HFBoards - The AHL http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/ Discuss the American Hockey League; its players, teams, and games. en Sun, 26 May 2013 04:37:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/images/misc/rss.jpg HFBoards - The AHL http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/ Adirondack Hockey http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1435789&goto=newpost Sun, 26 May 2013 04:26:22 GMT Uh, the only team during that time frame was the Adirondack IceHawks/Frostbite (same franchise different name) in the UHL. But being a UHL team, they're not as good as the Phantoms. What in the hell kind of thread is this anyway? ]]> The AHL Disengage http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1435789 So where are the Canucks putting their affiliate? http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1429505&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 13:33:55 GMT
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Originally Posted by IceCapsFanNL (Post 66572625)
6300 is fine if the ticket prices are high enough.
You can't compare Lowell to St. John's and you can't compare Tsongas to Mile One. The Ice Caps have no competition and a hypothetical New LockMonsters would have the following.
  • UMass Lowell sharing the same venue and being their landlord
  • Merrimack 20 minutes away
  • Manchester 30 minutes away
  • Boston (Bruins and Beanpot quartet) and Worcester (plus Holy Cross), and FWIW Bentley, 45 minutes away
  • UNH a little over an hour away
  • UMass Amherst, Springfield (and FWIW AIC), UConn, Hartford, Dartmouth, Portland, and the PBruins/PC/Brown trio all within 2 hours.

And this doesn't take into account other sports or the fact that with all of UML's programs going up to D1 they're going to probably give basketball a push even if they're a hockey school. Baseball as well, they just held the America East tournament at LaLecheur Park as a bit of a sneak peek/preview. Would you sell tickets at St. John's prices in Lowell given the alternatives Lowell has? ]]> The AHL Cynicaps http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1429505 2013-2014 AHL contracts http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1407875&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 01:34:58 GMT Not sure if it's too relevant, but per the AHL transactions page (http://theahl.com/stats/transactions...&f_team_id=309), the Providence Bruins had signed defensemen David MacDonald (05/15) and Matt Case (05/17).

MacDonald, who spent the majority of the season with Cincinnati (ECHL) save for a 4-gamer with San Antonio, got into 5 playoff games before the Bruins were eliminated.

Case, who spent the majority of the season with Idaho (ECHL) save for a 5-gamer with Manchester, did not get into a single game, and has since signed on with Lillehammer IHK (Norway) per this link: http://www.lillehammerhockey.no/inde...view/full/2133 ]]> The AHL The Scott Glennie http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1407875 AHL Schedule http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1435171&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 18:00:01 GMT Thanks for the information! We are trying to see as much hockey as possible driving from Philly to Memphis (NHL, ECHL, SPHL etc). But we are Dutch, so we would love to visit a game of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers because... Thanks for the information!

We are trying to see as much hockey as possible driving from Philly to Memphis (NHL, ECHL, SPHL etc). But we are Dutch, so we would love to visit a game of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers because they signed Mike Dalhuisen. I will keep an eye on the calendar of their venue! ]]> The AHL Wakefield49 http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1435171 LA Kings Prospect Tanner Pearson Reached NHL Ice Faster Than Expected http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1432775&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 17:32:18 GMT
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Originally Posted by jeben51 (Post 66536697)
Can someone clear this up for me? I thought you had to be 20 to play in the AHL but Pearson is an August '93 and played the whole season in Manchester. How does it all work?

EDIT: Whoops, looks like he's a '92. HockeyDB has him as a '93.
There are a couple of ways, actually. First, Europeans (not drafted by CHL team, or ever having played in NCAA); although usually they'll play in Europe rather than come over early and play in AHL. Also, NCAA-drop out players (age 18, 19; not drafted by CHL team); if they drop out of school, they can be assigned to AHL.

But very, very few ever do.

Of course, drafted CHLers can play in the AHL after their season is done in the spring. ]]> The AHL LadyStanley http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1432775 ECF: #3 Syracuse Crunch v #5 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434467&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 18:30:51 GMT Likely to be a goaltending duel then if Thiessen keeps this up. Likely to be a goaltending duel then if Thiessen keeps this up. ]]> The AHL Shrimper http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434467 WCF: #3 Grand Rapids Griffins v # 4 Oklahoma City Barons http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434473&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 13:56:02 GMT Image: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a0/Grand_Rapids_Grif%EF%AC%81ns.svg/200px-Grand_Rapids_Grif%EF%AC%81ns.svg.png v Image:...
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1. OKC at GR
Fri May 24 7:00 PM
2. OKC at GR
Sat May 25 7:00 PM
3. GR at OKC
Wed May 29 7:00 PM
4. GR at OKC
Fri May 31 7:00 PM
5. GR at OKC
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6. OKC at GR
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7. OKC at GR
Wed Jun 5 7:00 PM *

The Grand Rapid Griffins came from behind in Game 6 against the Toronto Marlies from a 3-1 scoreline to win their series. The Oklahoma Barons on the other hand came through relatively unscathed against the Texas Stars although they faced a harder opponent in the first round against the Charlotte Checkers. Arcobello is the leading points player in the play-offs so far and will look to keep that up against Oklahoma. Grand Rapid will look to keep their offensive power up with Tatar one of their top players. ]]> The AHL Shrimper http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434473 ECSF: #1 Providence Bruins v #5 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins; Pens win series 4-3 http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1426097&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 13:36:02 GMT Incredible. Delighted for the boys. Don't hold much hope for the next series though. CF matchups will be up this afternoon. ]]> The AHL Shrimper http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1426097 Markstrom or Lack? http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434167&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 00:26:12 GMT
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Originally Posted by PookDo (Post 66451053)
Who's a better goalie Jacob Markstrom or Eddie Lack and why?
Why? Of coarse Markstrom will win by a landslide. Draft pedigree and NHL experience over a free agent that hasn't played a game yet.:thumbd: ]]> The AHL ProspectProphet http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434167