Day: March 25, 2024

ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen Weekend Recap | 03/22-03/23/2024

The Jacksonville Icemen hosted divisional leader, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, on Friday, March 22nd, and March 23rd; both games were at 7 pm. The Icemen currently stand five points behind the Swamp Rabbits and are looking to gain closer to the top. Friday’s matchup between the two teams started with a quick wrist-shot goal by […]

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Denis Smirnov Named Player Of the Week

The ECHL has announced that Norfolk Admirals forward Denis Smirnov has been named the Player of the Week for March 18-24. Smirnov finished the week with three goals and six assists for nine points in four games last week for the Admirals. The Russian forward has not only had a great week for the Admirals […]

ECHL Transactions: Florida Everblades 03|24|2024

The Florida Everblades signed 22-year-old Dana Point, Calif. native P.J. Fletcher to an amateur tryout contract. Fletcher played with Miami University (Ohio) the previous three seasons, recording 24 goals and 44 assists in 137 games. He had eleven goals and twelve assists in 36 games for the RedHawks. P.J. Fletcher was added to the active roster […]

ECHL Series Recap: Maine Mariners vs. Newfoundland Growlers | 03/22-24/2024

Friday night marked the start of a 3-game homestand for the Mariners against the Newfoundland Growlers. Starting this night, Mariners players wore stickers on their helmets in honor of Raymond “Switchboard” Dudley, a long-time fan who has passed away. The Mariners were able to beat Newfoundland and get the win, for Switch. The first period […]

ECHL: Newfoundland Growlers Sign Sarnia Sting Forward

Today, the Newfoundland Growlers announced that they have signed forward Marko Sikic to a Standard Player Contract for the rest of this season. Marko Sikic just finished his CHL career after 4 seasons in the OHL, most recently with the Sarnia Sting. The 21-year-old, 6’3” centre, weighs 183 pounds and scored 57 points in 66 […]

Why are the Capitals and Penguins Rivals?

Washington Capitals fans are no strangers to having a deep-seated disgust for the team from Pittsburgh, and vice versa. The rivalry between Washington and the Penguins seems to go back for ages, but where did it come from in the first place? Why are the Capitals rivals with the Penguins, specifically, and not another metropolitan […]

Florida Panthers Deep Dive Recap: 03/21-24/2024

Florida was in for another tough week against more Playoff-caliber teams. To say it was mixed would be an understatement. The game against Nashville was one of the worst the Panthers’ have played in weeks, but there was a visual improvement from game to game, culminating in the Cats finally snapping their losing streak against […]

PHOTOS: Savannah Ghost Pirates vs. Florida Everblades – 03/22/2024

ESTERO, Fla.- The Florida Everblades and Savannah Ghost Pirates played game two of their three-game series on Friday night after taking Thursday off. 7,106 fans enjoyed Country Night in Hertz Arena. The Florida Everbabes cheer/dance squad wore cutoffs and cowboy hats, and the first 1,000 fans were given a straw hat. Wednesday night’s game took overtime […]

Josh Doan and his father Shane drop the ceremonial puck during the first ever Arizona Coyotes game at Mullett Arena

Arizona Coyotes Call Up Josh Doan

Well Coyotes fans, the news you’ve been dying to hear is finally coming to fruition. Reported first last night by PHNX Arizona Chapter Chair member and all-around Coyote guru Craig Morgan, the Arizona Coyotes are calling up Josh Doan, son of franchise great Shane, from the American Hockey League (AHL). Josh is no stranger to […]

ECHL Announces Fines and Suspensions | 03/25/2024

The ECHL’s Department of Players Safely has suspended Adirondack Thunder forward Shane Harper for three games for cross-checking. The 35-year-old forward cross-checked Norfolk’s Stepan Timofeyev in the head/neck area. Harper was assessed a match penalty for cross-checking and a minor for slashing at the 7:30 mark of the third period in Sunday’s game vs. Norfolk. […]