Author: Sam Wismer

ECHL: Reading Royals: A Talk With Tyson Fawcett

Reaching 10 years in professional hockey is a milestone, Tyson Fawcett has hit that 10 year mark. With this milestone, he decided to come back to his roots of professional hockey and play with the Reading Royals of the ECHL. EIHL and Overseas Talk Prior to coming back, Fawcett played 4 years in the EIHL […]

ECHL: Reading Royals: A Talk with Matt Brown

If you followed college hockey, and specifically Boston University, you knew of Matt Brown. Brown produced nearly a point per game during his time at Boston. Before transferring to Boston University, he was at UMass. While playing for UMass, he played in 52 games and produced 14 goals with 23 assists. He transferred to Boston […]

ECHL: From The Military to Pro Hockey: A Talk With Parker Gahagen

Most hockey players go from juniors, to college, and eventually go professional if they choose. Goaltender Parker Gahagen took a road less traveled. Gahagen started off at West Point Academy after he completed basic training at West Point. “It’s definitely a big adjustment, especially going from juniors. When you go to West Point, hockey is […]

ECHL: Reading Royals Make A Statement Win

It’s no secret that the Reading Royals are off to a plodding start this season. They are currently 5-10-1-1. Last night they took the series win against the Kalamazoo Wings. Matt Brown scores his sixth goal of the season to start the first period. At 18:04 into the first, Joe Nardi and Darren Brady set […]

ECHL: Devon Paliani On Life, Playing Professionally, And College

For any hockey player, playing professionally is the goal. Some players end up in the NHL, AHL, and the ECHL. For Devon Paliani, after having his senior year of college interrupted by COVID, he was affected by this play-wise. Development And Training During Covid “When you sit out a full year, obviously, that’s never good. […]

Welcome Aboard: Todd Skirving Named Captain For Newfoundland Growlers

On November 9th, 2023, Forward Todd Skirving was named the second captain in Newfoundland Growler’s history, and deservedly so. Skirving has played for Newfoundland in all 5 years of the teams existence in the ECHL. This includes the 2018-2019 Kelly Cup Championship. He is a fan favorite in Newfoundland and well respected all over the […]

ECHL: Idaho Steelheads Extend Head Coach Everett Sheen

The Idaho Steelheads, ECHL Affiliate of the Dallas Stars, announced on June 23rd that Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Everett Sheen has signed a contract extension of 2 years through the 2024-2025 season. Coach Sheen led the Steelheads to multiple ECHL records during this season: Sheen was named ECHL Coach of the Year […]

Idaho Steelheads: Season Review

It’s no secret that the Idaho Steelheads were an entire wagon this season. From breaking records to insane goaltending to their Kelly Cup Finals run, this team was something special. Let’s start breaking the Steelheads’ incredible season down: Steelheads Records: The Steelheads shattered some ECHL records and one of their records. ECHL Records: With the […]