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06-14-2008 - Calder Cup prospects review
A look at some individual prospect performances from the 2008 Calder Cup playoffs.
05-14-2008 - Valabik has help making strides
Defenseman Boris Valabik got a taste of the NHL this year, which he's working to turn into a full-time spot in the fall.
04-25-2008 - Gordon finishes strongly for Bears
For a rookie it’s never easy in the beginning, and Andrew Gordon found that out with the Hershey Bears this season.
04-19-2008 - Q&A with Byron Bitz
Byron Bitz is one of a handful of rookies who have made an impact for the Providence Bruins this season.
04-18-2008 - Q&A with Jeff LoVecchio
The Bruins added another promising forward prospect to the system this March with the signing of Western Michigan University Broncos (CCHA) wing Jeff LoVecchio.
03-02-2008 - Mihalik nearly ready
Defenseman Vladimir Mihalik could be ready for his NHL debut soon.
02-01-2008 - AHL All-Star highlights and league news
The top stars of the AHL and its Board of Governors gathered in Binghamton, New York last weekend.
01-06-2008 - Thompson captains a top-notch team
Bruins prospect Nate Thompson brings energy and leadership to the first-place Providence Bruins.
12-13-2007 - Blair Jones baptized under fire
The 21-year-old was pushed into the spotlight this season as a rookie.
11-18-2007 - Q&A with Brett Sterling
Last year’s AHL rookie of the year Brett Sterling made the Atlanta Thrashers roster out of training camp this year, but wasn’t able to immediately convert his game to the NHL.
11-17-2007 - Portland searches for goaltending stability
Over the three seasons of affiliation with the Anaheim Ducks, no fewer than 13 goaltenders have strapped on the pads for the AHL's Portland Pirates.
11-08-2007 - Q&A with Rockford Ice Hogs Head Coach Mike Haviland
Rockford Ice Hogs’ Head Coach Mike Haviland has been leading the Chicago Blackhawks AHL franchises, first at Norfolk and now at Rockford, since 2005.
10-04-2007 - Hamilton Bulldogs 2007-08 season preview
The Hamilton Bulldogs are looking at the status quo this season, having won the 2007 Calder Cup.
10-04-2007 - Sabres AHL prospects preview
After finishing eighth and losing out to the eventual Calder Cup champs in 2006-07, the Buffalo Sabres wing of the Rochester Americans is one year older and should help the team contend for the Cup this season.
10-02-2007 - Binghamton Senators 2007-08 season preview
As the B-Sens gear up to embark on their sixth season in the AHL, they will have a completely revamped look, literally as even their uniforms have changed.
10-02-2007 - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 2007-08 preview
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will be comprised only of prospects from the Pittsburgh Penguins organization in 2007-08 after receiving players from both the Penguins and the Edmonton Oilers in 2006-07.
09-30-2007 - San Antonio Rampage 2007-08 season preview
New head coach Greg Ireland is only going to have a couple of prospects to work with, but combined with the changes throughout the Phoenix organization, it should have a positive impact on the San Antonio Rampage when the puck drops on the 2007-08 season.
09-29-2007 - Providence Bruins 2007-08 season preview
Though there will be a few significant roster changes for the Providence Bruins this season, the potential is there to finish at or near the top of the division, on a team that will once again be loaded with prospect talent.
09-27-2007 - Manchester Monarchs 2007-08 season preview
For better or worse, the Manchester Monarchs will be overflowing with prospects assigned to the AHL from the parent organization - the Los Angeles Kings.
06-10-2007 - Hamilton Bulldogs win 2007 Calder Cup
The Hamilton Bulldogs, farm team of the Montreal Canadiens, defeated the Hershey Bears, farm team of the Washington Capitals, in the 2007 Calder Cup Finals.
06-09-2007 - D’Agostini a key cog in the Bulldogs success as a rookie
Matt D’Agostini has made a mark in the AHL as a rookie this year the direct way -- continually put his name on the score sheet. The Hamilton Bulldogs won the Calder Cup on in June 7, and D’Agostini played a key role in their championship.
01-30-2007 - PlanetUSA Team shines in AHL All-Star festivities
The two-day AHL All-Star festivities ended with the European/US All-Stars winning both the skills competition and game itself. In the game, the PlanetUSA team defeated the All-Stars from Canada by a score of 7-6, after defeating the Canadian team the night before in skills by a score of 19-14.
01-14-2007 - Ericsson rises up the charts
Rookie defenseman Jonathan Ericsson has had an excellent season for Grand Rapids, made all the more impressive by a switch in position a few years ago.
01-08-2007 - Greene makes easy transition to AHL
There isn’t anything about the way New Jersey Devils prospect Andy Greene is playing this season that would lead you to believe he is a rookie.
12-21-2006 - Bourret turns the corner for the Wolves
Atlanta Thrashers 2005 first-round draft pick Alex Bourret had a lot of adjusting to do this season with the AHL Chicago Wolves.
12-10-2006 - McIver with eventful year in Manitoba
With two injuries and his NHL debut, it's been a busy two months for Nathan McIver.
11-29-2006 - Peters working to fit in in Albany
Netminder Justin Peters is a rookie with the AHL Albany River Rats.
11-24-2006 - Tambellini working to get back to Long Island
After playing one game for the Islanders this year, Tambellini is back across the sound, working his way back up.
10-12-2006 - Blunden hopes to thrive in Norfolk
One of those hoping to make a name for himself this year is the Chicago Blackhawks’ 2005 second-round draft pick, Mike Blunden.
07-21-2006 - Habs make minor league shake-up
Recent changes to Montreal’s minor-league system have the team hoping that more space will result in a net gain for the Canadiens franchise for now and long into the future.
07-10-2006 - Zeiler and Pietrasiak look to earn contracts before the deadline
As August 15 approaches, the pair of college prospects look to ink a deal with the Coyotes.
07-04-2006 - O'Reilly conditions for rookie season with Milwaukee
After only 11 days off from the AHL finals, Cal O'Reilly was back on the ice for the Nashville Predators' conditioning camp.
