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Former NHL defenseman Brandon Davidson joins Germany's DEL champions, while former AHL forward Nate Sucese secures another season in the KHL and young center Ryan McGuire returns to the Maine Mariners.
Forward Jack Works has been contracted by the Maine Mariners for the 2026‑27 season, following his acquisition from the Wheeling Nailers and a standout rookie year that featured 13 points in 57 games.
The league’s updated collective bargaining agreement now requires each team to field a dedicated emergency goalie, prompting the Wild to hire Peter Thome, whose career spans university play, limited pro minutes and extensive hockey administration.
The Goatheads have secured a six‑year ECHL veteran, Tyler Drevitch, bringing 297 career games, 90 points and a proven track record of leadership and two‑way play.
Forward Linus Hemstrom has signed a new deal with the Maine Mariners, bringing a 35‑point season and international experience back to the ECHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins.
Defenseman Owen Gallatin, acquired from the Fort Wayne Komets in November, returns for the 2025‑26 campaign after a breakout season that helped the Mariners clinch a ten‑game winning streak and reach the Kelly Cup finals.
The Adirondack Thunder have announced the signing of defenseman Tynan Ewart, a move that adds depth, versatility, and a proven track record of leadership to their blue‑line.
After a breakout collegiate season and a brief professional stint, Ben Allison is set to rejoin the Maine Mariners for the 2025‑26 campaign, bringing his family’s hockey legacy back to the organization.
After a standout senior season at the University of Maine, the 23‑year‑old blue‑liner inked a deal with the ECHL affiliate, aiming to contribute immediately on the blue line.
The New Mexico Goatheads have secured the rights to 23‑year‑old defenseman Brandon Chabrier, adding a University of Maine alum with a strong point record and a professional debut under his belt.
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.
The Worcester Railers Hockey Club has announced the re-signing of forwards Riley Piercey and Riley Ginnell along with defensemen Adam Samuelsson and Vinny Corcoran, securing key contributors through the 2026-27 campaign.
The Worcester Railers announced the re‑signing of forwards Riley Piercey and Riley Ginnell and defensemen Adam Samuelsson and Vinny Corcoran, securing the core of a roster that has been a fixture in the playoffs over the past three seasons.
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.
Gary Burke, a 70‑year‑old former player and executive, joins the Hockey Hall of Fame after a distinguished career spanning college, the AHL, law, player representation, and NHL leadership.
Brandon Bussi backstopped the Hurricanes to their second championship, turning a modest college job and minor‑league journeyman path into a decisive shutout in the Final and a three‑year contract that locks him into the team's future.
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 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.
From the Boston Bruins’ eight players competing at the IIHF World Championships to the Maine Mariners’ Game 7 battle in Wheeling, the latest round of playoff action features high stakes, roster moves and international triumphs.
The Wheeling Nailers host the Maine Mariners in a pivotal Game 7 that will determine which team advances to the Eastern Conference Finals, marking the first ECHL Game 7 beyond the opening round since 2022.
The Boston Bruins shine at the IIHF Worlds, the Buffalo Sabres force a Game 7, the Minnesota Wild’s trade attempt falls through, and a pink‑tinged Panthers jersey design sparks conversation.