Koivu, Bouchard among 13 to Houston

The Minnesota Wild on Friday announced the assignment of the following players to the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League: goaltenders Josh Harding and Kyle Kettles; centers Pierre-Marc Bouchard, Marc Cavosie, Mikko Koivu and Rickard Wallin, left wings Derek Boogaard and Mark Rooneem; right wing Matt Foy; and defensemen Chris Heid, Zbynek Michalek, Erik […]

Henderson returning to P-Bruins

The Providence Bruins announced today that they have signed left wing Jay Henderson to a contract for the upcoming 2004-05 season. Henderson played last season with the Milwaukee Admirals, winning his third Calder Cup while posting 15 goals, 16 assists and 122 PIM in 70 games. “Signing Jay is something that we as an organization […]

Wolf Pack sign 9

The American Hockey League’s Most Valuable Player, Jason LaBarbera, along with Jed Ortmeyer, Chad Wiseman and six others, will be at the Madison Square Garden Training Center when the Hartford Wolf Pack open training camp on Sept. 26. General Manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the team has agreed to terms with the nine players. […]

Thrashers assign 14 to Chicago

The Atlanta Thrashers have assigned 14 players to the Chicago Wolves, including goaltender Kari Lehtonen, who was named The Hockey News minor pro prospect of the year last season. In addition, the Thrashers assigned forwards Stephen Baby, Kevin Doell, Tommi Santala, Brad Schell, Karl Stewart and Colin Stuart; defensemen Jeff Dwyer, Paul Flache, Lane Manson, […]

River Rats roster ready for camp

New Jersey Devils CEO/President/General Manager Lou Lamoriello announced on Thursday that 33 players have been assigned to the American Hockey League’s Albany River Rats. Assigned were goaltenders Ari Ahonen, Scott Clemmensen and Matus Kostur; defensemen Bobby Allen, Alex Andreyev, Alex Brooks, Phil Cole, Matt DeMarchi, David Hale, Anton Kadeykin, Teemu Kesa, Krisjanis Redlihs, Ray Schultz […]

Hartford announces training camp roster

Hartford Wolf Pack General Manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that training camp will open Sun., Sept. 26, with physicals and medicals at the New York Rangers’ training facility in Greenburgh, N.Y. Approximately 40 hopefuls, including some of the organization’s top prospects, will hit the ice beginning on Sept. 27. Currently, 29 players are confirmed to […]

Panthers send 18 to San Antonio

Florida Panthers General Manager Mike Keenan announced today that 18 players have been assigned to the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League. LW Eric Beaudoin, D Jay Bouwmeester, LW Gregory Campbell, C Rob Globke, RW Paul Healey, D Burke Henry, C Scott Kelman, D Lukas Krajicek, C Kamil Kreps, D Grant McNeill, D […]

Monarchs roster gets boost from assignments

The Los Angeles Kings, the parent club of the Manchester Monarchs, on Wednesday assigned 13 players to Manchester. On the way to the Monarchs are forwards Mike Cammalleri, Matt Ryan, Yanick Lehoux, Noah Clarke, Scott Barney, Dustin Brown, Greg Hogeboom, Petr Kanko and George Parros; defensemen Tim Gleason and Denis Grebeshkov and goaltenders Barry Brust […]

Oilers send 17 to Road Runners

The Edmonton Oilers have assigned 17 players to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Edmonton Road Runners. Four of the 17 players assigned spent time with the Oilers during the 2003-04 season: Mike Bishai (14gp, 0+2=2), Doug Lynch (2 gp, 0+0=0), Tony Salmelainen (13gp, 0+1=1) and Jarret Stoll (68gp, 10+11=21) all skated for the Oilers […]