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Calder Cup: Canucks 3, Checkers 2

The Abbotsford Canucks became the first Vancouver AHL affiliate to win the Calder Cup with a 3-2 road victory over the Charlotte Checkers in Game 6 of the best-of-seven championship series on Monday. Linus Karlsson’s league-leading 14th goal of the postseason was the difference as the Canucks rallied from an early two-goal deficit to win Game 6.

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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.

AHL

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.

AHL

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.

AHL

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.

NHL

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."

McGuire: I don't know how much the Jets have left in the tank

Pierre McGuire joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Luca Scott on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about Carolina Hurricanes giving the Washington Capitals the business in game 1, Vegas struggling defensively against the Oilers, game 1 between the Stars/Jets, Panthers looking to bounce back in game 2 and much more.

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AHL

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.

Bell: Really tough to see a quality person and player like Ostapchuk leave the organization

JR is joined by Belleville Senators head coach David Bell to discuss the week that was for the B-Sens following a road trip, they discuss the impact that the NHL trade deadline has on the AHL affiliate and what lays ahead for Belleville.

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Montreal Canadiens

Gervais: I wanted Savard to stay

RDS's Bruno Gervais joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Luca Scott on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about the Montreal Canadiens not making any moves at the trade deadline, why he felt like David Savard should stay with Montreal, who could potentially get called up from the Laval Rocket and more.

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Ottawa Senators

Bowness: No matter the situation or the game nothing changes with Merilainen

Graham Creech is joined by the General Manager of the Belleville Senators Ryan Bowness to talk about the B-Sens game at the CTC last week, the play of the team as of late and they touch on a few of the various Sens prospects.

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AHL

Former Leafs forward Sullivan named Marlies assistant

Steve Sullivan is headed back to Toronto. The former Maple Leafs forward is joining the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies as an assistant coach under John Gruden, the team announced on Thursday.

Lemieux: He made it look so easy

Former professional hockey player in the AHL and Europe Francis Lemieux joins Mitch Gallo, Jon Still and Luca Scott on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about his experience in the AHL and Europe, playing against Sidney Crosby, playing with Carey Price, winning the Calder Cup with the Hamilton Bulldogs and much more.

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Toronto Maple Leafs

Nylander brothers primed to push each other in Toronto

Alex is hoping to earn an NHL deal and play alongside William with the Maple Leafs, Mark Masters writes.

- Mark Masters

Portzline: He did what he thought was best

The Athletic's Aaron Portzline joins Jon Still and Luca Scott on Campbell vs Gallo to talk about Pacal Vincent's tenure as the Columbus Blue Jackets, some of the things that went wrong during the season, what he will bring to the Laval Rocket and more.

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Montreal Canadiens

Rocket hire ex-Blue Jackets coach Vincent as new bench boss

Pascal Vincent was appointed head coach of the AHL's Laval Rocket on Tuesday, just under a month after he was fired by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

AHL

Strome scores in OT, Hershey beats Coachella Valley for 13th Calder Cup

Matt Strome scored 1:06 into overtime as the Hershey Bears beat the Coachella Valley Firebirds 5-4 in Game 6 on Monday night and won their record-extending 13th Calder Cup.

Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens announce Rocket, head coach Houle to part ways

Laval Rocket general manager John Sedgwick announced that the club and head coach Jean-Francois Houle have come to a mutual agreement to part ways in order for Houle to pursue other professional opportunities.

AHL

Bears beat Firebirds to level AHL's Calder Cup final at 1-1

Hunter Shepard made 32 saves, Jimmy Huntington and Pierrick Dubé scored late in the second period and the Hershey Bears beat the Coachella Valley Firebirds 5-2 on Sunday night in Game 2 to even the Calder Cup final at one game apiece.

AHL

Laval Rocket head coach accepts contract extension

Head coach Jean-François Houle has agreed to a multi-season contract extension with the Laval Rocket, announced John Sedgwick, general manager of the Montreal Canadiens' club-school, in a press release Wednesday.

Vancouver Canucks

Canucks name Malhotra head coach of AHL Abbotsford

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced Friday that Manny Malhotra has been hired as the new head of the team's AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks.

AHL

Howson agrees to multi-year deal to remain as AHL president

Scott Howson has agreed to a multi-year deal to with the league's Board of Governors to remain in his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of the AHL.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Clifford-Imama feud boils over into handshake line in AHL playoffs

The Belleville Senators and Toronto Marlies had an ugly end to their first-round series on Sunday, with tensions boiling over into the handshake line.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs' ECHL affiliate Growlers cease operations

The ECHL's Newfoundland Growlers are ceasing operations immediately after the league's board of governors voted to terminate the team's membership in the league.

Montreal Canadiens

Gervais: The future of Habs defense looks bright

RDS's Bruno Gervais joins Mitch Gallo, Joey Elias and Luca Scott on the Drive show to talk about the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 win over the Flyers, Sam Montembeault still being the Habs no 1 goalie, David Reinbacher making his home debut with the Laval Rocket and more.

