Coyotes’ future is in Arizona, Commissioner Bettman says

The Arizona Coyotes will remain in the Phoenix area, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Thursday after the city of Glendale announced it would not renew its operating agreement with the team at Gila River Arena following this season. “I’m not … Continue reading

IceHogs Sign UConn Standout Kale Howarth for 2021-22 Season

The Rockford IceHogs today announced that forward Kale Howarth has signed an American Hockey League contract with the club for the 2021-22 season. Howarth, 24, completed his third season at the University of Connecticut last year, scoring five goals and … Continue reading

Garrett Wilson Returns to Phantoms

Lehigh Valley, PA – Another key piece of the leadership group will return to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the 2021-22 season. Forward Garrett Wilson has signed an AHL contract for the upcoming campaign. Wilson, 30, was an alternate captain … Continue reading

Pastrnak passes Jagr with fifth straight Czech Player of Year award

David Pastrnak of the Boston Bruins won the Golden Hockey Stick as Czech Player of the Year for the fifth straight season, passing former NHL forward Jaromir Jagr for the most consecutive victories. The 25-year-old native of Havirov, Czech Republic, … Continue reading

Thunderbirds sign Wesley, Luce

The Springfield Thunderbirds have signed defensemen Josh Wesley and Griffin Luce to one-year American Hockey League contracts. Wesley spent the 2020-21 season with the Utica Comets, collecting two goals and four assists for six points in 25 AHL contests. The … Continue reading