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After a season away from the ECHL, Stephen Calisti has signed with the Atlanta Gladiators, bringing a blend of collegiate production and professional experience to the team's blue line.
The Rapid City Rush announced the signing of forward Deagan McMillan, a five‑year junior veteran who captained the Vernon Vipers and posted 21 goals and 42 points last season.
The Idaho Steelheads have signed defenseman Nick Young to a contract for the 2026-27 season, marking his return after a brief ECHL stint and a standout collegiate career at Union College.
The Rapid City Rush have signed forward Deagan McMillan, a five‑year junior veteran, to a contract that will begin his professional career in the 2026‑27 season.
The Bakersfield Condors announced the appointment of Duncan Dalmao as an assistant coach, highlighting his extensive playing background and four-season tenure leading the Fuel to repeated playoff runs.
The Allen Americans have secured forward Michael Gildon for the next season, highlighting his recent performance and international pedigree.
The Idaho Steelheads announced the addition of defenseman Brady Keeper, a 30‑year‑old who has logged time in the NHL, AHL and ECHL, ahead of the team’s season opener against New Mexico and the Allen Americans.
Brady Keeper signs with the Idaho Steelheads for the 2026‑27 season, bringing AHL experience and NHL playoff exposure to the ECHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars.
The Kalamazoo Wings have announced ticket sales for a historic outdoor hockey game scheduled for January 31, 2027 at Waldo Stadium, marking a milestone for Southwest Michigan hockey.
After a strong first season with the Rush, Jake Ratzlaff is set to re‑join the team for the 2026‑27 ECHL campaign, bringing a blend of defensive reliability and offensive upside.
Former SCSU captain Spencer Meier rejoins the program as an assistant coach, bringing a distinguished playing career and a growing coaching résumé to the bench of new head coach Nick Oliver.
The Idaho Steelheads have signed forward Nick Portz, a 26‑year‑old who posted 23 points in his rookie campaign and capped it with a hat trick. He adds collegiate and junior experience to the roster.
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.
Detroit Red Wings have secured restricted free agent Carter Gylander on a one-year contract, a move that adds depth and future promise to the franchise’s goaltending corps.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell announced the appointment of Stavros Paskaris, a seasoned scout and assistant coach with a distinguished track record in player development, to lead its hockey scouting operations and assist the coaching staff.
Steven Oleksy, a former Washington Capitals defenseman nicknamed "the Mayor," is challenging incumbent Diezel DePew in Edgewater, Florida, aiming to preserve the town’s small‑town feel while guiding its growth.
Steven Oleksy, once known as "the Mayor" on the ice, has entered the political arena to challenge incumbent mayor Diezel DePew, promising to protect Edgewater’s character and involve the community in shaping its future
The College of Saint Scholastica has named Brenden Kotyk as its new men's hockey head coach, bringing a blend of playing pedigree and coaching success to the role.
The ECHL franchise announced a shift from teal to lighter sky‑blue and powder‑blue hues, inspired by Lake Tahoe’s waters and skies, while retaining gold and black; reactions online are mixed, and the team will debut the new look on October 17 against the Idaho Steelheads.
The Saints announced the appointment, highlighting Kotyk’s playing legacy, coaching experience, and the program’s recent challenges.
The South Carolina Stingrays reveal a 2026‑27 calendar that mixes pop‑culture celebrations, family‑friendly activities and community‑focused nights across the season.
UMass Lowell has appointed Stavros Paskaris as director of scouting and assistant coach, tapping a seasoned professional with extensive experience at Bowling Green, Dartmouth and Princeton to bolster the River Hawks’ recruiting and player development efforts ahead of the 2026‑27 season.
The Penguins navigate the loss of key veterans, shift their ECHL affiliation, and pin hopes on a top‑10 draft pick as the NHL trade market evolves.
The ECHL affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights and Henderson Silver Knights has revealed a refreshed color scheme that will appear on its logos and jerseys, drawing inspiration from Lake Tahoe’s natural landscape.