There wasn’t much that anyone on the Amerks side could say following a 5-0 loss to end their season on Sunday. The game came unglued early for Rochester, as they surrendered two first-period goals followed by a third goal 24 seconds into the second period. From there Laval clamped down, forced the visitors to open … Read more
With stalwart defenseman Tyler Wotherspoon out for the Rocket in Game 4 on Friday, head coach Pascal Vincent turned to Noel Hoefenmayer for the first time this postseason. Hoefenmayer, a fifth-year pro, was acquired by Montreal from Edmonton on Dec. 6, 2024, in a trade for forward Jacob Perreault. He totaled five goals and 16 … Read more
P1-Colorado Eagles vs. P2-Abbotsford CanucksGame 5 – Monday, 5:05 ET, (Series tied, 2-2) Game 1 – Fri., May 16 – ABBOTSFORD 2, Colorado 0 | RecapGame 2 – Sun., May 18 – Colorado 5, ABBOTSFORD 3 | RecapGame 3 – Wed., May 21 – Abbotsford 3, COLORADO 2 (OT) | RecapGame 4 – Fri., May 23 – COLORADO … Read more
A win tonight would do more than simply force a Game 5, captain Mason Jobst says. It would also allow this Amerks team to keep playing together. Simple as that. “This group loves each other, really enjoys spending time together,” Jobst explained. “I think when there’s a threat [that] is potentially going to end, you … Read more
A1-Hershey Bears vs. A2-Charlotte CheckersGame 3 – Wednesday, 7:00 ET, (Charlotte leads series, 2-0) Game 1 – Fri., May 16 – CHARLOTTE 3, Hershey 2 | RecapGame 2 – Sat., May 17 – CHARLOTTE 2, Hershey 1 (OT) | RecapGame 3 – Wed., May 21 – Charlotte at Hershey, 7:00*Game 4 – Thu., May 22 – Charlotte … Read more
The Canucks had not seen Colorado since Feb. 17. With a three-month gap, they got a quick lesson on what will be required to handle the Eagles in their best-of-five Pacific Division Finals. “They’re a very talented group that plays at a high pace,” head coach Manny Malhotra said following Game 1. “They put us … Read more
Playoff time means dealing with any and all obstacles, including Mother Nature. With temperatures in Charlotte approaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit and accompanied by very humid conditions, the Checkers and Bears had to adjust to the conditions inside the 70-year-old Bojangles Coliseum last night. And they can expect more of the same in Game 2 tonight. … Read more
Goaltending is not really a one-person job anymore, be it in the regular season or the playoffs. Whether it’s the postseason grind, a downturn, an injury or just something to spark a team, AHL teams will use a by-committee approach to goaltending. It’s something that head coaches are comfortable doing. Good thing, then, that the … Read more
All three home teams won their decisive Game 5’s yesterday, setting up a division finals round featuring four first-place teams against four second-place teams. In the Atlantic Division, Hershey is facing Charlotte for the fourth time in the Calder Cup Playoffs. The Bears won their meeting in the division semifinals in 2023, but the Checkers … Read more
The status of Checkers defenseman Matt Kiersted remains unknown going into Game 5 today. Kiersted, who departed in the third period of Game 3 and missed Game 4, has been a staple on the Charlotte blue line since the 2021-22 season. He had 29 points and a league-best plus-34 rating for the Checekrs in the … Read more