Griffins’ Pare named Player of the Week

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Griffins’ Pare named Player of the WeekDecember 14, 2009

Griffins Pare named Player of the Week

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Griffins Pare named Player of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Grand Rapids Griffins right wing Francis Pare has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Dec. 13, 2009. Pare recorded three goals, three assists and a plus-8 rating in four games last week.

Pare had gone 21 games to open the season without a goal Continue reading Griffins’ Pare named Player of the Week…

Pickard a goalie on the rise

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Pickard a goalie on the riseDecember 14, 2009

Pickard a goalie on the rise

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by Lindsay Kramer || NHL.com

Milwaukee Admirals goalie Chet Pickard got burned by the wrong kind of hat trick on his team’s six-game swing through Texas from Nov. 20-28.

Three times, Pickard walked out of his postgame shower, grabbed a towel and got more than he bargained for.

“I went to wipe off my head. There was shaving cream in my hair,” Pickard said. Continue reading Pickard a goalie on the rise…

Friday roundup: Peters stymies Bears

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Friday roundup: Peters stymies BearsDecember 11, 2009

Friday’s AHL Boxscores

ALBANY 3, HERSHEY 0
A pair of first-period goals was more than enough as Albany rolled to its fifth straight win, a 3-0 decision over visiting Hershey on Friday at the Times Union Center. River Rats goaltender Justin Peters made 36 saves for his first shutout of the season and improved to 10-5-2 on the campaign.

Peters stopped 31 shots over the Continue reading Friday roundup: Peters stymies Bears…

Sunday roundup: Haydar tricks Wolves

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Sunday roundup: Haydar tricks WolvesDecember 13, 2009

Sunday’s AHL Boxscores

LAKE ERIE 7, CHICAGO 3
Darren Haydar notched his first hat trick of the season as Lake Erie recovered from a 6-2 loss to Chicago on Saturday to post a 7-3 victory over the Wolves on Sunday, snapping a four-game winless skid (0-3-0-1) in the process.

Haydar, who captained the Wolves to the 2008 Calder Cup championship, entered with just two goals Continue reading Sunday roundup: Haydar tricks Wolves…

AHL Quick Hits

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AHL Quick HitsDecember 11, 2009

LOOKING BACK:
In Wednesday’s action, Nick Johnson had three points (1-2-3) in his first game since Oct. 24 as Wilkes-Barre/Scranton took a 6-0 win at Syracuse… Kris Newbury tallied the game-winner as Grand Rapids doubled up San Antonio, 4-2… Cedrick Desjardins made 28 saves in Hamilton’s 5-1 win over Abbotsford… Barry Tallackson posted a goal and an assist to help Peoria past Texas, Continue reading AHL Quick Hits…

Gerbe nets first NHL goal in Sabres’ win

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Gerbe nets first NHL goal in Sabres’ winDecember 10, 2009

(Associated Press)

Ryan Miller didn’t want to take all the credit for shutting down Alex Ovechkin and the high-octane Washington Capitals.

Miller, an AHL All-Star in 2004 and 2005, made 35 saves for his 16th career shutout, Nathan Gerbe scored his first NHL goal, and the Buffalo Sabres halted Washington’s six-game winning streak with a 3-0 victory over the league-leading Continue reading Gerbe nets first NHL goal in Sabres’ win…

AHLHOF inductees to be announced Thursday

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AHLHOF inductees to be announced ThursdayDecember 9, 2009

AHLHOF inductees to be announced Thursday

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League will be announcing the 2010 inductees into the American Hockey League Hall of Fame via press release on Thursday, December 10, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

The Class of 2010 will be honored as part of the festivities at the 2010 Time Warner Cable AHL All-Star Classic in Portland, Maine. The American Hockey League Hall of Fame Inductions Continue reading AHLHOF inductees to be announced Thursday…

Like grandfather, like grandson

December 13, 2009 at 4:22 pm | In ahlnewss.wordpress.com | Leave a Comment

Like grandfather, like grandsonDecember 11, 2009

Like grandfather, like grandson

by Jess Mikula || AHL On The Beat Archive

Four banners hang high atop the ice surface of Giant Center — home of the 10-time Calder Cup Champion Hershey Bears — which bear the names of seven legendary figures in the franchise’s prolific 72-year history.

The banners of Hershey’s four retired numbers represent Chocolatetown royalty. Frank Mathers, Ralph Keller, Continue reading Like grandfather, like grandson…

AHL Quick Hits

December 13, 2009 at 4:22 pm | In ahlnewss.wordpress.com | 2 Comments

AHL Quick HitsDecember 11, 2009

LOOKING BACK:
In Wednesday’s action, Nick Johnson had three points (1-2-3) in his first game since Oct. 24 as Wilkes-Barre/Scranton took a 6-0 win at Syracuse… Kris Newbury tallied the game-winner as Grand Rapids doubled up San Antonio, 4-2… Cedrick Desjardins made 28 saves in Hamilton’s 5-1 win over Abbotsford… Barry Tallackson posted a goal and an assist to help Peoria past Texas, Continue reading AHL Quick Hits…

Wednesday roundup: Pens crunch Syracuse

December 13, 2009 at 4:22 pm | In ahlnewss.wordpress.com | 2 Comments

Wednesday roundup: Pens crunch Syracuse December 9, 2009

Wednesday’s AHL Boxscores

WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON 6, SYRACUSE 0
Making his first appearance since Oct. 24, second-year pro Nick Johnson scored twice in a 1:18 span to spark a five-goal first period for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, and the Penguins rolled to a 6-0 road win over Syracuse on Wednesday at the Onondaga County War Memorial.

Johnson, who missed the Penguins’ last Continue reading Wednesday roundup: Pens crunch Syracuse…

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