Alison Myers

AHL Power Rankings Week 16

Alison Myers | January 20, 2014

This week, competition for spots in the AHL Power Rankings was fierce. Several teams scored out the same way, as even previous bottom-feeders showed signs of life to move up,…

Tom Kuhnhackl Shows Positivity After Rookie Season Injury

Alison Myers | January 15, 2014

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward prospect Tom Kuhnhackl played just 11 games in his rookie season in 2012-13 and scored four points before sustaining a shoulder injury in December that ended his…

Brian Gibbons’ Breakout Season Coming Full Circle

Alison Myers | January 13, 2014

Brian Gibbons had to start at the bottom to make a name for himself. In his first two seasons with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL, the undrafted winger quietly…

From Providence to San Antonio: AHL Power Rankings for Week 14

Alison Myers | January 7, 2014

The first week of AHL action in 2014 saw a shift in the top of this edition of the power rankings. The Eastern Conference now holds six of the top…

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins December Wrap-Up

Alison Myers | January 2, 2014

December was one of the more difficult months on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ schedule. Several players were called up to Pittsburgh, and those left in Wilkes-Barre had to try and develop…

Top 10 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Moments of 2013

Alison Myers | December 29, 2013

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins accomplished a lot in 2013. They experienced a playoff comeback for the ages, but not before one of their goaltenders broke a team record and they participated…

Toronto Marlies Top Pre-Christmas AHL Power Rankings

Alison Myers | December 24, 2013

As the AHL heads into Christmas break, several teams brought themselves holiday joy with their performances. It was an especially big week for goalies, as three of them had solid…

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to Swap Hockey for Bowling

Alison Myers | December 13, 2013

For the last four years, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins players and coaches have enjoyed a day away from the rink to interact with fans on a personal level and raise money…

Brad Thiessen Looks for New Opportunity with Norfolk Admirals

Alison Myers | December 13, 2013

From 2010 through 2013, Brad Thiessen was a mainstay in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ goal. He came up from the Wheeling Nailers as a rookie in the 2009-10 season and showed…

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ Third-Period Rally Falls Short Against Falcons

Alison Myers | December 12, 2013

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ third-period magic is fading fast. On Wednesday night, the Penguins could not get on the board against the Springfield Falcons until the final period. Harry Zolnierczyk scored…

AHL Power Rankings Week 10

Alison Myers | December 10, 2013

The AHL’s Western Conference rules this week’s power rankings, holding three of the top five spots and five in the top 10. Meanwhile, some previously top teams struggled the past…

Can Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Overcome Roster Woes?

Alison Myers | December 5, 2013

Between injuries and call-ups, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are running into a few obstacles. Will they be able to overcome them?