Devils organization announces signings

The New Jersey Devils, parent club of the AHL’s Lowell Devils, on Tuesday announced the signings of nine players. New Jersey re-signed forwards Cam Janssen and Grant Marshall and defenseman Olivier Magnan, while signing defensemen Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre and Ian Moran and forward Noah Clarke to new contracts. Additionally, forwards Benoit Mondou and Joe Rooney and […]

Wolf Pack’s Gernander promoted to head coach

The New York Rangers announced today that Ken Gernander will assume head coaching responsibilities for the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, becoming the fifth head coach in franchise history. "Ken has been an invaluable member of the Wolf Pack organization," said Jim Schoenfeld, who has been promoted to assistant general manager, player personnel for the Rangers […]

Boucher returning to Phantoms

The Philadelphia Phantoms have signed goaltender Brian Boucher to an American Hockey League contract. “Brian is a good goalie who will add depth to the organization and solidify our goaltending situation,” said Philadelphia Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren in making the announcement. Boucher spent his first two professional seasons (1997-99) with the Phantoms, and was […]

Crunch sign goaltender Munro

The Syracuse Crunch have signed goaltender Adam Munro to an American Hockey League contract. Munro, 24, has appeared in 70 career AHL games with the Norfolk Admirals going 36-22-4, while posting a 2.54 goals-against average, a .906 save percentage and four shutouts. His best AHL season came in 2004-05, when he was 14-10-2 with four […]

Weller, Murley head to Coyotes

The Phoenix Coyotes, parent club of the AHL’s San Antonio Rampage, have announced the signings of left wing Matt Murley and right wing/defenseman Craig Weller to one-year contracts. Murley, 27, played 61 AHL games with Albany last season, finishing second on the team in points (55) and assists (32). The Troy, N.Y., native also scored […]

Senators name Clouston head coach

The Binghamton Senators, in conjunction with the Ottawa Senators, announced today that Cory Clouston has been named head coach of the American Hockey League club. Clouston replaces Dave Cameron, who returned to the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors of the Ontario Hockey League after coaching the B-Senators for three seasons. Clouston, a native of Viking, Alta., […]

Boyd wants more than a taste

by Miranda Baker || CalgaryFlames.com Dustin Boyd is on the path to the big leagues. The 21-year-old forward has attended numerous Calgary Flames development camps since being drafted in 2004, and was called up four times by the club during the 2006-07 season. Boyd’s time spent in Calgary gave the native of Winnipeg, Man., a […]

Penguins add depth with Conklin

The Pittsburgh Penguins, parent club of the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, have signed goaltender Ty Conklin. In 2006-07, Conklin was 3-12-3 in 19 AHL appearances with Syracuse, and 3-5-2 in 16 NHL outings between Columbus and Buffalo. He has appeared in 76 career National Hockey League contests, posting a 30-24-7 record with a 2.65 goals-against average […]