
Michael Gildon Returns to Allen Americans for 2026‑27 Season
The Allen Americans have secured forward Michael Gildon for the next season, highlighting his recent performance and international pedigree.
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The Allen Americans have secured forward Michael Gildon for the next season, highlighting his recent performance and international pedigree.

Maksim Barbashev, who tallied 21 points for Utah Grizzlies and Allen Americans in 2025‑26, has inked a contract with the New Mexico Goatheads. His career includes AHL stints with Hartford and Tucson, playoff contributions with Allen, and a familial link to Stanley Cup champion Ivan Barbashev.

Zach Pochiro, the newly appointed head coach of the Stockton Thunder, promises to bring back an aggressive and physical style of hockey. The team, part of the Federal Prospect League, has also hired Gary Graham as vice president of business operations and team general manager, and Steve McCall as vice president of communications and media relations. The Thunder will begin their season on the road against Oceanside on Oct. 11 and play their first home game on Oct. 17.

The Allen Americans have signed forwards Anthony Rinaldi and Mathieu De St. Phalle for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, bolstering their roster with players experienced in both North American and European competition.

Forward Hank Crone, a Dallas native, has signed a contract for the 2026‑27 campaign, bringing back a proven scorer who topped the league with 105 points two seasons ago.

The Idaho Steelheads have re‑signed Ty Pelton-Byce, a key offensive contributor, for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign.

The Allen Americans have announced the signing of Spencer Asuchak, a Kamloops native, for the 2026‑27 campaign, marking his 15th professional season and cementing his place as the team's most experienced player.

The Tulsa Oilers have secured veteran forward Tyler Poulsen for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign, cementing a key piece of their roster.

The Allen Americans have announced the signing of Spencer Asuchak, a Kamloops native, for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign, marking his return after a distinguished decade‑plus career.

Tyler Poulsen, a 33‑year‑old forward, has agreed to a new deal with the Tulsa Oilers, bringing his 240‑game, 143‑point career to the 2026‑27 campaign.

Forward Brayden Watts has agreed to a new deal with the Allen Americans, bringing back a key playmaker who topped the team in points and earned league recognition last year.

The Worcester Railers Hockey Club has announced the re-signing of forwards Riley Piercey and Riley Ginnell along with defensemen Adam Samuelsson and Vinny Corcoran, securing key contributors through the 2026-27 campaign.

After leading the Allen Americans in scoring the past two seasons, Brayden Watts is set to begin his seventh professional campaign this October, aiming to help the club contend for a championship

The Worcester Railers announced the re‑signing of forwards Riley Piercey and Riley Ginnell and defensemen Adam Samuelsson and Vinny Corcoran, securing the core of a roster that has been a fixture in the playoffs over the past three seasons.

With the championship on the line, Kansas City’s second‑period surge and Florida’s home‑court streak set the stage for a high‑stakes clash.

The Western Conference Finals will be decided in Game 7 on Wednesday, with Fort Wayne’s Jalen Smereck and Kansas City’s Bobo Carpenter among the standout players. Meanwhile, Florida, Wheeling and other clubs advance in their respective series.

The Kansas City Mavericks hold a 3‑1 lead over the Fort Wayne Komets in the Western Conference Finals, with David Cotton leading the team in points and Austin Magera topping the playoff scoring charts. Upcoming Game 6 promises another high‑stakes showdown as other conference finals wrap up across the league.

The Seattle Kraken’s AHL affiliates have delivered dramatic playoff performances, highlighted by the Firebirds’ youthful surge and the Mavericks’ early dominance, setting the stage for new collaborations.

The Eastern and Western Conference Finals are underway, with Florida’s Everblades and Kansas City’s Mavericks each holding a 1‑0 series edge. Standout players are delivering clutch performances, and several teams are poised for pivotal Game 3 matchups.

The Seattle Kraken are poised to make a notable selection at the top of the upcoming NHL Draft, eyeing University of North Dakota defenseman Keaton Verhoeff as a potential cornerstone for their blue line. Meanwhile, the Coachella Valley Firebirds are locked in a tightly contested series against the Colorado Eagles, with J.R. Avon delivering a pivotal performance. The Kraken's ECHL affiliate, the Kansas City Mavericks, have completed a four‑game sweep of the Mountain Division Finals, extending their perfect postseason record.