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• Winnipeg Jets 2026 Restricted Free Agent Overview
Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff has six pending restricted free agents (RFAs) on his books this offseason, from higher-profile players to American Hockey League (AHL) depth. Here, we’ll take a…...2026
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• Ness announces retirement after 15 pro seasons
Hershey Bears captain Aaron Ness has announced his retirement. Ness ranks 40th all-time – 16th among defensemen – in games played with 818 over parts of 15 seasons in the American Hockey League with Hershey (2015-19, 2022-26), Providence (2021-22), Tucson … Continue reading → The post Ness announces retirement after 15 pro seasons first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• AHL alumni set to meet for Stanley Cup

The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes are ready to face off for the Stanley Cup, and the finalists’ rosters are loaded with graduates of the American Hockey League....2026
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• Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Coaching Surprise, Marlies Battle & Re-thinking the Draft?
A lot is going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The coaching search continues to drift without a clear frontrunner. The organization’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Toronto Marlies,…...2026
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• Malhotra hired as Canucks coach, replaces Foote
Manny Malhotra was hired as coach of the Vancouver Canucks on Monday. The 46-year-old replaced Adam Foote, who was fired on May 19 after one season. Malhotra had been coach of Abbotsford, the Canucks’ American Hockey League affiliate, for the … Continue reading → The post Malhotra hired as Canucks coach, replaces Foote first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• Islanders Hire Jay McKee as AHL Head Coach
On May 29, the New York Islanders hired Jay McKee as their first-ever head coach of the American Hockey League (AHL) Hamilton Hammers. The Islanders made the announcement official late morning…...2026
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• Isaac Howard’s Future With the Edmonton Oilers
With all the injuries plaguing the Edmonton Oilers in the second half of the regular season, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate Bakersfield Condors have been getting a lot of…...2026
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• Avery Hayes scores twice in his NHL debut, Penguins beat Sabres 5-2
Avery Hayes scored twice in his NHL debut, Arturs Silovs made 26 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Thursday night in the final game for both teams before the Olympic break. Called up from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League with the Penguins hit by a series of injuries, Hayes tied at 1 at 9:18 of the period on his first shot on goal. Hayes made it 2...2026
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• Can the Eagles replicate their success from last season?

Ashley Potts/Colorado Eagles The Colorado Eagles success hinges on what the Avalanche decide on their fourth line. The Colorado Avalanche’s fourth line is currently quite uninspiring. The Avalanche have $4.12 million left in cap space and do not have a legitimate fourth line at the moment. This could be a major problem for their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles, if they cannot fill thos...2025
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• Can the Colorado Eagles go all the way?

Ashley Potts/Colorado Eagles The players and the coaching staff are all in this year for a Calder Cup championship. How deep can the Colorado Eagles go this postseason? It is a question that I started asking myself right after the All-Star Classic in January. The furthest that the Eagles have ever made it in the Calder Cup Playoffs has been the Division Finals in 2022. That year they lost ...2025
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• Oilers recall goaltender Rodrigue on emergency basis after injury to Skinner

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have recalled goaltender Olivier Rodrigue from the American Hockey League on an emergency basis, the NHL team announced Thursday....2025
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• AHL bans Groshev 10 games for racist language
Syracuse Crunch forward Maxim Groshev was suspended 10 games Friday by the American Hockey League for using what the AHL termed "racially insensitive language" toward an opponent....2025
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• Canadiens recall defenceman Jayden Struble after Kaiden Guhle's injury

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens recalled defenceman Jayden Struble from the American Hockey League on Wednesday after Kaiden Guhle's worrisome injury....2025
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• Eagles Recap: Comeback achieved in overtime on Megna goal

Colorado Eagles Eagles keep the pace on homestand with a 3-2 comeback victory. Loveland, CO — As the Colorado Eagles homestand continues the squad looked to build on their weekend sweep of first place Pacific Division leader Calgary. In comes another division foe in the Bakersfield Condors for a mid-week pair of games. The Condors sit eighth in the division but had won seven of their last ...2025
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• Avalanche Trade for Depth and a Pick

Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images The Avalanche made another trade with the Nashville Predators for Juuso Pärssinen and a draft pick. The Colorado Avalanche have traded Ondrej Pavel and their 2027 third-round pick for forward Juuso Pärssinen and their 2026 seventh round pick. We have acquired forward Juuso Parssinen and a 7th round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Nashville P...2024
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• Colorado Eagles Recap: Eagles lose in last moments against Wranglers

Calgary Wranglers The Colorado Eagles drop their second game in a row and now head home. The Colorado Eagles were looking to correct their mistakes from Friday night in a Sunday matinee against the Calgary Wranglers (CGY). Kappo Kähkönen remained in the crease for his conditioning loan from the Colorado Avalanche, hoping to impress enough for a backup role in Denver. Both Jean-Luc Foudy an...2024
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"DES MOINES, Iowa – The Texas Stars, American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Dallas Stars, defeated the Iowa Wild 3-2 in overtime on New Year’s Eve, thanks to a two-goal performance from Jack Becker and the game-winner from Nathan … Continue reading → The post Stars Ring In the New Year with Overtime Win in Iowa first appeared on Pro Hockey News."

