The Hockey Fights Cancer initiative hits home for many people in and around the hockey business. For Chicago Wolves forward Stelio Mattheos, he has lived it directly.

Matthew Ford announced his retirement on Thursday after a 12-year pro career spent almost entirely in the American Hockey League.

As Checkers head coach Geordie Kinnear continues to figure out a winning formula while balancing a dual NHL affiliation, he will rely on his captain Zac Dalpe on and off the ice.

Alex Barre-Boulet had a crazy 48-hour stretch this week. That fits well with the general theme around the Seattle Kraken these days.

A cynic might suggest that Jason Shaya’s story is becoming “same old, same old.” The cynic would be dead wrong. Because in each and every one, there’s a real human toll that has been exacted on those who are telling them.

The Seattle Kraken have claimed forward Alex Barre-Boulet off waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenseman Noah Juulsen and forward Juho Lammikko from the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Olli Juolevi.

It’s not often that an AHL assistant boasts a coaching resume that includes a Stanley Cup, an Olympic head coaching gig and eight seasons as a bench boss in the NHL. But the addition of Dan Bylsma to the Charlotte staff could be a key component of navigating this unique season.

The Charlotte Checkers have signed Scott Wilson to an American Hockey League contract.

The Montreal Canadiens have claimed goaltender Sam Montembeault off waivers from the Florida Panthers.