Calder Cup Playoffs
First-half deals reshape AHL rosters
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With the NHL roster freeze beginning at midnight on December 21, several American Hockey League teams completed key trades to strengthen their lineups ahead of the season's midpoint. Notable moves include the Iowa Wild acquiring star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks and the Bakersfield Condors adding forward Sam Poulin from the Pittsburgh Penguins. These transactions aim to boost playoff contention as the second half approaches.
The Ontario Reign secured a spot in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs with a 3-2 victory over Tucson on Friday evening. Currently leading the Pacific Division, the team is in its first season under head coach Andrew Lord.
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The Syracuse Crunch secured a spot in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs on Friday evening. Their 5-3 victory over Rochester, alongside losses by Utica and Belleville, marked their eighth straight postseason appearance.