The latest in Minor League Hockey

Minor-league hockey outdoor game a hit

2010-02-22T09:03:43Z

<div id="subtitle">Syracuse Crunch put finishing touches on minor-league outdoor hockey game</div><div><p>Jim Sarosy's dream is at hand — the first outdoor game in American Hockey League history.</p><p>"It was something that I really thought our organization could put together,...

Purchase puts Hurricanes' AHL affiliate in NC

2010-02-22T10:17:55Z

<div id="subtitle">Albany's AHL team to move to Charlotte; Hurricanes get top minor-league affiliate in NC</div><div><p>After more than a year of trying, the Carolina Hurricanes are getting their wish: their top minor-league affiliate is coming to North ...

Edmonton's AHL affiliate to be located in Oklahoma

2010-02-22T10:29:49Z

<div id="subtitle">Edmonton Oilers will locate their American Hockey League affiliate in Oklahoma City</div><div><p>Pro hockey will return to Oklahoma City starting next season — and at a higher level.</p><p>Representati...

Hockey player to appeal suspension for elbowing

2010-02-22T14:29:30Z

<div id="subtitle">New Jersey Devils prospect to appeal junior league suspension for throwing violent elbow</div><div><p>Devils draft pick Patrice Cormier will appeal his suspension for the remainder of the Quebec Major Ju...

AHL Falcons Sound Tigers DiPietro Hockey

2009-12-05T19:31:08Z

Bridgeport Sound Tigers' Rick DiPietro prepares to start in goal against the Springfield Falcons during an AHL hockey game Saturday Dec. 5, 2009 in Bridgeport, Conn...

AHL is following NHL outdoors

2010-02-24T00:59:39Z

<div id="subtitle">Syracuse Crunch to host the AHL's first outdoor game in February</div><div><p>The American Hockey League is going outdoors.</p><p>The Syracuse Crunch announced on Tuesday that it will host the ...

Hockey on a budget

2010-02-24T17:48:10Z

<div id="subtitle">Wranglers open season with the economy a continuing challenge</div><div><p> IF YOU GO</p><p>What: Las Vegas Wranglers vs. Utah Grizzlies</p><p>When: 7:05 tonight</p><p>Where: Cleveland Barons hockey jersey is seen at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian Press/Steve White....

Dallas Eakins is promoted to head coach of the AHL Toronto Marlies

2009-08-14T06:57:11Z

20090805;ON;Sports;S6 -- Former Leafs director of player development Dallas Eakins was promoted to head coach of the AHL Toronto Marlies yesterday by GM Brian Burke....

Flyers add Kalamazoo as ECHL affiliate

2010-02-25T23:55:45Z

<div id="subtitle">Flyers tab Kalamazoo as minor league ECHL affiliate</div><div><p>The Philadelphia Flyers have reached an agreement with the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL to serve as a minor league affili...

Islanders draft Tavares No. 1 overall

2010-02-26T16:06:38Z

<div id="subtitle">John Tavares selected first overall by the New York Islanders.</div><div><p>The New York Islanders kept John Tavares and everyone else in the hockey world wondering whether he would become the team's fourth No. 1 overall pick in NHL draft history.</p><p>For the high-scorin...

Hershey Bears win AHL's Calder Cup

2010-02-26T21:45:29Z

<div id="subtitle">Hershey Bears win AHL's Calder Cup, beating Manitoba 4-1 in Game 6</div><div><p>Andrew Gordon, Chris Bourque and Alexendre Giroux scored first-period goals and the Hershey Bears won their 10th

Avalanche hire Joe Sacco as coach

2010-02-27T01:44:05Z

<div id="subtitle">Avalanche promote Joe Sacco from minors to coach; move comes a day after team fires Granato</div><div><p>The Colorado Avalanche hired Joe Sacco of the AHL as their coach on Thursday, a day after firing Tony Granato and shaking up their front office.&a...

Windsor heads to Memorial Cup final

2010-02-27T06:49:09Z

<div id="subtitle">Windsor heads to Memorial Cup final against Kelowna after OT victory against Drummondville</div><div><p>The Windsor Spitfires made the Memorial Cup final Friday night when Adam Henrique banged in a...

You bet-cha: Palin, Sanford wager on hockey series

2010-02-27T06:56:48Z

<div id="subtitle">Alaska, South Carolina governors bet king salmon and grits for minor league hockey finals</div><div><p>Alaska's Sarah Palin and South Carolina's Mark Sanford are already squaring off — and the presidential election is still three years away.</p&...

Wranglers still high on Vegas

2010-02-27T10:13:48Z

<div><p> Wranglers Fans Asked to Wear White. Wranglers Fans Asked to Bring Mac-N-Cheese.</p><p>Wranglers Fans Asked to Ignore Damaging Rumors About Team’s Future.</p><p>The first two were actual headlines on press releases leading up to the Wranglers’ ECHL playoff series against the Alaska Aces resuming at the PITTSBURGH - MAY 08: Defenseman Sergei Gonchar #55 of the Pittsburgh Penguins is attended to by a trainer after he was injured in a collision with Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals during Game Four of the Eastern Conferen...

Buffalo Sabres sign their top 2 '07 draft picks

2010-03-02T16:45:42Z

<div id="subtitle">Buffalo Sabres sign their top 2 picks from 2007 draft: defensemen T.J. Brennan, Drew Schiestel</div><div><p>The Buffalo Sabres have signed their top two picks from the 2007 draft.</p><p>Sabres general manager Detroit Red Wings recall F Darren Helm from AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins ahead of playoffs</div><div><p>The Detroit Red Wings have recalled forward Darren Helm from Grand Rapids

Youngest of 4 Staal brothers step away from NHL

2010-03-03T09:25:31Z

<div id="subtitle">Youngest of 4 Staal brothers step away from joining siblings in the NHL</div><div><p>Jared Staal is a step away from becoming the fourth Staal brother in the NHL.</p><p>The 18-year-old signed an amateur tryout contract with San Antonio of the