by Jamie Palatini || AHL On The Beat Archive The path to professional hockey is never the same for any two players. In October, defenseman Steve Oleksy found himself with the ECHL’s Idaho Steelheads. Just six months later, the rookie defenseman found himself with an American Hockey League contract and wearing the "A" for the […]
by Jim Charshafian || AHL On The Beat Archive San Antonio has been known as “Military City, U.S.A.” for decades because of the many different military bases located in the community. Members from various branches of the American armed forces have called San Antonio home while serving their country in the Alamo City and countless […]
by Scott Stuccio || AHL On The Beat Archive Dany Sabourin actually has played three games in less than three nights several times in the American Hockey League. But none compared to the ones that bookended two of the toughest battles of his career. On the night of Jan. 21, 2011, Sabourin and the Bears […]
by Kevin Zalaznik || AHL On The Beat Archive The Albany Devils, along with eight other Eastern Conference teams, are in a battle for the final spots in the 2012 Calder Cup Playoffs. With just seven games remaining for the Devils, they hope to string wins together and return to the postseason after falling short […]
by Justin Skelnik || AHL On The Beat Archive The 2011-12 Chicago Wolves roster is a diverse mix of players on National Hockey League contracts with the Vancouver Canucks and players on standard American Hockey League contracts with the Wolves. As of March 12, eight of Chicago’s 26-man roster are signed to Wolves contracts. One […]
by Bruce Berlet || AHL On The Beat Archive When the Connecticut Whale gathered for a team meal on an early-March Saturday night in Manchester, N.H., head coach Ken Gernander had a surprise, especially for veteran defenseman Wade Redden. After the Whale had been without a captain for nearly 16 months, Gernander announced he and […]
by Cassie Gage || AHL On The Beat Archive Hockey players are notorious for having routines. Point streaks, win streaks, playoffs. If someone has a good thing going, don’t mess with the system. Take Oklahoma City Barons captain Bryan Helmer for instance. Helmer always puts his equipment on right to left, tapes his sticks between […]
by Mike Billings || AHL On The Beat Archive Any hockey player will tell you that he would be thrilled to sign a contract with any team, no matter where it is. Many players dream of someday playing for their hometown team but not many can have the opportunity to do so. Sena Acolatse has […]
by Ben Bean || AHL On The Beat Archive When the Peoria Rivermen set sail on a new season back in October, it was a ship without a captain. Four straight losses to start the year had set the ship adrift, and a crew of six veterans was charged with the task of putting it […]
by Keith Phillips || AHL On The Beat Archive Last season, forward Mike Angelidis suffered a concussion during Norfolk’s first playoff game in three years. He was one of several key players who were injured or called up by the parent Tampa Bay Lightning during the Admirals’ East Division semifinal series against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. […]
