Dubois to honor Kivlenieks by changing to jersey No. 80 for Jets

Pierre-Luc Dubois will wear No. 80 with the Winnipeg Jets this season to honor former teammate Matiss Kivlenieks, who died July 4. Kivlenieks, a goalie who wore No. 80 for the Columbus Blue Jackets, died in a fireworks accident. He was … Continue reading

Defenseman Stanton signs with IceHogs

The Rockford IceHogs have signed defenseman Ryan Stanton to an American Hockey League contract for the 2021-22 season. Stanton skated in 35 regular-season games with the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors in 2020-21, recording one goal and 12 assists. He also appeared … Continue reading

Amerks sign Mersch to two-year deal

The Rochester Americans have signed forward Michael Mersch to a two-year American Hockey League contract. Mersch finished second on the Amerks in scoring in 2020-21, posting eight goals and 11 assists for 19 points in 28 games. Entering his eighth … Continue reading

Smith, Armstrong added to Phantoms staff

The Philadelphia Flyers have hired Jason Smith and Riley Armstrong to serve as assistant coaches of the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Smith and Armstrong will serve alongside new Phantoms head coach Ian Laperriere. Smith, 47, played more than 1,000 games … Continue reading

Kowalsky joins Bridgeport as assistant coach

The New York Islanders have named Rick Kowalsky an assistant coach with the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders. Kowalsky had been a member of the New Jersey Devils’ coaching staff the past three seasons, following eight years as head coach of the … Continue reading