06-22-2006 - Hershey Bears win 2006 Calder Cup
The Calder Cup returned to Chocolate Town for the first time since 1997, the first year of affiliation with the Washington Capitals.
04-24-2006 - First year pro: Petr Vrana
The 2005-06 Albany team boasted a number of promising young prospects the Devils should be excited about, including center Petr Vrana.
04-24-2006 - Colliton back in Bridgeport for playoffs
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers received plenty of reinforcements once the Islanders’ season ended. One of those players is right wing Jeremy Colliton.
03-25-2006 - St. Pierre exceeding expectations in Norfolk
The 5’9, 180-pound center has scored 63 points this season – good for second on the team and third amongst league rookies.
03-21-2006 - First year pro: Nigel Dawes
New York Rangers prospect Nigel Dawes is the kind of player every team wants to have on their roster – a talented, hard-nosed forward who does all the little things right.
03-18-2006 - White stepping up for Marlies
White has been seeing additional ice time, and is taking on more responsibility of late, due to a myriad of injuries currently plaguing team captain Marc Moro.
03-13-2006 - O’Brien a bright spot in Springfield
Defenseman Doug O’Brien is the top defenseman on the Springfield Falcons.
03-13-2006 - Top 10 candidates for AHL’s Rookie of the Year
Minnesota Wild prospect Patrick O'Sullivan tops the candidates for the Dudley “Red” Garrett Memorial Trophy as Rookie of the Year in the AHL.
03-07-2006 - Q&A with Shawn Belle
A staple on Team Canada’s roster the past three seasons, with a gold medal at the 2003 U18’s a silver at the 2004 World Junior Championships and a gold at the 2005 WJC’s, Shawn Belle has only just started to realize his potential with the Iowa Stars in 2005-06 after a frustrating first half.
02-28-2006 - Quincey key in Griffins youthful success
With an impressive collection of youth and talent, the Griffins have played their way into first place in the Western Conference’s North Division (41-15-1-4, 87 points), and the 20-year-old is a big part of the reason why.
02-27-2006 - Bochenski bolsters baby Sens lineup
With the Senators stacked full of young players, Brandon Bochenski must wait his turn for a full-time slot on the Ottawa Senators.
02-27-2006 - First year pro: Jonathan Sigalet
It was only a year ago that Jonathan Sigalet was a 19-year-old undrafted defenseman playing at Bowling Green State University.
02-23-2006 - Petiot’s steady play leads Monarchs defense
Even as consistently as he’s played all season on the blue line for the AHL’s Manchester Monarchs, it’s not a stretch to say that Los Angeles Kings prospect Richard Petiot> has had an up and down season.
02-21-2006 - Q&A with Yan Stastny
Son of a Czechoslovakian Hall of Famer, Edmonton Oilers prospect Yan Stastny has had a distinctly American experience that required a two-year stint in Germany to play for his homeland and establishing himself as a legitimate NHL prospect.
02-19-2006 - Couture on the farm for hometown franchise
Just about to call it a career, the Calgary Flames extended a hand to one of their own.
02-18-2006 - Panthers AHL prospects update
The Panthers now share an affiliation with the Buffalo Sabres, sending players to the historic Rochester Americans.
02-10-2006 - Q&A with Barry Brust
Signed by Los Angeles as a free agent, former WHL Goaltender of the Year Barry Brust has blossomed this season with Manchester.
02-06-2006 - Avalanche AHL prospects update
The Colorado Avalanche have very few propects playing with the Lowell Lock Monsters, an affiliate they share with Carolina.
02-06-2006 - Q&A with Richie Regehr
Richie Regehr was passed by twice in the NHL Entry Draft, but remains a legitimate NHL prospect. Signed as a free agent by his brother Robyn’s Calgary Flames, the offensive-minded blueliner is on the verge of joining his brother full-time.
02-01-2006 - Brown looks for stability in Providence
Brown signed his first pro contract with the Bruins in July of 2005, but so far he’s been unable to find much stability in his rookie season.
01-28-2006 - Maple Leafs AHL update
The Toronto Maple Leafs have 12 prospects currently on the roster for their new AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies.
01-27-2006 - Q&A with Mario Scalzo
Undrafted after establishing himself on the QMJHL All-Rookie Team in 2002-03 and the AHL Second All-Star Team in 2003-04, 2004-05 QMJHL First-Team All-Star Mario Scalzo is proving to be a prime prospect for the Dallas Stars.
01-26-2006 - Q&A with Steve Bernier
San Jose Sharks 2003 first round draft pick Steve Bernier traded scoring his final two seasons in Moncton for a more complete game, and the power forward is reaping the rewards in 2005-06. The 20-year-old currently leads the Cleveland Barons in scoring and has already scored his first NHL goal during a five-game stint in San Jose.
01-26-2006 - Fehr making an impact with Bears
Washington Capitals prospect Eric Fehr hopes to lead the organization’s AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, back to the postseason, after the team barely missed the playoffs last year.
01-26-2006 - Richmond hopes to help hometown Hawks
Danny Richmond, a Chicago native, was traded from the Carolina Hurricanes organization to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Anton Babchuk last Friday.
01-26-2006 - Q&A with Josh Hennessy
One of the most consistent scorers in the QMJHL the past three seasons, Sharks prospect center Josh Hennessy is doing more of the same with the AHL Cleveland Barons in 2005-06. One of the Barons leading scorers, the 20-year-old center is working hard on his defense so that he can one day play in San Jose.
01-23-2006 - Pelletier a Bruin hopeful
Twenty-two-year-old center Pascal Pelletier has only a handful of games left on his professional tryout contract, then it's decision time for the Bruins.
01-16-2006 - Q&A with Junior Lessard
Dallas Stars prospect right winger Junior Lessard had a tough season with the Houston Aeros in 2004-05, but the former Hobey Baker Award winner is scoring as was hoped for the Iowa Stars in 2005-06. He leads Iowa in goals despite missing 13 games to injury and recall and was even named the AHL Player of the Week Jan. 8.
01-16-2006 - Flyers AHL prospect update
With a team that has, essentially, been stripped of its top performers and plagued by instability all season long, the defending Calder Cup champions have fallen from the top of the mountain to the bottom of the AHL heap.
