Day: July 30, 2025
ECHL: Bloomington Bison Sign Riku Ishida
The Bloomington Bison have announced their first signing on the blue line with the addition of defenseman Riku Ishida. The 25-year-old defenseman spent last season in Italy, where he put up five goals and 29 assists for 34 points in 38 games with Meran/Merano. Ishida put up a goal and two assists in eight games […]
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ECHL: Justin Portillo Signs ECHL Deal With Cincinnati Cyclones
The Cincinnati Cyclones have added some grit to their lineup with the signing of forward Justin Portillo. Portillo, 33, began the 2024-25 season with the FPHL’s newest team, the Athens Rock Lobsters. In 26 games with the Rock Lobsters, he put up five assists along with 136 penalty minutes, which led the team. He also […]
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ECHL: Oliver Cooper Signs with Florida, Adds Size and Grit Up Front
The Florida Everblades have signed 30-year-old forward Oliver Cooper for the 2025–26 season. A 6’3”, 205-pound center from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Cooper brings a physical presence and a proven winning track record to the Everblades’ forward group. ECHL Familiarity and European Experience Cooper returns to the ECHL with a wealth of professional experience. Most recently, […]
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ECHL: Tyler Bird Re-Signs with Orlando Solar Bears
The Orlando Solar Bears have re-signed 28-year-old forward and captain, Tyler Bird, for the 2025–26 ECHL season. A consistent presence in Orlando’s lineup since 2019, Bird enters his sixth full campaign with the club, bringing a mix of leadership, grit, and offensive production. 2024–25 Recap Bird played all 72 regular season games for the Solar […]
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ECHL: Indy Fuel Re-Sign Jesse Tucker
The Indy Fuel have announced that they’ve re-signed center Jesse Tucker for the 2025-26 season. Tucker, 25, made his pro debut last season with the Indy Fuel. In 19 games, he scored two goals, both of which came in back-to-back games on March 8th and 9th. He would play in all four games during the […]
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ECHL: Worcester Railers Bring Back Matt DeMelis
The Worcester Railers have announced that they’ve re-signed forward Matt DeMelis for the 2025-26 season. In his rookie season with the Railers, he put up nine goals and 17 assists for 26 points in 60 games. He was one of the least penalized players on the Railers with just four penalty minutes last season. This […]
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ECHL: Logan Nelson First Signing for Greensboro Gargoyles
The Greensboro Gargoyles have locked in the first player of their inaugural roster, announcing the signing of veteran forward Logan Nelson. Known for his toughness, offensive consistency, and leadership, Nelson arrives in Greensboro as a foundational piece of the franchise’s identity. Nelson, the ECHL Journeyman Before joining the purple and gold, Nelson was drafted in […]
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AHL: Ontario Reign Sign Mattias Sholl
The Ontario Reign today signed a goalie from the ECHL to an AHL contract for the 2025-26 season.
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Trent Frederic: The Perfect Fit for the Oilers
On June 27th, The Edmonton Oilers locked in one of their key trade deadline additions, Trent Frederic, to an eight-year, $30.8 million contract with a cap hit of $3.85 million per year. Acquired from the Boston Bruins at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, Frederic wasn’t at full health when he arrived in Edmonton, but the […]
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AHL: Ondřej Pavel Signs Overseas
Ondřej Pavel is heading overseas to play with Tappara of Liiga for the 2025-26 season after spending last season with the Colorado Eagles and Milwaukee Admirals.
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