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ECHL: Connor Russell Heads Overseas After Steady Run with the Icemen
Jacksonville Icemen blueliner Connor Russell is headed across the pond for the 2025-26 season, signing with the Coventry Blaze (EIHL). Known for his physical edge and shot-blocking presence, Russell now takes his game to the UK after logging nearly 200 games of professional hockey in North America. Reliable Presence on the Blue Line Russell appeared […]
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ECHL: Matt Staudacher Heads Back Overseas
Bloomington Bison defenseman Matt Staudacher is heading overseas to England to join the Leeds Knights of the NIHL after putting up a goal and eight assists for nine points in 39 games. Staudacher began the 2024-25 season in Italy with Brixen/Bressanone, where he had 10 goals and 13 assists for 23 points in 19 games […]
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ECHL: Tommy Cormier Heads Back To Trois-Rivières Lions
The Lions will have one Cormier brother back next season as the Trois-Rivières Lions announced that they’ve re-signed Tommy Cormier for the 2025-26 season. His brother, Xavier Cormier, has signed a contract to play in Slovakia next year. In his rookie season, Tommy would put up 15 goals and 23 assists for 38 points in […]
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ECHL: Bloomington Bison Announce First Signing For the 2025-26 Season
The Bloomington Bison have announced their first signing of the 2025-26 season as they’ve added forward Mark Kaleinikovas to their roster. Kaleinikovas spent last season in Poland with JKH GHS Jastrzebie. He would put up 14 goals and 13 assists for 27 points in 30 games. He also claimed a World Championship Gold Medal (D1B) […]
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ECHL: Everblades Bring Back Isaac Nurse for Second Full Pro Year
The Florida Everblades have announced that forward Isaac Nurse has signed a standard player contract for the 2025–26 ECHL season. The 26-year-old returns to Estero after completing his first full year in the league, where he played a key depth role and made a strong impression during the team’s postseason run. Nurse appeared in 47 […]
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ECHL: Jacob Paquette Re-Signs With Trois-Rivières Lions
The Trois-Rivières Lions have announced that they’ve re-signed defenseman Jacob Paquette for the 2025-26 season. In his first full season with the Lions, Paquette played in 69 games, putting up four goals and 17 assists for 21 points. He would add a goal and four assists in 21 games during the Kelly Cup Playoffs. Paquette […]
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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: Cedric Desruisseaux Returns To Trois-Rivières
The Trois-Rivières Lions have signed forward Cedric Desruisseaux for the 2025-26 season. Desruisseaux, 25, has spent the 2024-25 season playing in Romania and France. In 25 games with CSM Corna Brasov, he had 13 goals and 13 assists for 26 points in 25 games. He would add two goals and six assists for eight points […]
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ECHL: Zach Vinnell Joins Gladiators as Assistant Coach
The Atlanta Gladiators have added a fresh voice to the coaching staff, announcing that Zach Vinnell will serve as an Assistant Coach for the 2025–26 season. The 27-year-old Cochrane, Alberta native brings a well-rounded understanding of the game, shaped by recent experience in high-intensity settings. His addition reinforces the organization’s commitment to building a competitive […]
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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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