The Dallas Stars acquired Samu Tuomaala from the Philadelphia Flyers on Oct. 30 and immediately assigned him to the Texas Stars. The 22-year-old arrives with 75 points in 120 American Hockey League (AHL) games and a reputation for pace and attacking mindset.
The Flyers have acquired defenseman Christian Kyrou from the Stars in exchange for winger Samu Tuomaala, per announcements from both clubs. Both players were assigned to their respective teams’ AHL affiliates, so no corresponding moves are needed.
In the American Hockey League (AHL), there are blowout wins, and then there are wins that make you wonder if the teams belong in the same league. That’s what the Jan.
Selected 46th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the 2021 Draft, Samu Tuomaala is a 21-year-old right wing who has appeared in American Hockey League (AHL) games over parts of two seasons.
Top Philadelphia Flyers forward prospect Samu Tuomaala hasn’t played for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms since April 13 after suffering an injury against the Bridgeport Islanders.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
It’s been fun to monitor the emergence of the Philadelphia Flyers this season, but their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate Lehigh Valley Phantoms has had some individuals take some big strides.
Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward Samu Tuomaala was named to the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic the team announced last week. Tuomaala is second on the team in scoring with 28 points, 10 goals, and 18 assists, through the first half of the season.
The American Hockey League released their All-Star rosters on Wednesday, and on the Atlantic roster was a prospect Philadelphia Flyers fans ought to learn about – Samu Tuomaala.