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

Mougenel voted Pieri Award winner as AHL’s outstanding coach for 2025-26

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Ryan Mougenel of the Providence Bruins is the winner of the Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award as the AHL’s outstanding coach for the 2025-26 season. The award is voted on … Continue reading

Opening schedules set for 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League has released the following schedules for the opening series of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs, including the best-of-three First Round and the best-of-five Division Semifinals, presented by FloHockey. Atlantic Division First Round (best-of-3) … Continue reading