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

Utah’s Dzhaniyev receives John A. Daley Memorial Trophy

The ECHL on Monday announced that Danny Dzhaniyev of the Utah Grizzlies has been named the 2025-26 recipient of the John A. Daley Memorial Trophy as the ECHL Rookie of the Year. The award is presented annually to the player … 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

Florida’s Sambrook is ECHL Plus Performer of the Year

The ECHL on Sunday announced that Florida Everblades’ defenseman Jordan Sambrook is the recipient of the 2025-26 AMI Graphics ECHL Plus Performer of the Year award after finishing the season with a plus-minus rating of +62. The +62 rating is … Continue reading