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Montreal Canadiens

Goyens: They can be a big surprise

The Coach Jon Goyens joins Mitch Gallo, Joey Elias and Luca Scott on the Drive Show to talk about the Laval Rocket's late playoff push, David Reinbacher's impressive start with the Rocket, Logan Mailloux's development and more.

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Montreal Canadiens

Gervais: I wanna see how he responds to the environment

RDS's Bruno Gervais joins Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Luca Scott on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about David Reinbacher making his AHL debut tonight, Justin Barron's time in Laval, Joshua Roy's season with Laval and the Habs and more.

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San Jose Sharks

Aliu to join Sharks' AHL affiliate on tryout basis

After years of feeling alienated by the NHL and campaigning to diversify the sport, Akim Aliu is getting another shot at playing pro hockey, this time with the San Jose Sharks' minor league affiliate.

NHL

Hodgson signs AHL PTO, ending retirement after eight years

After eight years out of professional hockey, former first-round pick Cody Hodgson is making a comeback.

Pittsburgh Penguins

Puljujarvi signs PTO with AHL Penguins

Forward Jesse Puljujarvi signed a professional tryout with the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Thursday.

AHL

Report: Anisimov signs PTO with AHL's Wolf Pack

Artem Anisimov is returning to pro hockey in North America. Tony Androckitis reports the 35-year-old forward has signed a professional tryout agreement with the American Hockey League's Hartford Wolf Pack.

AHL

AHL suspends Wolves HC Nardella 10 games for 'homophobic language'

The American Hockey League has suspended Bob Nardella, the head coach of Chicago Wolves, 10 games after using "homophobic language" towards an official during a game.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Leafs prospect Hildeby making a name for himself in AHL

Dennis Hildeby sighs when his 'Hildebeast' nickname is brought up. "I feel like as soon as you're over 6-foot-5 you're called 'beast' in this country," the 6-foot-7, 222 pound Toronto Marlies goalie said. "Like, everyone is calling you 'Beast.' It's not just me."

- Mark Masters

NHL

AHL's Condors sign F Gagner to one-year deal

The American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors have signed forward Sam Gagner to a one-year deal.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Flyers 2018 first-round pick O'Brien signs with AHL Marlies

The Toronto Marlies signed former Philadelphia Flyers draft pick Jay O'Brien to a one-year AHL contract on Friday.

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AHL

Calder Cup: Canucks 3, Checkers 2

AHL

Canucks beat Checkers to win first Calder Cup

AHL

Checkers beat Canucks in OT to force Game 6 in Calder Cup final

AHL

Abbotsford Canucks move within a win of Calder Cup title

AHL

Canucks grab 2-1 lead in Calder Cup final with win over Checkers

NHL

NHLPA and PHPA announce new strategic alliance

McGuire: I don't know how much the Jets have left in the tank

AHL

Laval's Vincent named AHL coach of the year

Bell: Really tough to see a quality person and player like Ostapchuk leave the organization

Montreal Canadiens

Gervais: I wanted Savard to stay

Ottawa Senators

Bowness: No matter the situation or the game nothing changes with Merilainen

AHL

Former Leafs forward Sullivan named Marlies assistant

Lemieux: He made it look so easy

Toronto Maple Leafs

Nylander brothers primed to push each other in Toronto

Portzline: He did what he thought was best

Montreal Canadiens

Rocket hire ex-Blue Jackets coach Vincent as new bench boss

AHL

Strome scores in OT, Hershey beats Coachella Valley for 13th Calder Cup

Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens announce Rocket, head coach Houle to part ways

AHL

Bears beat Firebirds to level AHL's Calder Cup final at 1-1

AHL

Laval Rocket head coach accepts contract extension

Vancouver Canucks

Canucks name Malhotra head coach of AHL Abbotsford

AHL

Howson agrees to multi-year deal to remain as AHL president

Toronto Maple Leafs

Clifford-Imama feud boils over into handshake line in AHL playoffs

Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs' ECHL affiliate Growlers cease operations

Montreal Canadiens

Gervais: The future of Habs defense looks bright

Montreal Canadiens

Goyens: They can be a big surprise

Montreal Canadiens

Gervais: I wanna see how he responds to the environment

San Jose Sharks

Aliu to join Sharks' AHL affiliate on tryout basis

NHL

Hodgson signs AHL PTO, ending retirement after eight years

Pittsburgh Penguins

Puljujarvi signs PTO with AHL Penguins

AHL

Report: Anisimov signs PTO with AHL's Wolf Pack

AHL

AHL suspends Wolves HC Nardella 10 games for 'homophobic language'

Toronto Maple Leafs

Leafs prospect Hildeby making a name for himself in AHL

NHL

AHL's Condors sign F Gagner to one-year deal

Toronto Maple Leafs

Flyers 2018 first-round pick O'Brien signs with AHL Marlies