Sound Tigers name Baseggio coach

David Baseggio has been named the third head coach in Bridgeport Sound Tigers history. The announcement was made at a press conference today at the SportsCenter of Connecticut by Mike Milbury, general manager of the Sound Tigers’ NHL parent franchise, the New York Islanders. “Dave earned this opportunity with his hard work, dedication and ability […]

Alignment, formats announced for ’05-’06

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews made several announcements today from the AHL Board of Governors’ annual meeting at Amelia Island, Fla. First, the Board approved the conference and division alignment and playoff plan for the 2005-06 American Hockey League season: Eastern Conference Atlantic Division East Division Albany River Rats […]

Dave Andrews to lead AHL through 2010

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Board of Governors is pleased to announce that league president and chief executive officer David Andrews has agreed to terms on a new five-year contract that will see him continue to lead the AHL through the 2009-10 season. Andrews assumed the AHL presidency in 1994 and has solidified […]

Flames’ Nystrom ready to take next step

Eric Nystrom takes everything in stride. As in one step at a time. Having now graduated from the University of Michigan, the next step for Nystrom is professional hockey. As a first-round pick of the Calgary Flames and son of 14-year National Hockey League veteran Bob Nystrom, you would think the kid is a lock. […]

Marlies name Maurice head coach

John Ferguson, vice-president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Friday the appointment of Paul Maurice as head coach of the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies. “Paul brings a great deal of coaching experience to the Marlies and he was our number one choice for the job,” said Ferguson. “We believe that he […]

Bears to hold prospect camp

The Hershey Bears announced today the team will hold a prospect camp at Giant Center July 10-15. The announcement was made by Bears President/GM Doug Yingst. Players will participate in on-ice practice and off-ice sessions during the week with coaches and player personnel. Several players drafted by Washington are expected to attend, including Eric Fehr, […]

Bruins’ Walsh begins coaching career

Northeastern University announced on Wednesday that Providence Bruins forward Brendan Walsh has been named assistant coach of men’s hockey under newly named head coach Greg Cronin. Walsh, voted the Bruins’ fan favorite for the 2004-05 season, is a Dorchester, Mass., native and was a member of the 1999 national champion University of Maine team. “I’m […]

Moose extend contract of GM Heisinger

Today, the Manitoba Moose, the AHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks, announced they have signed Craig Heisinger to a multi-year contract extension. Heisinger enters his fourth full season in his role as general manager/vice-president, hockey operations. “Zinger” played a big role in the turn-around of the Manitoba Moose in 2004-05 from a non-playoff team the […]

Ace Bailey Classic set for Monday

The Manchester Monarchs and the Monarchs Care Foundation, the organization’s charitable arm, on Monday will host the Fourth Annual Ace Bailey Golf Classic at the Manchester Country Club in Bedford, N.H. Proceeds from this year’s sold-out event will benefit the development of a Level II Special Care Nursery at The Mom’s Place, located at Catholic […]

Pirates’ Army returning to PC

Providence College today announced the appointment of Tim Army as the head coach of the men’s hockey team. Army, a 1985 graduate of the College, spent the last three seasons as the head coach of the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. He posted a 99-89-32-20 mark in 240 games with the Pirates. Army […]