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Cosmic Sports is launching Cosmic Hockey, a glow‑in‑the‑dark ice‑hockey venture that will debut in Lake Placid and Toledo, aiming to make the sport affordable and widely accessible while leveraging its existing black‑light technology.
The 2026 ECHL Hockey Summer Meetings in Nashville brought together representatives from dozens of teams and leagues for a week of keynote addresses, breakout sessions, and the annual awards ceremony.
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.
After a historic 2025‑26 season that saw him top the ECHL in power‑play production and earn his fourth straight All‑ECHL First Team nod, Brandon Hawkins has agreed to terms for the 2026‑27 campaign, extending his storied tenure with the Toledo Walleye.
Nick Bootland, a 47‑year‑old veteran of minor league hockey, has been appointed head coach of the Cleveland Monsters, bringing a decade‑plus track record of playoff success and a deep‑rooted connection to the AHL.
The Detroit Red Wings traded goalie Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth for a first‑round pick used on J.P. Hurlbert, while signing Michal Postava, who outperformed Cossa and is now slated to be the team’s backup goalie.
The Detroit Red Wings dealt veteran prospect Sebastian Cossa for a first‑round pick, using it to select J.P. Hurlbert while Michal Postova's breakout performance reshapes the team's goaltending depth.
The Predators hold 11 picks in the upcoming draft, including two second‑rounders and three fifth‑rounders, and will look to the OHL’s Tynan Lawrence as their top prospect.
The Steelheads announced a 20‑player season‑ending roster, highlighting protected forwards, defensemen and a goaltender, while outlining the league’s qualifying‑offer mechanics that will shape next year’s lineup.
The ECHL and Kalamazoo Wings will stage the first outdoor professional hockey game in Southwest Michigan on January 31, 2027, at Western Michigan University’s Waldo Stadium, marking a major milestone for local hockey.
Greg Cronin’s brief stint with the Iowa Wild ends as he joins the St. Louis Blues staff, while the team looks to rebuild after a missed playoff season.
The Toronto Marlies' 2026 Calder Cup victory marks the 35th straight season the ECHL has been represented on the AHL champion, highlighting a century‑long talent pipeline.
The annual Mayor’s Cup, featuring RPI and Union’s men’s and women’s hockey teams, will be played in Glens Falls after a scheduling clash with Disney on Ice forced a change from Albany.
The Florida Everblades secured the 2026 Kelly Cup with a 5‑4 victory over the Kansas City Mavericks in double overtime, completing a championship run that defied home‑ice expectations.
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Florida Panthers executed a trade that swapped minor‑league talent, with the Panthers acquiring defenseman Emil Pieniniemi and the Penguins receiving the rights to forward Oliver Okuliar. The move reflects a calculated reshaping of both clubs’ depth charts.
The Panthers acquire defenseman Emil Pieniniemi from the Penguins, trading the rights to forward Oliver Okuliar in a move aimed at strengthening their blue‑line depth.
Ken Radolinski, a longtime ECHL linesman, has been awarded the 2025‑26 Ryan Birmingham Memorial Award for his contributions to the league's officiating staff and his broader impact on hockey.
The Florida Everblades are back in the Kelly Cup Finals for the fourth time in five years, chasing a fifth franchise championship. Play‑by‑play voice Jake Maurice, whose father coaches the Florida Panthers, discusses the team’s winning culture and the upcoming showdown.
The Idaho Steelheads have announced their protected list for the upcoming campaign, detailing player selections, league‑wide guidelines and upcoming roster deadlines.
The ECHL revealed the finalists for its 2025‑26 Team Awards, set to be presented at the 2026 Hockey Summer Meetings in Nashville on June 24. The recognition highlights on‑ice excellence, community service and innovative revenue efforts, underscoring the league’s expanding footprint and deep ties to the NHL.
Despite a heartbreaking overtime loss, Pittsburgh's emerging talents displayed resilience, with standout performances from prospects like Harrison Brunicke and Sergei Murashov, while the team's camaraderie hinted at a bright future.
A Swedish entrepreneur with a championship pedigree buys the Baton Rouge franchise, promising a fresh start for the city's hockey fans.
The Kansas City Mavericks clinched the Bruce Taylor Trophy on Tuesday night, edging the Fort Wayne Komets 4‑3 in overtime during Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. The sudden‑death goal by Jakov Novak sealed a dramatic victory that left the arena roaring.
The Kansas City Mavericks secured the Bruce Taylor Trophy after a 4‑3 overtime victory over the Fort Wayne Komets in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, earning a berth in the 2026 Kelly Cup Finals against the Florida Everblades.