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The Atlanta Gladiators have signed brothers Joey and Anthony Cipollone for the 2026‑27 campaign, adding a blend of proven production and fresh talent to an affiliate roster linked with the Nashville Predators and Milwaukee Admirals.
The Atlanta Gladiators have signed brothers Joey and Anthony Cipollone, leveraging their proven collegiate success and professional readiness for the upcoming campaign.
The festival, held on July 14 at Worcester Common, offered complimentary games and instruction for youth players, coinciding with Spain’s 2‑0 semi‑final victory over France, and featured remarks from local soccer leaders about expanding the game’s reach.
The New York Islanders are counting on a fresh wave of talent from their Ontario Hockey League pipeline as the 2026‑27 season approaches.
Henrik Tikkanen, 25, has agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the New York Islanders after a breakout season with Bridgeport.
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 have locked in a new affiliation with the St. Louis Blues that runs through at least the 2030‑31 season, bringing renewed stability after the New York Islanders withdrew their AHL team.
A new partnership between the St. Louis Blues and the Worcester Railers will see the latter serve as a developmental hub for the Blues, leveraging geographic proximity and a strong community record.
The Worcester Railers have announced a new affiliation agreement with the St. Louis Blues and the Springfield Thunderbirds, securing a six‑year partnership that will run from the 2026‑27 season through the 2030‑31 campaign, replacing their previous eight‑year affiliation with the New York Islanders.
The Idaho Steelheads completed a series of future‑consideration deals, adding experienced defensemen and forwards while trading away a key blueliner, setting the stage for a competitive push in the ECHL.
The New York Islanders have signed forward Daylan Kuefler to a two‑year, two‑way contract, adding depth and playoff‑tested talent to their forward lines.
The Worcester Railers have ended their affiliation with the New York Islanders, prompting the NHL team to align with the Trenton Ironhawks and leaving the Railers to announce a new AHL‑ECHL link.
After a seven‑year affiliation that began in 2017, the Worcester Railers and the New York Islanders have gone their separate ways. The Islanders are now aligning with the Trenton Ironhawks, and the Railers are poised to announce a new partner soon.
The New York Islanders have announced an ECHL affiliation with the newly formed Trenton Ironhawks, while their AHL team prepares to relocate from Bridgeport to Hamilton, Ontario.