AHL

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.

PHOTOS: Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Rochester Americans – 03/20/2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Wednesday at Blue Cross Arena was host to the Rochester Americans versus the Hartford Wolf Pack. This night was also a sensory-friendly night – lower music levels, no goal horn, no flashing lights, no vuvuzelas, and dimmer lighting throughout the arena bowl. This did not deter either team from playing a hard […]

PHOTOS: Bakersfield Condors vs. Calgary Wranglers – 03/19/2024

CALGARY, AB – Tuesday night, the Calgary Wranglers went up against the Bakersfield Condors. The Calgary Wranglers took a 2-1 victory, Improving the record to 31-22-4-2 (68pts). Jonathan Aspirot opened the scoring on a penalty shot (14:26) late into the first period. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Matt Piotrowski for highlights […]

PHOTOS : San Jose Barracuda vs. Rockford IceHogs 03/16/2024

ROCKFORD, Ill – Saturday night at the BMO Center, the Rockford IceHogs faced off against the San Jose Barracuda. This was the first of a back-to back weekend series and the first time the Barracuda have visited the BMO center since March of 2018. The IceHogs defeated the Barracuda 4-3 in overtime . Check out […]

PHOTOS : Manitoba Moose vs. Chicago Wolves -03/15/2024

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Friday night at the Allstate arena, the Chicago Wolves faced off against the Manitoba Moose in the first of back-to-back games. With both teams currently battling for the last playoff spot in the central division, the Wolves fell to the Moose 3-2 in a shootout. Check out this photo Gallery from Inside […]

ECHL Transactions: Savannah Ghost Pirates 3/19/24

Savannah welcomes the first transactions this week, with the trade deadline just days away. Saying goodbye and good luck to one, loaning another, signing an NCAA Defenseman, and reinstating another. The Ghost Pirates says thank you and good luck to Veteran Forward Sebastian Vidmar, as they trade him to The Maine Mariners for future considerations. […]

PHOTOS: Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Providence Bruins – 03/15/2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Providence Bruins pulled out a win in the shootout Friday night against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. It was a back-and-forth game, ending in a 3-3 tie in regulation. After a scoreless overtime period, the Bruins secured a 4-2 win in the shootout. Reilly Walsh led the Bruins with two goals in […]

PHOTOS: Rockford IceHogs vs. Texas Stars – 03/13/2024

CEDAR PARK, Texas – Wednesday night, the Texas Stars defeated the visiting Rockford IceHogs 5-3. Lukas Reichel put Rockford on the board first with a powerplay goal at 12:02 in the first period. Rockford would take the 1-0 lead into the second period. In the second period, Derrick Pouliot would tie the game when he […]