01-15-2006 - Lightning AHL prospects update
Springfield has not performed well this season, but some of the Tampa prospects are having decent individual seasons.
01-15-2006 - Q&A with Mike Iggulden
Used primarily as a defensive forward in college, Mike Iggulden has taken his opportunities in the Sharks organization and responded. Signed to an AHL contract by the Sharks AHL affiliate Cleveland Barons this fall, Iggulden has traded his AHL contract for an NHL contract, signing with the San Jose Sharks last week.
01-13-2006 - Welch contributing to Baby Pens success
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton rookie defenseman Noah Welch has all the tools to make it.
01-13-2006 - Q&A with Garrett Stafford
After being cut by LA and Dallas, Garrett Stafford caught on with Cleveland in 2003-04, signed a contract with San Jose in December of 2003, and was named an AHL Second-Team All-Star and an All-Rookie Team member. Cheated of a chance by the NHL lockout, the Los Angeles native is working hard to make his way to San Jose.
01-13-2006 - Q&A with Josh Prudden
University of New Hampshire grad Josh Prudden’s professional career started like many others, in the ECHL. However, Prudden’s two-way game has helped him climb to two-way NHL contract in 2005-06. The Andover, Mass., native could be returning home in 2006-07, as San Jose’s AHL affiliate will be moving from Cleveland to Worcester.
01-12-2006 - Blues AHL prospects update
A look at how the Blues prospects have done this year with the AHL Peoria Rivermen and ECHL Alaska Aces.
01-11-2006 - Senators AHL prospects update
Progress reports on the Ottawa Senators prospects in Binghamton.
01-10-2006 - Perrault makes a comeback after injury
It’s been about nine months since Joel Perrault played competitive hockey, battling post-concussion syndrome since the second of two concussions suffered during the 2004-05 season with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks.
01-09-2006 - Oilers AHL/ECHL update
The Edmonton Oilers have sprinkled players throughout the AHL this year. At one point, six teams in the American League have had an Oiler property playing for them at least temporarily.
01-08-2006 - Gervais leading Bridgeport's blue line
New York Islanders defensive prospect Bruno Gervais is enjoying a solid season with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.
01-06-2006 - Carolina AHL prospects update
While the Lock Monsters have struggled as of late, there have been some bright spots with the Carolina Hurricanes prospects.
01-06-2006 - Canadiens prospects are well-traveled in 2005-06
As the parent club struggles through an injury-decimated season that has seen a shotgun start fizzle into a pop-gun performance, Canadiens prospects have been wearing out a path traveling back and forth between Hamilton and Montreal.
01-04-2006 - Predators AHL prospects update
A look at how the six remaining prospects are playing in the Brew City, given the large number of callups to Nashville.
12-31-2005 - Flames AHL prospects update
A look at the Calgary Flames prospects playing for the AHL Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights.
12-30-2005 - Coyotes AHL prospects update
The San Antonio Rampage offense is anemic and the same holds true for the Phoenix Coyotes forward prospects individually.
12-30-2005 - Red Wings AHL/ECHL prospects update
With 48 points and a wining percentage of .686 through the first half, the Grand Rapids Griffins have enjoyed the best start in team history.
12-29-2005 - Sharks minor pro prospects update
Steve Bernier, Josh Hennessy and Lukas Kaspar headline San Jose’s corps of AHL rookies in 2005-06 while prospects Grant Stevenson, Doug Murray, Nolan Schaefer, Ryane Clowe and Josh Gorges have made an impact in San Jose this season.
12-27-2005 - Blackhawks AHL/ECHL prospects update
Chicago has a host of defensive prospects on the Norfolk Admirals and the Greenville Grrrowl who can all play the game and will look to establish themselves on the Hawks' blue line for years to come.
12-25-2005 - Islanders AHL prospects update
The New York Islanders currently have nine prospects playing for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.
12-23-2005 - Mighty Ducks AHL/ECHL prospects update
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim have a new AHL affiliation this season, the Portland Pirates.
12-23-2005 - Devils AHL prospects update
Despite the struggles of the team in general, many of the first-year players in Albany have started their pro careers very well.
12-22-2005 - Stars AHL prospects update
After a season of splitting their prospects between the Hamilton Bulldogs and Houston Aeros, the Dallas Stars have their own AHL affiliate once again, the expansion Iowa Stars.
12-20-2005 - Canucks AHL/ECHL prospects update
A look at the prospects who have played minor pro in the Canucks system this season.
12-20-2005 - Capitals AHL/ECHL prospects update
The Washington Capitals have prospects playing for new AHL affiliate Hershey Bears, and the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays.
12-18-2005 - Sabres AHL prospects update
The 2005-06 edition of the Rochester Americans has been a roller coaster ride of injuries and call-ups, but it has also been highlighted by the emergence of a crop of promising Buffalo Sabres prospects.
12-15-2005 - First year pro: Jordan Sigalet
A little over a year after he made the decision to go public with his MS, Jordan Sigalet is successfully playing professional hockey with the AHL Providence Bruins.
12-14-2005 - Rangers AHL prospects update
The New York Rangers currently have 13 prospects on the roster of their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack.
12-13-2005 - First year pro: Tyler Redenbach
Rookie Tyler Redenbach has consistently put points on the board for the struggling Providence Bruins.
12-12-2005 - Wild AHL prospects update
Roman Voloshenko is first in goals among AHL rookies and third in rookie scoring with the Houston Aeros.
12-10-2005 - Penguins AHL and ECHL prospects update
A look at how the Penguins prospects playing in the AHL and ECHL have done so far this season. Wilkes-Barre is off to a very hot start, with nine rookies on the roster.
12-07-2005 - Bruins AHL prospects update
The large number of rookies as just one of many factors in the Providence Bruins' inconsistency.
12-06-2005 - Blue Jackets AHL/ECHL prospects update
The Columbus Blue Jackets' two minor league affiliates, the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL and the Dayton Bombers of the ECHL, currently have a combined 12 Jackets prospects on their rosters.
