Brooks named assistant at AHL's Peoria

Canton, Mass., native Danny Brooks' climb up the coaching ladder continues, as he was named an assistant with Peoria of the AHL on Tuesday.
Sabres returning Dineen, Weinrich to Portland

The Buffalo Sabres have extended the contracts of Portland Pirates coaches Kevin Dineen and Eric Weinrich.
Hynes to coach Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

The Rhode Island native and former BU standout has been named the new head coach of the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
BC alum Riley named Springfield Falcons coach

Boston College alum and longtime Army coach Rob Riley has been named coach of the AHL's Springfield Falcons.
Monarchs coaches agree on contract extensions

Following a year that saw their team reach the Eastern Conference finals, Manchester Monarchs coaches Mark Morris and Scott Pellerin signed extensions.
AHL president Andrews signs contract extension

Dave Andrews, who has overseen a period of unprecedented growth in the AHL, has agreed on a contract extension through 2015.
AHL unveils new 30-team realignment

An all-time high 30 teams will take ice this fall when the AHL drops the puck on its 75th season.
Bourque, Aucoin, Carlson hoist Calder Cup

The Hershey Bears and three local products closed out their second consecutive Calder Cup on Monday night.
A season to remember for Chris Bourque

From the magazine: From playing with both Crosby and Ovechkin, to chasing another Calder Cup, Chris Bourque saw it all this season.
It's official: Lowell Devils to Albany

Lowell, Mass., will be without an AHL team for the first time in more than a decade, after the franchise finalized plans to move to Albany, N.Y.
Monarchs' season ends with OT loss in Game 6

The Monarchs' bid to force a Game 7 was done in by Hershey in overtime Saturday night.
Bourque, Hershey put Monarchs on the brink

Chris Bourque had a goal and an assist to lead Hershey past Manchester, 3-2 in overtime, in Game 5 on Thursday night.
Step back for Schneider? Or step forward?

From the magazine: One year after AHL greatness, Cory Schneider is still deep in the shadow of Roberto Luongo.
All tied up: Bernier shuts out Hershey

Goalie Jonathan Bernier and the Manchester Monarchs squared their Eastern Conference finals series at two games apiece with a 1-0 win Tuesday in Game 4.
Azevedo wins Game 3 for Manchester in OT

Justin Azevedo scored the OT game-winner and the Manchester Monarchs are right back in the Eastern Conference finals after a 3-2 win in Game 3 Monday.
Bourque's OT goal puts Monarchs in 2-0 hole

Chris Bourque scored twice, including the game-winner in overtime, and the Hershey Bears topped the Manchester Monarchs, 3-2, in Game 2.
Aucoin, Bourque help Hershey win Game 1

Local products Keith Aucoin and Chris Bourque both set up goals in Hershey's 4-2 win over the Monarchs in Game 1 of their series.
Voynov's goal sends Monarchs to conference finals

The Manchester Monarchs are one series win away from the Calder Cup finals after dispatching the Worcester Sharks.
Monarchs on verge of ousting Sharks

The Manchester Monarchs are within a win of closing out the Worcester Sharks after blanking them in Game 5 Wednesday, 1-0.
Joslin helps Sharks even series

Derek Joslin's goal in the final minute lifted Worcester past Manchester in Game 4 of their Atlantic Division final series Saturday.