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"Photo: Athlon Sports The Washington Capitals have recalled goaltender Hunter Shepard from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today."

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"The Washington Capitals have recalled forward Ivan Miroshnichenko from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today."

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"While the Washington Capitals’ 2022-23 season is drawing to a close, their American Hockey League affiliate Hershey Bears are gearing up for a 2023 Calder Cup run."

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"Hershey, the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, hosted its annual “Teddy Bear Toss” game on Saturday night."

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"Former Buffalo Sabres captain Michael Peca is rejoining the organization after being hired Tuesday to become an assistant coach of the team's American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester, New York."

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"The past three games have been their chance to shine and show everyone what they have to offer the American Hockey League."

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"Defenseman Brendan Smith, who was waived by the Rangers on his birthday, cleared waivers Friday and was sent to Hartford of the American Hockey League."

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"Orioles outfielder Adam Jones was hired on Friday by the San Diego Gulls, a team in the American Hockey League."

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"The team said Monday that the American Hockey League board of governors has approved the relation from St."

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"Racing and ice hockey might not have a lot in common, but on Thursday and Friday of this week the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League put the stars of NASCAR center stage."

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"The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Sunday that the hockey club has assigned defenceman Stuart Percy to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League."

• Winnipeg Jets 2026 Restricted Free Agent Overview
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• McKenzie returning to Stars for 2026-27

The Texas Stars have re-signed captain Curtis McKenzie to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2026-27 season....2026
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• Marlies Vets Showing the Part of Pro Hockey That No One Talks About
There’s something pure about watching players like Logan Shaw and Vinni Lettieri in the playoffs for the American Hockey League (AHL) Toronto Marlies. They don’t need an NHL contract or…...2026
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• Penn State’s DiMarsico signs with Avalanche
Junior forward Matt DiMarsico has signed a two-year, entry-level deal with the Colorado Avalanche, the club announced on Monday. DiMarsico will report to American Hockey League’s Colorado Eagles on a minor-league contract for the remainder of the season with his pro contract set to begin with the 2026-27 season. “My time as a Nittany Lion ... Read more The post Penn State’s DiMar...2026
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• Penn State’s Reidler signs with Ottawa
Sophomore goalie Kevin Reidler has signed a two-year, entry-level deal with the Ottawa Senators, the team announced Monday. Reidler will report to American Hockey League affiliate, the Belleville Senators, on an amateur tryout agreement for the remainder of the 2025-26 season with his pro contract set to begin with the 2026-27 season. “This year at ... Read more The post Penn State’s R...2026
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• Late-season signings making impact across league
Over its 38-season history, the ECHL has carved its niche in the hockey world, developing players to advance to the American Hockey League and National Hockey League. One of the key components of the League’s success has been giving undrafted … Continue reading → The post Late-season signings making impact across league first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
• Islanders ink former Calder Cup champion Dubé
The Bridgeport Islanders have signed forward Pierrick Dubé to an American Hockey League contract for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Dubé began the season in the Kontinental Hockey League, totaling seven goals and nine assists in 28 games between … Continue reading → The post Islanders ink former Calder Cup champion Dubé first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• Islanders ink former Calder Cup champion Dubé

The Bridgeport Islanders have signed forward Pierrick Dubé to an American Hockey League contract for the remainder of the 2025-26 season....2026
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• Jets Re-Sign Bauer to 1-Year, 2-Way Contract
The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed defenseman Tyrel Bauer to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal is worth $775,000 in the NHL, $100,000 in the American Hockey League (AHL), and has…...2025
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• Bears’ Protas named AHL Rookie of the Month for April
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Hershey Bears forward Ilya Protas has been selected as the Upper Deck AHL Rookie of the Month for April. Protas recorded 11 points (two goals, nine assists) in six games … Continue reading → The post Bears’ Protas named AHL Rookie of the Month for April first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• Playoff races in full swing as April arrives

NHL teams want their prospects in the American Hockey League playing meaningful games in March and April, and as the 2025-26 season reaches the home stretch, the AHL standings show tight races in all four divisions....2026
• This Date in Terrier Hockey--March 30; Glance stays hot; Eiserman's first pro goal

With the 2025-26 BU season in the rear-view mirror, we'll take a look back at memorable games played on March 30--the good, the bad and the gut-punch bad. Normal 0 false false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ...2026
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• Condors captain Griffith records 700th AHL point

