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The Toronto Marlies have announced Steve Sullivan as their new head coach, with Mark Giordano joining the staff as an assistant. The moves come as the organization looks to blend veteran experience with fresh leadership.
The Tucson Roadrunners will open their 2026‑27 campaign at home on October 3 against the Colorado Eagles, marking the third home‑opener in franchise history and the first since 2018‑19. Ticket sales begin during a festive National Hot Dog Day event on July 15.
Jesper Vikman, a 24‑year‑old netminder, has signed a one‑year AHL contract with the Tucson Roadrunners after posting career‑high win totals and strong statistics in the AHL and ECHL.
The Tucson Roadrunners have signed forward Sammy Walker to a one‑year contract, adding a proven scorer and veteran presence after his 28‑point season.
The Buffalo Sabres have added 27‑year‑old Matt Villalta on a one‑year, two‑way contract, giving the Rochester Americans a seasoned presence between the pipes. The move comes after the club traded Devon Levi to the Edmonton Oilers, opening a vacancy that the organization hopes to fill with a blend of experience and prospect talent.
The Buffalo Sabres have added experienced netminder Matt Villalta to a one‑year, two‑way contract, positioning him as the primary starter for the Rochester Americans. The move follows the recent departure of Devon Levi and aims to stabilize the AHL goaltending corps.
The Tucson Roadrunners have locked up veteran defenseman Robbie Russo through the 2026-27 campaign, reinforcing a cornerstone of the franchise both on and off the ice.
The Tucson Roadrunners have added forward Kevin Rooney to a one‑year contract, bolstering their lineup with a player who has logged extensive NHL time, strong AHL production, and a bronze medal with Team USA.
The Los Angeles Kings announced a series of contracts that could reshape their blue line and forward corps heading into the 2026‑27 season.
Matias Maccelli, a 2022‑23 All‑Rookie team selection, signs a one‑year contract after a productive season with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Seattle Kraken have secured forward Curtis Douglas for the next two seasons, bringing a blend of physicality and offensive upside after a standout career across multiple leagues.
The Kings have committed $850,000 annually to Jan Jeník, a Czech forward with a strong AHL pedigree and international experience.
The Minnesota Wild have agreed to a one‑year, $1 million contract with 34‑year‑old goaltender Calvin Pickard, bringing a wealth of NHL experience and playoff pedigree to the roster.
The Tucson Roadrunners have secured forward Austin Poganski on a two‑year contract, reinforcing the team’s blend of experience and future potential.
The Utah Mammoth announced a trade that sent 22‑year‑old forward Joshua Roy to the franchise, while acquiring German defenseman Max Szuber from the Montréal Canadiens. The move also involves the Laval Rockets and the Arizona Coyotes, reshaping rosters ahead of the upcoming season.
In a recent transaction, the Utah Mammoth acquired forward Joshua Roy from the Montreal Canadiens, sending defenseman Max Szuber the other way. The move highlights rising talent and roster reshuffling.
The Dallas Stars have locked in Kyle Capobianco and Luke Krys with new contracts, reinforcing a defense that helped the club reach the playoffs last year.
The league prepares for a fresh campaign with preseason games, a celebrated Hall of Fame class, and the debut of the New Mexico Goatheads under their first head coach.
Zack Stortini is appointed head coach of the newly formed New Mexico Goatheads, an ECHL expansion team set to debut in the 2026‑27 season.
The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced Zack Stortini as the new head coach of the New Mexico Goatheads, an ECHL team based in Rio Rancho and owned by REV Entertainment. Stortini's rich playing background and recent AHL coaching success position him to lead the franchise forward.
Joe Pavelski, a 1,300‑game NHL veteran, has spoken with the Toronto Maple Leafs about a head‑coaching vacancy, while the Calgary Wranglers added John Dean to their staff and the Hershey Bears re‑signed forward Jalen Luypen.
The Tucson Roadrunners have announced five new employees to their business operations team, each bringing specialized experience to support ticket sales, corporate partnerships, customer service, hospitality and business development.
After 800 AHL games, two Calder Cups and 72 NHL appearances, veteran defenseman Aaron Ness has announced his retirement, closing a career that spanned three NHL clubs and eight seasons with the Bears.
The Utah Mammoth have secured commitments from Austrian defenseman Gregor Biber and Belarusian forward Yegor Borikov, both drafted in recent years and poised to contribute to the team's depth and performance.