AHL Power Rankings: Week 11 Matthew Speck | December 16, 2013 Already into the 12th week of American Hockey League action, the playoff picture is becoming clearer, albeit very early into the season. A dynamic group of clubs sits atop of…
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to Swap Hockey for Bowling Alison Myers | December 13, 2013 For the last four years, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins players and coaches have enjoyed a day away from the rink to interact with fans on a personal level and raise money…
Brad Thiessen Looks for New Opportunity with Norfolk Admirals Alison Myers | December 13, 2013 From 2010 through 2013, Brad Thiessen was a mainstay in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ goal. He came up from the Wheeling Nailers as a rookie in the 2009-10 season and showed…
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ Third-Period Rally Falls Short Against Falcons Alison Myers | December 12, 2013 The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ third-period magic is fading fast. On Wednesday night, the Penguins could not get on the board against the Springfield Falcons until the final period. Harry Zolnierczyk scored…
AHL Power Rankings Week 10 Alison Myers | December 10, 2013 The AHL’s Western Conference rules this week’s power rankings, holding three of the top five spots and five in the top 10. Meanwhile, some previously top teams struggled the past…
Q&A With Alex Grant Ted Warren | December 10, 2013 Last offseason the Anaheim Ducks swapped over-age prospects with the Pittsburgh Penguins resulting in Anaheim shipping 26-year-old Harry Zolnierczyk to Pittsburgh and receiving 25-year-old Alex Grant. Prior to the exchange,…
As Albany’s Stars Save New Jersey the A-Devils Unsung Heroes Emerge Leo Scaglione Jr. | December 9, 2013 The more a player produces at the AHL level the more attention he garners from the parent club in the NHL. Once the inevitable call-up occurs, the rest of the…
Can Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Overcome Roster Woes? Alison Myers | December 5, 2013 Between injuries and call-ups, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are running into a few obstacles. Will they be able to overcome them?
Albany Devils Take Divisional Bout Against Springfield Falcons Michael Gwizdala | December 5, 2013 Sometimes you can’t win for losing. Unless you’re the Albany Devils. This season the A-Devils have lost their top two defencemen in Eric Gelinas and Jon Merrill, alternate captain Tim…
A Tumultuous November for the Portland Pirates Whitney Smith | December 3, 2013 For fans of the Portland Pirates, November was quite a tumultuous roller coaster ride. And not one of those kiddie caterpillar coasters, but one that makes your eyes unwillingly water…
AHL Power Rankings: Week 9 Matthew Speck | December 3, 2013 With about two months in the books, The Hockey Writers continues with their weekly Power Rankings of the American Hockey League. The rankings are led by a trio of teams…
Hurricanes Renewed Faith In Zach Boychuk Ted Warren | December 3, 2013 Zach Boychuk is arguably one of the most talented forwards in the American Hockey League. The 24-year-old’s AHL resume proves it. He has over 247 regular season games in the…