12-06-2005 - Guard makes strong AHL debut
Signed as a free agent by the Ottawa Senators in May 2004, goaltender Kelly Guard is being introduced to the AHL in a bigger way than anticipated this season.
12-04-2005 - Thrashers AHL prospects update
A quarter-pole review of the Atlanta Thrashers prospects playing for the AHL Chicago Wolves.
12-03-2005 - Coburn working through tough times in Chicago
Thrashers defensive prospect Braydon Coburn was reassigned to Chicago at the end of October, a team that is currently struggling.
12-01-2005 - First year pro: Alexandre Picard
Philadelphia Flyers defensive prospect Alexandre Picard is in his first full year with the Philadelphia Phantoms.
11-22-2005 - Canadiens AHL prospects update
Stumbling out the gate, regaining their footing for a brief run, and now finding themselves on shaky footing again, the Hamilton Bulldogs’ season has been all about finding themselves.
11-17-2005 - Top performing prospects in the AHL
A look at the top performing prospects in the American Hockey League thus far in the 2005-06 season.
10-17-2005 - First year pro: Mark Stuart
Former Colorado College defender Mark Stuart is one Boston Bruins prospect making the transition to pro hockey this season.
10-16-2005 - Manitoba Moose season preview
It is unlikely that the Moose will experience near the same level of success this year as they have lost their top five scorers from the previous season.
10-14-2005 - Peoria Rivermen season preview
The 2005-06 season brings a new city, new sweater, new name, new division, new coach for the St. Louis Blues primary affiliate.
10-13-2005 - First year pro: Ben Walter
As one of many new players on the 2005-06 Providence Bruins roster, former U Mass center Ben Walter talks about what it’s like to leave college and begin his pro career.
10-11-2005 - Norfolk Admirals season preview
With five former Admirals making the Blackhawks to start the season, it's a year of change in Norfolk.
10-10-2005 - Oilers minor league preview
With the death of the Edmonton Road Runners after just a single AHL season, the Oilers head into 2005-06 with prospects spread out over three minor league teams in two leagues.
10-09-2005 - Syracuse Crunch season preview
The Syracuse Crunch begin the season with a very young defense.
10-09-2005 - Bridgeport Sound Tigers season preview
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are hoping that the addition of some new talent and a new head coach will improve last year’s sixth place finish in the East Division.
10-08-2005 - Binghamton Senators season preview
The Binghamton Senators roster has been completely overhauled after a 106-point season, followed up by a disappointing first round playoff loss.
10-08-2005 - Philadelphia Phantoms season preview
When the Philadelphia Phantoms take the ice to begin defense of their Calder Cup championship, they will do so with a team that only vaguely resembles the one that claimed the trophy in June.
10-07-2005 - Hershey Bears season preview
A fixture in the American Hockey League for 61 seasons, the Hershey Bears are entering a new affiliation with the Washington Capitals.
10-07-2005 - Providence Bruins season preview
After a disappointing loss to the Philadelphia Phantoms in the Eastern Conference Finals in May, the Providence Bruins will look to build on that this season.
10-06-2005 - Milwaukee Admirals season preview
The Milwaukee Admirals return their starting goaltender, but will need to replace some scoring.
10-06-2005 - Hartford Wolf Pack season preview
After being eliminated in the Atlantic Division semi-finals of the Calder Cup playoffs last year, the Rangers’ AHL affiliate is entering the 2005-06 season with a lot of new personnel.
10-04-2005 - San Antonio Rampage season preview
The San Antonio Rampage will take the lead as the Phoenix Coyotes' top development medium as both franchises enter into a new relationship.
10-03-2005 - Albany River Rats season preview
Unless the team receives some last minute reinforcements from New Jersey, the River Rats are facing an uphill battle on their quest to end the team’s half-decade long playoff drought.
10-03-2005 - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton season preview
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins made a memorable run in the Calder Cup playoffs in 2004-05, and it looks like another strong team in 2005-06.
10-02-2005 - Chicago Wolves season preview
A look at the personnel in place for the 2005-06 AHL Chicago Wolves, a work in progress.
10-01-2005 - Hamilton Bulldogs season preview
Although the Hamilton Bulldogs may be losing some key personnel, they’re looking towards some younger pups to add some much-needed bite to their bark.
09-24-2005 - Providence coach Scott Gordon prepares for upcoming season
The Providence Bruins opened up training camp on Monday, September 19th with a mix of seasoned AHL veterans and young hopefuls fresh from NHL camp in Boston.
09-21-2005 - Taylor enjoys time in Calgary camp
Forward Justin Taylor was reassigned to the Omaha AkSarBen Knights, the AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames, but not before making an impact in preseason action.
09-18-2005 - Sipotz looks to build on strong rookie year
Brian Sipotz made an unexpectedly successful transition from college to pro hockey last season with the AHL Chicago Wolves.
09-04-2005 - Minor league affiliates for 2005-06
A chart of the AHL and ECHL teams affiliated with the 30 NHL clubs for 2005-06.
07-20-2005 - Q&A with David Steckel
David Steckel, a former first round pick in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, spent last year with the Reading Royals (ECHL) and Manchester Monarchs (AHL).
07-13-2005 - Getzlaf endured chaotic 2004-05 season
A look at Anaheim Mighty Duck Ryan Getzlaf's 2004-05 season.
07-11-2005 - Q&A with Kevin Klein
Now attending Milwaukee Admirals Conditioning Camp in Nashville, Tennessee, the 2003 second round pick is helping show the way for the other prospects.
06-18-2005 - Thrashers AHL prospects season review
Twelve Thrashers prospects played for the Chicago Wolves this season, who lost in the finals of the Calder Cup playoffs.
06-12-2005 - Canucks AHL prospects season review
The Manitoba Moose went far into the AHL playoffs, but the Vancouver Canucks prospects did not by and large play a big part in the team's success.
06-08-2005 - Lightning AHL prospects season review
The Springfield Falcons were the youngest team in the AHL this season with a roster that included a league-high 12 AHL rookies and eight players age 21 or younger.
06-07-2005 - Kings AHL prospect season review
A review of the seasons of the Kings prospects who played for the Manchester Monarchs during the 2004-05 season.
