Blackhawks, Entwistle agree to terms on extension

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with forward MacKenzie Entwistle on a two-year contract extension that runs through the 2023-24 season. Entwistle, 22, made his National Hockey League debut last season with the Blackhawks, recording one goal and one … Continue reading

Amerks sign four to AHL contracts

Rochester Americans General Manager Jason Karmanos announced today that the team has signed forward Dominic Franco and defensemen Mitch Eliot, Nick Boka and Matthew Cairns to one-year American Hockey League contracts for the 2021-22 season. Franco, 25, returns to Rochester … Continue reading

Penguins sign defenseman Christopher Merisier-Ortiz

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have signed defenseman Christopher Merisier-Ortiz to a two-year, American Hockey League contract set to start in the 2021-22 season.wb logo Merisier-Ortiz played the past four seasons in the Québec Major … Continue reading

Bickel joins Thunderbirds as assistant coach

The Springfield Thunderbirds announced today that Stu Bickel has been named an assistant coach on Drew Bannister‘s staff. Bickel, 34, joins the Thunderbirds after serving as head coach and assistant general manager for the Minnesota Magicians in the North American … Continue reading

Moose sign four to AHL deals

The Manitoba Moose have signed forward Evan Polei to a two-year American Hockey League contract, as well as goaltender Philippe Desrosiers and defensemen Tristan Pomerleau and Dean Stewart to one-year AHL contracts. Polei skated in 15 games for the AHL’s … Continue reading