Colten Ellis’ nerves interfered with his usual afternoon nap and stuck with him during his rookie lap. Even once the game started, not facing a shot until the 10:15 mark of the first period, Ellis still felt them. But they didn’t seem to affect his performance in net.
One of the AHL’s realities is that teams must deal with two sets of problems – theirs and those belonging to the NHL parent club. The Charlotte Checkers, last season’s Calder Cup finalist, know that reality well.
Drawing too many conclusions early in an AHL season can be a foolish undertaking. But one preseason expectation certainly is holding true for the Providence Bruins: they can score.
Utica Comets defenseman Dmitry Osipov has been suspended for three (3) games as a consequence of an illegal check to the head of an opponent in a game at Toronto on Oct. 19.
Rockford IceHogs forward Nick Lardis has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending October 19, 2025.
Zach Metsa beat incredibly long odds to reach the Sabres and fulfill his unlikely dream. After two years in Rochester on an AHL contract, the Amerks’ new captain is an NHL rookie, recalled by Buffalo on Thursday.
Winning a Calder Cup will change a guy. Even one as experienced as Manny Malhotra.
The Iowa Wild have signed forward Gerry Mayhew to a one-year American Hockey League contract.
The Minnesota Wild have acquired forward Oskar Olausson from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenseman Kyle Masters.
Manny Malhotra sensed a difference in his team in training camp. Some might term it “swagger,” but, really, it is simply the hard-earned knowledge that winning a championship provides.