06-06-2005 - Mighty Ducks AHL prospects season review
The 2004-05 season saw the strongest performance of the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks in the three years that the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim were the sole affiliate of the team.
06-02-2005 - Bruins postseason recap
The Providence Bruins got on a roll in the playoffs, but had their season ended at the hands of the Philadelphia Phantoms.
06-01-2005 - Wolves and Phantoms face off in AHL finals
Category by category breakdown of the 2005 AHL finals, which features 10 former NHL first round draft picks.
05-31-2005 - Avalanche AHL prospects season review
Review of the 11 Colorado Avalanche prospects who played for the AHL Hershey Bears in 2004-05.
05-23-2005 - Coburn makes easy transition to AHL
The Thrashers Braydon Coburn moved into a spot on the Chicago Wolves blueline at the end of his junior season and is part of the stiffling team defense in the playoffs.
05-11-2005 - Senators AHL prospect season review
Thirteen Ottawa Senators prospects played regular roles in Binghamton this past season.
05-04-2005 - Coyotes AHL prospects review
Ten Phoenix Coyotes prospects either began the season with the Utah Grizzlies or spent the majority of the season playing there.
04-23-2005 - Islanders AHL prospects review
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers missed the playoffs for the first time, but some of the Islanders prospects had good individual years.
04-22-2005 - Penguins AHL prospect review
A look back on the regular season as the Baby Penguins prepare for the playoffs.
04-22-2005 - Oilers AHL 2004-05 prospect review
A look back at the disappointing season of the Edmonton Road Runners, farm club of the Oilers.
04-22-2005 - Q&A with Colby Armstrong
Third-year pro Colby Armstrong is having his best ever season with the AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
04-21-2005 - Bruins AHL prospects review
A look at how the Boston Bruins prospects have fared this season with the AHL Providence Bruins.
04-20-2005 - Portland Pirates miss playoffs after tough year
Despite the high number of players who would have competed for jobs with the Capitals, the Pirates struggled to score and finished only .500 on the year.
04-11-2005 - Spiller provides strength for struggling Grizzlies
Matthew Spiller has been the backbone of the Utah Grizzlies defensive corps this year after spending the majority of the 2003-04 season with the Phoenix Coyotes.
04-10-2005 - Q&A with Randall Gelech
The 21-year-old Phoenix Coyotes prospect Randall Gelech has had a fine rookie season with the Utah Grizzlies of the American Hockey League.
03-29-2005 - Wild AHL prospects update
A look at how the Minnesota Wild prospects have played this season in Houston.
03-17-2005 - Sharks AHL prospects update
Update on 16 San Jose prospects playing for the AHL Cleveland Barons.
03-10-2005 - Canadiens AHL and ECHL prospects update
Review of the seasons of the 11 Montreal Canadiens prospects in Hamilton, and five in Long Beach.
03-05-2005 - Mighty Ducks AHL prospects update
A look at how 18 of Anaheim’s prospects have played with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks.
02-24-2005 - Devils AHL prospects update
With the month of February coming to a close, the Albany River Rats are playing their best hockey of the 2004-05 season.
02-21-2005 - Panthers AHL prospects update
The Florida Panthers have 11 prospects playing with the AHL San Antonio Rampage.
02-21-2005 - Coyotes AHL prospects update
The Phoenix Coyotes have 10 prospects playing for new AHL affiliate Utah Grizzlies.
02-12-2005 - Blues AHL prospects update
Update on 10 St. Louis Blues prospects playing with the Worcester IceCats.
02-07-2005 - Kings AHL prospects update
A player by player look at the seasons of the prospects of the Los Angeles Kings in Manchester.
02-05-2005 - The Oilers Niinimaki dilemma
An in-depth examination of Oiler first rounder Jesse Niinimaki's struggle to regain his form after a season missed due to injury.
01-29-2005 - Q&A with Derek Meech
Detroit Red Wings prospect defenseman Derek Meech is a rookie with the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins.
01-27-2005 - Predators AHL prospects midseason update
Update on the nine Nashville Predators prospects currently playing for the AHL Milwaukee Admirals.
01-24-2005 - Thrashers AHL prospects update
A midseason look at the Atlanta Thrashers prospects playing for the AHL Chicago Wolves.
01-21-2005 - Oilers AHL prospects midseason update
A look at how Edmonton's AHL prospects have performed through to the midpoint of the 2004-05 schedule.
01-14-2005 - Q&A with Carlo Colaiacovo
Colaiacovo has been sidelined from the St. John's Maple Leafs for the past five weeks after taking a shot in the ear.
01-12-2005 - Q&A with Ben Eaves
After knee problems forced him to have offseason surgery, Eaves is now back to playing with the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins.
01-10-2005 - Bruins AHL prospects update
The Boston Bruins currently have just seven true prospects playing for their AHL affiliate in Providence, including Andy Hilbert and Hannu Toivonen.
01-08-2005 - Blue Jackets AHL prospects update
The Blue Jackets Joe Motzko leads the Syracuse Crunch in scoring, with 24 points.
12-20-2004 - Canucks AHL prospects update
Update on the 11 Vancouver Canucks prospects playing for the AHL Manitoba Moose.
12-16-2004 - Q&A with Ryan Kesler
Vancouver Canucks prospect Ryan Kesler is waiting out the lockout playing a lot of ice time for the AHL Manitoba Moose.
12-15-2004 - Flames new AHL affiliate still unannounced
General Manager and Head Coach Darryl Sutter comments on the Calgary Flames farm team situation, in the wait for an official announcement.
12-13-2004 - Q&A with Ryane Clowe
A consistent contributor in his rookie season with AHL Cleveland Barons, Ryane Clowe is cranking it up a notch as a sophomore this year.
12-04-2004 - Maple Leafs AHL prospect update
Prospect Kyle Wellwood leads the St. John's Maple Leafs in scoring with 27 points in 22 games.
11-22-2004 - River Rats prospect update
While the AHL Albany River Rats aren't tearing up the league, a few of their rookies are.
