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.
The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced the following suspensions.
The on-ice components are there. He’s mobile, moves the puck well, and has strong hockey sense and instincts. All of the must-haves for a top-end defenseman of this era, Denton Mateychuk has them.
Cleveland Monsters defenseman Denton Mateychuk has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending November 17, 2024.
When Stefan Matteau re-signed with the Cleveland Monsters in July, he knew it was more than just an opportunity to extend his career into its 13th season. For Matteau and his young family, it became a chance to establish a home as they embarked on a new phase of life.
The Cleveland Monsters, Coachella Valley Firebirds, Hershey Bears, and Milwaukee Admirals all played into June. Four months later, where do they stand now?
Scott Ford and Mike Haviland have been hired by the Columbus Blue Jackets as assistant coaches.
