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Connor Milburn, a Kamloops native, has re‑signed with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits for the 2026‑27 ECHL season after a debut filled with early professional milestones.
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.
The Bloomington Bison have locked in 27‑year‑old defenseman Brenden Datema through the 2026‑27 season, capitalizing on his career‑high performance and contributions to the team’s recent success.
The latest off‑season transfers see a Russian veteran back in the KHL, a Latvian prospect heading to the ECHL, and a North American netminder making the jump to the UK.
The Bloomington Bison have re‑engaged three proven scorers, hoping their combined experience will translate into a stronger offensive push next year.
The Atlanta Gladiators announced the signing of forward Max Neill, acquired from the Bloomington Bison in a deal that also sent defenseman Brenden Datema to the Bison.
The Atlanta Gladiators announced the signing of forward Max Neill, a Manitoba native who arrives after a trade with the Bloomington Bison and a stint with the Utah Grizzlies.
The ECHL’s Tahoe Knight Monsters have added veteran defenseman Chase Pauls, who spent the last season with the Rapid City Rush and Calgary Wranglers, to bolster their defensive corps.
Grant Porter, a 24‑year‑old forward with a proven scoring record, has committed to the Bloomington Bison for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, bringing collegiate experience and a franchise‑record performance.
Callum Tung discusses the challenges and growth of his first professional season, balancing time between the Hartford Wolf Pack and Bloomington Bison, and how those experiences fuel his off‑season training and NHL aspirations.
The Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose have formalized an ECHL affiliation with the Bloomington Bison, aiming to boost talent development as the Bison enter their third season.
Veteran defenseman Jake Murray rejoins the Greenville Swamp Rabbits for the upcoming 2026‑27 ECHL campaign, bringing his experience and leadership after AHL stints and OHL roots.
Jake Murray, a seasoned defenseman from Oakville, Ontario, has signed a contract to remain with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits for the upcoming 2026‑27 ECHL campaign, bringing his experience and offensive contributions back to the roster.
The Providence Bruins announced Thursday that they have secured the services of four players — Wyatt Bongiovanni, Nolan Renwick, Chris Ortiz and Max Wanner — through one‑year American Hockey League contracts, bolstering depth and experience for the upcoming campaign.
The Bison have extended Head Coach Phillip Barski’s contract through 2026, recognizing his dual role as vice president of hockey operations and his impact on the team’s rapid growth, NHL partnership, and community presence.
The Rush completed a series of trades involving future considerations, bringing in forward Ryan Mahshie and defenseman Riku Ishida while sending Brady Keeper to Idaho. The moves reflect a calculated approach to building depth for the next season.
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 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.