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Comets a priority in plans for new Devils management
Change hit the New Jersey Devils this offseason, and the Utica Comets are feeling the effects.
Firebirds add Ford as assistant coach
The Coachella Valley Firebirds have added Scott Ford as an assistant coach.
Haviland joins Reign
The Ontario Reign added Mike Haviland as an assistant coach.
Crunch, Lightning announce four-year affiliation extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Syracuse Crunch have announced a four-year affiliation extension that will allow Tampa Bay's top prospects to continue to develop their talents in Syracuse through the 2029-30 season.
Changes aplenty behind AHL benches
As usual, American Hockey League head coaches are on the move this summer.
Jacob named head coach of Rocket
The Montreal Canadiens have announced the appointment of Daniel Jacob as head coach of the AHL’s Laval Rocket.
Danford readying for strong camp after getting taste of pros
To say the last few months have been a whirlwind for Ben Danford would be a massive understatement.
Bruins’ Mougenel joining Vancouver
Ryan Mougenel has been hired as an assistant coach with the Vancouver Canucks.
Sullivan has tough act to follow as he takes over Marlies bench
An assistant for two years with the Marlies before helping out the Leafs, Steve Sullivan replaces the promoted John Gruden to run the AHL champs.
AHL unveils 2026-27 schedule
The AHL has released the complete schedule of games for the 2026-27 regular season, the league’s 91st year of operation. The season, with 32 teams playing 72 games apiece – a total of 1,152 games – begins on Friday, October 2 and concludes on Sunday, April 11.
Sullivan returns to Marlies as head coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs have named Steve Sullivan head coach of the Toronto Marlies.
Hildeby readies for full-time NHL chance
The Tampa Bay Lightning front office didn’t enter this offseason with the intention of adding another goalie to the depth chart. But when Dennis Hildeby became available, they were quick to pull the trigger.
AHL names 2025-26 winners of excellence awards
The American Hockey League held its 2026 Awards Gala during the Board of Governors’ Annual Meeting at Hilton Head Island, S.C., on Wednesday evening, presenting several awards for excellence and service.
Sgarbossa signs with Stars
The Texas Stars have signed forward Mike Sgarbossa to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2026-27 season.
2026-27 home openers announced
The American Hockey League has announced the dates and opponents for all 32 teams’ home openers for the 2026-27 season.
AHL players put pen to paper
Free agency’s opening week saw some of the American Hockey League’s top names putting pen to paper. Now many of them will compete for NHL jobs come training camp in September.
Tracking free agency
The free agency period in the AHL and the National Hockey League began at noon ET on July 1. Here’s a look at some of the players on the move:
Marlies’ Gruden promoted to Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have added John Gruden as an assistant coach on the staff of new head coach Jim Hiller.
AHL, teams raise over $7 million for charities in 2025-26
More than $7 million was raised over the course of the 2025-26 season by the AHL and its 32 member clubs for donation to various charitable causes and relief funds across North America.
Capitals sign defenseman MacDonald
The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Jacob MacDonald to a one-year, two-way contract.
Thunderbirds sign 2-time AHL MVP Tynan
The Springfield Thunderbirds have signed forward T.J. Tynan to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2026-27 season.
Cossa is ready for new opportunity with Utah
On Friday night, Sebastian Cossa was on his couch watching a movie when he received a call from his agent. He had been traded to the Utah Mammoth.
Peca joins Amerks on two-year deal
The Rochester Americans have signed forward Matthew Peca to a two-year American Hockey League contract.
Penguins’ Russell applying AHL experience to offseason prep
Daniel Russell’s brief AHL experience in April has him prepared for what to expect come training camp in the fall. However, he’s not waiting for September to showcase what he learned. He’s applying those lessons now in his offseason training.
Lightning acquire Hildeby from Toronto
The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired goaltender Dennis Hildeby, along with a fourth-round pick in 2027 and a third-round pick in 2028, from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forward Nick Paul.