Hamilton Hammers name gives new AHL franchise a Steel City identity
The American Hockey League team coming to Hamilton is drawing inspiration from the city’s steelworking history, and its nickname, for its branding.
Marlies toast emotional win over Habs affiliate as top Leafs prospect Danford joins the group
After the Toronto Marlies eliminated the Laval Rocket on Saturday, some fans at Place Bell tossed beer cans on the ice. Marlies defenceman Dakota Mermis picked one up and pretended to chug, Mark Masters writes.
AHL takes responsibility for missed offside call on overtime-winning goal
The American Hockey League said Wednesday that it is taking responsibility for a missed offside call in overtime that led to a game-winning goal for the Springfield Falcons over the Providence Bruins on Tuesday night.
Leafs’ Cowan channeling Bolts’ Hagel in bid to make bigger impact in AHL playoffs
Easton Cowan is drawing inspiration from watching Brandon Hagel deliver for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Mark Masters has more.
Cowan brings growing confidence to Calder Cup playoffs
Maple Leafs winger joins AHL Marlies after a strong finish to his rookie season, Mark Masters writes.
Islanders to move AHL affiliate to Hamilton
The American Hockey League is returning to Hamilton, Ont. The New York Islanders announced plans to relocate its affiliate, currently located in Bridgeport, CT, to the newly renovated TD Coliseum in time for the 2026-2027 season.
Sens prospect Yakemchuk named AHL Player of the Week
Ottawa Senators prospect Carter Yakemchuk has been named the American Hockey League’s Player of the Week.
Kraken prospect Goyette suspended 20 games for PED violation
The American Hockey League announced 20-game suspensions for David Goyette and Stanislav Berezhnoy on Tuesday for violations of the AHL/PHPA Performance Enhancing Substance Program.
American Hockey League and Professional Hockey Players’ Association ratify CBA
The American Hockey League’s Board of Governors and Professional Hockey Players’ Association’s full membership have ratified a collective bargaining agreement that ensures labor peace in the top layers of the sport in North America for the foreseeable future.
Ott to coach Blues’ AHL affiliate for rest of season
The St. Louis Blues’ American Hockey League affiliate Springfield Thunderbirds have made a change behind the bench. The team announced on Monday that Steve Konowalchuk had been fired with Steve Ott taking over the job for the remainder of the season.
Belleville GM Turek on AHL goals leader Kaliyev: ‘His attitude has been great’
While the Belleville Senators (15-18-6) have had their struggles this season, forward Arthur Kaliyev has thrived playing in the American Hockey League.
American Hockey League, Professional Hockey Players’ Association tentatively agree on a new CBA
The American Hockey League and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association reached a tentative agreement Wednesday on a new collective bargaining agreement.
ECHL, players union tentatively agree on a new CBA to end 2-day strike
The ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association have a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement to end a strike that lasted two days.
ECHL postpones 13 games after players go on strike
The ECHL postponed 13 games Friday after players went on strike, causing a work stoppage in the North American development minor hockey league two tiers below the NHL.
Lucic joins Blues’ AHL affiliate on PTO
Milan Lucic is rejoining the St. Louis Blues organization. The veteran forward has signed with the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, on a professional tryout (PTO) basis.
Canucks beat Checkers to win first Calder Cup
The Abbotsford Canucks are Calder Cup champions. After spotting the host Charlotte Checkers the first two goals on Monday night at Bojangles Coliseum, the Canucks roared back with three unanswered goals, including the winner from Linus Karlsson at 17:19 of the second period.
Checkers beat Canucks in OT to force Game 6 in Calder Cup final
Jesse Puljujarvi spoiled the party in Abbotsford on Saturday night when he scored at 15:22 of overtime to lift the visiting Charlotte Checkers to a 4-3 victory over the Canucks.
Abbotsford Canucks move within a win of Calder Cup title
Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored two goals as the Abbotsford Canucks held off the Charlotte Checkers 3-2 to move within one win from a Calder Cup title on Thursday.
Canucks grab 2-1 lead in Calder Cup final with win over Checkers
Linus Karlsson had two goals and an assist in the third period to snap a 1-1 deadlock and the Abbotsford Canucks went on to defeat the visiting Charlotte Checkers 6-1 on Tuesday night to grab a 2-1 lead in the Calder Cup final.
NHLPA and PHPA announce new strategic alliance
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA) announced a new strategic alliance on Wednesday that will "reinforce and strengthen the close relationship enjoyed by the two associations."
Laval's Vincent named AHL coach of the year
The American Hockey League announced Monday that Pascal Vincent of the Laval Rocket is the winner of the Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award as the AHL’s outstanding coach for the 2024-25 season.
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