2015-2016 AHL contracts

[Chockey Hockey]

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Loney, 23, played 5 games for Norfolk after his NCAA career at the University of Denver was over.

Reading this gave me a chuckle from the past. In the 85-86 season, Brent Loney was on the Bears roster. One night when he came out for warm-ups, someone had taped a B & A on his back spelling BALONEY.

 

[caley]

Walters re-signed



Walters, 26, split last season between Toledo of the ECHL and Rockford of the AHL.

 

[caley]

Portland signs Megan

The Portland Pirates, American Hockey League affiliate of the Florida Panthers, today announced the signing of forward Wade Megan to a one-year AHL contract for the 2015-16 season.

Megan, a 6-foot-1, 190 pound center from Canton, New York, will enter his third full season of professional hockey this fall.

Megan has split the last two seasons between the AHL’s San Antonio Rampage and the ECHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones.

Last season, Megan played 59 regular season games with San Antonio and scored eight goals and five assists for 13 points. He also played in three Calder Cup Playoff games for the Rampage, but did not register a point.

 

[Booba]

No details on this one, save for a tweet



Loney, 23, played 5 games for Norfolk after his NCAA career at the University of Denver was over.

WBS has also announced the signing of Adam Krause.

Krause posted seven goals, 10 assists and 36 penalty minutes over 31 contests in 2014-15 during his senior season at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Originally from Hermantown, Minn., Krause was a four-year letterman for the Bulldogs, collecting 16 goals, 21 assists and 169 PIM in 133 games. He also served as team captain during both his junior and senior years.

Krause, 23, signed with the Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) on April 3 after the completion of his senior year. In six games with the Nailers, Krause registered two goals and two assists. He also added four points (1G-3A) in seven postseason matches.

http://wbspenguins.com/articles/penguins-agree-to-terms-with-ty-loney-and-adam-krause

 

[caley]

Pens Grab Goers

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have signed defenseman Barry Goers to an American Hockey League contract for the 2015-16 season.

Last year, in his first full season in the AHL, Goers played in 51 games for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, recorded two goals, seven assists and 25 penalty minutes and also contributed two assists in eight postseason appearances.

http://wbspenguins.com/articles/goers-back-with-penguins-for-2015-16-season

 

[caley]

Rockford, Ill.-Chicago Blackhawks General Manager of Minor League Affiliations Marks Bernard announced on Friday that defenseman Kirill Gotovets has agreed to an American Hockey League contract with the Rockford IceHogs for the 2015-16 season.

Gotovets, 23, split his first full professional season between the IceHogs and the ECHL’s Indy Fuel. The Minsk, Belarus native skated in 12 regular season games with Rockford, notching a goal and an assist.

http://icehogs.com/news/icehogs/?article_id=4750

 

[caley]

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have signed forward Carter Rowney to an American Hockey League contract for the 2015-16 season.

Rowney began last season with the ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers, compiling seven points (1G-6A) in just five games. Recalled to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Nov. 5, 2014, Rowney enjoyed a breakout season with the Penguins. The 26-year-old from Sexsmith, Alberta played in 63 contests with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and reached double digits in goals (10), assists (21) and points (31). He also collected two goals and two assists in eight Calder Cup playoff games.

http://wbspenguins.com/articles/penguins-re-sign-carter-rowney

 

[caley]

Another player for Rockford

Chris Kuc ‏@ChrisKuc 8s9 seconds ago
Rockford IceHogs agree to terms with defenseman Nick Mattson on 1-year AHL contract for 2015-16 season. #Blackhawks

 

[Booba]

@lakingsinsider reporting that Kevin Gravel (LAK) has agreed to 2 year ELC at maximum $925,000

Gravel was under contract with Manchester last season.

@ep_transfers 11 juin
Confirmed: Ryan Potulny (F) | Hartford Wolf Pack -> Pelicans | http://eliteprospects.com/t.php?id=236118 #Liiga

The veteran AHLer had a rough 14-15 season with only 5 points in 25 games.

 

[WinhallVT124]

What happens if an NHL team wants to offer a contract to someone on an AHL contract? Would a team like the Islanders be able to sign Mark Zengerle away from Grand Rapids?

 

[Booba]

What happens if an NHL team wants to offer a contract to someone on an AHL contract? Would a team like the Islanders be able to sign Mark Zengerle away from Grand Rapids?

There are no rules to prevent it, but it's unlikely to happen. I've done those kinds of list for over 5 years and I don't recall seeing a team "stealing" a player on an AHL contract.

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First signing of the off-season for the Falcons :

Today the Springfield Falcons have announced that goaltender Tyler Beskorowany has signed an American Hockey League contract.

