SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews announced today that the 2008 AHL All-Star Classic will take place on Sunday, January 27 and Monday, January 28 at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton, N.Y. “Binghamton has a rich tradition in the American Hockey League history and a tremendously loyal […]
The Detroit Red Wings, parent club of the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins, announced on Monday the signings of eight players to contracts, including left wing Matt Ellis, who led the Griffins with 26 goals during the 2006-07 season. “These players are valuable acquisitions for the Red Wings organization,” said Detroit assistant general manager Jim Nill. […]
The Toronto Marlies announced Monday that they have signed free-agent forwards Nathan Perrott and Peter Tsimikalis to AHL standard player contracts. Perrott, 30, returns to Toronto after having played four games with the Marlies last season. He was held pointless while recording 19 penalty minutes. In 2005-06, Perrott appeared in three NHL games with the […]
The Pittsburgh Penguins, parent club of the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, have signed defensemen Mark Ardelan and Deryk Engelland. Ardelan, 24, played 79 games during the 2006-07 season with the AHL’s Iowa Stars, ranking fourth on the club in scoring with 38 points (eight goals, 30 assists) while leading the team in assists. His point total […]
The American Hockey League joins the rest of the hockey community in mourning the loss of former league All-Star John Ferguson, who passed away Saturday night following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 68. Widely regarded as one of the sport’s toughest players, Ferguson played three seasons with the AHL’s Cleveland Barons (1960-63) and […]
The Colorado Avalanche, parent club of the AHL’s Lake Erie Monsters, announced Friday the signing of free-agent forwards Eric Healey and Matt Hussey, along with goaltender Tyler Weiman, all to one-year contracts. “These three players add to our team’s overall depth,” said Avalanche assistant general manager Greg Sherman. “Going into our first year with our […]
The Atlanta Thrashers, parent club of the AHL’s Chicago Wolves, have signed unrestricted free-agent forward Alexandre Giroux to a multiple-year contract. Giroux, 26, ranked second in the American Hockey League with 42 goals and added 28 assists for 70 points in 67 games with Hershey in 2006-07. He also led all league forwards with his […]
The Anaheim Ducks, parent club of the AHL’s Portland Pirates, announced today that they have signed free-agent defenseman Joe Callahan to a one-year contract and right wing Brandon Segal to a two-year contract. Callahan, 24, set career highs with 13 assists and 14 points in 78 games for San Antonio (AHL) last season. The 6-foot-3, […]
The Pittsburgh Penguins, parent club of the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, have signed center Jeff Taffe and goaltender John Curry. Taffe, 26, split the 2006-07 season between the Phoenix Coyotes (NHL) and the San Antonio Rampage (AHL). He recorded six points (four goals, two assists) in 17 games with the Coyotes, and notched 40 points (20g, […]
The Pittsburgh Penguins, parent club of the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, have signed centers Chris Minard and Nathan Smith to two-year contracts. Minard, 25, led the Lowell Devils (AHL) with 32 goals and 49 points during the 2006-07 season. He also ranked first on the team with 12 power-play goals. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound native of Owen […]
