AHL Weekly Roundup: Boston Bruins Turn to Coach Bruce Cassidy, Milwaukee Admiral Frederick Gaudreau Named AHL Player of the Week, AHL Expansion News and More!
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 few good games on the AHL’s schedule for the last week. Some matchups stood out more than others. On Feb. 4, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (PIT) sunk the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (PHI) 7-1, the Chicago Wolves (STL) topped the Rockford Ice Hogs (CHI) 3-2 in OT and the Hershey Bears (WSH) beat out the St.Johns IceCaps (MTL) 5-2.
On Tuesday, Feb. 7 the Providence Bruins (BOS) topped the Albany Devils (NJD) 4-1, the Toronto Marlies (TOR) topped the Utica Comets (VAN) 4-2 and the Cleveland Monsters (CBJ) beat the Milwaukee Admirals (NSH) 4-1.
AHL Highlight of the Week:
AHL Weekly Headlines
Boston Bruins Turn to Bruce Cassidy
Upon firing Claude Julien, the Bruins are turning to assistant coach Bruce Cassidy. This is Cassidy’s first season with the NHL and prior to this, he led the AHL’s Providence Bruins to many wins. [TheAHL.com]
Thunderbirds Are Celebrating Past, Present, Future
The Springfield Thunderbirds (FLA) are taking a moment to celebrate their past, future and present as an organization. The team is excited to keep looking forward. [Business West]
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Frederick Gaudreau is AHL Player of the Week
The AHL has announced that this week’s AHL player of the week is Milwaukee Admiral Frederick Gaudreau. Gaudreau has four goals and one assist (five points) in two games this past week, including his second career hat trick. [TheAHL.com]
Carter Rowney’s Path to NHL is Unconventional but Worth It
Carter Rowney doesn’t have the most typical path into the Penguins lineup but it has been worth it. Rowney is still determined to give the Penguins the best play that he can give upon his call to the lineup [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]
San Diego Gull Brandon Montour Has Memorable Ducks Call Up
Gull Brandon Montour didn’t even have time to grab his toothbrush when he was called up to the Anaheim Ducks, in fact, he stood out amongst his new teammates in their suits when he showed up in loungewear. To cap it all off, Montour grabbed his first NHL goal in the same debut. [Orange County Register]
New AHL Team Means More Opportunity
The addition of another team to the AHL will make more jobs for some of the AHL’s most talented. Many are eager and anticipating the addition of the new team. [TheAHL.com]
Next: 15 Hypothetical Trades Ahead of the Trade Deadline
AHL Weekly Standings Update
Atlantic Division: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with .755 PCT.
North Division: Syracuse Crunch with .598 PCT.
Central Division: Grand Rapids Griffins with .678 PCT.
Pacific Division: San Jose Barracuda with .667 PCT.