1. NHL Western Conference Prospects to Watch in the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs

    Six of the NHL teams who will still be in the Western Conference after realignment will have a farm team in the first round of the 2013 American Hockey League playoffs starting this weekend...

    Al Daniel Written by Al Daniel about 1 month ago 1,136 reads 1 comments

  2. Power Ranking the Top 5 Performers from the 2013 AHL All-Star Game

    The Western Conference erupted for four goals in less than 20 minutes and never trailed thereafter Monday night, repressing the Eastern Conference, 7-6 , in the 2013 AHL All-Star Game at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence...

    Al Daniel Written by Al Daniel about 4 months ago 98 reads 0 comments

  3. Memorable Moments from the 2013 AHL All-Star Skills Competition

    The Western Conference came through when every shot counted to pull off a come-from-behind 12-11 victory in Sunday night’s 2013 AHL All-Star Skills Competition at the Dunkin ' Donuts Center...

    Al Daniel Written by Al Daniel about 4 months ago 385 reads 0 comments

  4. On NHL Opening Day, Massive AHL Hockey Fight Draws Blood, 13 Ejections

    While the NHL season opener failed to produce much classic hockey bloodshed, it was the American Hockey League that stole the fight night spotlight with Saturday's Grand Rapids Griffins and Rockford IceHogs game...

    Gil Imber Written by Gil Imber about 4 months ago 2,164 reads 0 comments

  5. Chicago Wolves: Jan. 7-13 Weekly Update

    After picking up just three points out of a possible six, the Chicago Wolves entered the week of Jan. 7 with just two games on the slate—both against the Abbotsford Heat ( Calgary Flames ' farm team)...

    Riley Kufta Written by Riley Kufta about 4 months ago 213 reads 0 comments

  6. Boston Bruins: Carter Camper and Others Step Up For Providence

    Providence Bruins sophomore forward Carter Camper’s three-game transcript for the past weekend―four assists and 16 shots on goal―might as well have been Chris Bourque ’s...

    Al Daniel Written by Al Daniel about 4 months ago 389 reads 0 comments

  7. Chicago Wolves: Dec. 31-Jan. 6 Weekly Update

    The NHL Lockout has finally been resolved, giving me a constant flow of Canucks stories to cover. Not to worry, however, I'll still provide your weekly Wolves updates...

    Riley Kufta Written by Riley Kufta about 5 months ago 457 reads 0 comments

  8. Chicago Blackhawks Farm Report: The Opportunistic Ben Smith

    Chicago Blackhawks prospect Ben Smith's game is to work hard and be at the right place at the right time. Thus far this season for Chicago's AFL affiliate in Rockford, that place has been in front of the net...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 6 months ago 1,174 reads 0 comments

  9. Nino Niederreiter Returns to Form in the American Hockey League

    After a rather dismal rookie season spending time on the fourth line and accumulating one point over 55 games with the New York Islanders, Nino Niederreiter has made his mark in the American Hockey league...

    Mike Blazowski Written by Mike Blazowski about 6 months ago 641 reads 2 comments

  10. Bruins, Whalers Fans Should Appreciate the Providence-Connecticut Rivalry

    While nothing is ever technically guaranteed, everyone will be better off the sooner hockey fans in the heart of Connecticut come to terms with the Hartford Whalers being gone for good...

    Al Daniel Written by Al Daniel about 6 months ago 415 reads 1 comments

  11. Edmonton Oilers Farm Report: OKC Barons Starting to Find Their Groove

    It may have taken the Oklahoma City Barons a little longer to establish their chemistry on the ice, but it appears that the star-studded Barons are starting to hit their stride...

    Adam Bowen Written by Adam Bowen about 6 months ago 603 reads 2 comments

  12. 5 Boston Bruins Killing It in the AHL Right Now

    Although the Providence Bruins are currently languishing in last place in the AHL's Atlantic division, the Dunkin Donuts Center is not completely devoid of excitement...

    Chris Blanchard Written by Chris Blanchard about 6 months ago 4,913 reads 2 comments

  13. AHL Should Give Women's Players a Chance When the Lockout Ends

    While the theme of the 2012-13 AHL season is to help provide young superstars like Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Cody Hodgson , Jake Gardiner and Sean Couturier an opportunity to mature and develop their skills, what shall the league do once Lockout 3...

    Mark Staffieri Written by Mark Staffieri about 7 months ago 364 reads 0 comments

  14. NHL Lockout: Best NHL Players in the AHL and Why This Will Help Their Game

    As was the case in 2004-05, the NHL lockout has forced a number of big-name young stars to hone their skills in the American Hockey League until the world's best league resumes play...

    Ryan Davenport Written by Ryan Davenport about 7 months ago 2,872 reads 13 comments

  15. Chicago Blackhawks Farm Report: Brandon Saad and Nick Leddy Battling Injuries

    Chicago Blackhawks prospect Brandon Saad has not started the 2012-13 season in the fashion he probably wanted to. Starting the season as a member of the Rockford IceHogs , Saad has found the going a lot tougher than many anticipated...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 7 months ago 2,540 reads 1 comments

  16. Chicago Blackhawks Farm Report: Rockford IceHogs Drop a Pair to Open Season

    The Chicago Blackhawks' AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs , got their 2012-13 season underway in Chicago this past weekend...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 7 months ago 1,941 reads 9 comments

  17. Bruins Bow to Bridgeport: 6 Notable Numbers from Providence's 4-2 Loss

    Save for a subsequent Craig Cunningham goal on enemy grounds and an empty-netter on the cusp of the buzzer in their zone Saturday night, it was like Groundhog Day in October for the Providence Bruins after their game Friday...

    Al Daniel Written by Al Daniel about 7 months ago 360 reads 0 comments

  18. NHL Lockout: Potential Effects of the Lockout on the AHL

    The NHL has officially cancelled the remainder of the preseason, and finally Friday to discuss non-central issues of the Bargaining Agreement after a two-week hiatus...

    JB Webber Written by JB Webber about 8 months ago 740 reads 0 comments

  19. Toronto Maple Leafs: Dallas Eakins Extension Benefits Entire Organization

    Dallas Eakins is a rising star in the coaching world, one who isn't just on the cusp of being able to coach in the NHL , but one who could command an NHL gig at the present time...

    Ryan Fulford Written by Ryan Fulford about 12 months ago 673 reads 3 comments

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