Michael Leighton Deserves to Hog Spotlight Rick Rischall | March 9, 2016 The Rockford IceHogs (American Hockey League affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks) just swept their weekend series against the Lake Erie Monsters. The back to back victories on Saturday night and…
IceHogs Leading On/Off Ice Rick Rischall | December 15, 2015 The Rockford IceHogs certainly are feeling festive this holiday season. Through twenty-six games played, they sport a 17-6-1-2 record good for 37 points in the Central Division. Not only does…
Hot Smokin’ Bacon – The IceHogs are Cooking Now! Rick Rischall | November 7, 2015 On October 18th at home against Texas, the Rockford IceHogs got blown out 7-2 at home. They looked out of sync and completely lost. There were fumbles, bumbles and such…
Is Rob Zepp the Next Michael Leighton? Andy Dudones | January 14, 2015 Rob Zepp may have a lot more in common with Michael Leighton than some may think. Both goalies carry the label of “journeyman.” Both have experienced unexplainable success with the…
Top 10 Worst Paul Holmgren Trades & Transactions Bill Schoeninger | January 21, 2014 Paul Holmgren‘s Blunders Part 1: Paul Holmgren’s 10 Best Trades & Transactions As mentioned in part one, Paul Holmgren’s itchy trigger finger can be an asset or a detriment to…
This Day In History: “The Comeback” THW Archives | May 14, 2013 “It is a night they will talk about forever, and the Flyers all know it. For the record, it was May 14, 2010. It was the night when the Flyers…
Blue Jackets Beat: Kekäläinen Stunning In Trade Deadline Debut Jeff Little | April 4, 2013 Coming into the trade deadline, Hockey Operations President John Davidson and General Manger Jarmo Kekäläinen warned that there would be no short term deals — no rentals — forthcoming at…
Brian Boucher Back With Flyers’ Organization Ed Miller | January 14, 2013 Earlier this morning, the Philadelphia Flyers announced that the organization had once again acquired goaltender Brian Boucher, this time from Carolina – along with defenseman Mark Alt – for minor…
Flyers Acquire Pavel Kubina, Could Rick Nash be Next? Ryan OShaughnessy | February 19, 2012 After a brutal third period in a 6-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Philadelphia Flyers acquired defenseman Pavel Kubina from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Jon…
Brodeur The Best Michael Gwizdala | February 13, 2012 Watching live AHL hockey for going on 20 years in Albany, I’ve seen my fair share of solid goaltenders. Most notably Corey Schwab, Mike Dunham, Peter Sidorkiewicz and Michael Leighton,…
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…
Six Flyers Who Could Be Trade Bait This Summer Tim Kolupanowich | June 8, 2011 The Philadelphia Flyers have made a big step in their two-decade long search for a true starting goalie, securing the negotiating rights to Ilya Bryzgalov by sending left wing Matt…