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Toronto Marlies Sign Ryan Kirwan To Two-Year AHL Contract
The Toronto Marlies announced they have signed Arizona State University Sun Devils forward Ryan Kirwan to a two-year AHL contract.
Kirwan scored 26 goals and added 13 assists in 37 games for the Sun Devils this season.
The 23-year-old spent three seasons with the Penn State Nittany Lions before transferring to ASU, he finishes his NCAA career with 60 goals and 108 points in 137 games.
A big winger listed at 6'2, 205 pounds, Kirwan was added to the Marlies AHL roster and will likely play on an Amateur Tryout until his contract kicks in next season.
The DeWitt, NY., native joins Luke Haymes and John Prokop in recent NCAA free agents to choose the Toronto Maple Leafs organization.
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Rockford IceHogs Forward Aku Raty Suspended Two Games
The AHL announced that Rockford IceHogs forward Aku Raty has been suspended for two games for boarding.
The incident occurred in a Mar. 28 game against the Manitoba Moose. Raty boarded Moose defenseman Ashton Sautner with 1:41 to go in the third period.
The 23-year-old was assessed a two minute penalty for tripping on the play.
Raty was acquired by Rockford on the NHL trade deadline. He has four goals and 19 points in 50 games for the Tucson Roadrunners and one goal and four points in eight games for the IceHogs this season.
The Oulu, Fin., native will miss tonight's rematch against Manitoba and an Apr. 4 game against the Grand Rapids Griffins. He will be eligible to return for the second half of the back-to-back Apr. 5 against the Griffins.
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Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Ville Koivunen And Rutger McGroarty From AHL
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they have recalled forwards Rutger McGroarty and Ville Koivunen from their AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
Koivunen has 21 goals and 55 points in 62 games this season, leading all AHL rookies.
The 21-year-old led Finland's Liiga in rookie scoring and won a silver medal at the World Junior Championship in 2022.
A second round selection of the Carolina Hurricanes in 2021, Koivunen was acquired last season in a trade for Jake Guentzel.
McGroarty has 14 goals and 39 points in 60 AHL games and is pointless in three NHL games in what is his first professional season.
The 20-year-old made the Big Ten First All-Star Team and was a Hobey Baker Nominee for the University of Michigan Wolverines and won a gold medal with Team USA at the World Junior Championship last season.
The 2022 14th overall selection was acquired in a trade with the Winnipeg Jets in August for 2023 14th overall selection Brayden Yager.
With the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins having clinched a playoff spot this will be a good chance for these two players to get NHL experience before returning for the Calder Cup Playoffs.
Keep an eye on The Hockey News Pittsburgh for more updates.
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Dustin Tokarski Now Top 10 On The AHL All-Time Wins List
Chicago Wolves goaltender Dustin Tokarski has moved into the top 10 on the AHL all-time wins list after a 4-3 overtime win over the Iowa Wild on Mar. 26.
The win was the 226th of Tokarski's AHL career, tying him with Gord Henry for ninth all-time.
Tokarski's has amassed a career AHL record of 226-153-41 with 30 shutouts, a .910 SP and a 2.51 GAA.
His season totals sit at 10-7-1 with a 2.88 GAA, .8967 SP and two shutouts.
The 35-year-old has played games for the Norfolk Admirals, Syracuse Crunch, Hamilton Bulldogs, St. John's IceCaps, San Diego Gulls, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Hartford Wolf Pack, Charlotte Checkers, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Rochester Americans, and Chicago Wolves.
The Humboldt, Sask., native is now five wins behind Mike McKenna for eighth all-time and six wins behind Frederic Cassivi for seventh.
Tokarski backstopped the Norfolk Admirals to the 2012 Calder Cup, leading the league in regular season and post season wins. He was an AHL All-Star in 2014 and played in five playoff games to help the Charlotte Checkers capture their first Calder Cup in 2019.
The AHL Record Book can be seen here.
A fifth round pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2008, Tokarski has appeared in 86 career NHL games, including six this season with the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Edmonton Oilers Recall Olivier Rodrigue, Send Derek Ryan To Bakersfield Condors
The Edmonton Oilers have made several roster moves, recalling goaltender Olivier Rodrigue and sending forward Derek Ryan to the Bakersfield Condors and recalling goaltender Brett Brochu from the ECHL's Fort Wayne Komets to Bakersfield.
Rodrigue was recalled on an emergency basis after Stuart Skinner left Edmonton's game against the Seattle Kraken on Mar. 26 with an injury.
The 24-year-old has an 18-5-7 record with a .899 SP and 3.05 GAA in 40 AHL appearances this season, he has yet to play in an NHL game.
