Beyond charities and overseas leagues, there's an obvious benefactor from the lockout: the American Hockey League.
That impact hasn't been lost on AHL players and team owners, according to this lengthy story from The Associated Press.
" ... I certainly think that there's more of an emphasis on the American Hockey League now across the board," Syracuse Crunch owner Howard Dolgon said.
they are lossing a lot of fans and members because of the lockout.
