Tag Archives: AHL
Capitals’ Prospect Connor McMichael Named To AHL’s All-Rookie Team For 2020-21 Season
Photo: EP Rinkside The American Hockey League announced the 2020-21 AHL All-Rookie Team today, as voted by coaches, players, and media in each of the league’s 28 active member cities. Selected was Hershey Bears center Connor McMichael, making him the first forward in franchise history … Continue reading
AHL Announces Plans For 2021 Playoffs And Calendar For 2021-22 Season
The American Hockey League (AHL) announced on Thursday that the league will not hold traditional Calder Cup playoffs in 2021. As a result, the league provided each of the divisions the opportunity to independently determine its own postseason format, but … Continue reading
More McMichael Magic: Connor McMichael Has Himself A Game, Scores Two Goals, Records One Assist Against Leigh Valley Phantoms
Lehigh Valley Phantoms The recent announcement that the Ontario Hockey League would not play this season gave the Washington Capitals confirmation on the playing future of top prospect Connor McMichael for the 2020-21 season. With no OHL season, the 2019 … Continue reading
The First Dance: A Look At Aliaksei Protas’ First AHL Game
Photos: Lehigh Valley Phantoms The Washington Capitals drafted Center Aliaksei Protas with the 91st overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year old Center was loaned to the Kontinental Hockey League’s Dinamo Minsk earlier in the 2020-21 season … Continue reading
Washington Capitals Re-Sign Goaltender Zachary Fucale To Two-Year Contract
NHLI via Getty Images Just a week after re-signing defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk to a two-year contract extension on, the Washington Capitals have re-upped Hershey Bears farmhand goaltender Zachary Fucale to a two-year, two-way contract.
All Together: Local Sports Teams and Others Wish Washington Capitals Luck On Start of New Season
NHL The Washington Capitals are set to begin a pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season tonight against the Buffalo Sabres in New York, and with a set roster, lines seemingly in place, and enthusiasm to begin play once again, the team has been … Continue reading
A Question Of Depth: A Summary Of ECHL And AHL Affiliates Operating This Season
Photo: Bridgeport Sound Tigers Organizational depth will be paramount in the run for this year’s Stanley Cup. With the NHL set to embark on a shortened, but compressed 56-game schedule on January 13th, injuries and issues related to the COVID-19 … Continue reading
Three AHL Teams Opt Out Of 2020-21 Season
Photo: Charlotte Checkers The AHL announced on Monday that three teams have opted out of the 2020-21 season: the Charlotte Checkers, the Springfield Thunderbirds, and Milwaukee Admirals. The season will proceed with 28 teams.