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After stints as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings and assistant roles with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs, Derek Lalonde is set to join the Montreal Canadiens as an associate coach, bringing a proven track record of development and winning.
After Ryan Papaoinnou’s move to the Abbotsford Canucks, the Wheeling franchise appoints Nate DiCasmirro as head coach, emphasizing player development and a continued culture of excellence.
Andrew Agozzino, a 14‑year AHL veteran, is set to begin his coaching career with the Tucson Roadrunners after retiring from professional hockey.
Jackson Jutting, a former Bemidji State University hockey player, recapped his impressive rookie season in the ECHL, reached the Kelly Cup Finals, and is now heading to Sweden to play for MoDo in the HockeyAllsvenskan league.
The Capitals and their ECHL affiliate South Carolina Stingrays have renewed their affiliation through the 2028‑29 season, underscoring a partnership that has yielded championships, playoff consistency and a pipeline for NHL talent.
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 Idaho Steelheads, an ECHL team linked to the Dallas Stars, have issued qualifying offers to three players, setting the stage for potential roster moves before the July 22 cutoff.
Captain Anthony Repaci has re‑signed with the Worcester Railers for a sixth season, highlighting a record‑breaking career and ongoing community leadership.
Cosmic Sports' new black‑light hockey league will debut this winter, blending reactive gear, low‑cost tickets and a growing roster of cities into a fresh fan experience.
The Brantford Bulldogs announced the hiring of Mike Lysyj, a seasoned coach with extensive experience across collegiate, junior and professional hockey, aiming to enhance the team's defensive capabilities.
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.