AHL announces suspension

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Albany River Rats left wing Mike Sgroi has been suspended for ten (10) regular-season games as a result of his actions during an AHL game vs. the Providence Bruins on Jan. 11. Sgroi will be eligible to return on Feb. 4 when Albany plays the […]

2006 Canadian All-Stars announced

The American Hockey League announced today the Canadian AHL All-Star team roster for the 2006 Rbk Hockey AHL All-Star Classic, to be played later this month at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Man. The team comprises players born in Canada; the PlanetUSA team was announced on Wednesday. AHL fans determined the starting lineups of both […]

2006 Canadian All-Stars announced

The American Hockey League announced today the Canadian AHL All-Star team roster for the 2006 Rbk Hockey AHL All-Star Classic, to be played later this month at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Man. The team comprises players born in Canada; the PlanetUSA team was announced on Wednesday. AHL fans determined the starting lineups of both […]

Shaw named Islanders’ interim coach

Former AHL defenseman and head coach Brad Shaw was today named interim head coach of the NHL’s New York Islanders. Shaw, who began the year as an assistant for the Islanders, takes over for Steve Stirling, who has been relieved of his duties. "Brad is a very bright, charismatic and passionate coach, someone I’m counting […]

2006 PlanetUSA AHL All-Stars named

The American Hockey League announced today the PlanetUSA AHL All-Star team roster for the 2006 Rbk Hockey AHL All-Star Classic, to be played later this month at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Man. The team comprises players born outside of Canada. AHL fans determined the starting lineup via on-line balloting at theahl.com, while a committee […]

Eastern Conference in spotlight tonight

LOOKING BACK: Josh Harding made a franchise-record 56 saves to lead Houston to a 4-2 win over Toronto on Tuesday night… Also Tuesday, Dan Ellis made 30 stops as Iowa shut out Cleveland, 3-0. Mon 1/9 No games scheduled Tue 1/10 HOUSTON 4, Toronto 2… IOWA 3, Cleveland 0 LOOKING AHEAD: Portland and Manchester are […]

Harding stones Marlies with 56 saves

Josh Harding made his case for a trip to the 2006 Rbk Hockey AHL All-Star Classic loud and clear. The second-year pro made a franchise-record 56 saves — the most by an AHL goaltender this season — to lead the Houston Aeros to a 4-2 win over the Toronto Marlies at the Toyota Center on […]

2005 AHL All-Stars making major league impact

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The 2006 AHL All-Stars will have a lot to live up to after the splash several of the 2005 All-Stars have made at the NHL level this season. As the American Hockey League moves closer to the 2006 Rbk Hockey AHL All-Star Classic in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we take a look back at […]

Worcester Sharks coming this fall

The American Hockey League Board of Governors on Monday approved the relocation of the San Jose Sharks’ AHL franchise from Cleveland to Worcester, Mass., beginning with the 2006-07 season. Sharks Minor Holdings president Michael Lehr and San Jose Sharks president and CEO Greg Jamison made the announcement that the team has reached an agreement with […]

Lessard tapped for weekly award

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Iowa Stars right wing Junior Lessard has been named the CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending January 8, 2006. In two games, Lessard scored three goals and three assists, including a five point eruption on Saturday against the Wolves. After being […]