MacLean’s rocket boosts Canadians

WINNIPEG (CP) – When Donald MacLean found out he’d be competing in the hardest shot event in the American Hockey League All-Star Classic’s skills competition Tuesday, he didn’t give himself much of a chance to win. It turns out MacLean was wrong. The Grand Rapids Griffins forward won the competition with a shot that clocked […]

Giordano out, Regehr in

The AHL announced today that Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights defenseman Richie Regehr will replace teammate Mark Giordano on the Canadian roster for the 2006 Rbk Hockey AHL All-Star Classic, which gets underway tonight at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg. Giordano was recalled by the parent Calgary Flames on Monday and made his NHL debut vs. St. […]

Baby-faced trio powering Barons

With a team as young as the Cleveland Barons this season, it’s not surprising to see a rookie among the team’s leaders in offense. However, what you don’t expect is three first-year professionals hammering home nearly 29 percent of the team’s total offense and 34 percent of its goals scored. But, that is exactly what […]

All-Stars ready to shine on Winnipeg

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The 2006 Rbk Hockey AHL All-Star Classic, set for this coming Tuesday and Wednesday, will bring some of the best young players in hockey to the MTS Centre in Winnipeg to continue a tradition that actually began 64 years ago. While 2006 marks the 12th installment of the league’s modern All-Star event, […]

Rampage’s Brendl named week’s best

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that San Antonio Rampage forward Pavel Brendl has been named the CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending January 29, 2006. In three games last week, Brendl scored three goals and added four assists for seven points. Brendl began the week with a […]

Free video webcast of All-Star Classic

WINNIPEG, Man. … The American Hockey League and B2 Networks announced today that the 2006 Rbk Hockey AHL All-Star Classic will be broadcast live and at no charge from the MTS Centre in Winnipeg on B2 Networks. B2 will show the 2006 CCM AHL All-Star Skills Competition this Tuesday, January 31, and the 2006 AHL […]

Hartigan extends streak with OT winner

Mark Hartigan scored the game’s only goal at the 1:50 mark of overtime, giving Syracuse a 1-0 win in Bridgeport on Sunday evening. Hartigan, who is heading to Winnipeg to participate in this week’s 2006 Rbk Hockey AHL All-Star Classic, has recorded a point in 16 straight games for the Crunch, one shy of the […]

Mottau added to All-Star roster

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that Peoria Rivermen defenseman Mike Mottau has been added to the PlanetUSA roster for the 2006 Rbk Hockey AHL All-Star Classic, set for this Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg. The AHL also announced that Peoria forward Mike […]

Upshall, Admirals stay hot

Scottie Upshall scored twice and Pekka Rinne made 40 saves as Milwaukee continued its recent hot streak with a 4-2 win in Cleveland on Saturday night. The Admirals improved to 8-1-1-0 in their last 10 games, while Upshall has delivered 10 goals and seven assists for 17 points in his last seven games with Milwaukee. […]

Monarchs alumni living the dream

Every member of the Manchester Monarchs dreams of making it to the National Hockey League. This season, 20 (former) Monarchs have been crowned Kings for at least a day. The American Hockey League is designed to be a stepping stone on the road to the NHL. It is a place where individuals can work on […]