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AHL Weekly Roundup: Bruce Cassidy, Frederick Gaudreau, AHL Expansion

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Feb 27, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; A view of a hockey puck and stick and face off circle during the game between the Dallas Stars and the New York Rangers at the American Airlines Center. The Rangers defeat the Stars 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 27, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; A view of a hockey puck and stick and face off circle during the game between the Dallas Stars and the New York Rangers at the American Airlines Center. The Rangers defeat the Stars 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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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.

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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.

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