11-21-2004 - Flames to name new AHL affiliate this week
The Calgary Flames look to be calling Omaha, Nebraska the new home for their AHL farm team.
11-17-2004 - Oilers Henley Giant set to return
Tough Edmonton defenseman Brent Henley talks about his career up to this point and about the injury that has kept him on the shelf for the past few weeks.
11-11-2004 - Q&A with Michael Cammalleri
Cammalleri is the second leading scorer on the red hot Manchester Monarchs, with 16 points in nine games.
11-10-2004 - Penguins AHL prospects update
Center Shane Endicott is leading the way for surging Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
11-07-2004 - Road Runners off to strong start
After sweeping the Syracuse Crunch in a two-game series at Rexall Place, the ‘Runners sat atop both their division and the entire league. Here is a recap of Edmonton’s first month of games.
11-05-2004 - Road Runners add Niinimaki
2002 first round draft pick Jesse Niinimaki will join the Edmonton Road Runners for the rest of the AHL season.
11-03-2004 - San Antonio Rampage season outlook
Early season outlook for the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL.
11-02-2004 - Q&A with Josh Harding
Rookie goaltender Josh Harding is now 1-3-1 with the AHL Houston Aeros.
10-28-2004 - The Cullens a key matchup this weekend
Joe and Mark Cullen of the Edmonton Road Runners and Houston Aeros, will face each other in a game for the first time in their careers this weekend.
10-25-2004 - Monarchs on center stage at Staples Center
Affiliate Manchester Monarchs played a game at Staples Center this weekend, as the AHL becomes The Show.
10-24-2004 - Q&A with Bruno Gervais
After a tumultuous 2003-04 season, Bruno Gervais is making his rookie debut with the AHL Bridgeport Sound Tigers
10-20-2004 - Grand Rapids season preview
Grand Rapids is getting plenty of help from parent club Detroit, in the form of Niklas Kronwall and Jiri Hudler.
10-19-2004 - Q&A with Rob Globke
Chat with San Antonio rookie Rob Globke, Florida's best-kept secret.
10-18-2004 - Q&A with Chris Higgins
Montreal Canadiens first round pick in 2002 Chris Higgins is in his second year with the Hamilton Bulldogs.
10-17-2004 - Providence Bruins season preview
As many as nine players slated for NHL duty are instead finding ice time at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, including Patrice Bergeron.
10-17-2004 - Preview of the Flames in Lowell
The Calgary Flames are providing 10 players to the AHL's Lowell Lock Monsters, who are also affiliates of the Carolina Hurricanes.
10-17-2004 - Q&A with Paul Gaustad
Paul Gaustad is a big checking center with the AHL Rochester Americans.
10-17-2004 - Norfolk sweeps opening series with Hershey
The Norfolk Admirals beat the Hershey Bears twice in their opening home and home series this weekend.
10-16-2004 - Philadelphia Phantoms season preview
Joni Pitkanen joins the Philadelphia Phantoms for their 2004-05 run.
10-15-2004 - Springfield Falcons season preview
The Springfield Falcons will present a new roster and coaching staff thanks to a new sole affiliation with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
10-15-2004 - Bridgeport Sound Tigers season preview
AHL Rookie of the Year Wade Dubielewicz returns to the Sound Tigers for 2004-05.
10-14-2004 - Edmonton Road Runners season preview
The AHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers are set to begin their 23rd season in the league from their third new home in as many years.
10-14-2004 - Rochester Americans season preview
Tomas Vanek will join Ryan Miller in the Rochester Americans line-up, one that hopes to make it past the Western Conference final this year.
10-14-2004 - Milwaukee Admirals season preview
The 2004 Calder Cup Champion Milwaukee Admirals start their defense of the title on Friday, October 15 against the arch-rival Chicago Wolves.
10-14-2004 - Chicago Wolves season preview
Kari Lehtonen returns to lead the Chicago Wolves in the 2004-05 season.
10-14-2004 - Curtis Glencross begins rookie year in AHL with high expectations
Former University of Alaska-Anchorage star, Curtis Glencross is turning heads as he prepares to take the next step.
10-14-2004 - Panthers top 20 prospects
Nathan Horton remains atop the list of Panther prospects heading into the 2004-05 season.
10-14-2004 - Worcester IceCats season preview
Peter Sejna headlines the IceCats roster for 2004-05.
10-12-2004 - Utah Grizzlies season preview
Matthew Spiller and Fredrik Sjostrom will return to play with the Utah Grizzlies.
10-12-2004 - Portland Pirates season preview
The Portland Pirates will put the top-ranked prospect group to work in 2004-05, led by Maxime Ouellet in net.
10-11-2004 - Syracuse Crunch season preview
The Syracuse Crunch head into 2004-05 looking to put behind them the disappointment from last year’s first round playoff loss.
10-10-2004 - Hershey Bears season preview
The Hershey Bears return to a sole affiliation with the Colorado Avalanche and hope to rebound from a year in which they missed the playoffs.
10-09-2004 - Manchester Monarchs season preview
The Manchester Monarchs can look forward to a 2004-05 season free from injury call-ups.
10-08-2004 - Utah Grizzlies training camp review
A player by player look at the performances of prospects attending Utah Grizzlies training camp.
10-06-2004 - Cincinnati Mighty Ducks season preview
Eighteen players who saw time with Cincinnati last season are returning to the squad, however, the team will remain quite young.
10-06-2004 - St. John's Maple Leafs season preview
With more than eight regulars not returning to the team, the Baby Leafs will have a very different look in 2004-05.
10-04-2004 - Norfolk Admirals season preview
Chicago Blackhawks affiliate looks to improve its .500 record and will have the defense and goaltending to help them achieve just that.
10-03-2004 - Binghamton Senators season preview
The Binghamton Senators will benefit from the NHL lockout with the addition of Spezza, Vermette, Langfeld, Kelly, Pothier and Volchenkov.
10-02-2004 - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins season preview
A look at the prospects who will be playing for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in 2004-05.
10-02-2004 - Hartford Wolfpack season preview
Outlook for the Hartford Wolfpack, AHL affiliate of the New York Rangers.
