Little Lacking in Eddie’s Game
Posted on 07. Aug, 2011 by D'Ann Faught in AHL
After making a tough adjustment to North American play look easy, Vancouver’s Eddie Lack completed his first season in the AHL with top-honours, having been named to the league’s All-Rookie team. After leading his team through two rounds of the Calder Cup playoffs, Lack is poised to challenge Cory Schneider for time with the big club. HQ’s D’Ann Faught further looks into Vancouver’s depth in net.
American League Development for Big League Coaches
Posted on 18. Jul, 2011 by D'Ann Faught in AHL
Hockey Quarterly’s resident AHL aficionado, D’Ann Faught, examines the recent development of head coaches by way of the American League. Guy Boucher, Glen Gulutzan and Mike Yeo are all shining examples of graduation bench bosses with Kirk Muller looking to make his mark this coming season with Milwaukee.
Aucoin’s Success Endears Him to Hershey Community
Posted on 03. Jul, 2011 by D'Ann Faught in AHL
Photo: HersheyBears.com Just looking at Keith Aucoin, a casual fan might not be impressed. Standing at only 5’9” and weighing in at 187 pounds, Aucoin is not exactly a dominating presence on the ice. Born November 6, 1978, in Waltham, Massachusetts, Aucoin’s path to a career in professional hockey was also not traditional. He does not [...]
2008 Draft Picks Make Their Mark in the AHL
Posted on 20. Jun, 2011 by D'Ann Faught in AHL
When young hockey players walk across the stage at the NHL Draft and pose for photos with the jersey of their new team, they are filled with the hope of suiting up and taking to the ice for that club. For a few, this dream becomes a reality rather quickly. For others, the path to NHL stardom is long and uncertain, and often includes a stint in the American Hockey League. Two recent draft picks who enjoyed great success in their respective AHL rookie years are Nazem Kadri of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Luke Adam of the Buffalo Sabres.
John McCarthy: The Shark Who Never Sleeps
Posted on 29. Aug, 2010 by D'Ann Faught in AHL, HQ1-5
When the puck drops at NHL training camps in just a few short weeks, all eyes will be on the prize of earning a spot on the big club’s roster. One of the athletes who the San Jose Sharks will be watching closely is left wing John McCarthy.
Nothin’ Gets Past these Dogs
Posted on 09. Aug, 2010 by D'Ann Faught in AHL, HQ1-4
The Hamilton Bulldogs enter the 2010-2011 season with depth at the goalie position. It is certainly rare for an AHL team to have two prolific goalies, as it is a league where every player is constantly looking for their big break and the chance to play in the NHL. However, both Desjardins and Sanford will keep battling and working hard to get that opportunity.