AHL Goalie News — Friday, Oct. 23

by Heather Galindo

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Features

It’s been said that goalies are getting run more often this season in the NHL, but apparently the trend is up in the AHL as well. Let’s Go Amerks examines the damage dished out to now-injured goalie Tyler Plante. (Let’s Go Amerks)

Here’s a look at the future in net for the Detroit Red Wings, particularly Daniel Larsson and Thomas McCollum, who are both playing for Grand Rapids. (Winging it in Motown)

Jhonas Enroth is one of three Portland Pirates hoping to make the cut for Olympic action. (Portland Press Herald)

Bridgeport apparently still is carrying three goalies on the roster (Scott Munroe, Nathan Lawson, and Mikko Koskinen) and claiming it’s working for them. I do not see how. (The Hour)

Milwaukee Admirals had their media recently and coach Lane Lambert says starter Mark Dekanich looks good but rookie Chet Pickard has a steep learning curve to navigate still. (Admirals Short Shifts)

Transactions

Fresh off his shutout against Houston on Wednesday, Lake Erie’s Tyler Weiman has been called up to the Avalanche in place of an ailing Peter Budaj. (NHL.com)

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sent Adam Berkhoel to ECHL Wheeling. Berkhoel has had a tough time getting healed up from a knee injury sustained last season. (WBS Penguins)

Chris Beckford-Tseu has been called up from ECHL Florida to Rochester to fill in for injured Plante (see Features above). (Amerks.com)

Hartford’s Matt Zaba has been sent to ECHL Charlotte. He’s been suffering from a concussion sustained in the first game of the season. (Beyond the Blueshirts)

Leaving Charlotte is Billy Sauer, who has been recalled by Lake Erie to fill in for Weiman. (Charlotte Checkers)