Beskorowany, 25, returns to the AHL after playing last season in the German Elite League with Duesseldorf EG. The six-foot-five netminder posted 26 wins; third most in the league, a 2.53 goals against average and a .923 save percentage that was tied for fifth-best in the league. Beskorowany last played in North America during the 2013-14 season with stints in the ECHL; San Francisco and Orlando, and the AHL with St. John’s. While with the IceCaps, he went 7-2-2 with a 2.20 goals against average and a .932 save percentage in 12 games played. The Sudbury, Ontario native also has 41 games played between two seasons with the Texas Stars from 2010-2012. Beskorowany was drafted in the second round, 59th overall, by the Dallas Stars in 2008.

 

[caley]

Another one for Rockford

Chris Kuc ‏@ChrisKuc 43s44 seconds ago
Rockford IceHogs agree to terms with forward Pierre-Cedric Labrie on AHL contract for 2015-16 season. #Blackhawks

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

via Elite Prospects

Binghamton Senators G Peter Mannino retired.

http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4992104

 

[The Jersey Number]

Just a little housecleaning on the second post regarding transactions for some guys who played on AHL contracts in 2014-15.

Albany Devils F Myles Bell has signed a 1-year contract with Stjernen Hockey (Norway). I noticed he's actually missing entirely from second post's listing of 2014-15 AHL free agents.

Albany Devils D Eric Baier has signed a 1-year contract with the Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL).

Hershey Bears D Michal Cajkovsky has signed a 1-year contract with HC Sparta Praha (Czech).

Lehigh Valley Phantoms F Pat Mullane has signed a 1-year contract with Assat Pori (Finland).

Manchester Monarchs F Geoff Walker has signed a 1-year contract with Lowen Frankfurt (Germany-2).

 

[Booba]

Two more players heading to Europe :

 

[Booba]

Two more signings :

 

[caley]

per the Kitchener Rangers of the OHL

Kitchener Rangers
‏@OHLRangers
CONGRATS to D Max Iafrate for signing a contract with the Providence Bruins! http://kitchenerrangers.com/roster/bio/170436 …

 

[LadyStanley]

What happens if an NHL team wants to offer a contract to someone on an AHL contract? Would a team like the Islanders be able to sign Mark Zengerle away from Grand Rapids?

There are no rules to prevent it, but it's unlikely to happen. I've done those kinds of list for over 5 years and I don't recall seeing a team "stealing" a player on an AHL contract.

A number of years ago, the NHL Sharks needed a goalie. Signed Brian Boucher who was on AHL deal. They did talk with NHL team of AHL affiliate before the signing.

 

[caley]

A Bakersfield signing

Bakersfield Condors ‏@Condors 3m3 minutes ago
Welcome back! Nick Pageau (@Pag_24) has signed an #AHL contract in #Condorstown.

 

[Booba]

Per eliteprospects, Riley Wetmore (Springfield) and Kyle Bigos (Worcester) are heading to the UK.

Wetmore will play for the Dundee Stars while Bigos will join the Edinburgh Capitals.

 

[caley]

Looks like Lake Erie have signed Ambroz to an AHL deal for 2014-15

@smitchcd: #CBJ prospect F Seth Ambroz has signed 1-yr AHL deal w @monstershockey. Played 4 #AHL gm in 14-15. / Would have been UFA 8/15

 

[Samkow]

Message.

‏@Aportzline 11m11 minutes ago

Fs Ryan Craig, Trent Vogelhuber and Seth Ambroz, D Oleg Yevenko sign one-year deals w @monstershockey. Vogelhuber a Columbus kid.

 

[cjerina]

A number of years ago, the NHL Sharks needed a goalie. Signed Brian Boucher who was on AHL deal. They did talk with NHL team of AHL affiliate before the signing.

Wasn't Jeff Hamilton on an AHL contract with the Chicago Wolves back in 2008/09 when he was signed to an NHL deal with Toronto mid-season?

 

[The Jersey Number]

Ex-Adirondack Flame D Curtis Gedig has signed a 1-year contract with Stjernen Hockey (Norway).

 

[Booba]

The Checkers have brought back reigning AHL Man of the Year Kyle Hagel, signing him to an AHL contract.

The 30-year-old winger made an impact both on and off the ice in his first season with the Checkers. On the ice, Hagel was a physical force, ranking fourth in the AHL with 22 major penalties, all for fighting. His 154 penalty minutes led the team and are tied for the third-highest single-season total in franchise history. He also chipped in four points (2g, 2a) while grinding out significant minutes for the team.

Off the ice, Hagel was an integral part of the Checkers' efforts in the community, earning his fifth consecutive team Man of the Year award as well as winning the Yanick Dupre Memorial Award as the AHL's overall Man of the Year.

http://gocheckers.com/articles/1247-checkers-sign-reigning-ahl-man-of-the-year-kyle-hagel