10-01-2004 - Q&A with David LeNeveu
Phoenix’s future backstop prepares for the upcoming 2004-05 AHL season with the Utah Grizzlies.
09-18-2004 - Brent Krahn looks for a team to lead
Calgary Flames goaltender Brent Krahn is ready to settle in and lead a team to a championship, and maybe even paint his mask.
09-05-2004 - Flames remain without a sole AHL affiliate in 2004-05
Despite owning rights to a dormant AHL franchise, the Calgary Flames will again share an AHL affiliate in 2004-05.
08-04-2004 - AHL Roadrunners move to Edmonton
The Edmonton Oilers will relocate their minor league affiliate from Toronto to the Alberta capital, where the team will be based at least for the 2004-05 season.
07-30-2004 - Islanders take over AHL affiliate Sound Tigers
The New York Islanders formally announced Tuesday afternoon the purchase of their top farm club, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.
06-06-2004 - Milwaukee Admirals win 2004 Calder Cup
The Milwaukee Admirals swept the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the Calder Cup finals four games to none.
05-30-2004 - Wilkes-Barre advances to Calder Cup finals over Hartford
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins beat the Hartford Wolfpack in the AHL Eastern Conference Finals.
05-23-2004 - Thrashers AHL prospect season review 2003-04
A look back at the season of each Thrashers prospect playing with the AHL Chicago Wolves.
05-20-2004 - Wilkes-Barre and Hartford square off in AHL playoffs
The game plan and relative strengths of the two teams as they head for Game 2.
05-09-2004 - Q&A with Marc-Andre Fleury
Marc-Andre Fleury has joined his fourth team of the year, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, for the playoff run.
05-02-2004 - Milwaukee Admirals advance to Western Division Finals
The Milwaukee Admirals advanced to the Western Divisional Finals of the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs beating the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks.
04-28-2004 - Phantoms meet Admirals in AHL playoffs
A glimpse into the series between the Philadelphia Phantoms and the Norfolk Admirals in the AHL Eastern Conference Semifinals.
04-26-2004 - Canadiens AHL review 2003-04
A look at each of the 14 Montreal Canadiens prospects who played with the Hamilton Bulldogs this season.
04-25-2004 - Penguins and Sound Tigers in the AHL Eastern Conference Semifinals
Update on the matchup between the Penguins farm club and the Islanders farm club in the AHL playoffs.
04-19-2004 - Q&A with Andy Chiodo
Andy Chiodo is a 20-year-old goaltending prospect, currently with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
04-17-2004 - Norfolk Admirals in the AHL East Division Quarterfinals
Blackhawk affiliate Norfolk Admirals are matched up against Ottawa affiliate Binghamton Senators in the AHL Atlantic Division Quarterfinals.
04-14-2004 - Albany River Rats rookie review
A look at the eight rookies for New Jersey Devils affiliate, the Albany River Rats.
04-09-2004 - Three Blue Jacket prospects agree to tryout contracts
In recent weeks, the Columbus Blue Jackets have signed three prospect forwards, Steven Goertzen, Peter Zingonito and Greg Mauldin, to amateur try-out contracts.
04-07-2004 - Q&A with Stephen Wood
NCAA free agent Stephen Wood signed with the Flyers after his collegiate career and is playing with the AHL Philadelphia Phantoms.
04-01-2004 - AHL All-Star Teams and All-Rookie Team named
Jason LaBarbera and Denis Hamel headline the AHL All-Star selections for the 2003-04 season.
03-27-2004 - Roadrunners playoff bound
Geoff Ward, the head coach of the Toronto Roadrunners, on how his team has been able to surge up the standings on the way to making a run at the Calder Cup.
03-23-2004 - Q&A with Brad Winchester
Oilers prospect Brad Winchester is a rookie forward for the AHL Toronto Roadrunners.
03-17-2004 - Capitals prospects push to make the playoffs
Several Caps prospects have been struggling at scoring this season in the AHL, though sound goaltending from an All-Star tandem and a little luck may help to get the Portland Pirates into the final playoff spot in the Atlantic Division.
03-15-2004 - Hershey at the trade deadline
Hershey lost a Colorado winger prospect, but gained 24-year-old goaltender prospect Phil Sauve.
03-13-2004 - Coach Anderson on Thrashers prospects development
John Anderson, Coach of the AHL Chicago Wolves, comments on nine of the Thrashers prospects currently playing for him.
03-11-2004 - Q&A with Kurtis Foster
Defenseman Kurtis Foster looks to make the jump from the AHL Chicago Wolves to the Atlanta Thrashers.
03-09-2004 - Sharks recall top-scoring AHL duo
Miroslav Zalesak and Brad Boyes are finally getting in some NHL games after spending the season with the AHL Cleveland Barons.
03-09-2004 - Q&A with Karl Stewart
Winger Karl Stewart is a rookie playing for the AHL Chicago Wolves. He talks about how his season is going and what he is working on.
03-07-2004 - Q&A with Sean McAslan
Edmonton Oilers prospect and current Toronto Roadrunner Sean McAslan has not had an easy road in his bid to make the NHL. Hockey's Future interviewed the left winger to disuss where he's been, and where he'd like to go...
03-05-2004 - Shishkanov named AHL rookie of the month
Nashville Predators prospect Timofei Shishkanov of the Milwaukee Admirals was named the AHL Rookie of the Month for February.
03-03-2004 - River Rats February Update
An update on some of the prospects of the New Jersey Devils currently playing for the Devils AHL farm team, the Albany River Rats.
02-27-2004 - Q&A with Noah Clarke
Interview with Kings prospect Noah Clarke, currently with the AHL Manchester Monarchs.
02-14-2004 - Mapletoft and Gauvreau impact Bridgeport’s latest streak
Justin Mapletoft and tryout Brent Gauvreau have made an impact to the Bridgeport Sound Tiger line-up lately.
02-11-2004 - Q&A with Nate DiCasmirro
Interview with Toronto Roadrunners forward Nate DiCasmirro.
02-06-2004 - Lightning form sole AHL affiliation with Springfield
After eight years of split affiliation and instability, the Tampa Bay Lightning have signed a deal with the AHL Springfield Falcons for sole affiliation starting in 2004-05.
