by Jen Sharpe || AHL On The Beat Archive According to 81-year-old Martin Svenningsen, “Nothing bad has ever come from Denmark.” While that may be a sweeping statement, you won’t hear any objections from the Manitoba Moose. For over 20 years, the Danish-born Svenningsen has held a part-time position with the Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba […]
by Kevin Boryczki and Adam Kaufman || AHL On The Beat Archive When someone says the name Wacey Rabbit, the first thing that many people do is chuckle and say, “Shhh…Be vewy, vewy quiet. I’m hunting Wabbit” or “Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids.” But it isn’t until you speak to Wacey and ask the […]
by Dave Ahlers || AHL On The Beat As a second year team in the American Hockey League, the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights are still building their history. It just may be than in a few years time, center Dustin Boyd will be remembered as the team’s first rookie sensation. Boyd has made a smooth transition […]
by Ed Gonser || AHL On The Beat Archive When it comes to Of Ice and Men — the slogan adopted by the Syracuse Crunch for the 2006-07 season — the Crunch and their fans dream for another run at the Calder Cups Playoffs and perhaps an American Hockey League Calder Cup championship. Not since […]
by Bob Crawford || AHL On The Beat ArchiveAfter the retirement of Ken Gernander, the Wolf Pack started last season without an official captain. Craig Weller was named to wear the “C” at the halfway point of 2005-06, but even after that, with players of similar experience like Alex Giroux, Chad Wiseman, Martin Grenier and […]
by Barry Holloway || AHL On The Beat Archive Most kids in Denmark don’t dream of growing up and playing in the NHL. Most kids in Denmark don’t dream of growing up and playing professional hockey. Like in many European nations, European football — soccer — has captured the national spotlight. But Milwaukee Admirals forward […]
by Christopher Roy || AHL On The Beat ArchiveOn the ice Zenon Konopka is a warrior. Off the ice, he is a gentle, caring person who wants to do well. If you were to look in the dictionary for the definition of character, Zenon Konopka would fit that description to the letter. Konopka is currently […]
by Angie Sammons and David Rak || AHL On The Beat Archive What does rock star and U2 lead singer Bono have in common with Peoria Rivermen fifth-year defenseman Mike Stuart? Your first response might be “Huh?” And your second response is probably “Absolutely nothing.” Honored as one of Time magazine’s “Persons of the Year” […]
by Andy Hutchison || AHL On The Beat Archive It’s a hockey reunion of sorts behind the Bridgeport Sound Tigers’ bench this season. Head coach Dan Marshall and assistant Joe Ferras, both of whom are new to the organization, were teammates at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh two decades ago. They won […]
by Alex Leavitt || AHL On The Beat Archive My whole life is in the hands of Clayton Stoner, who just left the rink with my wallet, my keys and my cell phone which I left in his car. I don’t know if he actually stole my wallet, my keys and cell phone because I’d […]