Bakersfield Condors captain Seth Griffith become the 27th player in American Hockey League history to record 700 career points when he notched an assist in the Condors’ 4-3 win over Texas on Friday evening....2026
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• McKenzie reaches 500-point milestone

With the first of his two assists on Saturday evening, Texas Stars captain Curtis McKenzie became the 101st player in American Hockey League history to reach 500 career regular-season points....2026
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• Wranglers’ Strömgren named AHL Player of the Week
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Calgary Wranglers forward William Strömgren has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending February 22, 2026. Strömgren recorded six points and a … Continue reading → The post Wranglers’ Strömgren named AHL Player of the Week first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• Avery Hayes scores twice in his NHL debut, Penguins beat Sabres 5-2
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• Griffins set record with 17-game road points streak
The Grand Rapids Griffins established a new American Hockey League record on Friday night, earning a point in their 17th consecutive road game with a 2-1 win at Manitoba. Photo: Jonathan Kozub The Griffins have not lost in regulation away … Continue reading → The post Griffins set record with 17-game road points streak first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• Griffins set record with 17-game road points streak

The Grand Rapids Griffins established a new American Hockey League record on Friday night, earning a point in their 17th consecutive road game with a 2-1 win at Manitoba....2026
• Griffins match AHL record for road points streak
The Grand Rapids Griffins tied an American Hockey League record on Tuesday night in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Milwaukee Admirals at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. The Griffins moved to 14-0-1-1 on the road this season, matching the longest road … Continue reading → The post Griffins match AHL record for road points streak first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• This Date in Terrier Hockey--March 30; Glance stays hot; Eiserman's first pro goal
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• 5 AHL goals that broke the internet last week

The American Hockey League had a jam-packed weekend of games with some insane moments from across the league....2026
• Admirals grab OT win over Wild in Outdoor Classic

HASTINGS, Minn. … Zach L’Heureux scored 1:25 into overtime to give the Milwaukee Admirals a 3-2 victory over the Iowa Wild in the 13th American Hockey League outdoor game on Friday evening. The game was played at the United Heroes League complex in Hastings as part of Hockey Day Minnesota 2026. The thermometer read minus-8 […]...2026
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• Can the Eagles replicate their success from last season?
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• Colorado Eagles Recap: Eagles lose in last moments against Wranglers
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• Cannon Blasts: Off on the right foot
A look at the week in Blue Jackets content Lots to cover, so let’s get right to it: The week that was CBJ 8, ARI 2CBJ 2, SEA 1 (OT) We had braced ourselves for a long season, as a necessary consequence of a rebuilding (or “resetting”) year. Instead? Your Columbus Blue Jackets got off to a 2-0-0 start in the opening weekend of the season. A fascinating development is how different each game was. T...2021
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• Remembering the Denver Cutthroats, an extinct Avalanche affiliate
The Fish - as they were called - didn’t swim for very long, unfortunately There was a time not too long ago when the city of Denver had two professional hockey teams. When the NHL went through its second lockout at the beginning of the 2012/13 season, it had been announced earlier that year on that Denver would get a second hockey club. This was not the first time Denver had a minor league hockey...2021
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• An unforgettable first season with the Cleveland Monsters for Mike Eaves and Trey Fix-Wolansky
Photo Credit: John Saraya/Cleveland Monsters In their first full season with the Cleveland Monsters, Head Coach Mike Eaves and forward Trey Fix-Wolansky offered a unique view of the 2019-20 season. The beginning of Mike Eaves story as head coach of the Cleveland Monsters doesn’t begin with the 2019-20 season. It begins in the summer of 2016. Eaves had just been relieved of his duty as head coac...2020
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• Colorado to potentially get a new AHL club
Eagles celebrate a goal in Stockton | Photo courtesy of Colorado Eagles Rumors surfaced on Monday about the possible relocation of an AHL club to Colorado Springs Just two days after the National Hockey League hosted its annual Stadium Series game between the Colorado Avalanche and L.A. Kings on the base of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, rumors surfaced Monday evening of a potential...2020
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• Through two season with the Colorado Eagles, head coach Greg Cronin has done his job
Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images How do you evaluate an AHL coach? Is “success” winning, or developing NHL talent? There may not be a tougher coaching job out there like being the head coach of an American Hockey League team. With much roster turnover throughout the season with call-ups to the NHL team or from the ECHL affiliate, it can be hard to keep ...2020
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• Montreal Canadiens to move AHL affiliate to new arena in nearby Laval
LAVAL, Que. - The Canadiens will move their top farm team to a new rink near Montreal for the 2017-18 season. The team said Monday that the American Hockey League board of governors has approved the relation from St. John's, N.L. The 10,00......2016
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• Veilleux leaves Tigres without ever coaching a game to join AHL Rampage
VICTORIAVILLE, Que. - Eric Veilleux left the Victoriaville Tigres of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League after less than two months on the job on Wednesday to become head coach of the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League. Veill......2016
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• Senators sign defenceman Fredrik Claesson on a one-year, two-way contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Fredrik Claesson on a one-year, two-way contract. The contract will carry an annual value of US$700,000 in the National Hockey League and of $100,000 in the American Hockey League. The 23......2016
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• Predators sign forward Liambas to 1-year, 2-way contract
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Nashville Predators have signed forward Michael Liambas to a one-year, two-way contract. Liambas' deal, which was announced Wednesday, is worth $575,000 at the NHL level and $75,000 at the American Hockey League level. ......2016
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• Senators sign Kostka, Varone and Bailey to one-year, two-way contracts
OTTAWA - Defenceman Michael Kostka signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Ottawa Senators on Friday. The contract will carry an annual value of $800,000 in the National Hockey League and $325,000 in the American Hockey League. Kostka......2016
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• Senators sign forward Buddy Robinson to a one-year, two-way contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Buddy Robinson to a one-year, two-way contract. The contract will carry an annual value of US$750,000 in the National Hockey League and $75,000 in the American Hockey League. The six-foot-si......2016
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• Chicago Blackhawks extend affiliation with Rockford IceHogs
CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks have extended their affiliation deal with the Rockford IceHogs of American Hockey League through the 2021-22 season. The extension, announced Thursday, takes effect during the 2017-18 season. The two teams ......2016
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• Kleinendorst returns to coach Binghamton, led Senators to only Calder Cup title
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have hired Kurt Kleinendorst as head coach of their American Hockey League affiliate. The Binghamton Senators agreed a two-year contract with Kleinendorst, bringing him back to team he led to the 2011 Calder Cup t......2016
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• Conference finals get underway Wednesday

