Pivko suspended for 1 game

The AHL announced today that Milwaukee Admirals left wing Libor Pivko has been suspended for one (1) Calder Cup Playoff game as a result of his actions in an April 23, 2005, AHL game versus Cincinnati. Pivko will miss tonight’s Game Five of Milwaukee’s West Division Semifinal series in Cincinnati.

Avs to join ‘Canes in Lowell

Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has renewed its affiliation agreement with the Lowell Lock Monsters of the American Hockey League (AHL) through the 2005-06 season. The Colorado Avalanche will also send their top prospects to Lowell as part of the one-year agreement. […]

Gernander sets AHL record

He’s been the face of a franchise for eight seasons. Tonight, he earned a special place in the AHL record books. Hartford captain Ken Gernander, who has worn the captain’s “C” for the Wolf Pack since day one in 1997, skated in his 121st career Calder Cup Playoff game in Lowell tonight, surpassing the legendary […]

Bears, Caps announce partnership

The National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals announced today that the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League will become the team’s primary development affiliate. The partnership, which will begin in the 2005-06 season, will allow the two organizations to work together in developing the Capitals’ top prospects. “We are excited to announce our partnership with […]

Penguins win 3OT marathon

Colby Armstrong scored at 12:26 of the third overtime period on Monday night, ending the ninth-longest game in American Hockey League history and giving Wilkes-Barre/Scranton a crucial 3-2 victory over Binghamton in Game 3 of their East Division semifinal series. The Penguins still trail two games to one, with Game 4 scheduled for Wednesday. Armstrong’s […]

Babchuk, Foster suspended

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Norfolk Admirals defenseman Anton Babchuk has been suspended pending review of his actions in an April 23, 2005, AHL playoff game in Philadelphia. The AHL also announced that Cincinnati Mighty Ducks defenseman Kurtis Foster has been suspended for one (1) Calder Cup Playoff game as […]

Amerks come back to bite Dogs

Jiri Novotny scored the first two postseason goals of his AHL career in the third period, including the game-winner with 3:20 remaining in regulation, as Rochester stormed back for a 4-3 win in Hamilton on Sunday afternoon. The Americans now have a commanding 3-0 lead in their North Division semifinal series. The Bulldogs scored three […]