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Kaid Oliver, Former Atlanta Gladiator, Joins 2025 Australian International Ice Hockey Cup

Kaid Oliver, a former forward with the Atlanta Gladiators, is heading to Australia this summer to represent the USA Eagles in the 2025 Australian International Ice Hockey Cup. The tournament attracts players from around the world, featuring a high-tempo mix of national and select teams. It’s not unfamiliar territory for the Atlanta Gladiators either. Last […]

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ECHL: Hakon Nilsen Returns to Norway

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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2025 IIHF Worlds: Watch These Former ECHL Stars Shine

The 2025 IIHF World Championship is already underway and will run through May 25 in Stockholm, Sweden, and Herning, Denmark, with 29 players boasting ECHL experience. So, if you haven’t already, tune in and cheer for these players as they represent their countries and make their mark on the world stage. The ECHL has always […]

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ECHL Fines and Transactions

ECHL Fines and Suspensions: Disciplinary Rulings from April 9

The ECHL has issued fines and suspensions following multiple incidents during games played on April 9, 2025. Players Rhett Parsons (Cincinnati Cyclones), Nathan Noel (Iowa Heartlanders), and Ayden MacDonald (Allen Americans) were all disciplined by the ECHL Department of Player Safety for violations including fighting, game misconducts, and boarding. ECHL Fines and Suspensions – Rhett […]

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ECHL Game Recap: Iowa Heartlanders vs Rapid City Rush | 03/15/2025

The Rapid City Rush and the Iowa Heartlanders were back in action Saturday night to wrap up their three game series. Both teams once again made changes in net as the goalie matchup went back to Thursday night’s matchup with Rapid City starting Connor Murphy and Iowa starting Kyle McClellan. First Period The two teams […]

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ECHL Game Recap: Iowa Heartlanders vs Rapid City Rush | 03/14/2025

After taking the first game in overtime, the Rapid City Rush were back in action on Friday night against the Iowa Heartlanders. Both teams decided to make changes in net as the Rush started goaltender Matt Radomsky and the Heartlanders started William Rousseau. First Period After coming out flat on Thursday night, the Rush played […]

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ECHL Game Recap: Iowa Heartlanders vs Rapid City Rush | 03/13/2025

The Rapid City Rush and Iowa Heartlanders opened up their series on Thursday night in Rapid City. Rapid City started Connor Murphy in net while the Heartlanders started Kyle McClellan. First Period After having a dominant start to the period, the Heartlanders were able to get on the board first. Exactly two minutes into the […]

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ECHL Series Preview: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Rapid City Rush | 03/13-15/2025

The Rapid City Rush are welcoming the Iowa Heartlanders to South Dakota for a three game series this weekend. Last Week Last week, the Rush were in Tahoe taking on the Tahoe Knight Monsters. The Rush lost the first game 5-4 and then lost the second game 7-1. The Rush were able to win the […]

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ECHL Fines and Transactions

ECHL Announces Length Of Nico Blachman and Mikael Robidoux Suspensions

The ECHL Department of Player Safety has announced that Iowa Heartlander forward Nico Blachman has been suspended seven additional games, and Bloomington Bison forward Mikael Robidoux has been suspended four additional games after their hearings with the league. Both players were suspended indefinitely on Saturday for their actions in Friday Night’s Game. They would each […]

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ECHL Fines and Transactions

ECHL Announces Fines and Suspensions | 03/08/2025

The ECHL Department of Player’s Saftey has announced multiple suspensions stemming from Friday Night’s Games. Nico Blachman and Mikael Robidoux Suspended Iowa Heartlanders forward Nico Blachman and Bloomington Bison forward Mikael Robidoux have each been suspended indefinitely pending a hearing and fined an undisclosed amount for their actions at the end of the first period […]

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