Joe Prouty Re‑signs with Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Forward Joe Prouty rejoins the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, bringing collegiate experience and early professional promise to the roster.
Aug 26, 2026
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Russian Forward Timofei Khokhlachev Joins Rapid City Rush Ahead of 2026‑27 Season
Timofei Khokhlachev, a Moscow‑born forward with a decade of North American hockey experience, has signed a contract with the Rapid City Rush for the upcoming 2026‑27 season.
Aug 25, 2026
Boston Fleet Unveils Revamped Coaching Staff Ahead of Agganis Arena Move
The Professional Women’s Hockey League franchise announces its latest coaching roster, featuring former NHL draft pick Francois Methot and a cadre of experienced assistants, signaling a strategic push toward elite player development.
Aug 16, 2026
Gavin Best Returns to Wichita Thunder for 2026‑27 Season
Gavin Best has re‑signed with the Wichita Thunder, adding his offensive skill and captaincy background to the roster for the upcoming season.
Aug 14, 2026
Parker Burgess Named Associate Coach of the Spokane Chiefs for 2026‑27 Season
The Spokane Chiefs announced Parker Burgess as their new associate coach, highlighting his extensive experience across the USHL, NAHL and NCAA, plus his success in producing 13 NHL draft selections.
Jul 28, 2026
E.J. Paddington Commits to St. Cloud State, Highlighting NAHL’s Rising Talent
A standout season in the NAHL has earned forward E.J. Paddington a Division I scholarship at St. Cloud State, linking his career to a family tradition and a changing college hockey landscape.
Jul 25, 2026
Maryville University’s Division I Hockey Freshmen Class Poised for Impact
Maryville University has unveiled a 16‑player freshman roster that will mark its inaugural season in Division I hockey. The group features standout offensive talents, reliable goaltenders, and versatile defensemen, each with impressive junior‑level statistics and distinct pathways to the university.
Jul 10, 2026
LIU’s Latest Recruiting Class Aims to Revitalize Hockey Program
Freshmen athletes bring offensive firepower, speed and defensive steadiness to Long Island University’s hockey program, setting the stage for a potential tournament push.
Jul 9, 2026
NCAA’s ‘Five‑for‑Five’ Eligibility Rule Set to Transform College Hockey
The NCAA's upcoming 'five‑for‑five' rule will allow hockey players to pursue junior competition after turning 18 without sacrificing a year of eligibility, a change that takes effect in the 2027‑28 academic year.
Jul 4, 2026
ECHL Summer Meetings Draw Record Crowd to Nashville
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.
Jul 2, 2026
Timmy Runtso Earns Spot at USA Hockey’s National Junior Evaluation Camp
USA Hockey has invited freshman defenseman Timmy Runtso to the National Junior Evaluation Camp and World Junior Summer Showcase, a critical evaluation event for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.
Jun 30, 2026
Long Island Alumni Shine at Islanders Development Camp
Three Long Island natives — Tanner Adams, Michael Hagens and Ryan Franks — are using the New York Islanders Development Camp to sharpen their games, reflecting a growing talent pool that is reshaping the region’s hockey landscape.
Jun 29, 2026
John Mitchell Joins Rapid City Rush as Assistant Coach
John Mitchell, the 2025 NAHL Coach of the Year, has been hired as an assistant coach for the Rapid City Rush, adding a proven record of playoff success and a deep hockey background to the franchise.
Jun 29, 2026
Stu Bickel Takes the Helm of Iowa Wild
The Iowa Wild announced the hiring of Stu Bickel as head coach, highlighting his extensive playing and coaching background and his deep ties to Minnesota and Iowa.
Jun 29, 2026
Canadiens Draft Big, Prioritize Size and Grit in 2026 Selections
The Canadiens targeted larger forwards and defensemen in the 2026 NHL Draft, moving up the board to secure prospects like Timofei Runtso and Cooper Cleaves, aiming to reshape the roster with physicality and depth.
Jun 28, 2026
Zach Stepan named head coach of Augsburg University men’s hockey
Augsburg University announced the appointment of Zach Stepan as its new men’s hockey head coach, citing his extensive junior‑level coaching résumé, playing pedigree and family connections in hockey.
Jun 25, 2026
Lawsuit Over Secret Hockey League Move Puts 2026‑27 Season at Risk
A Delaware court filing accuses four former NCDC teams of conspiring to break non‑compete agreements while negotiating a switch to the North American Hockey League, with the Spud Kings’ GM Erik Hudson named in the suit.
Jun 24, 2026
USPHL Sues Billings Cattle Punchers Over NAHL Move
The United States Premier Hockey League has filed a lawsuit to block the Billings Cattle Punchers and three other teams from joining the North American Hockey League, citing contract violations and demanding $75,000 from each owner.
Jun 24, 2026
USPHL Sues Defecting Teams as Rival League Gains Momentum
The United States Premier Hockey League has filed a lawsuit against four member clubs that have chosen to leave the circuit for a rival competition, raising questions about contractual obligations and the future of regional hockey.
Jun 24, 2026
Augustana Vikings Gear Up for a New Season After Near Miss in NCAA Tournament
After a close call with the NCAA Tournament last year, Augustana is reloading its squad with experienced veterans and a promising freshman class, aiming to turn near‑miss into a championship run.
Jun 23, 2026
Fox Cities Forge Set to Debut in September
The newly formed Fox Cities Forge will begin its inaugural NA3HL season in Appleton this September, guided by veteran owners Jeff Lindemann and Mark Mazzoleni.
Jun 23, 2026
NAHL Brings Fresh Energy to Pueblo Hockey
The North American Hockey League expands to Pueblo, Colorado, relocating the Chippewa Steel franchise and appointing a local leadership group to guide the team’s inaugural season.
Jun 19, 2026
Billings Cattle Punchers Secure Spot in NAHL’s Mountain Division for 2026‑27 Season
The Billings Cattle Punchers have been accepted into the North American Hockey League, setting the stage for a competitive debut in the league's newly formed Mountain Division next season.
Jun 18, 2026
Chippewa Steel relocates to Pueblo, eyes championship in new NAHL division
The Chippewa Steel are moving to Pueblo, Colorado, to join a new NAHL mountain division, with tryouts scheduled in Michigan and a season slated for September.
Jun 16, 2026