Ryan has one goal and five points in 35 games with the Oilers this season, averaging 9:20 of ice time per game. He also has three goals and eight points in 13 games for Bakersfield.
Brochu has a 20-10-4 record with a .924 SP and 2.41 GAA in 35 ECHL appearances this season, his second as a professional.
The 22-year-old has appeared in two career AHL games for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Manitoba Moose. He won OHL Goaltender of the Year with the London Knights and a gold medal with Team Canada at the World Junior Championship in 2022.
With the Condors set to play back-to-back on Friday and Saturday there is a good chance Brochu makes his first start for the team.
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New Jersey Devils Sign Ethan Edwards To Entry-Level Contract, Joins Utica Comets On SPC
The New Jersey Devils announced they have signed defenseman and 2020 fourth round draft pick Ethan Edwards to a two-year entry level deal that begins in the 2025-26 season.
Edwards will join New Jersey's AHL affiliate Utica Comets on a Standard Player Contract for the remainder of the season.
The 22-year-old recorded five goals and 16 assists in 36 games for the University of Michigan Wolverines this season.
The Grand Prairie, Alta., native racked up 15 goals and 56 points in 130 games over four NCAA seasons with Michigan, capturing the 2022 and 2023 Big Ten Championships.
A smooth skater who is not afraid to mix it up, Edwards will join former Wolverines teammate Seamus Casey in Utica as he looks to transition to the pro game.
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Columbus Blue Jackets Assign Luca Pinelli To Cleveland Monsters
Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned forward Luca Pinelli from the OHL's Ottawa 67s to their AHL affiliate Cleveland Monsters.
A fourth round pick of the Blue Jackets in 2023, Pinelli recorded 37 goals and 71 points in 52 games for the 67s this season.
The 19-year-old had one goal and one assist in five games for Canada's World Junior Championship team this year. He also served as captain of Ottawa for the last two seasons.
Always a talented all-around player, Pinelli improved offensively every junior season and finished his OHL career with 128 goals and 252 points in 246 games.
Pinelli should provide a nice boost to the Monsters as they approach the Calder Cup Playoffs, his style of play should translate well to the pro game.
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Milwaukee Admirals And Nashville Predators Announce Affiliation Extension Through 2028-29 Season
The Milwaukee Admirals and Nashville Predators announced they have signed an affiliation extension agreement that runs through the 2028-29 season.
The two teams have been affiliated since the Predators joined the NHL in 1998-99, the third-longest affiliation between an AHL and NHL team.
215 players have appeared in games for both team including Roman Josi, Juuse Saros, and Filip Forsberg. Nine members of the admirals coaching staff have gone on to NHL jobs.
Milwaukee have been one of the most successful and consistent teams in the AHL since their inauguration, making the playoffs in 23 of the 26 seasons in franchise history.
They defeated the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to capture their one and only Calder Cup in 2004. They also lost in the finals to the Hershey Bears in 2006.
The Admirals have advanced to the AHL Conference Finals the past two seasons, losing both times to the Coachella Valley Firebirds. They clinched a spot in the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs earlier this week.
Milwaukee consistently rank in the top-half of the AHL in attendance and it is great to see pro hockey stick in the city.
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San Jose Barracuda Forward Danil Gushchin Named AHL Player Of The Week
San Jose Barracuda forward Danil Gushchin has been named AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Mar. 23.
The 23-year-old notched four goals and seven points in three games last season.
Gushchin picked up two points in a win over the San Diego Gulls on Mar. 19, scored two goals and added two assists in a 8-6 win over the Bakersfield Condors on Mar. 22 before adding a goal in another win over the Condors on Mar. 23.
The Yekaterinburg, Rus., native is now up to 25 goals and 42 points in 45 games this season. He has also played in 10 games for the San Jose Sharks this season, picking up one assist.
A third round pick of the Sharks in 2020, Gushchin has 67 goals and 141 points in 171 career AHL games, he represented the Pacific Division at the AHL All-Star Game last season.
Gushchin has two goals and five points in 16 career NHL games.
After his big performances this week the Barracuda are now in fifth place in the Pacific Division, just one point back of third place Abbotsford and fourth place Coachella Valley.
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Texas Stars And Milwaukee Admirals Clinch Spots In Calder Cup Playoffs
The Milwaukee Admirals and Texas Stars both clinched spots in the 2025 AHL Calder Cup Playoffs on Mar. 23.
The Admirals clinched their spot due to the Iowa Wild losing 7-4 to the Ontario Reign, while the Stars secured their spot with a 5-2 win over the Chicago Wolves.
Texas have now qualified for the Calder Cup Playoffs four seasons in a row, Milwaukee have made the playoffs in 19 of their 22 seasons in the AHL.
