Day: August 8, 2023

ECHL: Easton Brodzinski Returns To Icemen Roster

It’s two months and thirteen days away from the next Icemen game, but who is counting anyway? To add to the anticipation of a new hockey season just around the bend, the Icemen have announced another return to the team’s roster. Forward Easton Brodzinski has agreed to terms for a one-year deal with the team. […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Bring Back Vinnie Purpura and Ryan Orgel

The Adirondack Thunder announced on Tuesday that they are bringing back defencemen Ryan Orgel and goaltender Vinnie Purpura for the 2023-24 season. Purpura re-joins the Thunder after appearing in four games with the Thunder last season after he finished his season at Long Island University; with the Thunder, he made four appearances putting up a […]

NHL Announces 2023-24 Preseason Schedule

On Tuesday, August 8th, the National Hockey League announced the composite preseason schedule. The road to the 2024 Stanley Cup begins on September 23rd; this 111-game mass amount of games will feature neutral-site venues in North America and Australia. The NHL will feature a two-game series between the Arizona Coyotes and the Los Angeles Kings […]

Re-Drafting the First Round of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft

I just want to mention how hit-and-miss the 2000 NHL Entry Draft really was. I would like to also mention Rick DiPietro is still being paid by the Islanders for the buyout of his contract. In this series, I will re-draft the first round of each NHL Entry Draft, starting with the 2000 NHL Entry […]

ECHL: Swamp Rabbits Re-sign Forward Josh McKechney

Greenville, SC—It’s another resigning day for the Swamp Rabbits, as the club announced that they have re-signed forward Josh McKechney. McKechney, 26, played 51 games for the Swamp Rabbits, along with five Kelly Cup Playoffs games; he tallied up 15 goals and 21 assists, plus two goals and two assists during the Kelly Cup Playoffs. […]

The Atlanta Gladiators’ Roster Gets a Boost: Zach Yoder Stays Put, Adam Samuelsson Joins the Squad

The Atlanta Gladiators have announced the signing Zach Yoder and Adam Samuelsson to contracts for the 2023-2024 Season. Zach Yoder of Woodstock, GA, and local favorite will enter his third season with the Atlanta Gladiators. Yoder has played a total of 125 games since joining the team. Yoder has since demonstrated that he is a […]

ECHL: Worcester Railers Off-Season Moves

The Worcester Railers look to bounce back after their late-season collapse, which saw them lose their playoff spot on the final weekend of the regular season to the Adirondack Thunder. Worcester, so far this off-season, has already brought back eight players from the 2022-23 season, signed one new player that they acquired in a trade […]

ECHL: Magera Returns to the South Carolina Stingrays

Austin Magera is coming back to the Lowcountry! Before going pro, Magera spent five seasons with Sacred Heart University. With the Pioneers, he tallied 116 points over 154 games. During his final season, he posted 28 points and +6, both of which were his career bests. Finishing off his college career on a high, […]

Is A Trevor Zegras Deal Close?

The Anaheim Ducks recently signed restricted free agent Troy Terry to a seven-year contract worth $7 million annually. Terry also had arbitration rights and wanted $8 million per season, whereas Anaheim wanted to pay just $4.5 million. Anaheim budged on their ask by $2.5 million, and it will turn out to be a highly team-friendly […]

A Big Opportunity Awaits Blackwood in San Jose

Things have not been easy for new San Jose Sharks goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood. After Cory Schneider faced injuries and struggled with consistency in New Jersey, Blackwood, 26, got his chance to show the Devils what he could do during the 2018-19 season. He played well in 23 games, going 10-10 with a 2.61 goals-against average, […]