Author: Stephanie DeLaFleur
Beat Writer covering the ECHL, AHL and NHL. Follow me on X @StephiDelafleur
ECHL: Kansas City Mavericks Forward Heads Overseas
The Kansas City Mavericks have another player heading overseas. This news comes after fan favorite and leading scorer Cade Borchardt left for KalPa in Finland at the end of May. Confirmed Saturday morning, Damien Giroux has signed a one-year contract with HK Spišská Nová Ves of the Slovak league. Making It to the Pros Giroux, […]
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ECHL: Toledo Walleye Forward Heads Overseas
The Toledo Walleye have had a tremendous 2024–25 season, securing accolades as the Central Division Champion and the Western Conference Champion, bringing joy to Toledo with their season wins. However, the disappointment of their loss in the Kelly Cup Final is palpable. Adding to that emotion, the team is also feeling the loss of two […]
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ECHL: Tulsa Oilers Foward Heads Overseas
The Tulsa Oilers are experiencing a significant shift as they bid farewell to another player heading to Overseas Teams. This announcement marks the Fourth player to leave the organization in the past two weeks. Last week saw Conner Roulette heading back to school, while Andrew Lucas and Olivier Dame-Malka headed across the pond. The latest […]
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ECHL: 2024-25 End of Season Review | South Carolina Stingrays
The South Carolina Stingrays saw an end to the season that last year no one would have seen coming. After firing their coach and bringing on a new one, no one knew what the season would look like. Preseason gave a slight hint, but nothing prepared us for the record-breaking season that came. The Stingrays […]
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NHL: T.J. Oshie Announces Retirement
After 16 years in the NHL, T.J. Oshie announced his retirement Monday afternoon. Fittingly, it’s the same day that seven years ago, he hoisted the Stanley Cup with his teammates, the Washington Capitals. T.J. Oshie’s career is littered with experiences and moments he won’t soon forget. From the contract Oshie signed after being drafted 24th […]
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ECHL: 2024-25 Protected List | South Carolina Stingrays
The South Carolina Stingrays have just unveiled their highly anticipated protected players list, a crucial step in their strategy for the upcoming season. This release, in compliance with the ECHL rules, is a significant moment for the team and its fans. The guidelines aim to ensure fairness. Allowing each team to protect as many players […]
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ECHL: Tulsa Oilers Defensemen Head Overseas
The Tulsa Oilers bid farewell to two key players, Defensemen Andrew Lucas and Oliviér Dame-Malka, as they embark on new journeys overseas. This departure marks the third player to leave the team this week. The Oilers, who had a commendable 40-24-8 season, and post season made it to the first round of the Kelly Cup […]
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ECHL: Conner Roulette Heads Back To School
The ECHL-protected list is set to be released within the next week. As teams prepare to review the list, the Tulsa Oilers will find themselves with a spot to fill. Left Wing Conner Roulette, in a significant decision, has chosen to further his education. He will be joining the University of Saskatchewan in the USports […]
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ECHL Kelly Cup Final- Game 1 Recap : Trois-Rivières Lions vs Toledo Walleye
The 2025 Kelly Cup Final kicked off in Ohio, where the Toledo Walleye welcomed the Trois-Rivières Lions in Game 1. It was a night of firsts, as the Trois-Rivières Lions made their inaugural appearances in the Kelly Cup Final, and these two formidable teams clashed for the first time in history. Both teams, having triumphed […]
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ECHL: 2025 Kelly Cup Final Preview | Trois-Rivières Lions vs Toledo Walleye
Get ready for a series that will go down in the history books, as the Eastern Conference and Western Conference clash in a battle for the prestigious Kelly Cup. The Kelly Cup, the ultimate prize in the ECHL, is awarded to the playoff champion at the end of each season. The potential seven-game showdown kicks […]
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