by Brian Germinaro | AHL On The Beat Nicole Broderick has been a staple of the Bridgeport Islanders for more than a dozen seasons. She can tell you endless stories when it comes to game nights in the press box. And while you may not know her name, there’s a good chance you’ve seen her … Read more
Photo: Mike Zitek/AHL The Nashville Predators have acquired forward Grigori Denisenko from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for future considerations. Denisenko, who participated in his second consecutive AHL All-Star Classic earlier this month, has recorded 10 goals and 14 assists in 42 games for the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights this season. The 24-year-old from … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Hershey Bears forward Hendrix Lapierre has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending February 16, 2025. Lapierre recorded two goals and three assists in two games last week, helping the Bears to a pair of victories over their … Read more
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Between stepping in as an interim head coach, helping to represent his team at the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic, and launching a clothing line, well, Brett Sutter’s “retirement” has hardly been a quiet one. Sutter concluded his 17-season pro playing career last July, announcing his retirement after two seasons captaining … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced that San Jose Barracuda forward Thomas Bordeleau has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of a cross-checking incident in a game at Colorado on Feb. 12. Bordeleau will miss San Jose’s game on Saturday (Feb. 15) at Bakersfield.
by Justin Vézina | AHL On The Beat Cayden Primeau has unquestionably started the calendar year on a high note – and with a smile to match. On Jan. 3, Primeau put on his Laval Rocket jersey for the first time since April 2023. Since returning, he has made 11 starts, winning the first 10 … Read more
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Mathias Laferriere from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for forward Corey Andonovski. A fourth-year pro, Laferriere has recorded two goals and eight assists in 33 games for the AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds this season. The Montreal native was selected by the Blues in the sixth round of the 2018 … Read more
Photo: Christopher Mast/NHLI via Getty Images The Seattle Kraken have assigned captain Jordan Eberle to the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds on a conditioning loan. Eberle has been out since suffering an injury in a game on Nov. 14. He has six goals and five assists in 17 games for Seattle this season. A first-round pick … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Bakersfield Condors forward James Hamblin has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending February 9, 2025. Hamblin tallied three goals and two assists and registered 13 shots on goal as the Condors came out of the All-Star … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee today announced that Chicago Wolves forward Yanick Turcotte has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of a game misconduct for being the aggressor in an altercation in a game vs. Manitoba on Feb. 1. Turcotte will miss Chicago’s game on Friday (Feb. … Read more