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AHL Weekly Roundup:Troy Grosenick, Colin McDonald, Iowa Wild

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Nov 21, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; A view of an official Columbus Blue Jackets puck on the ice during a stop in play in the game of the Colorado Avalanche against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; A view of an official Columbus Blue Jackets puck on the ice during a stop in play in the game of the Colorado Avalanche against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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AHL Weekly Roundup: San Jose Barracuda Goalie Troy Grosenick is the AHL Player of the Week, Lehigh Valley Phantoms Captain Colin McDonald is Content Leading His Team to the Playoffs for the Calder Cup, Turnaround in Iowa Wild Means Success for AHL and NHL. (AHL Weekly Headlines)

Welcome to the AHL weekly roundup. Here you’ll find the weekly headlines, matchups and standings for your favorite NHL affiliate teams. Catch up with the weekly happenings of the American Hockey League world.

There were a lot of games on the AHL’s schedule this past week but a few stood out. On Wednesday, Feb. 22, the Stockton Heat (CAL) topped the Texas Stars (DAL) 5-1, the Rochester Americans (BUF) topped the Utica Comets (VAN) 3-2 in OT and the Chicago Wolves (STL) beat out the Cleveland Monsters (CBJ) 4-2.

On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Springfield Thunderbirds (FLA) topped the Hartford Wolf Pack (NYR) 2-0, the Hershey Bears (WSH) topped the Toronto Marlies (TOR) 4-3 and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (PIT) topped the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (PHI) 4-3 in an OT stadium series matchup.

The Highlight of the Week:

AHL Weekly Roundup: Weekly Headlines

Troy Grosenick is the AHL Player of the Week

San Jose Barracuda goaltender Troy Grosenick is this week’s AHL Player of the Week. The goaltender allowed just one goal in 49 shots in his last two starts this past week and led his team to the league’s season-high winning streak of 11 games. [TheAHL.com]

AHL Playoffs Heating Up

The playoff race is picking up in the AHL. Playoff contention is highly coveted as the season heads into its second half and the teams are getting dangerously close within the standings. [NHL.com]

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Binghamton Senators Drawing Excited Crowds

The Binghamton Senators are drawing enthusiastic crowds in their final season at Binghamton. Despite the move, the Sens are still drawing in happy and excited fans to join them in their favorite activity: hockey. [Intelligencer]

Iowa Signs NHL Vet Ryan Carter to PTO

NHL veteran forward Ryan Carter has been signed to the Iowa Wild on a professional tryout agreement. [TheAHL.com]

McDonald Content Leading Phantoms to Playoffs

Colin McDonald is currently captaining the Lehigh Phantoms as he has for a few seasons now and has had his fair share of NHL experience. But McDonald isn’t waiting on that NHL call-up anymore- he’s content leading his team to the playoffs this season. [Courier-Post]

Success in Iowa Contributes to Success in Minnesota

The Iowa Wild has had a big turnaround as of late, even though the team still has work to do to secure a playoff spot for the end of the season, Iowa has been contributing to Minnesota’s success at the NHL level. [Twin Cities Pioneer Press]

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AHL Weekly Standings Update

Atlantic Division: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with .705 PCT.

North Division: Syracuse Crunch with .600 PCT.

Central Division: Grand Rapids Griffins with .689 PCT.

Pacific Division: San Jose Barracuda with .729 PCT.

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