Hockey transactions

Movements in the world of hockey Thursday:

National Hockey League

ATLANTA THRASHERS-Named Randy Cunneyworth and Todd Nelson assistant coaches.

BUFFALO SABRES-Signed LW Mathieu Darche to a one-year contract.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS-Acquired C Pascal Pelletier from Boston for C Martin St. Pierre.

PHOENIX COYOTES-Named Jason Serbus athletic trainer.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING-Agreed to a one-year affiliation agreement with Augusta (ECHL).

American Hockey League

HERSHEY BEARS-Signed D Bryan Helmer and D Greg Amadio.

PEORIA RIVERMEN-Signed D Jim Jackson, D Tyson Strachan, and G Chris Holt.

WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS-Signed D Reid Cashman.

ECHL

CHARLOTTE CHECKERS-Agreed to terms with F Matthew Ford and D Dan McGoff.

International Hockey League

FLINT GERNERALS-Re-signed F Kyle Deck and F Josef Fojtik to one-year contracts.