Category: Scott Howson
AHL to mandate cut-resistant neckwear for all players, officials
AHLSPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and CEO Scott Howson announced today that the AHL’s Board of Governors has unanimously approved the mandatory use of cut-resistant neck protection by all of its players and on-ice officials, beginning with the … Continue reading → The post AHL to...
Read moreColumbus Blue Jackets Fire Jarmo Kekäläinen
Jarmo KekäläinenThe Columbus Blue Jackets have parted ways with general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen. The team’s President of Hockey Operations, John Davidson, will share the general manager duties with the rest of the hockey operations staff while Columbus searches for a replacement, per team reporter Aaron Portzline....
Read moreCracknell, McIlrath named captains for 2024 AHL All-Star Classic
Adam CracknellSPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced today that Henderson Silver Knights forward Adam Cracknell and Hershey Bears defenseman Dylan McIlrath have been selected as the playing captains for the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic presented … Con...
Read moreBoard approves sale of Belleville to Michael Andlauer
Chief Executive OfficerSPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced that the AHL Board of Governors has approved the transfer of ownership of the Belleville Senators AHL franchise to Michael Andlauer. Andlauer was approved earlier today by the … Continue reading...
Read moreHowson talks AHL-NHL synergy, Stanley Cup Playoffs in Q&A with NHL.com
American Hockey LeagueIn NHL.com's Q&A feature called "Sitting Down with …" we talk to key figures in the game, gaining insight into their lives on and off the ice. Today, we feature American Hockey League president and CEO Scott Howson.
Read moreDumont, Lashoff named captains for 2023 AHL All-Star Classic
Manulife BankSPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced today that Syracuse Crunch forward Gabriel Dumont and Grand Rapids Griffins defenseman Brian Lashoff have been selected as the playing captains for the 2023 AHL All-Star … Continue reading → The...
Read moreLambert, Keane named All-Star honorary captains
American Hockey LeagueSPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced today that Montreal Canadiens alumni Yvon Lambert and Mike Keane have been selected to serve as the honorary captains for the 2023 AHL All-Star Classic presented … Continue reading → The post Lam...
Read moreFlames to move AHL affiliate to Calgary
American Hockey LeagueSPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced that the AHL Board of Governors, convening last week for its Spring Meeting, has approved the relocation of the franchise owned by the Calgary Flames from … Continue reading → The post Flames to...
Read moreLaval denied chance to host AHL all-star event for second straight year due to COVID
Jaroslav HalákThe American Hockey League's All-Star Classic scheduled for early next year in Laval, Que., has been cancelled due to concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreAHL Cancels 2022 All-Star Game
Scott HowsonDue to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in Quebec and across the continent, the AHL has announced that they will not hold the scheduled All-Star festivities in Laval this year. The events were set to take place over February 6-7 and though they have technically been listed as “postponed” that is only...
Read moreAHL Announces Expanded Playoff Format
Charlotte CheckersIn 2022, 23 of 31 teams will qualify for the AHL playoffs as the league announced its revamped postseason structure today. The minor league will play five rounds to award the Calder Cup, including a best-of-three divisional series. AHL CEO Scott Howson released a short statement: Our clubs and their...
Read morePlayoff Format For The AHL Next Season
National Hockey LeagueSPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League Board of Governors has approved the qualification rules and format for the 2022 Calder Cup Playoffs. A total of 23 teams will qualify for postseason play when the 2021-22 regular season ends on April 24, with five rounds of playoffs leading to the cr...
Read moreCanucks: Derek Dorsett gets early Father's Day present with Blue Jackets position
Rick Nash'Hockey has given me everything. People I look up to said in a polite way that it would be a disservice for me to not be involved because of a wealth of knowledge and passion. — Columbus player development coach Derek Dorsett.
Read moreCanucks: Derek Dorsett gets early Father's Day present with Blue Jackets position
Derek Dorsett'Hockey has given me everything. People I look up to said in a polite way that it would be a disservice for me to not be involved because of a wealth of knowledge and passion. — Columbus player development coach Derek Dorsett.
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