Phantoms Platoon to link up with families

In March of 2006, the American Hockey League’s Philadelphia Phantoms established a unique partnership with the United States Army by ‘adopting’ the Liquid Lead Platoon from the A Company’s 710th Brigade Support Battalion. Now known as the Phantoms Platoon and stationed in Afghanistan for the last 10 months, many of the soldiers will have an […]

All-Star fan balloting begins Monday

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that 2007 Rbk Hockey AHL All-Star Classic Fan Balloting will begin Monday, December 11, at noon EST, exclusively on the official Web site of the AHL, theahl.com. Fans will have the opportunity to vote for the most deserving AHL players by visiting theahl.com and completing the […]

AHL mourns passing of George Sage

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League is mourning the death of George M. Sage, former owner of the AHL’s Providence Reds. Sage passed away on Monday at the age of 75. “The American Hockey League has lost one of its builders in George Sage,” said David Andrews, AHL President and Chief Executive Officer. “His leadership and […]

Cassivi earns 200th career win in overtime thriller

Frederic Cassivi took home his 200th career American Hockey League victory in dramatic fashion, making 21 saves as he backstopped the Bears to a 3-2 overtime win against the Norfolk Admirals at Norfolk Scope Arena and moved Hershey into a first-place tie atop the East Division. He improves his record to 10-5-3 on the season […]

Weekly Notebook: Western Conference

Schedule/Scores Player Stats Goalie Stats Darren Haydar had two goals and assists in three games last week into this week’s action, making it 13 straight games with an assist and extended his scoring streak to 24 games, a franchise record and the longest in the AHL in 12 years … Jason Krog recorded two goals […]

Weekly Notebook: Eastern Conference

Schedule/Scores Player Stats Goalie Stats Center Ben Guite has scored in his last three games, scoring a pair of goals and assists as the Rats went 1-1-1-0 on the week…Defenseman Mark Flood scored two goals in his first three outings with Albany since being acquired by the Carolina Hurricanes from the Columbus Blue Jackets…Keith Aucoin […]

AHL Quick Hits — December 6-7, 2006

LOOKING BACK:On Tuesday, rookie Brett Sterling became the AHL’s first 20-goal scorer this season, finding the net twice in Chicago’s 5-2 win over Iowa… Mark Mancari scored twice in the third period to lead Rochester to a 3-2 victory at Manitoba. Mon 12/4No games scheduled Tue 12/5CHICAGO 5, Iowa 2… Rochester 3, MANITOBA 2 LOOKING […]

After 25 years, Hershey sweet as ever for Yingst

by Julie Sensenderfer || AHL On The Beat ArchiveThrough the long and illustrious history of the Hershey Bears, strong leadership has been one of the hallmarks of the franchise. From John Sollenberger to Lloyd Blinco to Frank Mathers, the Bears have achieved success not only because of play on the ice, but leadership in the […]

Mancari’s late goals sink Moose

A pair of third-period goals from Mark Mancari proved to be the difference as the Rochester Americans avoided their third straight loss by defeating the Manitoba Moose by a score of 3-2 at the MTS Centre on Tuesday night. Michael Ryan recorded two assists and Clarke MacArthur scored the other goal for Rochester, while netminder […]

Corazzini rekindles the dream in Norfolk

by Keith Phillips || AHL On The Beat ArchiveLots of kids grow up dreaming of the chance to don the sweater of their favorite National Hockey League team and to play in the arenas that their heroes skated in. Very few actually live their dream. Nearly three years ago, Carl Corazzini did just that by […]