The New York Islanders have named Rocky Thompson head coach of the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders. Thompson, 47, joins the Islanders following three seasons as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia Flyers. He also spent the 2020-21 season as an associate … Continue reading
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Sutter named head coach of Wranglers
The Calgary Flames have named Brett Sutter head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers. Sutter began his coaching career in 2024-25 as an assistant coach with the Wranglers under Trent Cull and later interim head coach Joe Cirella. … Continue reading
Bears’ Nelson heading to Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Penguins have named Todd Nelson as an assistant coach on the staff of new head coach Dan Muse. Nelson is one of the most successful coaches in American Hockey League history. He owns a record of 450-242-85 (a … Continue reading
Lekkerimäki double gives Canucks 3-1 series lead
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. (theahl.com) … Jonathan Lekkerimäki scored twice and Artūrs Šilovs made 32 saves as Abbotsford moved to within one victory of a Calder Cup championship with a 3-2 win over Charlotte on Thursday night. The Canucks lead the best-of-seven … Continue reading
Remainder of Calder Cup Finals to air on NHL Network
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that broadcasts of Games 4 through 7 of the 2025 Calder Cup Finals between the Charlotte Checkers and the Abbotsford Canucks will be televised on NHL Network. The broadcasts are being … Continue reading
Canucks pull away late for Game 3 win
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. (theahl.com) … Arshdeep Bains scored twice during a five-goal third period as Abbotsford pulled away for a 6-1 victory over Charlotte in Game 3 of the 2025 Calder Cup Finals on Tuesday evening. The Canucks lead the best-of-seven … Continue reading
