- AHL neck protection mandate goes into effect this season
Since the death of Adam Johnson in October 2023, protective equipment has been a prime topic at every level of the sport. The American Hockey League took a big step this season by requiring all skaters, referees and linespersons to wear some sort of cut-resistant neck protection.
- Eagles lose rookie defenseman Behrens for season
A knee injury sustained in practice with the Colorado Eagles last Saturday will cost defenseman Sean Behrens his rookie season, the parent Colorado Avalanche announced.
- Patience paying off for MVP Bourque
Mavrik Bourque has solidified his role on the Dallas Stars’ roster after emerging as the AHL’s best player last year.
- 594 AHL graduates begin 2024-25 season in NHL
As the National Hockey League opens its 2024-25 season, the American Hockey League is proud to have 594 graduates across the NHL’s 32 opening-day active rosters, making up more than 83 percent of the NHL’s initial player pool to begin its campaign.
- Extension provides valuable stability for T-Birds, Blues
The task for both sides in the Thunderbirds-Blues partnership is to build and grow a solid environment for St. Louis prospects, with a competitive team on the ice and fan support built on a strong community presence off it.