Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Derek Laxdal fell just short of championships as head coach of the Texas Stars in 2018 and as an assistant with the Dallas Stars in 2020. The Coachella Valley Firebirds have come up empty in back-to-back Finals. Maybe this a combination that can put a Calder Cup championship banner in…
September 26, 2024 3:28 pm ET MONTREAL, Canada — With music thumping, the merchandise shop was jumping at the 2024 Presidents Cup on Thursday afternoon. Or as the locals here call it, the Boutique Officielle. I counted at least two dozen different brands selling gear ranging from USA and International versions of hockey sweaters from…
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Kevin Maxwell had a chance to try something new. As a player, he played 66 games in the NHL, skated in a Stanley Cup Final, and was Olympian with Canada at the 1980 Games in Lake Placid. He won a pair of Calder Cup championships, with the Maine Mariners and…
The Utah Hockey Club is reportedly closing in on a significant long-term deal with 21-year-old forward Dylan Guenther. According to recent reports, the contract is expected to be an eight-year extension worth slightly above $7 million per season. Elliotte Friedman was the first to break the news. This move solidifies Guenther as a key part…
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer This is their shot. Several names familiar to AHL fans will attend NHL training camps on professional tryout deals. No contract, no promises. Just an opportunity. For NHL teams, these veterans are there to bolster competition internally, add roster depth, and perhaps play themselves into the organization’s plans for 2024-25….
Ice Hockey UK and England Ice Hockey are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ken Taggart at the age of 77. A stalwart of British ice hockey for over four decades, Taggart’s indelible mark on the sport will be felt for generations to come. His unwavering commitment to providing opportunities for young players, his…
Former Edmonton Oiler, Seattle Kraken, and Detroit Red Wings forward Kailer Yamamoto has signed a PTO with the Utah Hockey Club and will try to earn a spot on the roster out of camp. The 2017 first-round pick has inked a PTO after he was bought out by the Red Wings and not brought back…
The race for the 2024-2025 NHL MVP and Rookie of the Year awards is heating up even before the first puck drops. With Connor McDavid once again leading the pack for the Hart Trophy and an unexpected leader for the Calder, this season promises to be thrilling for fans and analysts alike. MVP Favorites and…
The race for the 2024-2025 NHL MVP and Rookie of the Year awards is heating up even before the first puck drops. With Connor McDavid once again leading the pack for the Hart Trophy and an unexpected leader for the Calder, this season promises to be thrilling for fans and analysts alike. MVP Favorites and…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced today the following changes to the league’s hockey operations department: Hayley Moore has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Hockey Operations. Alison Izzi has been promoted to Vice President, Hockey Operations/Governance succeeding Melissa Caruso, who has left the AHL to assume…
