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]

Can't We All Just Get Along?
The hockey wars between the ACHL remnants, the SEHL and the WHA-2/EHL/SHL, may be in need of the UN, or at least a good preschool teacher. [Opinion]

What's in a Name?
Eastern Hockey League (EHL) changes name to the Southern Hockey League (SHL). [Article]

Curb Your Enthusiasm
With an unprecedented suspension, the AHL delivers a clear message about the consequences of violent play. [Article]

Movin' On Down The Road
Amid financial woes, the Alabama Slammers may be looking for a new home in Birmingham. [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]

Another Twist
The WHA2 becomes the EHL in the latest saga of the southeastern minor league hockey soap opera. [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]

Hamerlik's Mulligan
Offsetting his poor early season performance, Peter Hamerlik's fresh start with Reading initially helped (though later hurt) the Royals' ECHL playoff chances. [Article]

A Big Difference
Following an 18-month hiatus from hockey, Marc Potvin is back on the bench as the current head coach of the Adirondack IceHawks. [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]

Rumors of My Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated
Media wags and tony upper-crust metropolitan publications have branded hockey dead. In an exclusive interview, Hockey has a few choice words to share about his future. [Article]

Leading The Herd
The Laredo Bucks are dominating the quest for the 2004 President's Cup Championship, and rapidly becoming one of the marquee teams in the league. [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]

Meet The McBain Brothers
Currently having a blast skating for the ECHL's Las Vegas Wranglers, Jason and Mike McBain are in no hurry to leave Sin City. [Article]

Wild West Shootout
The Northern Conference outguns the Southern Conference 12-9 in 2004 CHL All-Star Game. [Article]

Canadian Nickel
A 9-5 triumph in the 2004 American Hockey League All-Star Game is Canada's fifth straight victory over PlanetUSA. [Article]

Crazy Comeback
A third period fury sees the Eastern Conference score four straight goals en route to a 7-6 victory over the Western Conference in the 2004 ECHL All-Star Game. [Article]

Whitewash in Fort Wayne
East routs West 8-3 in the 2004 United Hockey League All-Star Classic. [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]

Springfield Switch
Falcons end agreement with Phoenix Coyotes, begin affiliation with Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004-05. [Article]

Significant CHL Swap
All-Stars switch teams, as Ice Bats and Scorpions engineer 5-player swap. [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]

Wrangling A Hockey Following in Sin City
Las Vegas has been hard on all kinds of sports, but particularly hockey. That is, until Charles Davenport rode into town with a hockey stick and a dream. [Article]

The Fault Lies Not Within The Stars, but Within Themselves
The UHL had a responsibility to the fans of Columbus, where the Stars operated for less than half of a season. [Opinion]

Skeptic Silencer
Grand Rapids center Nate Robinson has been proving cynics wrong at every level, from the juniors to the AHL. [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]

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]

Till They Kick Him Off The Ice
Following a courageous comeback from a fractured pelvis, Jamie Thompson has no intentions of leaving the game he loves. [Article]

It Was In The Stars All Along
The UHL's Columbus franchise shuts its doors weeks into its season, reaffirming its owner's poor track record and calling into question the league's judgment. [Article]

MLN presents the
2004 Hockey FAB50™
The Best in Minor Hockey: Jeff Taffe of Springfield tops our 04 Survey. Springfield, Houston, and Grand Rapids lead hockey with the best in young talent with NHL potential....[Article]

Best Of The Best
The 2004 American Hockey League All-Star Classic features the brightest stars in minor league hockey. [Article]

Southwest Showdown
The best players in the Central Hockey League are heading to New Mexico for the 2004 All-Star Game. [Article]

Rumble On The River
The 2004 ECHL All-Star Game will showcase several of the preeminent players in AA hockey. [Article]