Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Gerry Ehman, the man they called “Tex,” did a lot of building during his long hockey career. He built a family. Built a playing career. Helped to build an NHL dynasty. Ehman, who passed away in 2006 at age 73, will be recognized and remembered for his contributions to the…
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Opportunity beckoned Gordie Clark and his family. It was the 1950’s in post-war Europe, and the industrial landscape had struggled to recover. For a young family in Scotland like the Clarks, maybe there might be something better out there. They found that opportunity in Canada, moving to New Brunswick when…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced today that NHL Coaches Association members Robert Cathcart III, Laura DiCarlo, Alicia MacDonald and Jose Matamoros have been invited to participate in the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Tech CU, taking place this Sunday and Monday, Feb. 4-5, at Tech…
Photo: Andy Hayt SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that San Diego Gulls forward Nikita Nesterenko has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending January 28, 2024. Nesterenko recorded four goals and three assists for seven points in three games last week, all wins by…
Following the Oilers’ triumphant 4-1 victory over Nashville on Saturday, Dylan Holloway has been strategically reassigned to Bakersfield during the team’s nine-day break. This move is part of the Oilers’ thoughtful approach to both provide the forward with valuable ice time and optimize their salary cap space. Given Holloway’s waiver-exempt status, the decision allows the…
Photo: Christian Bonin/TSGphoto.com SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Grand Rapids Griffins forward Marco Kasper has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending January 21, 2024. Kasper recorded three goals and two assists to lead his team to a pair of come-from-behind victories…
The American Hockey League family is mourning the loss of Frank Torres, Vice President, Business Operations for the San Jose Barracuda. Torres, who passed away Monday after a brief illness, was 38. “The entire American Hockey League is stunned and heartbroken over the passing of Frank Torres,” said Scott Howson, AHL President and Chief Executive…
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Carsen Twarynski wanted back in. After a career-best 17-goal season and a trip to the Calder Cup Finals, it would have seemed a given for Twarynski to secure another AHL opportunity. Instead, that chance never came. The months passed by, and Twarynski kept waiting. By the end of September, he…
Photo: Andy Nietupski SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Chicago Wolves goaltender Adam Scheel has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending January 14, 2024. Scheel turned aside 56 of 58 shots over two starts to backstop the Wolves to consecutive road wins…
Photo: Thomas Skrlj The Toronto Marlies signed forward Kieffer Bellows to an American Hockey League contract for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. After signing a professional tryout on Oct. 30, Bellows recorded 14 goals and 12 assists for 26 points in 25 games with the Marlies, good for second on the team in scoring….
