Tim Clifton Graduates to San Jose Barracuda Zachary DeVine | March 30, 2017 Earlier this month the San Jose Sharks signed college free agent Tim Clifton. The Sharks are busy every spring bringing in undrafted free agents from Europe, the CHL and the…
Albany’s Top 25 NHL Players Michael Gwizdala | March 29, 2017 When one creates a list such as this, the most difficult aspect is not deciphering talent but rather not wanting to leave anyone out. Across 24 American Hockey League seasons,…
AHL Return to Albany in 2018-19? Michael Gwizdala | March 26, 2017 If the Albany River Rats play another game at the Times Union Center, it will be under another parent club affiliation and in 2018-19 at the earliest. After 6,467 spectators…
2009-10 Albany River Rats: A Look Back Michael Gwizdala | March 5, 2017 As Albany winds down what may be its final season in the American Hockey League, we take a look back at its previous affiliate and their final run. In 2009-10 the…
What Killed the AHL in Albany? Michael Gwizdala | February 7, 2017 When the final chapter of AHL hockey in Albany is written, they’ll say it left in 2017. Truth be told, the passion for the sport was killed sometime between 2000…
Albany Devils January Review Michael Gwizdala | January 30, 2017 Next man up. The rally cry has served the Albany Devils well in January and heading into the American Hockey League All-Star break. Callups of Luke Gazdic, Steven Santini, Seth…
Toronto Marlies in Trouble Will Billinghurst | January 27, 2017 It’s been a few months since checking up on the Toronto Marlies. The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ AHL affiliate had a great start to the season, but their fortunes have since changed.…
How to Celebrate the Capital District’s Hockey History Michael Gwizdala | January 17, 2017 Springfield Thunderbirds head coach Geordie Kinnear returned to Albany and his team left as a conquering champion after a 3-2 overtime victory over the Albany Devils. The former beloved Albany…
Barracuda Brief: San Jose Misses Shot at 1st Place Zachary DeVine | January 16, 2017 Welcome to the Barracuda Brief, your weekly one-stop shop for updates on the San Jose Barracuda. The Barracuda Brief will feature recaps, team news, quotes, and other features will keep…
Barracuda Brief: All-Stars and Three Stars Zachary DeVine | January 9, 2017 Welcome to the Barracuda Brief your weekly one-stop shop for an update on the San Jose Barracuda. The Barracuda Brief will feature recaps, team news, quotes, and other features sprinkled…
Is Montreal’s Farm Team Good Enough? Brianne Spiker | December 27, 2016 Last year aside, the Montreal Canadiens have been relatively successful the last several years. However, the same can’t be said for their American Hockey League farm team, the St. John’s…
Barracuda Hot Headed Into Break Zachary DeVine | December 22, 2016 The San Jose Barracuda completed their pre-holiday break with seven of 10 possible points, punctuated by a tough 6-3 win over the Pacific Division-leading Stockton Heat. With two of the Barracuda’s…