Maxwell back with Americans
Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators, announced the team has signed forward Chase Maxwell for the 2026-27 season. Maxwell appeared in 45 games as a rookie with Allen last season recording five points (2g-3a). The native of West Hartford, Connecticut played his collegiate hockey at SUNY-Brockport, where he averaged 16 points per season over four years.
Larkin no longer Red Wings captain, will be at training camp
Dylan Larkin said he plans to be at Detroit Red Wings training camp when it begins next week but no longer will be the captain of the team. The 30-year-old center requested a trade following the season, which then-general manager Steve Yzerman confirmed, saying he provided the team with “a short list of teams that Dylan would consider waiving his no-trade (clause) to go to.” The Red Wings announced on July 15 that Yzerman would no longer be the GM, and have yet to name a new leadership group, leaving Larkin’s status unclear. “Over the past couple of weeks, Red Wings … Continue reading
EIHL Fans predict Giants to win two trophies
Thank you to everyone who voted in the 2026/27 Fan Poll! Around 1,000 people voted this year on who they thought would win the Challenge Cup, Motorpoint Playoffs, and where each team would finish in the Motorpoint Elite League. This is how you predicted the final Motorpoint Elite League standings: 1. Belfast Giants 2. Cardiff Devils 3. Nottingham Panthers 4. Sheffield Steelers 5. Guildford Flames 6. Manchester Storm 7. Coventry Blaze 8. Glasgow Clan 9. Dundee Stars 10. Fife Flyers In the Challenge Cup, fans have predicted Belfast Giants to win the trophy. Nottingham Panthers go into the season as … Continue reading
Stage is set for EIHL 2026/27
The wait is almost over, with the 2026/27 Motorpoint Elite League season getting under way this weekend. After several weeks of pre-season action, all 10 teams now turn their attention to competitive hockey, with Challenge Cup games opening the new campaign. Saturday marks the first chance for teams to put points on the board following a summer of roster changes, returning players and two new Head Coaches entering the league. Tim Wallace takes charge of Fife Flyers, while Scott Dutertre begins his first season behind the Dundee Stars bench. There are also familiar targets on the backs of last season’s … Continue reading
Kreider free agent after having contract terminated by Ducks
Chris Kreider had his contract terminated by the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, one day after the team placed him on unconditional waivers. The 35-year-old forward went unclaimed and is now an unrestricted free agent who can sign with any team. Kreider had one season remaining on the seven-year, $45.5 million contract ($6.5 million average annual value) he signed with the New York Rangers on Feb. 24, 2020. With training camp set to open next week, the Ducks needed room under the NHL salary cap ($104 million) to sign restricted free agent forward Cutter Gauthier, who led them in goals (41) and points (69) … Continue reading
Remembering 9/11
The American Hockey League joins in remembering all of the victims and heroes of September 11, 2001. Among the 2,977 lives lost in New York, Washington and Shanksville, Pa., were Los Angeles Kings scouts and AHL alumni Ace Bailey and Mark Bavis. The two were aboard United Flight 175 from Boston, heading to Kings training camp. The AHL and its member clubs dedicated the 2001-02 season to raising funds in support of that day’s victims and their families, through events such as jersey auctions, boot drives with local police and firefighters, special player appearances and designated merchandise sales. Additionally, the … Continue reading
