The American Hockey League Board of Governors has unanimously approved the Cleveland Monsters as hosts of the 2027 AHL All-Star Classic.

Longevity in any league is the dream for most professional athletes. For Cleveland Monsters left wing Roman Ahcan, that hasn’t just been a dream, it’s becoming a reality.

In her role as senior manager for community impact and engagement for the Cleveland Monsters, Raven Payne brings a hands-on approach to trying to expand hockey’s reach in Cleveland and Ohio, particularly among girls and within communities of color.

The Cleveland Monsters have signed defenseman Will Butcher to a one-year American Hockey League contract.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have named Stefan Matteau an assistant coach for the club’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters.

Charlotte Checkers captain Zac Dalpe has announced his retirement following a 15-year professional career.

The Colorado Avalanche have acquired forward Gavin Brindley, a third-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft and a conditional second-round choice in the 2027 NHL Draft from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired forward Brendan Gaunce from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for forward Cameron Butler.

The American Hockey League honored Ben Adams of the Cleveland Monsters and Ariel Padilla of the Ontario Reign at the 2025 AHL Team Business Meetings in Indianapolis.

The American Hockey League has announced the 2024-25 AHL Top Prospects Team, determined by the league’s hockey operations department in conjunction with AHL general managers as the three forwards, two defensemen and one goaltender projected to be the best future NHL players.