Author: Stephanie DeLaFleur
Beat Writer covering the ECHL, AHL and NHL. Follow me on X @StephiDelafleur
ECHL: Kansas City Mavericks add Assistant Coach and Forward
The Kansas City Mavericks have taken a measured approach to signings this offseason. With Cade Borchardt and Damien Giroux heading overseas, fans have been eagerly awaiting news on the roster front. So far, the only official announcement had been the return of Casey Carreau and the signing of Lucas Sowder—until now. Friday, the Mavericks announced […]
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ECHL: Toledo Walleye Re-Sign Conlan Keenan for Fifth Season
The Toledo Walleye have made another key move this week, following a round of qualifying offers and the recent re-signing of forward Sam Craggs. Conlan Keenan is officially returning to the Walleye for his fifth season with the team. A Familiar Face with a Rochester Connection A native of Rochester, New York, Keenan has become […]
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ECHL: Kansas City Mavericks Announce 2025-26 Qualifying Offers and Player Signing News
The Kansas City Mavericks announced their qualifying offers on Tuesday, taking a key step in shaping the 2024-25 roster. Cam Morrison is heading overseas, while Lucas Sowder is joining to strengthen the forward line. Cam Morrison’s Departure to Stavanger Oilers Morrison joined the Mavericks for the 2023-24 campaign after a trade from the Florida Everblades. […]
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ECHL: Toledo Walleye | Re-Sign Forward and Announce 2025-26 Qualifying Offers
As of early Tuesday morning, the Toledo Walleye had only announced the signing of forward Brandon Hawkins for the 2025-26 season. Finally, by midday, the Fish announced another. Sam Craggs, a key player for the Walleye, has re-signed for the upcoming campaign. Craggs played in all 72 regular-season games and all 20 postseason games during […]
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ECHL: 2025-26 Qualifying Offers | South Carolina Stingrays
The South Carolina Stingrays have officially announced their qualifying offers for the 2025-26 season per ECHL guidelines. League rules permit each team to reserve the rights of up to eight qualified players, including a maximum of four veterans (players who have played 260 or more regular-season professional games before the upcoming season). Teams cannot trade […]
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ECHL: Steelheads Connor MacEachern Joins Mora IK
The Idaho Steelheads have had a relatively quiet offseason since missing the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs. They finished the season with a 37-35 record and 14th overall in the league standings. Since their final game on April 12, the organization has been focused on evaluating its roster and rebuilding a path back into Cup contention. […]
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ECHL: Casey Carreau Re-Signs with Kansas City
For the second time in just a few days, the Kansas City Mavericks have made headlines—this time with a key roster move. After a relatively quiet offseason marked by internal shakeups and the departure of Assistant Coach Ryan Weselowski, the team has announced that forward Casey Carreau has re-signed for the 2025–26 season. This news […]
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ECHL: Brandon Hawkins Re-Signs with Toledo Walleye
The Toledo Walleye have faced significant roster changes this offseason, with several key players moving on. However, one cornerstone remains firmly in place — two-time consecutive ECHL MVP Brandon Hawkins. The star forward is returning for his fifth season with the Walleye, bringing his elite talent and leadership back to the pond. A Look Back […]
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ECHL: Kansas City Mavericks Hire Brett Ferguson as Assistant Coach
The Kansas City Mavericks have officially announced the addition of Brett Ferguson as an Assistant Coach, bringing with him a well-rounded resume that spans multiple levels of North American hockey. Ferguson’s athletic roots run deep. A dual-sport standout in his youth, he captured two high school state hockey championships and one in baseball. After a […]
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ECHL: Cole Gallant Heads Overseas
The week before the first July deadline is often just as exciting as opening night itself—and for the Toledo Walleye, it has already brought another change. On the eve of the last week of the end-of-season roster qualifying offers period, forward Cole Gallant has agreed to terms with the Pioneers Vorarlberg of the ICE Hockey […]
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