Albany Devils January Review Michael Gwizdala | January 30, 2017 Next man up. The rally cry has served the Albany Devils well in January and heading into the American Hockey League All-Star break. Callups of Luke Gazdic, Steven Santini, Seth…
How to Celebrate the Capital District’s Hockey History Michael Gwizdala | January 17, 2017 Springfield Thunderbirds head coach Geordie Kinnear returned to Albany and his team left as a conquering champion after a 3-2 overtime victory over the Albany Devils. The former beloved Albany…
Albany’s Blandisi and Quenneville Named AHL All-Stars Michael Gwizdala | January 6, 2017 As the American Hockey League readies for its 2017 All-Star Classic in Allentown, Pa., rosters for each of the four divisions have been selected. Each of the four squads will…
Repeat Pieri Award for Albany’s Kowalsky? Michael Gwizdala | January 3, 2017 Earning the Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award as the top head coach in the American Hockey League is quite the accomplishment. Winning it twice is a special feat. Take the award…
Albany Devils November Review Michael Gwizdala | November 30, 2016 The month of November saw the Albany Devils turn back the clock. Yes, there was an Albany River Rats throwback night, but there was something else familiar with this team.…
Albany ‘River Rats’ Coming Back? Michael Gwizdala | November 27, 2016 Nostalgia sells. How long people buy it is another story. Since returning to Albany for the 2010-11 American Hockey League season, this has been a delicate balance for the Albany…
Albany Devils October Review Michael Gwizdala | October 31, 2016 Firing out of the starting gate, the Albany Devils jumped out to a historically great October. The Devils’ 5-0 start is the best in Albany American Hockey League history. Prior…
The 1996-97 Albany River Rats: A Look Back Michael Gwizdala | October 25, 2016 Much like the present Albany Devils, the 1996-97 Albany River Rats got off to a historically great start. While eclipsed by the 5-0 start of the current A-Devils, those River…
Albany Devils Hope Kids Are All Right Michael Gwizdala | October 13, 2016 Following the 1993-94 season, the AHL Albany River Rats lost five of their top eight scorers. The next season, rookie forward Steve Sullivan lead the club in scoring with 81…
Devils Make More Deals Michael Gwizdala | July 10, 2016 A week after the start of free agency, the New Jersey Devils continue to take care of business. Taking a huge step toward that end, the Devils locked up Kyle…
Albany Devils Set Tone For New Jersey’s Future Michael Gwizdala | May 20, 2016 Perhaps the only disappointment with the Albany Devils season is that it ended too early. Yes, ultimately 29 teams endure this feeling at the end of the year but there’s…
Devils’ Kelly Suspended 10 Games for Hit to the Head Mike Necciai | May 12, 2016 Albany Devils’ defenseman Dan Kelly has been suspended 10 games by the AHL for an illegal check to the head of Andreas Johnson of Toronto. Video of the incident is…