What Killed the AHL in Albany? Michael Gwizdala | February 7, 2017 When the final chapter of AHL hockey in Albany is written, they’ll say it left in 2017. Truth be told, the passion for the sport was killed sometime between 2000…
Geordie Kinnear Hard Work Pays Off Michael Gwizdala | June 13, 2016 Paying your dues. It’s something Geordie Kinnear knows plenty about from his playing days to his coaching career. Now, the man affectionately known as “Champ,” will be able to make…
The 1995-96 Albany River Rats A Look Back Michael Gwizdala | December 9, 2015 The Albany Devils are off to a historically great start. Through 22 games, Albany sports a ledger of 15-4-3-0 (33 points), registering a .750 winning percentage. Riding a franchise best…
The Strangest Hockey Team Names of All Time: Part Three Cam Hasbrouck | September 14, 2015 As we count down the days until hockey season kicks off once again, we’ve found several ways to pass the time. One of our more comical pastimes of late has…
Albany And Albany Devils United In Red Michael Gwizdala | July 23, 2015 Day-to-day. Year to year. Such is the life of an AHL city these days. The Times Union Center hosted the Albany Slap-Shot Breakfast, bringing together area politicians and business leaders,…
Albany Devils Top 10 Playoff Moments Michael Gwizdala | April 17, 2014 Up until this season, it has been quite some time since a New Jersey Devils affiliated team in Albany has qualified for the AHL Calder Cup playoffs. To be precise,…
The 1994-95 Albany River Rats – Where Are They Now? Michael Gwizdala | September 14, 2013 The 1994-95 season was a storied year for the New Jersey Devils organization. Not only did the NHL Devils capture their first ever Stanley Cup championship but their AHL club,…
Hat-Tricked: Norfolk Turns Tide At Albany Michael Gwizdala | January 19, 2012 It’s a story as simple as the tortoise and the hare and it applied once again for the Norfolk Admirals and Albany Devils, in their bout at the Times Union…
Northway Rivals Clash: Albany Devils Power Past Phantoms Michael Gwizdala | January 16, 2012 An afternoon affair at the Times Union Center saw the rival Adirondack Phantoms and Albany Devils squaring off in a Northeast Division tussle. Albany was especially fired up, because they…