Given his first opportunity to start a Stanley Cup Playoff game, AHL veteran Calvin Pickard delivered a much-needed win for the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.

Zac Dalpe wants to win. Fourteen years into his career, it continues to be a singular focus on the ice. It’s no surprise, then, that the Charlotte Checkers’ early exit from the playoffs seemed to hit Dalpe the hardest.

The Coachella Valley Firebirds are playing hockey in mid-May again. Their faithful fans are packing Acrisure Arena again. And captain Max McCormick is helping to lead the way again.

The Anaheim Ducks have promoted Rick Paterson to general manager of the San Diego Gulls, Anaheim’s top development affiliate in the American Hockey League.

Take a spin around the AHL ice with latest news and notes from the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs in today’s AHL Morning Skate.

The Buffalo Sabres have promoted Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert to assistant coach of the National Hockey League club, joining the staff of new Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff.

The American Hockey League has released the schedules for the division final series of the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs.

Zack L’Heureux scored on each of Milwaukee’s first two shots in the opening minute of the game and the Admirals completed their series comeback with a 5-3 victory over Texas on Sunday.

Take a spin around the AHL ice with latest news and notes from the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs in today’s AHL Morning Skate.