by Elizabeth Casey || AHL On The Beat Archive In order to skate their way into the American Hockey League, players must have work ethic, discipline and skill. They must have support, and they must have heart. Chicago Wolves defenseman Karel Pilar knows this well. He learned that lesson in spades during the 2002-03 season, […]
by Dan Warner || AHL On The Beat Archive On any given night when someone comes to a Portland Pirates game, they may see a white jersey with the number 31 carefully stitched on the arms and back of the sweater. The man in this jersey has been strong in goal for Portland, and has […]
by Dave Whigham and Keith Phillips || AHL On The Beat Archive Vince Lombardi once said, “Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal.” Norfolk Admirals left wing Radek Smolenak has […]
by Jen Sharpe || AHL On The Beat Archive With the Calder Cup Playoffs on the horizon and a pesky cross-over keeping the North Division’s fourth playoff berth up in the air, the Manitoba Moose have picked a perfect time to ride the win column. A balanced blend of outstanding goaltending, a potent top line, […]
by Mike Ulmer || AHL On The Beat Archive Sometimes you just never know how the sports and entertainment world cross over. With that said, there are just some stories that connect the two worlds that are amazing. Take the example of the loving Kronwall family. I am a fan of love. The late Keith […]
by Andrew J. Ferraro || AHL On The Beat Houston Aeros forward Ryan Hamilton had one of those junior careers that just got better every season. The drive was there. The development was taking shape, and when Hamilton played his last game with the Barrie Colts in 2005-06, he was signed by the Aeros and […]
by Tim Damour || AHL On The Beat Archive Erik Ersberg One of the thrilling aspects of watching the Manchester Monarchs compete is knowing they are one call away from realizing their National Hockey League dreams. One day they are skating in Manchester, the next day they could be suiting up for the Kings and […]
by Brian Smith || AHL On The Beat When Jared Ross walks into an elementary school, he just seems like any other teacher or staff member in the building. But when the Philadelphia Phantoms forward and alternate captain throws on his jersey just before going into a classroom to read to a group of children, […]
by Randy Rice || AHL On The Beat Archive Grand Rapids Griffins defenseman Garrett Stafford jokingly refers to himself as a “Super Vet.” His American Hockey League career reached 350 games on Mar. 6, with the first 345 of those coming before he tasted his first NHL action. On Feb. 23, Stafford received the call […]
by Brian Coe || AHL On The Beat Archive Ed Johnston has been involved with some of historic events during the course of his 46-year career in the National Hockey League. But one stands out above all of them, especially if you’re a fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was Johnston who, as general manager […]
