Milwaukee
Mucker
Jay Henderson's willingness to play his
role has helped produce yet another AHL championship. [Article]
Smooth
Sailing
The Milwaukee Admirals win the franchise's
first AHL championship with a four-game sweep of the Baby
Pens in the 2004 Calder Cup. [Article]
No
Kindness
Admirals take first game of the 2004 Calder
Cup with a 2-1 overtime over the Penguins. [Article]
Success
In Sudden-Death
Another
game seven OT game-winner sends the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
to the 2004 Calder Cup Finals. [Article]
Gretzky
to Lead Grizzlies Hockey
Utah Grizzlies and Phoenix Coyotes announce new development
affiliation. [Article]
Curb
Your Enthusiasm
With an unprecedented suspension,
the AHL delivers a clear message about the consequences of violent
play. [Article]
Baby
Pens Play On
Rallying
from 3-1 series deficit, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins advance
in the AHL playoffs by outlasting the Bridgeport Sound Tigers
in overtime of game 7. [Article]
Higher
Flight
The Cincinnati Mighty Ducks defeat
the defending champion Houston Aeros and advance in the AHL playoffs
for the first time in franchise history. [Article]
California
Kid
After a stellar rookie campaign, Cleveland
Baron defenseman Garrett Stafford may soon be back playing
in his home state as a member of the San Jose Sharks. [Article]
Human
Seesaw
Despite the up and down career,
Manchester Monarch defenseman Bryan Muir remains positive in
his quest to hoist the Stanley Cup once again. [Article]
Comes
To Play
Rochester defenseman Scott Ricci believes
that living by this mantra will help him eventually reach
the NHL. [Article]
In
The Bushes
NHL veteran Rob Ray leaves the minor leagues
with a newfound respect, following his recent AHL conditioning
stint. [Article]
The
Ultimate Enigma
Although Fedor Fedorov is loaded with big-league
talent, numerous setbacks and a lack of consistency has
everyone guessing if he'll ever make the jump to the NHL.
[Article]
A
Volatile Stock
Throughout his up and down career, P.J.
Stock makes every effort to add value to the team that
invests in him. [Article]
Canadian
Nickel
A 9-5 triumph in 2004 AHL All-Star
Game is Canada's fifth straight victory over PlanetUSA. [Article]
Springfield
Switch
Falcons end agreement with Phoenix
Coyotes, begin affiliation with Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004-05.
[Article]
One
Day At A Time
After overcoming a substance abuse problem and a lifetime ban
from hockey, Brandon Sugden strives to put his past behind
him. [Article]
Something
To Shout About
The 2003-04 Bridgeport Sound Tigers are coming
off a 20-game unbeaten streak and are within reach of the
American Hockey League's record for overall wins in one season.
[Article]
Larger
Than Life
As the top goal scorer the AHL, Jeff Hamilton
is playing bigger than his size while guiding his team to
the best record in the league. [Article]
Skeptic
Silencer
Grand Rapids center Nate Robinson
has been proving cynics wrong at every level, from the juniors
to the AHL. [Article]
Keep
Plugging Away
After five seasons in the NHL,
Sean Brown is enjoying his time with the AHL’s Albany
River Rats and making the most of his time in the minors.
[Article]
The
Rivalry Is On
In a brawl-filled contest,
the AHL's Phantoms and Senators combine for 379 penalty minutes
and force an early end to the game. [Article]
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MLN
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with the FAB50™. Now, our editors bring
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Houston, and Grand Rapids lead hockey with the
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Best of the Best
The 2004 American Hockey League All-Star
Classic features the brightest stars in minor league
hockey. [Article]
The
Doppler Effect
Cleveland Barons' winger Jon DiSalvatore
hopes he makes enough noise for the NHL to hear. [Article]
Hanlon
At The Helm
Former Portland Pirates bench boss Glen
Hanlon is named head coach of the Washington Capitals.
[Article]
Prisoners
Aboard Their Own Ship
A disagreement regarding their stadium lease may
force the AHL’s Portland Pirates to seek a friendlier port
and could cause a mutiny among the area’s hockey
fans. [Article]
The
Climb Begins Up Here
Gavin
Morgan believes that his hard work with the Hershey
Bears will pay off soon, as he continues on his trek
to scale the NHL mountain. [Article]
No
Accident Of Birth
John Tripp has learned that when you’re
big, fast, and Canadian, you’re born to be a
hockey player. [Article]
Hockey
Not Hooky
Students
in Cleveland recently received an on-ice education, courtesy
of the Barons. [Article]
Another
Sunrise in Buffalo
Jason
Botterill defies his record and the odds in Rochester. Will
the Sabres put him on their ice? [Article]
The
Ice Ceiling
Star
forwards and centers find themselves in a Catch-22 between
the NHL and the AHL that stalls or even kills off major league
careers. [Article]
Cujo
Attacks The AHL
Two-time NHL All-Star Curtis Joseph
set to begin rehabilitation stint in Grand Rapids.
[Article]
The
Defense Never Rests
P-Bruin’s Head Coach Scott Gordon
is proving to the AHL that great defense can generate
offense. [Article]
On
The Bubble
Lowell forward Ryan Bayda is ready for
his shot at NHL stardom. [Article]
Strange
Sights
It happened in the AHL (and MLN was
there to see it). [Article]
Bridgeport
Bring Bullies Aboard
AHL's
Sound Tigers add pair of MVP's from the ECHL. [Article]
Hockey's
Big Gamble
The
World Hockey Association's rise from the ashes is a high-risk
gamble on the misery of the NHL's labor relations problems
that is likely to change the fortunes of every hockey league,
major and minor, forever. Whoever wins, the sport itself
will lose. [Feature]
Hockey
Needs An Ethical Zamboni to Clean Up Its Ice
With an NHL Lock-out Looming,
and Minor Leagues in All-Out Turf War, Credibility is the
Name of the Game. [Opinion]
Pair
Of Promotions
The Nashville Predators are utilizing
their minor league system to not only develop players,
but coaches as well. [Article]
