Canucks beat Checkers to win first Calder Cup

The Abbotsford Canucks are Calder Cup champions. After spotting the host Charlotte Checkers the first two goals on Monday night at Bojangles Coliseum, the Canucks roared back with three unanswered goals, including the winner from Linus Karlsson at 17:19 of the second period.


Laval's Vincent named AHL coach of the year

The American Hockey League announced Monday that Pascal Vincent of the Laval Rocket is the winner of the Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award as the AHL’s outstanding coach for the 2024-25 season.


Former Leafs forward Sullivan named Marlies assistant

Steve Sullivan is headed back to Toronto. The former Maple Leafs forward is joining the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies as an assistant coach under John Gruden, the team announced on Thursday.


Bears beat Firebirds to level AHL's Calder Cup final at 1-1

Hunter Shepard made 32 saves, Jimmy Huntington and Pierrick Dubé scored late in the second period and the Hershey Bears beat the Coachella Valley Firebirds 5-2 on Sunday night in Game 2 to even the Calder Cup final at one game apiece.


Laval Rocket head coach accepts contract extension

Head coach Jean-François Houle has agreed to a multi-season contract extension with the Laval Rocket, announced John Sedgwick, general manager of the Montreal Canadiens' club-school, in a press release Wednesday.


Report: Anisimov signs PTO with AHL's Wolf Pack

Artem Anisimov is returning to pro hockey in North America. Tony Androckitis reports the 35-year-old forward has signed a professional tryout agreement with the American Hockey League's Hartford Wolf Pack.


AHL extends contract of president and CEO Howson

The American Hockey League’s Board of Governors announced Tuesday that president and chief executive officer Scott Howson has agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension.


Marlies beat Moose in all-Canadian AHL matchup

The Toronto Marlies scored three second-period goals in under seven minutes and then coasted to a 4-2 win over the Manitoba Moose in Monday's lone game on the American Hockey League schedule.