AHL

PHOTOS: Providence Bruins vs. Hershey Bears – 03/26/2024

HERSHEY,Pa. – The game at the GIANT Center delivered an exciting matchup, though it ended in disappointment for the Hershey Bears, who fell 4-1 to the Providence Bruins. Providence’s goaltender Bussi showcased remarkable skill, turning away 26 shots from the Bears and frustrating them with four shots hitting the crossbars. Hershey’s performance was marred by […]

PHOTOS: Coachella Valley Firebirds vs. Calgary Wranglers – 03/26/2024

CALGARY, AB – The Wranglers kicked off a four-game homestand Tuesday night, when they hosted the Coachella Valley Firebirds for the first of two games. The Coachella Valley Firebirds lead the AHL’s Pacific Division coming into the Saddledome to face the Calgary Wranglers. The Firebirds scored three times to close the first period with a 3-0 […]

PHOTOS: Syracuse Crunch vs. Providence Bruins – 03/24/2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence Bruins came up short, losing to the Syracuse Crunch 3-2 in a Shootout. Syracuse started the game with a goal from Cole Koepke in the second. Patrick Brown answered with a goal of his own, tying the game 1-1. While on the power play, Jack Finley put the Crunch up […]

PHOTOS: Utica Comets vs. Rochester Americans – 03/24/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The sun was shining for a thrilling Sunday afternoon game between the Rochester Americans and Utica Comets. The Americans were hosting a Buffalo Bills theme night, rocking some beautiful jerseys for the occasion. After three competitive periods, the Americans would come out victorious, winning 4-1. There was no scoring by either team […]

AHL Game Recap: Manitoba Moose vs. Abbotsford Canucks (03/23/2024)

The Manitoba Moose welcomes the Abbotsford Canucks to the Canada Life Centre for game one of a two-game weekend series. The all-Canadian game saw both teams face each other for the first time in the 2023-24 season. Manitoba is looking to rebound off a 4-1 loss to the Grand Rapids Griffins with a win over […]

AHL: Hershey Bears Shuout the Hartford Wolf Pack 4-0 | 3/17/2024

The Hershey Bears hosted the Hartford Wolf Pack at the Giant Center on Sunday, March 17th. Hershey secured a 4-0 victory, shutting out the Wolf Pack and Hunter Shepard made a total of 26 saves. It was Shepard’s third shutout of the season, as well as his 50th career win. This shutout was the Bears’ […]

Player Profile: Esa Lindell

Esa Lindell is a defenseman and an alternate captain for the Dallas Stars. Lindell had to adjust to the Stars’ defensive line changes throughout the past two seasons. Here’s what else you need to know about the Finnish blueliner. From Finland With LoveEsa Lindell, 29, was born in Helsinki, Finland, on May 23, 1994. Esa’s […]

AHL Game Recap: Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Manitoba Moose (03/20/2024)

The Manitoba Moose welcomed the Grand Rapids Griffins back to the Canada Life Centre for game two of a back-to-back. This is Grand Rapids and Manitoba’s final meeting for the 2023-24 regular season. The Moose headed into this game with a four-game winning streak and held a win-loss record of 9-1-0 in their previous ten […]

PHOTOS: Bakersfield Condors vs. Calgary Wranglers – 03/20/2024

CALGARY, AB – The Calgary Wranglers and the Bakersfield Condors faced off Wednesday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Bakersfield Condors took a 3-2 shoot-out victory. Despite the Wranglers’ loss, newcomer Sam Morton scored his first AHL goal for the Wranglers’. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Matt Piotrowski for highlights from […]

When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?

When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.