Gerbe nets first NHL goal in Sabres’ win
December 13, 2009 at 4:23 pm | In ahlnewss.wordpress.com | Leave a CommentTags: first, Gerbe, goal, Nets, Sabres
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…
Crunch to host AHL’s first outdoor game
November 24, 2009 at 7:43 pm | In ahlnewss.wordpress.com | Leave a CommentTags: Crunch, first, Game, Host, outdoor
Crunch to host AHL’s first outdoor gameNovember 24, 2009
The Syracuse Crunch, along with Senator Charles E. Schumer and New York State, announced today that they will host the Mirabito Outdoor Classic, the American Hockey League’s first-ever outdoor game, on February 20, 2010, at the New York State Fairgrounds against the Binghamton Senators. Game time is scheduled for 1 p.m.
“On behalf of our entire organization, we are Continue reading Crunch to host AHL’s first outdoor game…
Saturday roundup: Devils tie for first
November 22, 2009 at 4:03 pm | In ahlnewss.wordpress.com | Leave a CommentTags: Devils, first, Roundup, Saturday
Saturday roundup: Devils tie for firstNovember 21, 2009
Saturday’s AHL Boxscores
LOWELL 5, MANCHESTER 3
Rookie Nathan Perkovich stayed hot with a goal and two assists as Lowell beat Manchester by a 5-3 count on Saturday afternoon at Tsongas Arena.
With the win, the Devils pulled into a tie with the Monarchs atop the Atlantic Division. Both clubs have 27 points, although Manchester has played one fewer game.
Perkovich’s Continue reading Saturday roundup: Devils tie for first…
West Notes: Deja vu for Ads, first for Griffins
November 2, 2009 at 11:27 pm | In ahlnewss.wordpress.com | Leave a CommentTags: Deja, first, Griffins, notes, West
West Notes: Deja vu for Ads, first for GriffinsOctober 29, 2009
Also see… East Notes: Pirates, ‘Tigers snap skids
Schedule/Scores Player Stats
Goalie Stats
Abbotsford had surrendered 18 goals during a three-game losing skid before goaltender Leland Irving put up a 25-save shutout of Milwaukee in a 2-0 win on Wednesday… It marked Irving’s first shutout of the Continue reading West Notes: Deja vu for Ads, first for Griffins…
Backlund not your typical first-year goalie
October 24, 2009 at 4:39 pm | In ahlnewss.wordpress.com | Leave a CommentTags: Backlund, first, Goalie, typical, Year, your
Backlund not your typical first-year goalieOctober 22, 2009
Photo: Andy Camp
by Owen Newkirk || AHL On The Beat Archive
Adirondack Phantoms goaltender Johan Backlund does not fit the profile of an American Hockey League rookie getting his feet wet in the professional ranks for the first time.
He certainly does not play like a rookie on the ice either.
In fact, the 6-foot-2, 198-pound Backlund is not even close Continue reading Backlund not your typical first-year goalie…
Gulutzan named first head coach of Texas Stars
June 17, 2009 at 10:46 pm | In ahlnewss.wordpress.com | 1 CommentTags: coach, first, Gulutzan, head, named, STARS, Texas
Texas Stars general manager Scott White announced today that Glen Gulutzan has been named as the hockey club’s first head coach. White also announced that Paul Jerrard has been named as an assistant coach for the Texas Stars.
Gulutzan, 37, comes to the Stars from the Las Vegas Wranglers of the ECHL, where he spent the last six seasons as general manager and head coach. He had tremendous success at Las Vegas, compiling a Continue reading Gulutzan named first head coach of Texas Stars…
Playfair named first head coach of Abbotsford Heat
June 7, 2009 at 10:02 pm | In ahlnewss.wordpress.com | 5 CommentsTags: Abbotsford, coach, first, head, heat, named, Playfair
Duane Sutter, director of player personnel for the Calgary Flames, and Lane Sweeting, president of Abbotsford Heat Hockey Ltd., announced today that Jim Playfair has been appointed head coach of the Abbotsford Heat, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League.
“We consider the retention of Jim Playfair for our team to be a tremendous coup,” noted Sutter. Continue reading Playfair named first head coach of Abbotsford Heat…
P-Bruins strike first with Game 1 win in Hershey
May 22, 2009 at 3:33 am | In ahlnewss.wordpress.com | 1 CommentTags: Bruins, first, Game, Hershey, strike, With
PROVIDENCE 3, HERSHEY 2
Providence didn’t take long to make a statement in the Eastern Conference Finals, scoring a pair of power play goals in the first period and holding on for a 3-2 road victory over Hershey in Game 1 on Saturday.
Goaltender Tuukka Rask stopped 30 of 32 shots for the Bruins, who became the first road team to win at Giant Center this postseason.
Hershey had won six straight home games to open the Continue reading P-Bruins strike first with Game 1 win in Hershey…
Versteeg making the most of his first NHL season
May 18, 2009 at 7:50 pm | In ahlnewss.wordpress.com | 2 CommentsTags: first, making, most, season, Versteeg
by Chris Etheridge || AHL On The Beat Archive
To say Kris Versteeg’s success in the National Hockey League this year was a pleasant surprise would be an understatement.
“I knew coming into training camp that I had a chance,” he said. “We had a meeting right before one of the last games of training camp and I didn’t really seem like I was in their plans. That was kind of a letdown. I knew I Continue reading Versteeg making the most of his first NHL season…
Stastny helps Rivermen to first playoff win
April 17, 2009 at 10:01 pm | In ahlnewss.wordpress.com | Leave a CommentTags: first, helps, playoff, Rivermen, Stastny
Yan Stastny had two goals and an assist as Peoria used quick strikes to earn a 6-4 victory over Houston in Game 1 of their West Division semifinal series at Carver Arena on Wednesday night.
Game 2 is set for Friday.
It was the first-ever Calder Cup Playoff victory for the Rivermen, whose only previous appearance ended in a four-game sweep at the hands of the Aeros in 2006.
Stastny, who split Continue reading Stastny helps Rivermen to first playoff win…
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