ECHL
Exploring the Icemen’s NCAA Connections
There are currently 64 Division I collegiate hockey programs in the United States. In 2019, 33 percent of NHLers were college hockey alumni. With thousands of college hockey players suiting up every season, not all of them will see the NHL, let alone crack the ranks of the pros. The NCAA estimates that only 7.4% […]
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ECHL: Seattle Or Vegas? Who Will Be The Lake Tahoe Knight Monsters NHL Affiliate
The Lake Tahoe Knight Monsters unveiled their logo and team name last week, but one thing that they didn’t announce is an NHL or AHL affiliate. For most people who see the name, the first thing you think of is the Vegas Golden Knights; however, Vegas and Savannah signed a multi-year agreement in May 2022, […]
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ECHL: Exclusive Interview With Swamp Rabbits Forwards Ryan Francis and Ben Freeman
Greenville, SC—After winning at home against the Cincinnati Cyclones yesterday (Wednesday, December 6), I got the opportunity to be able to sit down with Swamp Rabbits’ forwards Ben Freeman and Ryan Francis. Francis scored two goals, and Freeman had one assist against the Cyclones. Interview with Ryan Francis I asked Francis what it’s like scoring […]
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Echl: Icemen Freeze Ghost Pirates in Shutout
Tuesday night, the Savannah Ghost Pirates faced the Jacksonville Icemen at home. It was Jewish Heritage Night at Enmarket Arena – an event that Savannah was proud to host, considering the city has one of the oldest temples in the world. One of the local Rabbis delivered the National Anthem, and so many of the […]
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ECHL: Rapid City Rush Make Roster Changes in Hopes to Get Their First Home Win
The Rapid City Rush are currently 0-7-1 at home in the 2023-24 ECHL season and the only ECHL team yet to win on home ice. The Rush are back home this week and are looking to get a few home wins against the Wichita Thunder. Last Time Out The Rapid City Rush only had one […]
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ECHL: Swamp Rabbits Win Against Cincinnati In A Heated and Physical Game
Greenville, SC—The Swamp Rabbits returned home for one game against the Cincinnati Cyclones, a team of which the Rabbits haven’t played against. Before they played against each other, the Rabbits had 30 points with a record of 15-3-0, tied with Kansas City and trailing by a point from the Idaho Steelheads. Previously, Greenville lost against […]
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ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Sneak Past Reading Royals For Third Straight Win
GLENS FALLS- The Adirondack Thunder struggled in the opening frame in all three games against Florida, and tonight would be no different as the Royals jumped on the board early as Joseph Nardi got his stick on a shot from the point from Will Zmolek to net his sixth goal of the season at the […]
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ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Ink Deal with Forward Joseph Widmar
The Atlanta Gladiators have recently announced the signing of Joe Widmar, a forward who is re-joining the team for the 2023-24 season. Widmar’s professional career began in the 2017-18 season with the Peoria Rivermen of the SPHL. His exceptional performance, tallying 40 points (11g-29a) in 36 games, earned him a spot on the SPHL All-Rookie […]
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ECHL: Michael McNiven Traded to Savannah Ghost Pirates
In a surprising move, the Savannah Ghost Pirates have acquired goaltender Michael McNiven from the Wheeling Nailers. The 26-year-old netminder, hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, brings experience and skill to his new team. This season, McNiven has appeared in six games for the Nailers, posting a goals-against average of 3.98 and a save percentage of […]
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ECHL: Adirondack Acquires Darian Skeoch From Savannah
The Adirondack Thunder have added another big body to their roster as they have acquired two-way player Darian Skeoch in a trade with the Savannah Ghost Pirates in exchange for future considerations. Skeoch, in his fourth year in the league, gives Adirondack another guy who isn’t afraid to drop the gloves and throw around the […]
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