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Moose Start Season with New Captain, Rocket Faces Rookie Goalkeeper

10/11/2025

Summary

Moose Aim High

The Manitoba Moose begin the 2025-26 AHL season tonight against the Laval Rocket.
The Moose, led by new captain Mason Shaw, aim to improve on last season's 25-41-3 record.
Laval Rocket lost starting goaltender Cayden Primeau to the Maple Leafs, and rookie Jacob Fowler will step in.
The Charlotte Checkers open their season after a playoff run.
Coach Geordie Kinnear emphasizes building chemistry with returning and new players.

Summary

Reign Fall Short

The Ontario Reign began their 2025-26 AHL season with a 5-4 overtime loss to the Tucson Roadrunners.
Akil Thomas and Francesco Pinelli each scored a goal and provided an assist, while rookie Aatu Jämsen contributed a goal and an assist.
The Reign led 4-3 late in the third period before Tucson equalized with a power-play goal in the final seconds.
Erik Portillo made 22 saves for the Reign, and Matt Villalta recorded 14 saves for Tucson.
The Reign will face the Roadrunners again on October 12.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1936, the American Hockey League (AHL) emerged from the merger of the Canadian-American Hockey League and the International Hockey League, providing a vital developmental platform for the NHL. Over the decades, teams like the Manitoba Moose have evolved, with the league expanding to 32 teams by the 2024-25 season, reflecting its significance in shaping future hockey talent and fostering regional rivalries.

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Moose Aim High

The Manitoba Moose begin the 2025-26 AHL season tonight against the Laval Rocket.
The Moose, led by new captain Mason Shaw, aim to improve on last season's 25-41-3 record.
Laval Rocket lost starting goaltender Cayden Primeau to the Maple Leafs, and rookie Jacob Fowler will step in.
The Charlotte Checkers open their season after a playoff run.
Coach Geordie Kinnear emphasizes building chemistry with returning and new players.

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