The Admirals defeated Texas in game five of the best-of-five Central Division Semifinals before losing in the Conference Finals to the Coachella Valley Firebirds in both 2023 and 2024.
The Stars sit atop the Central Division with 77 points and a record of 37-20-3. The Admirals are just behind Texas with 75 points and a 32-20-5-6 record. The two teams will be two of five teams who qualify from the division, the top three earn a bye to the Central Division Semifinals.
Milwaukee are led by veteran Cal O'Reilly who tops the team with 41 points in 59 games. He became the ninth AHL player to reach 1000 games played earlier this season.
Texas forward Matej Blumel has 35 goals and 62 points in 55 games this season, placing him first in the league in goals and second in points.
You can track the AHL's playoff race here.
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Detroit Red Wings Sign Czech Extraliga Leading Scorer Eduards Tralmaks
The Detroit Red Wings announced they have signed forward Eduards Tralmaks to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2025-26 season.
Tralmaks led the Czech Extraliga in scoring in the regular season finishing with 23 goals, 28 assists, and 51 points in 48 games for Rytiri Kladno.
The deal will pay him $775,000 at the NHL level and $225,000 at the AHL level per PuckPedia.
The 28-year-old played four years at the University of Maine before joining the Providence Bruins on an AHL contract in 2022.
In 87 career AHL games Tralmaks recorded 22 goals and 41 points. He also notched four goals and seven points in a three game stint with the ECHL's Maine Mariners.
The Riga, Latvia, native has represented his country at several levels including the 2024 Men's World Championship and the Olympic Game Qualification tournament earlier this season.
There has been no official update on whether or not Tralmaks will play for the Grand Rapids Griffins this season but he could join the team on an Amateur Tryout as Kladno did not qualify for the Extraliga playoffs.
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Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Defenseman John Prokop To One-Year Contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced they have signed defenseman John Prokop to a one-year deal that begins in 2025-26, he will join the Toronto Marlies on an Amateur Tryout for the remainder of this season.
Prokop had eight goals and 19 assists in 37 games for the NCAA's Union College Garnet Chargers.
The 23-year-old recorded 20 goals and 65 assists in 107 career games over three seasons with Union College. He was named to the ECAC All-Rookie Team in 2023, the ECAC First All-Star Team and the NCAA East Second All-American Team in 2024.
The Wausau, Wis., native's contract will pay him $85,000 at the AHL level and $875,000 at the NHL level.
A 6'3, left-handed shot defenseman, Prokop is a good two-way defender and will join a crowded Marlies blueline as the team gears up for a Calder Cup Playoff run.
If all goes according to plan he will be the 16th different defenseman to play in a game for the Marlies this season.
Check out The Hockey News Toronto for more updates on Prokop and the team.
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Providence Bruins Sign Defenseman Ty Gallagher To Two-Year AHL Contract
The Providence Bruins announced they have signed defenseman Ty Gallagher to a two-year AHL contract.
Gallagher will join the team on an Amateur Tryout for the remainder of the season and the contract will begin at the beginning of the 2025-26 season.
The 22-year-old recorded nine goals and 26 points in 37 games for the NCAA's Colorado College Tigers this season.
A native of Clarkston, Mich., Gallagher played three seasons for the Boston University Terriers before joining Colorado College.
A seventh round pick of the Boston Bruins in 2021, Gallagher racked up 17 goals, 51 assists and 68 points in 148 career NCAA games.
The right-handed defender was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team in 2022 and was a Hockey East Champion with Boston University in 2023.
Gallagher will provide a much needed boost to the Providence back-end while the Bruins continue to recall multiple Providence players as the NHL season is in the final stretch.
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San Jose Sharks Recall Luca Cagnoni From San Jose Barracuda
The San Jose Sharks announced they have recalled defenseman Luca Cagnoni from their AHL affiliate San Jose Barracuda.
Cagnoni is second among defensemen and third among rookies in AHL scoring with 13 goals and 47 points in 56 games this season.
A fourth round pick of the Sharks in 2023, Cagnoni's offensive ability has immediately carried over to the pro game and his has been dynamic on the back-end for the Barracuda.
The Burnaby, B.C., native led the WHL in assists and points by the defensemen last season when he put up 72 assists and 90 points in 65 games for the Portland Winterhawks.
We listed Cagnoni as one of the AHL defensemen who deserved a call-up in an article last month.
Listed at just 5'9 and 180 pounds, it will be interesting to see how Cagnoni handles the defensive side of the NHL game. With the Sharks seemingly destined for a bottom-three finish this is a great opportunity for Cagnoni to gain NHL experience with less pressure.
