Tag Archive | AHL

Wilkes-Barre /Scranton Penguins to focus on Safe Play as they start 2020-21 AHL Season

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins CEO Jeff Barrett talked to the media following the announcement concerning the start of the 2020-21 American Hockey League season. Twenty-eight of the league’s 31 teams will be participating in the upcoming, abbreviated campaign, including the Penguins. The Charlotte Checkers, Milwaukee Admirals and Springfield Thunderbirds have opted out of the season. But the […]

Bridgeport Sound Tigers to Play in 2020-21 AHL Season

American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced today that the 2020-21 season will include 28 teams when it gets underway on February 5. The AHL will operate in five divisions this season. Further details, including schedule formats and playoffs, are still to be determined. Atlantic Division Bridgeport Sound Tigers Hartford Wolf […]

Washington Capitals Re-Sign Jonas Siegenthaler

The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler to a one-year, $800,000 contract, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced recently. Siegenthaler, 23, recorded nine points (2g, 7a) in a career-high 63 games last season. The 6’3″, 210-pound defenseman scored his first career NHL goal on Nov. 9, 2019 versus the Vegas Golden […]

Washington Capitals Sign Forward Daniel Carr

The Washington Capitals have signed Daniel Carr to a one-year, two-way contract ($700,000/$415,000), senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced recently. Carr is currently playing for HC Lugano of the Swiss Hockey League (SHL) and will remain with the team until the commencement of the Capitals’ 2020-21 training camp. Carr, 28, played in […]

Washington Capitals Sign Three Defenders to the Team

The Washington Capitals have been a very busy team thus far as they have been making some big time moves to make the squad a contender for the Stanley Cup in the 2021 Season. Most recently the Capitals have signed three defenders in  Paul LaDue, Trevor van Riemsdyk and Cameron Schilling to the team. LaDue, […]

Washington Capitals Receiving Awards and Making Additions for 2021 Season

The Washington Capitals are keeping busy, as the team is gearing up for the 2021 Season. It was announced by the team recently that they have re-signed two players while also earning an award for the 2020 season as well. Washington announced recently that they have re-signed forwards Brian Pinho and Daniel Spring to a […]

Washington Capitals Name Peter Laviolette Head Coach

The Washington Capitals have named Peter Laviolette the team’s head coach, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced recently. “Peter is a successful NHL head coach who has won a Stanley Cup and brings a wealth of experience to our team,” said MacLellan. “We feel he is a great communicator who will motivate […]