T. Wotherspoon joins Comets on AHL deal

The Utica Comets have signed defenseman Tyler Wotherspoon to an American Hockey League contract for the 2021-22 season. Wotherspoon, who attended New Jersey Devils training camp, collected six assists in 24 games with the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms in 2020-21, … Continue reading

2021-22 AHL officiating staff includes 10 female officials

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced today that the league’s roster of on-ice officials for the 2021-22 season includes female referees and linespeople for the first time. The first AHL game ever … Continue reading

Barre-Boulet claimed off waivers by Kraken

The Seattle Kraken have claimed forward Alex Barre-Boulet off waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Barre-Boulet, who signed a new three-year contract with the Lightning on July 30, made his NHL debut on Feb. 22, 2021, and skated in 15 games … Continue reading

Canucks, Panthers complete trade

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenseman Noah Juulsen and forward Juho Lammikko from the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Olli Juolevi. Juulsen, a native of Abbotsford, B.C., skated in five games with the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch in 2020-21, collecting … Continue reading

PHN’s Best Shots of the Game: Bears hold off Phantoms in preseason tilt

Hershey, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms spotted Hershey a 3-0 lead on Sunday evening before putting together a strong comeback effort that they couldn’t quite finish in a 3-2 preseason loss in Chocolatetown. Wyatte Wylie and Linus Sandin scored … Continue reading

Wolves Anchor Down Admirals

Hoffman Estates, IL  The Chicago Wolves faced off in a brutal contest, but pull away with a 5 to 3 win Saturday night at the Triphahn Center. The Wolves come home to their first and final preseason game after being … Continue reading