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ECHL: Atlanta’s Jackson Pierson Signs with Herforder EV
- Karen Zehner
- June 22, 2025
After logging two full seasons with the Atlanta Gladiators—including an iron-man campaign in 2024–25—forward Jackson Pierson has signed with Herforder EV of Germany’s third-tier league for the upcoming 2025–26 season. The move marks the next step in a quietly impressive career built on vision, consistency, and understated leadership. Atlanta’s “Iron-Man” Forward Heads Overseas Pierson was […]
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ECHL: Toledo Walleye’s Tanner Palocsik Heads Overseas
- Stephanie DeLaFleur
- June 22, 2025
Toledo Walleye defenseman Tanner Palocsik is heading overseas, adding to the growing list of key departures from the roster. As rumors swirl and confirmed moves by other standout players continue to surface, the team’s core is undergoing a significant reshaping. From College Standout to Pro Palocsik’s journey began in the Pittsburgh minor hockey scene before […]
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ECHL: Worcester Railers Trade Away Two At Future Considerations Deadline
- Armand Klisivitch
- June 21, 2025
The Worcester Railers completed two trades on Friday Afternoon prior to the ECHL Future Considerations deadline. In each of these two trades, the Railers would end up losing a player, as they finished the day with one less forward and one less defenseman. Worcester Railers Trade Griffin Loughran The Idaho Steelheads have acquired Griffin Loughran […]
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ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Future Considerations Trade Deadline Recap
- Armand Klisivitch
- June 20, 2025
The Norfolk Admirals wrapped up three trades on Friday afternoon prior to the ECHL Future Considerations Trade Deadline. Norfolk would add two more forwards to their roster, but would lose a notable name up front as well. Denis Smirnov Headed To Idaho The Idaho Steelheads would acquire forward Denis Smirnov from Norfolk to complete the […]
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ECHL: South Carolina Stingrays Future Considerations Finalized
- Stephanie DeLaFleur
- June 20, 2025
The South Carolina Stingrays have officially completed the remaining two trades involving future considerations from the 2024-25 season. Throughout the season, the Stingrays were active in the trade market, making notable moves with the Bloomington Bison, Reading Royals, and Idaho Steelheads. By mid-October, the team sent Jack Adams, Jonny Evans, Jackson Leppard, and Bryce Montgomery […]
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ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Future Considerations Trade Deadline Recap
- Armand Klisivitch
- June 20, 2025
The Adirondack Thunder took care of business on Friday as they completed three trades prior to the ECHL’s 3 PM Future Trade Consideration deadline. Adirondack received two players as they start to build the roster for next season. Both players that Adirondack acquired today should have an impact on the team next season. Brandon McManus […]
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ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Finalize Future Considerations with Eight-Player Roster Shuffle
- Karen Zehner
- June 20, 2025
As the ECHL’s future considerations deadline passed, the Orlando Solar Bears closed the book on several trades made during the 2024–25 season. The result: four players join the roster, four move on, and the Bears’ offseason blueprint continues to take shape. Incoming: Drevitch, Britt, Burnie, and Thomas Join the Bears Forward Tyler Drevitch arrives from […]
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ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Complete Trio of Trades
- Karen Zehner
- June 20, 2025
The Atlanta Gladiators have checked off three lingering trade obligations, officially closing the books on a series of moves from the 2024–25 season. The future considerations trades made today bring a new face to the blue line and send two familiar forwards to new cities, reshaping Atlanta’s roster ahead of a pivotal offseason. Blue Line […]
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ECHL: Hakon Nilsen Returns to Norway
- Riley Lundrigan
- June 20, 2025
As the NHL season has concluded with the Stanley Cup returning to its previous home in South Florida, a Cape Coral, Florida-born athlete is returning to his international home of Norway. Hakon Nilsen will be departing the Savannah Ghost Pirates and heading to Norway. He has made nine appearances for their national team. Last season […]
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ECHL: Reading Royals Name Anthony Peters Head Coach
- Armand Klisivitch
- June 20, 2025
The Reading Royals have named Anthony Peters as the team’s 10th Head Coach in Franchise History. He will also hold the title as General Manager. Peters, 34, joins Reading after spending the last two seasons as the assistant coach with the Florida Everblades and winning a Kelly Cup with the Everblades in 2024. Florida also […]
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