Who is AHL President and CEO David Andrews? Ross Bonander | February 9, 2014 The 2014 American Hockey League All-Star game is just a few days away– just enough time to clear the air on a common misperception: There is a lazy tendency to call…
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Player Profile: Spencer Machacek Alison Myers | February 7, 2014 On Thursday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins made a minor league swap with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Paul Thompson, who had been struggling with the Pens this season, will report to…
Hershey Bears Weekly: Home Success Matthew Speck | February 7, 2014 The Hershey Bears picked up four out of a possible six points last weekend, also increasing their home winning streak to a season high of nine games with a 3-1…
Mike Vernace: An Admiral Abroad Ted Warren | February 5, 2014 The Norfolk Admirals were a team that re-wrote hockey history in 2012 as they won 28 consecutive games along with capturing an AHL championship in June. Before the streak and…
AHL Power Rankings: Week 18 Matthew Speck | February 4, 2014 1. Texas Stars (28-14-2-3) Texas tops our AHL Power Rankings once again, also leading the West Division. They’ve last only five games at their home arena this season (19-5-0-1) and…
Hershey Bears Win Ninth Straight Home Game Matthew Speck | February 2, 2014 HERSHEY – When you go up against the second best penalty kill in the American Hockey League many would think a strong five-on-five game would be the way to find…
Hershey Bears Weekly: Mike Haviland’s Return Matthew Speck | January 31, 2014 This week marks the second installment of Hershey Bears Weekly on The Hockey Writers as Washington’s AHL affiliate begins their February schedule this week. The Chocolate and White picked up…
Max Friberg: Swedish Backround Fits Well In North America Ted Warren | January 30, 2014 Max Friberg is having a rookie year to remember with Anaheim’s top development club the Norfolk Admirals. In 41 games, his solid 23 points has him tied for third among…
AHL Power Rankings: Week 17 Matthew Speck | January 28, 2014 With the NHL Olympic break upon us, the American Hockey League will be the main focus for pro hockey in the United States. The season is already halfway over with…
Which of These Top Goalie Prospects Will Make the NHL? Matthew Speck | January 27, 2014 Projecting goalies is one of the toughest tasks for management and scouts to accomplish in the front offices of NHL teams. Many goalies draft in the first round don’t ever…
The Portland Pirates Snap Out of Their Ugly Losing Streak Whitney Smith | January 27, 2014 SPRINGFIELD – The past couple of weeks have been tough for the Portland Pirates (16-16-2-7), who snapped out of a six game losing streak with a 4-3 shootout win…
VIDEO: Goalies Skirmish In Admirals Victory Ted Warren | January 25, 2014 The Norfolk Admirals and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins squared off Friday night in an East Division showdown in downtown Norfolk. Prior to Friday’s game, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton held a slim 3-point advantage over…
