Ontario head coach Marco Sturm admits there was a bit of a learning curve as someone who had never played or coached in the AHL before, but the Reign and LA Kings are both starting to see the fruits of his labor and coaching style pay off.
Fostering a team environment and camaraderie is nothing new for Cleveland Monsters alternate captain Owen Sillinger, who has been around hockey his whole life.
Luca Del Bel Belluz and Denton Mateychuk each had a goal and an assist while Owen Sillinger made his NHL debut in Columbus’s 6-2 win over Seattle on Thursday night.
Cleveland Monsters goaltender Jet Greaves has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending January 5, 2025.
Jason Mateychuk’s phone rang Sunday afternoon and the name of his son, Denton, flashed on the screen. It was just three days before Christmas, so Jason had a feeling he knew why his son was calling. He couldn’t have been more surprised – or grateful – to be wrong.
Hockey Canada has announced its 26-man national team roster for the upcoming Spengler Cup tournament, a list that includes 13 players currently skating in the American Hockey League.
Set a franchise record for longest winning streak. Signed the AHL’s second-leading scorer. Saw one of the NHL’s top prospects moved in a trade that generated headlines across the sport. Added a high-end defenseman in that same trade. The Cleveland Monsters packed plenty into their long holiday weekend.
Ontario Reign forward Glenn Gawdin, Cleveland Monsters defenseman Denton Mateychuk and Cleveland Monsters goaltender Jet Greaves have been selected as the league’s award winners for November.
The Minnesota Wild have acquired defenseman David Jiricek and a fifth-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for defenseman Daemon Hunt, a first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, a third- and a fourth-round pick in 2026, and a second-round pick in 2027.
The Cleveland Monsters have signed forward Rocco Grimaldi to an American Hockey League contract for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
