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Justin Portillo, a seasoned forward with a history in the ECHL and other minor leagues, has agreed to a new deal with the Cincinnati Cyclones for the 2026‑27 season.
The Cincinnati Cyclones have announced the re‑signing of forward Zack Trott for the 2026‑27 ECHL season, hoping the Ontario native can translate his collegiate success into a full professional campaign after a shortened rookie year.
The Atlanta Gladiators have announced the signing of forward Kyle Pow, a seasoned player with extensive experience across multiple professional leagues, ahead of the upcoming 2026‑27 season.
The Fort Wayne Komets announced the signings of forward Nathan Dunkley and defenseman Victor Hadfield, adding depth and experience to the roster for the 2026‑27 season.
A look at how former University of Michigan players are performing abroad and in North American minor leagues, highlighting key statistical achievements and the growing international footprint of the program.
From Texas to Sweden, former Michigan players are posting strong statistics and carving out successful careers outside the NHL, showcasing the breadth of talent that emerged from the university program.
Veteran forward Trevor Janicke has signed a contract with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, joining a roster shaped by Head Coach Chad Costello and a lineage of Janicke talent that stretches from college arenas to the NHL draft.
After a record‑breaking 86‑point season with the Kansas City Mavericks, defenseman Marcus Crawford has agreed to a one‑year contract with the Grand Rapids Griffins, bringing his award‑winning skill set back to the AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings.
The Grand Rapids Griffins have signed defenseman Marcus Crawford for the 2026-27 season, bringing a proven scorer and experienced presence to their blue line after a breakout year with the Kansas City Mavericks and two top defenseman awards in the EIHL.
Veteran Marcus Crawford returns to the Griffins, bringing award‑winning experience and offensive firepower to a roster already rich with NHL‑trained talent.
Grand Rapids has signed ECHL MVP and Defenseman of the Year Marcus Crawford to a one‑year AHL contract, a move that reinforces a crowded defensive corps and ties together a familiar coaching link.
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 33‑year‑old defenseman, a former captain and Kelly Cup champion, has signed a new deal to rejoin the Mariners, aiming to help the team contend in the upcoming season.
The Maine Mariners have re‑signed defenseman Connor Doherty, a former captain whose two‑year stint with the Florida Everblades culminated in a Kelly Cup championship and extensive ECHL experience.
Seamus Casey changes representation while Alexis Lafreniere remains with the Rangers; Michael DiPietro and Marcus Crawford are the inaugural winners of the Doug Messier Award.
Turner Elson, a former Detroit Red Wings player, has signed with HC Bolzano of the ICEHL for the upcoming season, while alumni Jordan Sambrook and Sam Stange helped the Florida Everblades capture the ECHL Kelly Cup.
The Kansas City Mavericks captured the best regular‑season record in franchise history, advanced to the Kelly Cup Finals and supplied nine players to the Coachella Valley Firebirds, underscoring the ECHL's role as a crucial feeder for the Seattle Kraken and the NHL.
A 4‑1 lead evaporated in the final minutes as the Florida Everblades forced a fourth overtime, securing the Kelly Cup with a 5‑4 victory over the Kansas City Mavericks.
The Florida Everblades secured the 2026 Kelly Cup with a 5‑4 double‑overtime win over the Kansas City Mavericks, delivering the franchise’s fifth title and its first road championship. Goaltender Cam Johnson was named playoff MVP for the third time in his career.
Florida holds a 3‑2 lead in the 2026 Kelly Cup Finals, driven by standout performances from Hudson Elynuik, Jake McLaughlin, Cam Johnson and Marcus Crawford, with Game 7 scheduled for June 17 in Kansas City.
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 Kansas City Mavericks defeated the Florida Everblades 5-2 in Game 2 of the 2026 Kelly Cup Finals, opening a 2-0 series edge before the action moves to Florida.
Kansas City leads the series 2-0 after a 5-2 victory over Florida.
The Kansas City Mavericks clinched the Western Conference with a 4-3 overtime victory over the Fort Wayne Comets, setting up a Kelly Cup Finals showdown against the Florida Everblades.