02-01-2004 - Hershey Bears midseason update
A look at prospects' development on the AHL Hershey Bears, affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning.
01-01-2004 - This week in the AHL
Updates on top prospects around the AHL including Balej, Lehtonen, and Federov.
12-24-2003 - Charlie Stephens sent to UHL
Center Charlie Stephens, an Avalanche contracted player, is experiencing ups and downs in the minors.
12-23-2003 - This week in the AHL
News and notes on the top prospects in the AHL. The first of what will be a weekly feature.
12-21-2003 - Q&A with Doug Lynch
Interview with one of the future blueline stars of the Edmonton Oilers.
12-17-2003 - Q&A with Scott Barney
Interview with 1997 Kings draft pick Scott Barney, who is making a comeback to hockey after three years lost to injury.
12-01-2003 - Peter Budaj in net for Hershey
Update on Peter Budaj's progress in net for the AHL Hershey Bears.
11-07-2003 - Devils: River Rats update
A look at three New Jersey Devils prospects playing for the Albany River Rats.
10-30-2003 - AHL: Cleveland Barons Roster Overview
Roster review of San Jose's AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Barons including San Jose's three German prospects, and three other forwards who were expected to make strong pushes to make the Sharks.
10-11-2003 - AHL: Chicago Wolves season preview
A look at the revamped Chicago Wolves, AHL affiliate of the Atlanta Thrashers.
10-10-2003 - AHL: Hershey preseason countdown
Countdown diary of Hershey's preparations for the 2003-04 season.
10-07-2003 - AHL: Utah Grizzlies season preview
The Utah Grizzlies, affiliate of the Dallas Stars, look to improve upon a mediocre 2002-03 season.
09-12-2003 - Canucks: Fedor Fedorov with a fresh start
A look at Fedor Federov's up and down career and his outlook going into Canucks 2003 training camp.
08-22-2003 - Moose GM Heisinger's door always open
Craig Heisinger takes over as the new GM of the AHL Manitoba Moose.
08-19-2003 - The AHL's new look
The review of the new structure of the AHL for 2003-04. New team, new divisions and new playoff format.
06-05-2003 - AHL: Calder Cup Finals Updates
Updates on the AHL conference finals series and Games 1 and 2 of the Calder Cup Finals between the Hamilton Bulldogs and the Houston Aeros.
05-10-2003 - AHL: Manitoba Moose Season Down to a Game 7
Summary of the playoff run by the Moose thus far and roster update as the Moose prepare for Game 7 against Hamilton in the Eastern Conference Finals of the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs.
05-05-2003 - AHL Playoffs: Norfolk Admirals Lose 3-2 To Houston Aeros
Although they were hoping to avoid it, the Norfolk Admirals will hit the road again next week. That much was decided Friday at Scope, when the visiting Houston Aeros posted a 3-2 victory and evened the teams’ best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series at two games apiece before a disappointed crowd of 3,125.
04-25-2003 - Sound Tigers News & Notes
What a difference a month makes. Things weren’t looking good for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at the tail end of March. The club closed out the month with two dreadful performances against regional rivals Manchester and Hartford...
04-24-2003 - Bulldogs: Year-End Report Card
It was the kind of season coaches, general managers and players alike dream about. The Bulldogs led the American Hockey League with 110 points. Michael Ryder and Jason Ward both made the top 20 scoring leader board...
04-05-2003 - Senators vote to play Rats more often
The Binghamton Senators, a whole lot better than their ancestors, the Binghamton Rangers, at least against the Albany River Rats, would like to play the Rats more than 8 times next season, since they defeated the Rats tonight, 4-2 (empty net), to win the series, 6-0-2. Albany ended the season before 8,144 fans at the Pepsi Arena, as Steve Kariya had a goal and an assist.
04-03-2003 - Admirals defeat Hershey to win Division Title
Moments after the pinball game masquerading as a hockey showdown between the Norfolk Admirals and Hershey Bears concluded Wednesday, Norfolk coach Trent Yawney leaned back against a Scope wall in wonder.
02-18-2003 - Saint John Flames hopes fading
Due to what can only be described as an embarrassing year on all accounts for the parent Calgary Flames, their Saint John AHL affiliate was given very little chance from the beginning and is...
02-15-2003 - AHL Development Analysis Part III: Goaltenders
In the final installment of his analysis of the use of the North American minor leagues as a development vehicle for NHL players, Philadelphia Flyers editor Bill Meltzer looks at goaltenders. The conclusion: unlike forwards and defensemen, significant minor league seasoning is an important development tool for future NHL goaltenders.
02-14-2003 - AHL Development Breakdown Part II: Defensemen
Philadelphia Flyers editor Bill Meltzer puts the AHL's vaunted development record to the test with a cross sampling of dozens of recent notable NHL defensemen. The result: the AHL can "claim" relatively few of these players, either.
02-12-2003 - Is the AHL Truly the World's Greatest Development League?
The American Hockey League often touts itself as the world's best development league for NHL players-- an idea that NHL teams often reinforce in their public pronouncements about their minor league affiliates. Philadelphia Flyers editor Bill Meltzer puts the hype to the test and says that, at least for top NHL forwards, the AHL typically has little to do with their development.
01-19-2003 - Craig Andersson Strong in Nets for Admirals
Was that really Craig Andersson tending goal for the Norfolk Admirals on Wednesday at Scope? The same kid who struggled so mightily last season? Who won only a third of his starts and ended his rookie campaign ensconced as a backup...
01-19-2003 - Tellqvist back up in the NHL
Goaltender Mikael Tellqvist has been recalled by the Toronto Maple Leafs from St. John's. Tellqvist, who has been handling most of the workload in St. John's nets this season has been playing relatively solid for the Blue and White on the...
11-26-2002 - Hockey's Future Profiles Jarret Stoll
Originally drafted 46th overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, Saskatchewan native Jarret Stoll was unable to reach a contractual agreement with the Flames organisation and re-entered the draft in 2001. With the second round set to begin, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman stepped up to the podium...