The free agency period in the AHL and the National Hockey League began at noon ET on July 1. Here’s a look at some of the players on the move: Signing Team Player Contract 25-26 AHL Club July 20 Georgii … Continue reading →

The Anaheim Ducks have named Dave Manson head coach of their American Hockey League affiliate, the San Diego Gulls. In addition, Kelly Buchberger and Steve McCarthy have been named assistant coaches, joining goaltending coach Jeff Glass and video coordinator Lucas Hurtt. This is … Continue reading →

The Grand Rapids Griffins have signed defenseman Marcus Crawford to an American Hockey League contract for the 2026-27 season. Crawford was the most valuable player, outstanding defenseman and scoring champion in the ECHL in 2025-26 when he recorded 14 goals, … Continue reading →

The Colorado Avalanche have hired Jussi Ahokas as head coach of their American Hockey League affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Ahokas, 45, joins the Eagles after three seasons as head coach of the Ontario Hockey League’s Kitchener Rangers, a tenure that … Continue reading →

The Coachella Valley Firebirds have added Scott Ford as an assistant coach. Ford joins the Seattle Kraken organization following two seasons as an assistant with the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets. He previously spent eight seasons as an assistant coach in … Continue reading →

The Ontario Reign added Mike Haviland as an assistant coach. Haviland, 58, brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to the Reign after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach in the NHL with the Columbus Blue … Continue reading →