The American Hockey League has released the schedules for the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs’ two Conference Finals series....2026
• AHL Division finals get underway Tuesday
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League has released the following schedules for the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs’ four Division Finals series. The best-of-five series are played in either a 2-2-1 or a 2-3 format, unless building availability requires otherwise. … Continue reading → The post AHL Division finals get underway Tuesday first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
• Division finals get underway Tuesday

The American Hockey League has released the schedules for the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs’ four Division Finals series....2026
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• Schedules set for 2026 Calder Cup division semifinals
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League has released the following schedules for the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs’ eight Division Semifinal series, presented by FloHockey. The best-of-five series are played in either a 2-2-1 or a 2-3 format, unless building … Continue reading → The post Schedules set for 2026 Calder Cup division semifinals first appeared on Pro Hockey N...2026
• Schedules set for 2026 Calder Cup division semifinals

The American Hockey League has released the schedules for the eight Division Semifinal series of the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs....2026
• Opening schedules set for 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League has released the following schedules for the opening series of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs, including the best-of-three First Round and the best-of-five Division Semifinals, presented by FloHockey. Atlantic Division First Round (best-of-3) … Continue reading → The post Opening schedules set for 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs first appear...2026
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• Opening schedules set for 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs

The American Hockey League has released the schedules for the opening series of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs, including the best-of-three First Round and the best-of-five Division Semifinals, presented by FloHockey....2026
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• Playoff races in full swing as April arrives
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• Sunday’s Bears-Checkers game postponed
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League today announced that due to impending inclement winter weather, Sunday evening’s scheduled game between the Charlotte Checkers and the Hershey Bears at Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. (AHL Game #638) has been … Continue reading → The post Sunday’s Bears-Checkers game postponed first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2026
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• Hamilton hockey fans buzzing with excitement for new AHL team

As the fall puck-drop of Hamilton’s new American Hockey League team draws closer, members of the local hockey community say they’re already loving the buzz that comes with having professional hockey coming back to the city....2026
• Blackhawks fire AHL trainer for sexual harassment

The Chicago Blackhawks fired the longtime head athletic trainer of their American Hockey League affiliate for sexual harassment, the team confirmed to ESPN's Emily Kaplan and Jesse Rogers in a statement on Sunday night....2022
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• Former American Hockey League coach Clark Donatelli indicted on four counts of sexual assault

Clark Donatelli, 55, briefly played in the NHL. The alleged incident occurred when he was coaching the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. ...2021
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• Remembering the Denver Cutthroats, an extinct Avalanche affiliate
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• An unforgettable first season with the Cleveland Monsters for Mike Eaves and Trey Fix-Wolansky
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• Canadiens recall all-star forward John Scott from American Hockey League
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward John Scott from their American Hockey League affiliate on Sunday. The 33-year-old left winger created a buzz around the NHL when he was playfully voted in by fans as captain of the Pacific Di......2016
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• David Pastrnak Looks Like a Draft-Day Steal for the Boston Bruins
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• The Best NHL Team Not Enough People Are Talking About in 2014-15
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