Springfield, Massachusetts …American Hockey League today announced Coachella Valley Firebirds forward Jani Niemann has been selected as Howies Hockey Video/AHL Player of the Week For the period ending January 18, 2026. In four games last week, Niemann scored six goals, totaled seven points and posted a +7 rating, helping the Firebirds to their longest winning…
Photo: Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images St. Louis Blues announced Steve Ott will serve as head coach of the team's AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, for the remainder of the season. Ultra replacement Steve Konowalchukhe has been relieved of his duties. Current Thunderbirds assistant coach Chad Wiseman will serve as the interim head coach for today's Thunderbirds…
Rich Paul and his recent comments on a podcast have caused an uproar with the Los Angeles Lakers, and now a league executive has called out the Klutch Sports founder for what he calls a major misstep. Paul suggested the Lakers should trade Austin Reeves to the Memphis Grizzlies for Jaren Jackson Jr. He also…
The Jonathan Kuminga trade is nearing completion as the forward is now eligible to be traded, but one former NBA player is still in disbelief about the whole situation. Kuminga hasn't played for the Warriors since Dec. 18 and by all reports doesn't want to play, despite the team's desperate need for another scorer as…
by Ryan Smith | AHL Rhythm For most 20-year-old NHL prospects about to embark on their professional careers, the pressure and long hours on and off the ice leave them with little time to do anything that isn't directly related to their own journey to a lifelong dream. for Otto Steinbergthat perspective doesn’t apply —…
Patrick WilliamsTheAHL.com Features Writer Losing is not common in Milwaukee. Since entering the AHL in 2001, the Admirals have only missed the playoffs three times. They have scored over .500 for 22 consecutive seasons and have won eight division titles. However, the season also brought its fair share of setbacks, including a nine-game losing streak…
The Colorado Avalanche have promoted Kim Weiss Serves as an assistant coach with the Colorado Eagles, the club's American Hockey League affiliate. she joins Tim Branham and Derek Ajun As an assistant to the head coach Mark Lightstu. Weiss becomes second female full-time assistant coach in AHL history Jessica CampbellHe held that position with the…
Another exciting day of basketball is upon us and there are a number of attractive betting options on tonight's NBA schedule. Using advanced simulation and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has run thousands of simulations on every game to expertly determine our best player props and bets for the night. Player props 1. James…
Patrick WilliamsTheAHL.com Features Writer hall of fame guard Zdeno CharaThursday night, No. 33 came to the rafters at TD Garden. This is the latest honor for the Boston Bruins legend and one of the most respected figures in hockey. But Chara also has deep ties to the AHL, and they still have ties to Boston's…
Los Angeles Lakers head coach J.J. Redick didn't hesitate when asked about the criticism LeBron James continues to receive, even as the 41-year-old continues to perform at an elite level. “I don't take LeBron's stuff for granted,” Redick said. “It's actually unfortunate – not to get off topic here – but it's actually unfortunate how…