The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired forward Tucker Robertson from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for forward Jon-Randall Avon. Robertson, 22, enters his third pro season in 2025-26 after collecting 10 goals and nine assists in 77 games with the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds over the last two years. A fourth-round pick by Seattle in the … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Coachella Valley Firebirds broadcast producer and host Gino LaMont has been selected as the recipient of the James H. Ellery Memorial Award for the 2024-25 season. The James H. Ellery Memorial Award is presented annually in recognition of outstanding media coverage of the American Hockey League. … Read more
Photo: Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images The American Hockey League is saddened to learn of the passing of Mark Kirton, who died Sunday following a courageous battle with ALS. He was 67. Kirton, who played 480 AHL games with New Brunswick, Adirondack, Fredericton and Newmarket between 1978 and 1989, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral … Read more
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Players are not the only American Hockey League names who are on their way to the NHL this summer. While the usual swirl of player movement via both free agency and trades have rearranged AHL rosters that were intact just a few months ago, plenty of other activity has happened … Read more
Photo: Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography Belleville Senators owner Michael Andlauer and the City of Belleville have announced a three-year lease extension, keeping the American Hockey League team in Belleville through at least the 2029-30 season. The extended agreement means the Senators will continue to call the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre home, including priority use of … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced today the following changes to the league’s hockey operations staff: Stephen Thomson has been promoted to Vice President, Hockey Operations. Thomson, who has been with the league office since 2022, will be responsible for overseeing the league’s on-ice operations, including management … Read more
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer One more line on Jared Nightingale’s resume put him in prime position to become an AHL head coach. Since his retirement in 2017 following 11 pro seasons skating in the AHL and ECHL, Nightingale had steadily made his way through several coaching stops, a clear fit for the well respected … Read more
Kyle Clifford has announced his retirement following 15 professional seasons to assume a player development role with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Clifford, 34, spent the last three seasons with the Toronto Marlies, posting four goals and four assists in 17 games in 2024-25. A second-round pick by Los Angeles in the 2009 NHL Draft, Clifford … Read more
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Derek King will admit that before becoming the franchise’s 29th head coach this week, he had minimal connections to the Hershey Bears. But from a distance, at least, King knew what Hershey represents. “I feel like this is the 33rd NHL team,” King said, “and it’s like an Original Six … Read more
Photo: Ross Dettman The Columbus Blue Jackets have named Stefan Matteau an assistant coach for the club’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters. Matteau begins his coaching career following 12 seasons as a professional player, culminating with 15 games with the Monsters in 2024-25. He skated in 411 career AHL games with Cleveland, Colorado, … Read more