News and events of some of our minor leagues. Lets support the kids!
Now that Alex Galchenyuk has graduated with the Montreal Canadiens, Habs fans have definitely turned their attention to the NHL. However, let’s not forget all the quality prospects that Trevor Timmins and his excellent scouting staff drafted in recent years. Let’s have a look at all the North American prospects that are worth watching in the CHL ...
Recap On Friday, January 4, the Springfield Falcons took down the Bridgeport Sound Tigers 5-4. Sound Tigers’ Matt Donovan started off the scoring, but it was soon followed by two Falcons goals scored by Michael Chaput and Jonathan Audy-Marchessault to give their team the lead. Nino Niedereitter scored off a Donovan deflection to even the ...
Recap Bridgeport finished the last couple weeks of 2012 strong with a 5-1 record. The team is looking to continue playing aggressive and stacking up wins against formidable opponents. Bridgeport faced off against Albany on Wednesday, December 19 and skated away with a 4-3 victory, largely due to the play of Matt Donovan and Casey ...
As the calendar hits 2013, there are still questions whether there will be an NHL season. Regardless, the Washington Capitals made great strides over the past year, including key additions to their prospect pool including Tom Wilson and Filip Forsberg along with a big year in goal by potential Capitals goalie of the future, Braden ...
The month of December began with a bang for the Albany Devils. In one felt swoop the club eclipsed its season win total. Albany flourished by winning its first five contests of the month and made headway in the Northeast Division in the process. On the month, Albany finished with a record of 7-3-1-1 (16 ...
Washington Capitals’ goalie Braden Holtby continued to impress between the pipes at the AHL level Wednesday night, shutting out the Hershey Bears’ division rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Holtby stopped all 33 Penguins shots on goal, also recording his sixth career shutout against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. You can view the game recap of Hershey’s win, here. He continued to ...
Braden Holtby proved last spring during the Washington Capitals postseason that he is definitely capable of holding a starting role in goal. He stepped into the spotlight in the nation’s capital following injuries to Michal Neuvirth and Tomas Vokoun and led the Capitals further than many imagined. Holtby provided excellent goaltending in net for Washington, ...
The adjustment from the NHL to the AHL is not an easy one. Players have had to adjust to team bus rides instead of team charters. Playing in Boston or Chicago is different from playing in Providence or Rockford. Jordan Eberle, property of the Edmonton Oilers and a 34-goal scorer in the NHL last season, ...
The Adirondack Phantoms suffered a big blow this weekend, losing their captain, Ben Holmstom to a knee injury. The Flyers announced that their 25 year old forward prospect is out indefinitely. A source told The Hockey Writers that Holmstrom “Should be back this season,” but it’s unclear when his return would be. Holmstrom was set ...
The Hershey Teddy Bear Toss The Hershey Bears, minor league affiliate of the Washington Capitals, are one of the elite franchises in the entire American Hockey League. They have amassed a total of eleven Calder Cup Championships as they enter their 75th season, highlighted by the AHL Outdoor Classic hosted outside at Hershey Park Stadium ...
