Is it possible for an athlete to think that it’s easier to play a sport as a professional rather than as an amateur? In the case of Jeff Giuliano, the answer is yes. Giuliano, a hard-working left wing for the Manchester Monarchs, has shown steady improvement as a hockey player in the American Hockey League […]
The American Hockey League announced today the Canadian AHL All-Star team roster for the 2004 Pepsi AHL All-Star Classic, to be played next month at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich. The team, comprising players born in Canada, includes 21 skaters and three goaltenders. AHL fans determined the starting lineup via on-line balloting at […]
The American Hockey League announced today that Hockey Hall of Famers Billy Smith and Grant Fuhr will be honored at the 2004 Pepsi AHL All-Star Classic, to be held February 8-9 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich. Both graduates of the AHL, Smith and Fuhr were the National Hockey League’s two most dominant […]
As title sponsor of the 2004 Pepsi AHL All-Star Classic, to be held Feb. 8-9 at Van Andel Arena, the Pepsi-Cola/Pepsi Bottling Group of Grand Rapids has partnered with Subway restaurants, Walter Dimmick Shell stations, Wesco convenience stores, and D&W and Family Fare grocery stores to promote the American Hockey League’s showcase event in 284 […]
For the Rampage this season, goaltender Travis Scott was just what they needed to plug up the net and keep pucks out of it. Scott jumped out to a quick start in his first year in San Antonio, pacing the young Rampage to an impressive first two months of the American Hockey League (AHL) season. […]
He ranks among the AHL’s fastest skaters, not only in terms of pure speed, but in explosive acceleration. If there is a loose puck somewhere, he is a consistent danger to opponents. He can turn what looks like a typical play into an instant scoring chance as he explodes to the puck and races toward […]
The American Hockey League announced today that fan balloting for the 2004 Pepsi AHL All-Star Classic will begin Friday, December 12, at 12:01 a.m. EST, exclusively on the official Web site of the AHL, theahl.com. Fans will have the opportunity to vote for the most deserving AHL players by visiting theahl.com and completing the official […]
Hall of Fame coach Scotty Bowman, a 10-time Stanley Cup champion and the all-time winningest coach in National Hockey League history, will be the featured speaker during the Hockey Hall of Fame/AHL All-Star Luncheon in Grand Rapids on Monday, Feb. 9. The luncheon, a central part of the festivities surrounding the 2004 Pepsi AHL All-Star […]
The Grand Rapids Griffins on Tuesday announced that tickets for the 2004 Pepsi AHL All-Star Classic at Van Andel Arena will go on sale to the general public this Saturday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. EST. The two-day event will consist of the AHL All-Star Skills Competition on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m., followed […]
American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews announced today that Pepsi-Cola/Pepsi Bottling Group of Grand Rapids has been named the title sponsor of the 2004 AHL All-Star Classic, to be held February 8 and 9 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich. Pepsi has been a major corporate partner of the American Hockey […]
