Rest is a funny thing this time of year. Too little rest, and even the best-conditioned teams will eventually begin to sputter and break down at the worst possible time. Too much recovery time, and the precision and crisp play needed for a long push through the Calder Cup Playoffs can fade quickly.
Zach Aston-Reese finished off a feed from Brendan Gaunce with 7:53 gone in the third overtime period on Sunday to give Cleveland a 2-1 win over Syracuse and a 3-1 series victory.
Hudson Fasching scored 10:05 into overtime to give Cleveland a pivotal 4-3 road win over Syracuse in Game 3 of their North Division semifinal series.
Looking to build on their Game 1 momentum, the Syracuse Crunch scored four times in the first period of Game 2 and defeated Cleveland, 4-1, to even the teams’ best-of-five North Division semifinal series.
Cleveland scored three first-period goals and held on for a 3-2 win over Syracuse in Game 1 of their best-of-five North Division semifinal series on Friday night.
The AHL affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets is set for playoff hockey for a third year in a row, and Cleveland should be rocking for it.
The Cleveland Monsters clinched a berth in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs on Friday evening thanks to a 6-3 victory over Milwaukee.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired forward Danton Heinen, along with a second-round draft pick in 2026 and a third-round draft pick in 2027, from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Yegor Chinakhov.
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.
