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Hurricanes relying on Wolves’ deep talent pool

Three short months ago, the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup while the Chicago Wolves reached the Calder Cup Finals. And some of the main figures on last year’s Wolves squad have been using training camp to push for NHL work.

Phantoms-Penguins preseason game canceled

Due to a mechanical issue at the arena, the American Hockey League preseason contest between the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Lehigh Valley Phantoms scheduled for tonight, Friday, Sept. 25, has been canceled.

Alriksson aims to build his game

Growing has been easy for Vilmer Alriksson to this point in his life, and he feels confident about evolving his game in his second season with the Abbotsford Canucks.

15 dates to circle on your 2026-27 AHL calendar

Start circling dates. Camps are open, and the AHL’s regular season gets underway October 2 — the earliest start date since 2009. Among the highlights on the 1,152-game slate are a new (old) city, a banner raising, long-standing rivalries and some new inter-conference clashes.

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Wolf Pack to retire Smyth’s number 11

The Hartford Wolf Pack have announced that Brad Smyth will have his number 11 retired in an on-ice ceremony prior to the club’s game on Mar. 6, 2027, against the Syracuse Crunch.

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At full speed: AHL officials prep for the season

The American Hockey League regular season kicks off Oct. 2. Of course, the players must be in great shape, and so does the officiating crew that has to keep up with them. The AHL Officials' Training Camp in Rochester hosted more than 90 AHL referees, linespeople and coaches from across the country last week.

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Family-focused Empey acting as mentor at Moose camp

There are plenty of new faces currently at Moose training camp. So it helps to have returning players who are familiar with the city, coaches, and organization those new skaters can look to.

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Carbery lauds Bears organization in return to Hershey

Washington Capitals coach Spencer Carbery knows a thing or two about winning in Hershey. The former Bears coach was back at Giant Center on Monday, leading his Capitals to a 5-2 preseason victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Wolves pledge $3 million in charitable donations

The Chicago Wolves will donate a combined $3 million to charities during the 2026-27 American Hockey League season to be distributed among food pantries, animal shelters, and organizations helping first responders, military personnel, people with mental health issues, and many more.

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Duke pushing for more NHL time

Dylan Duke was one of the American Hockey League’s premier goal scorers a season ago. The 23-year-old forward is now one of many players pushing for more time with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2026-27.

Board approves expanded video review for 2026-27

The AHL Board of Governors has approved a series of changes to AHL Rule 37 (Video Review) and AHL Rule 38 (Coach’s Challenge), to take effect with the upcoming 2026-27 season.

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AHL season starts October 2

When does the 2026-27 AHL season start? Get the opening date, key storylines and why hockey fans should watch the AHL this season.

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Amerks sign Bordeleau, Boyko

The Rochester Americans have signed forward Thomas Bordeleau and goaltender Talyn Boyko to one-year American Hockey League contracts.

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Protas eager to seize ‘big chance’

Last year’s AHL Rookie of the Year Ilya Protas sees a “big chance” ahead of him with the Washington Capitals and can’t help feeling a combination of excitement and nerves.

Rectifi named title sponsor of 2027 AHL All-Star Classic

The Cleveland Monsters have announced a multi-year partnership with Rectifi, naming the personal-injury platform the team’s season presenter for 2026-27 as well as the presenting partner of the 2027 AHL All-Star Classic.

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