Everyone’s favourite minor hockey league tribute to one of the longest-running shows in television history is back for another season this weekend. The American Hockey League’s Springfield Thunderbirds will once again take the ice as the Springfield Ice-O-Topes on Saturday, February 8, when they host the Providence Bruins at the
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Back to the Jacks: AHL’s Monsters Combine Cleveland Pro Hockey Eras for Throwback Jerseys
The Cleveland Monsters are combining elements of their city’s professional hockey history for an all-new throwback identity this weekend. The American Hockey League team will transform into the Cleveland Lumberjacks for their games this weekend against the Providence Bruins at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. With the name change comes jerseys that
More Cowbell! AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Iconic SNL Sketch
The Milwaukee Admirals got a fever, and the only prescription … is more cowbell! The American Hockey League team is marking the 25th anniversary of the iconic “Saturday Night Live” sketch starring Will Ferrell, Chris Kattan, Jimmy Fallon, Chris Parnell, Horatio Sanz and host Christopher Walken by rebranding as the
AHL Announces Rockford as 2026 All-Star Classic Host City, Unveils Logo
The host of next season’s American Hockey League all-star game is making sure local industries are well-represented in the event’s branding. The league announced on Sunday, January 12, that the Rockford IceHogs — affiliates of the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks — would host the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic on February 10
AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack Mark 50 Years of Pro Hockey in City With Whalers-esque Jerseys
The Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League celebrated 50 years of professional hockey in their home city over the weekend with jerseys that harkened back to one of their predecessors. After three seasons in Boston, the World Hockey Association’s New England Whalers moved to Connecticut and played their
Grand Rapids Griffins Honour Fellow Michiganders With Special Edition Detroit Lions Uniforms
The American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins tipped their cap to a fellow Michigan sports team with special edition jerseys worn earlier this week. Though the Griffins never actually mentioned them by name, the sweaters worn on Sunday, December 22, were clearly a tribute to the NFL’s Detroit Lions. With
QMJHL’s Acadie-Bathurst Titan Sold, Will Relocate to St. John’s, Newfoundland
A team in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League will have a new look to go along with a new home next season. On Friday, December 20, the QMJHL announced that the Acadie-Bathurst Titan had been sold and will relocate to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, for the 2025-26 season.
AHL’s Ontario Reign Lean Into City, Nickname Confusion for Alternate Identity
If “Ontario Reign” sounds more like a weather forecast in Canada to you than an American Hockey League team in California, you’re not alone. But the AHL team in question has leaned into that confusion for a fun alternate identity. For one night only on Sunday, December 15, the Ontario
AHL’s Manitoba Moose Turn Back the Clock for 25th Season Celebration Jerseys
Front of jersey featured recolored version of team’s “happy moose” logo, which they wore from 1996 to 2005; Moose will debut jerseys on ice on Saturday, November 23, against the Chicago Wolves
AHL’s Providence Bruins Pay Tribute to First Responders With Special Edition Jerseys
Front of jersey features crest with colored stripes representing different branches of first responders and stars to pay respects to those who died in the line of duty
AHL’s Hershey Bears to Wear Special Jerseys Marking Back-to-Back Calder Cups
2023 and 2024 American Hockey League champions will wear special edition jerseys for both games of 2024-25 regular season opening weekend on October 12 and 13 vs. Cleveland Monsters
AHL’s Iowa Wild Hoping New Alternate Jersey Really Hits Home
New white alternate features State Crest logo on front, which blend elements from NHL parent club’s logo with outline of Iowa and Des Moines skyline