Calder Cup: Marlies Win Highlights Bright Future
When looking at the rosters of previous Calder Cup champions, each year tells a different story. Combing through history, there are some champions that had an abundance of future NHL…
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Calder Cup Final: Stars and Marlies Head to Game 7
The Calder Cup Final will have a Game 7 for the first time in 15 seasons. This year’s battle for the cup between the Texas Stars and Toronto Marlies must,…
Calder Cup Final: Little Separates Stars & Marlies
While the Stanley Cup Final offered some excitement, a 4-1 series speaks for itself. Meanwhile, in the AHL, the Toronto Marlies and Texas Stars are locked in a 2-2 battle…
Through the Eyes of a Fan : Monsters Banner Raising
(*Author’s note: A sports journalist is supposed to have an unbiased opinion about the sport and team they cover. However, I felt for this specific article the need to explain…
Bjorkstrand Ready to Be the next Great Forward for Blue Jackets
Every team needs a skilled forward to anchor them up front. A guy who can play both ends of the ice. A guy who can go head-to-head with the other…
Albany And New Jersey Devils Extend Lease Agreement
Before the season began, it seemed like a 50/50 proposition. Following an off-season of mass migration and western expansion around the American Hockey League, there was some speculation the New…
AHL Rule Changes Approved For 2015-16
The American Hockey League Board of Governors has approved a multitude of changes to be implemented in 2015-16. These changes cover scheduling, standings, playoffs, overtime, video review and face-offs. There’s…
Q & A with Grady Whittenburg, the Voice of the Binghamton Senators
In his 12th season of calling the action for the Binghamton Senators, the AHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators, Grady Whittenburg has seen a thing or two. The 2011 recipient…
Albany Devils: A 2013 Review
The Albany Devils have completed the 2013 portion of their 2013-14 American Hockey League campaign and what a ride it has been thus far. Despite dropping a shootout in their…
Grand Rapids Griffins: A Night 18 Years in the Making
The Grand Rapids Griffins marked their first ever Calder Cup title with a banner raising ceremony on Friday night in front of a sold out Van Andel Arena. The Pregame…
Can Boone Jenner Win the Calder Trophy?
One of the very much welcomed surprises of the 2013 Blue Jackets Training Camp has been the strong play of 20-year old prospect Boone Jenner. At the start of training…
AHL Previews: Portland Pirates
2013-14 American Hockey League Previews Portland Pirates Coaching Staff: Ray Edwards, Head Coach; John Slaney, Assistant Coach Affiliates: Phoenix Coyotes (NHL), Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL) 2013-13 Recap Record: 41-30-3 (87 points) Conference Finish: 6th overall…