Checkers rout Thunderbirds in series opener

Noah Gregor scored twice, Jack Studnicka recorded four points and the Charlotte Checkers opened their Eastern Conference championship defense with a commanding 8-1 win over Springfield at Bojangles Coliseum on Wednesday night. The eight goals were the most ever scored … Continue reading

AHL Morning Skate: April 22, 2026

with files from Patrick Williams Day 2 of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs sees five series openers as the best-of-three first round takes flight in earnest after Hershey got things started with a 2-0 win in Bridgeport last night. The … Continue reading

Islanders Fall to Bears 2-0 in Series Opener

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Closing the regular season on a ten-game home winning streak, the Bridgeport Islanders entered Total Mortgage Arena looking to carry that momentum into the Atlantic Division First Round, but fell to the Hershey Bears, 2-0, in a tightly … Continue reading

Anastas named head coach of Wolves

The Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday named Spiros Anastas as the head coach of the Chicago Wolves. Anastas had been serving in an interim capacity since Dec. 12, 2025, when Cam Abbott was relieved of his duties. Anastas led the Wolves … Continue reading

AHL Morning Skate: April 21, 2026

A3-Charlotte Checkers vs. A6-Springfield Thunderbirds Game 1 – Wednesday, 7:00 ET, Game 1 – Wed., Apr. 22 – Springfield at Charlotte, 7:00 Game 2 – Fri., Apr. 24 – Springfield at Charlotte, 7:00 *Game 3 – Sat., Apr. 25 – … Continue reading

Bears’ Protas named AHL Rookie of the Month for April

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Hershey Bears forward Ilya Protas has been selected as the Upper Deck AHL Rookie of the Month for April. Protas recorded 11 points (two goals, nine assists) in six games … Continue reading