Minor Hockey Moments

Showing posts with label AHL. Show all posts
Showing posts with label AHL. Show all posts

Friday, June 8, 2012

Fluke OT goal illegal - but that's OK

A fluke goal in the American Hockey League final should have been disallowed, says the league president. But oddly, the Toronto Marlies won't protest their Game 3 loss to Norfolk.
Kind of solidifies that the AHL isn't a real pro league - just a practice group for the NHL.
Here's the background from the Toronto Star. Here's the video of the fluke.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Whale of a time for London product

At age 30, Londoner Jason Williams is still plugging away at pro hockey. After five years in the NHL, he's signed a tryout contract with the AHL Connecticut Whale.
Wasn't it Eddie Shack who was asked why he kept playing even though he had little ice time? He replied, because a seat on the bench is cheaper than a seat in the stands.
Those who love the game and get paid for it never want to get a real job if they can help it.
Details are here, courtesy AHL.com