Payne’s hands-on approach paying off for Cleveland kids

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.

Monsters sign Butcher

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

Avalanche acquire Brindley, picks from Columbus

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.

AHL unveils 2024-25 Top Prospects Team

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.

Rocket power past Monsters, advance to division finals

Laval scored three times in the first period and held Cleveland to 19 shots on goal for the entire game, a combination that sends the Rocket into the next round with a 4-1 victory at a sold-out Place Bell on Tuesday night.