Keep an eye on The Hockey News San Jose for more roster updates.
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Belleville Senators Forward Jan Jenik Named AHL Player Of The Week
Belleville Senators forward Jan Jenik has been named AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Mar. 16
Jenik notched a goal and seven assists in two games for the Belleville Senators last week, propelling the team to wins in both games.
The 24-year-old recorded a franchise-record tying five assists against the Bridgeport Islanders on Mar. 14 before scoring the game winner and adding two assists in the rematch on Mar. 15.
The Nymburk, Cze., native has nine goals and 23 points in 38 games with Belleville this season.
A third round pick of the Arizona Coyotes in 2018, Jenik is pointless in two games with the Ottawa Senators this season, he has four goals and six points in 24 career NHL games with Ottawa and Arizona.
In 203 career AHL games with the Tucson Roadrunners and Belleville Senators Jenik has put up 55 goals and 143 points.
Jenik will be a restricted free agent at season's end.
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Hershey Bears Are First AHL Team To Clinch A Playoff Spot
The back-to-back defending Calder Cup champions are the first team to clinch a spot in the 2025 AHL Playoffs.
After a 5-2 win over the 2022 Calder Cup champion Chicago Wolves on Mar. 16 the Hershey Bears are the first team to clinch a playoff spot.
The Bears currently lead the Atlantic Division with a record of 37-15-5-1 and 80 points. They lead the league in road points percentage with a 20-3-4-1 record.
Hershey defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds in both the 2023 and 2024 Calder Cup Finals.
They look to join the 1960-62 Springfield Indians as the only teams to win three straight Calder Cups.
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Manitoba Moose Forward Mark Liwiski Suspended Three Games For Physical Abuse Of An Official
Manitoba Moose forward Mark Liwiski has been suspended three games for physical abuse of an official.
The incident occurred in a game against the Chicago Wolves on Mar. 13.
Liwiski's actions fall under AHL Rule 40.4 Category III after he received a 10 minute game misconduct for abuse of an official.
He will be eligible to return for Manitoba's game against the Abbotsford Canucks on Mar. 21.
The 23-year-old has three goals, six points and 133 penalty minutes in 36 games this season. He has four goals, eight points and 159 penalty minutes in 45 career AHL games.
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Toronto Marlies Acquire Brandon Baddock From Rockford IceHogs
The Toronto Marlies announced they have acquired forward Brandon Baddock from the Rockford IceHogs for future considerations.
Baddock has three goals, seven points and 86 penalty minutes in 38 games for Rockford this season.
The 29-year-old will add depth and toughness to the Marlies after the Toronto Maple Leafs dealt away several players at the NHL trade deadline.
A sixth round pick of the New Jersey Devils in 2014, Baddock has 24 goals, 62 points and 899 penalty minutes in 424 career AHL games with the IceHogs, Binghamton Devils, Laval Rocket and Iowa Wild.
The Vermilion, Alta., native has appeared in one career NHL game with the Montreal Canadiens.
His first chance to make his Marlies debut comes Mar. 15 against the Charlotte Checkers.
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Laval Rocket Sign Yale University Captain Will Dineen To PTO
The Laval Rocket announced they have signed Yale University captain and forward Will Dineen to a professional tryout contract.
Dineen has six goals and 18 points in 30 games for the Bulldogs this season, doubling his previous career-high in points.
The 24-year-old recorded 19 goals and 45 points over his 99 game NCAA career. He was named to the ECAC Hockey All-Academic Team last season and won the Curt Hammer award as the USHL's Gentleman of the Year in 2021 with the Sioux Falls Stampede.
The Hinsdale, Ill., native is the son of former NHLer Kevin Dineen who recorded 760 points over a 1188 game career. Kevin was also let go from his role coaching the AHL's Utica Comets in November.
Dineen will be a nice depth addition for a Laval team looking to hold on to first place in the North Division.
The AHL trade and roster deadline is tomorrow Mar. 14 at 3pm EST.
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Cleveland Monsters Acquire Will MacKinnon From Utica Comets
The Cleveland Monsters announced they have acquired defenseman Will MacKinnon from the Utica Comets in exchange for future considerations.
MacKinnon has four assists in 42 games for Utica and one assist in two games for the ECHL's Adirondack Thunder this season.
The 24-year-old has ten points in 82 career AHL games and 32 points in 119 career ECHL games.
The Plymouth, Mich., native turned pro after four seasons at the University of New Hampshire where he served as captain for the 2021-22 season.
MacKinnon brings depth to the Monsters blueline as they load up for a Calder Cup playoff run.
The AHL trade deadline is tomorrow Mar. 14 at 3pm EST.
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