Questions are surrounding the future of hockey’s Stockton Heat (AHL), as neither the team nor city has clarified the club’s status beyond the 2019-20 season. (more…)
Archive | Minor League/Juniors
Art Clarkson, Birmingham Bulls Founder, Dies at Age 78
Art Clarkson, founder of hockey’s Birmingham Bulls and former owner of baseball’s Birmingham Barons (Class AA; Southern League), passed away Monday at the age of 78. (more…)
Andlauer Floats Up to C$30M for Proposed Hamilton Bulldogs Arena
Team owner Michael Andlauer has pledged to contribute up to C$30 million for a proposed Hamilton Bulldogs arena, but city officials have not made any decisions on the plan. (more…)
AHL Strikes Video Review Partnership With Sporfie
The AHL and Sporfie have formed a three-year video review partnership, making Sporfie the official provider of the league’s in-game video review system. (more…)
Palm Springs AHL Expansion Team Approved for 2021-22 Season
The American Hockey League (AHL) has awarded a Palm Springs expansion franchise to NHL Seattle and Oak View Group (OVG), with plans for a 2021 launch. (more…)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Lease Extension Finalized
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) lease extension for Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza was finalized this week, committing the team to the venue for another 10 years. (more…)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Lease Extension Set to be Finalized
After being unveiled this spring, a 10-year Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) lease extension for Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza is on the verge of being official. (more…)
Hamilton Wants More Info on Proposed Bulldogs Arena
Hamilton City Council members are calling for more information on a proposed Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL) arena, wanting more details before deciding whether to consider the plan. (more…)
Details Reported on Proposed Hamilton Bulldogs Arena
A proposed Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL) arena project calls for a new venue and parking garage at CF Lime Ridge mall that would be funded in a public-private endeavor, according to The Hamilton Spectator. However, it remains to be seen if city officials will pursue this idea as they explore arena options. (more…)
Reading Royals, Philadelphia Flyers Extend Affiliation
The ECHL’s Reading Royals and Philadelphia Flyers have renewed their affiliation, agreeing to a pact for the 2019-20 season that includes an option for 2020-21. (more…)
Bulldogs Owner Not Sold on Possible Downtown Hamilton Arena
Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL) owner Michael Andlauer is not sold on the prospect of a new arena in the city’s downtown, expressing concern that it would take too much time to complete. (more…)
New for 2019: TD Station
Harbour Station has been renamed TD Station, the result of a recent naming-rights agreement between the Saint John Sea Dogs (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League) and TD Bank Group. (more…)
