On our first ATA update this offseason, we break down a busy past month in the AHL that has featured seven head-coaching changes, a new affiliation, a new team name, and plenty of player signings.
We speak with Minnesota Wild first-round pick Matt Boldy on his adjustment to the AHL with the Iowa Wild. Then, On The Fly, we check in with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Colorado Eagles, and San Diego Gulls.
This week we recap the recent AHL board of governors meeting, run down the playoff format for the Pacific Division and take a look at the Vancouver Canucks’ move to relocate their AHL affiliate to Abbotsford, BC.
This week we preview the AHL’s spring board of governors meeting, which includes discussion on relocating the Utica Comets to Abbotsford, BC, other relocation rumours and the COVID-19 rebound.
This week we welcome the voice of the Toronto Marlies, Todd Crocker. to discuss the Marlies’ hectic season, including their recent two-week COVID-19 hiatus.
This week we discuss the major breaking news concerning the Binghamton Devils and the future of the AHL in that city.
This week we get an update on the Utica Comets’ COVID-19 situation and discuss how the virus is now impacting the Canadian clubs.
We also chat with Charlotte Checkers chief operating officer Tera Black to hear how she is guiding her club through the pandemic.
This week we chat with Iowa Wild head coach Tim Army to hear how he is guiding his team through this COVID-19 season.
From there we will hear from the Cole Caufield of the Laval Rocket, listen in on Hershey Bears head coach Spencer Carbery, drop by Rockford for a major announcement there, and then visit with Colorado Eagles head coach Greg Cronin.
This week we stay close to home and chat with long-time AHL sniper Brad Smyth, who is the colour commentator for Belleville Senators games this season on TSN 1200.
This week we head to Toronto for an exclusive one-on-one chat with one of the biggest surprises in the AHL this season, Marlies goaltender Andrew D’Agostini.
