From scary and good goal streaks to teams at the top of the standings, here are five must-see AHL games this Halloween weekend, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, at FloHockey.
Four goals in one week of the third period. A defender who leads the league in goals. And a Grand Rapids a team that was downright intimidating to opponents.
Halloween weekend brings more than trick-or-treating American Hockey League (AHL). As the 2026-27 season heats up, some of the league’s hottest teams and players are giving opponents plenty of reason to fear.
From the Pacific Division matchup in Ontario to the Pennsylvania rivalry in Hershey, here are five AHL games worth watching from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 on FloHockey.
What are the 5 AHL games to watch this weekend?
Here are five AHL games to watch on FloHockey from Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026. All times are Eastern.
Friday, October 30
Saturday, October 31
Sunday, November 1
Team records and player statistics reflect October 27th and may change through the weekend.
Friday, October 30 | 10 p.m. ET
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Ontario: 5-3-0-0, six goals from Martin Kromiak
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Tucson: 4-2-2-0, six-game hitting streak
Apparently, Martin Chromiak is saving his best work for the third period.
It Kingdom of Ontario The forward was named AHL Player of the Week on Oct. 26 after scoring four goals and six points in three games. All four goals came in the final period, including two game-winners.
Khromiak now has six goals and eight points in eight games.
Tucson has also been hard to put down. The Roadrunners have scored points in six straight games, going 4-0-2-0 in that stretch.
Both teams enter Saturday tied for 10 points in the Pacific Division, setting up an exciting two-game series in Ontario on Friday and Saturday.
The challenge for Tucson is to hold off Chromiak for another late game winner.
Saturday, October 31 | 2 p.m. ET
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Laval: 7-2-0-0, first in North Division
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Calgary. 5-5-0-0, three game losing streak
Luke Mittelstadt is putting up numbers that would make most strikers jealous.
The Laval defenseman leads the AHL with 15 points in nine games, helping the Rocket establish themselves as one of the league’s top contenders.
And Mittelstadt isn’t doing it alone.
It Laval rocket he scored 35 goals while allowing just 16 goals to create an impressive plus-19 goal differential through nine games.
It Calgary Wranglers enters the week looking for answers after three straight losses, including a back-to-back loss against Abbotsford last weekend.
The Wranglers will get two chances to slow Laval, starting Thursday before Saturday’s rematch.
Containing Mittelstadt would be a good place to start.
Sunday, November 1 | 16:00 IF:
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Grand Rapids: 7-1-1-1, first in the Central Division
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Chicago: 3-4-0-1, four-game hitting streak
Grand Rapids collected 16 out of 20 possible points this season. The Griffins have also made it a habit to get results when games get interesting.
The Central Division leaders have scored points in six straight games, including a 5-2 win over Cleveland on Oct. 24.
Grand Rapids has scored 37 goals in 10 games, establishing one of the most productive offenses in the AHL.
Chicago presents a different kind of challenge.
The Wolves have struggled out of the gate, but have picked up points in four straight games. They also beat Milwaukee 4-2 on Oct. 24 before falling to the Admirals in a shootout the next day.
Sunday’s matchup gives Chicago a chance to show off its recent improvements against the AHL’s overall points leader.
Sunday, November 1 | 5 p.m. ET
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Hershey: 5-2-0-0, first in the Atlantic Division
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton: 4-3-1-0, third in Atlantic Division
When Hershey and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton meet, there is rarely a lack of motivation.
This time, the standings provide a little extra incentive.
It Hershey Bears leads the Atlantic Division with 10 points in seven games, while Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins just one point behind nine out of eight.
The Bears enter the week off a 5-2 win over Belleville on Oct. 24, and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton beat Hartford 3-2 the same night.
The Penguins have scored 31 goals in 8 games, while Hershey has 24 goals in 7 games.
Sunday’s Pennsylvania contest gives both clubs an early opportunity to solidify their positions in the competitive Atlantic Division.
Friday, October 30 | 19:00 ET
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Milwaukee is 5-2-0-0, third in the Central Division
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Cleveland is 5-3-0-0, fourth in the North Division
It was difficult to score goals Milwaukee.
The Admirals have allowed just 14 goals in seven games, an average of two goals per contest, while compiling a 5-2-0-0 record.
It Cleveland MonstersAt the same time, he has scored 29 goals in eight games and has already participated in several scoring competitions.
The Monsters split two games against Grand Rapids last weekend, winning 3-2 on Friday before winning 5-2 on Saturday.
Milwaukee also had a competitive weekend, splitting a pair against Chicago, including a 2-1 shootout win on Sunday.
Now, the Admirals defense faces a Cleveland offense that is averaging more than three goals per game.
The teams meet on Friday and again on Saturday afternoon, giving both clubs two chances to make their mark.
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