Talk is not enough on head hits

AHL Journal: While the NHLs GM's split hairs, the headhunting continues at all levels.
At 42, Lewis can still answer call

AHL Journal: At 42, former AIC goalie Bryon Lewis still dreams of making a belated professional debut.
A taste of the good life

From the magazine: After making the San Jose Sharks out of training camp, Benn Ferriero is honing his game in Worcester.
NU product Thiessen finds comfort zone

AHL Journal: Brad Thiessen is the latest N.E. goaltending product to find his game in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Winds of change blowing in N.E.

AHL Journal: Portland is the latest N.E. market on the league hot seat, joining a group that already includes Springfield and Lowell.
Pirates' Mancari flashes array of skills

Forward Mark Mancari of the Portland Pirates is more than just a blistering shot.
Monarchs have overcome adversity

Despite a laundry list of injuries, the Monarchs have been lodged in first place since October.
Wozniewski may be next in line

Defenseman Andy Wozniewski has given the Providence Bruins plenty this season.
Monarchs' Eisenberg moving on

It was one of the most significant personnel moves made in the AHL in recent months. Significant but well under the radar.
Falcons are in a free-fall

Whether you want to call the current freefall of the Springfield Falcons a “losing” streak or apply the softer “winless” term, the net effect is the same. The Birds are in a ...
Big improvement

You can't teach size, and at 6-foot-5, Lowell Devils rookie winger Nathan Perkovich obviously has an abundance of that.
Change suits Portland's Ennis
There's nothing special in the water in Portland, although there must be some sort of explanation for how Pirates coach Kevin Dineen has been able to take young skilled wingers and turn them into dynamic ...
Big role for Lowell's Perkovich

You can't teach size, and at 6-foot-5, Lowell Devils rookie winger Nathan Perkovich obviously has an abundance of that. You can't teach heart, either, and judging by the pounding Perkovich takes each ...
Baby steps for DiPietro

There are few guarantees in hockey, with a notable exception being a 15-year mega-million dollar contract that still has more than a decade to run. However, even all that ching can't keep goaltender ...
Conn. native gets his NHL shot

It's the joy of any AHL coach to deliver these words to one of his players: “You've got a plane to catch. You're going to the NHL.” That's especially true for the player who has never been ...
Lundin's value soars with Norfolk

There is only one thing wrong with Norfolk Admirals defenseman Mike Lundin. There's just not enough of him to go around. In fact, Admirals coach Darren Rumble would clone the former University of Maine ...
Happy homecoming for Aucoin

That business about not being able to go home again? It might apply to most everybody else, but not to Keith Aucoin. The pride of Chelmsford, Mass. (and Norwich University) had a fine time of it last ...






