Photo: Chris Rutsch Former American Hockey League forward Wade MacLeod passed away on Wednesday following a battle with brain cancer. He was 38. MacLeod played 129 games in the American Hockey League with the Springfield Falcons and Toronto Marlies between 2011 and 2014. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor after collapsing during a game … Read more
The American Hockey League joins the hockey world in mourning the passing of Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden, who died Friday after a battle with cancer. He was 78. Dryden began his professional career with the AHL’s Montreal Voyageurs in 1970-71. He appeared in 33 games, posted a record of 16-7-8 and ranked third … Read more
Mitch Marner’s ability to weave through traffic was arguably his most exciting quality as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marner is the fifth-leading scorer in Leafs history for good reason, and he put on a show against the Edmonton Oilers on the road, in one of the best games of the NHL calendar. … Read more
The American Hockey League family is mourning the loss of long-time colleague Drew Griffin, who passed away on Friday, July 18, after a brief illness. A native of Agawam, Mass., Griffin joined the league office in 1993 and served as the AHL’s director of finance and administration with loyalty and distinction for more than 30 … Read more
Photo: Kavin Mistry/AHL The American Hockey League is joining the hockey community in remembering Wayne Thomas, who has passed away at the age of 77 following a long battle with cancer. Thomas spent 45 seasons in professional hockey as a player, coach and executive, beginning with his rookie season as a goaltender for the AHL’s … Read more