Patrick Williams

1 week ago | nhl.com | Patrick Williams

The Calder Cup Playoffs provide another difficult test for some of the NHL’s top prospects in the American Hockey League. After 23 teams qualified for the Calder Cup Playoffs, first-round play has reduced that field to 16 teams. The Hershey Bears (Washington Capitals) have won back-to-back Calder Cup championships and are trying to become the first team to win the Calder Cup in three consecutive years since Springfield did so in 1960-62.

2 weeks ago | flohockey.tv | Patrick Williams

With Cayden Primeau on recall to the Montreal Canadiens, it is looking likely that rookie Jacob Fowler will start for the Laval Rocket on Wednesday. Apr 30, 2025 by Patrick WilliamsIt is increasingly looking like the Laval Rocket will be without standout goaltender Cayden Primeau for at least the first game of their upcoming Calder Cup Playoff series with the Cleveland Monsters.

1 month ago | nhl.com | Patrick Williams

The annual influx of NCAA and Canadian Hockey League talent is underway in the American Hockey League. Players who either complete their NCAA eligibility or elect to leave school early are eligible to join the AHL for the rest of the regular season and Calder Cup Playoffs. CHL players whose teams have completed their seasons are also able to join the AHL for additional seasoning.

1 month ago | nhl.com | Patrick Williams

The quarter-pole of the American Hockey League season is approaching and the race to the Calder Cup Playoffs is in full swing. Here is a look at some key players, including one familiar NHL name, who will be counted on to secure a postseason berth in the NHL’s top developmental league. Playoff qualification varies among the AHL’s four divisions but clinching first place guarantees avoiding a potential best-of-3 first-round series.

2 months ago | nhl.com | Patrick Williams

The quarter-pole of the American Hockey League season is approaching and the race to the Calder Cup Playoffs has begun. Here is a look at some key prospects who will be counted on to get their teams into the postseason or to secure as high a spot as possible in the NHL’s top developmental league. Playoff qualification varies among the AHL’s four divisions but clinching first place guarantees avoiding a potential best-of-3 first-round series.