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ECHL: Jacob Bengtsson Heads Overseas

Toronto Marlies defenseman Jacob Bengtsson has decided to take his talents overseas, signing with Brynäs IF in Sweden’s SHL league. At 25 years old, Bengtsson is choosing to opt out of his AHL contract, likely recognizing that his chances of advancing within Toronto’s system are slim. With this move, he’s returning to his roots—born in […]

ECHL: Bloomington Bison Sign Kasimir Kaskisuo

The Bloomington Bison have announced that they’ve signed goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo, this comes a day after Mark Sinclair announced that he was going overseas. Kaskisuo, 31, has played in two games this season with the Norfolk Admirals, going 0-2 with a 3.53 GAA and .873SV%. This doesn’t come as a shock, as Bloomington needed another […]

ECHL: Mark Sinclair Heading Overseas

Bloomington Bison Goaltender Mark Sinclair is heading overseas to Finland to join HPK in Liiga. The 28-year-old goaltender had played in 21 games with the Bison this season, putting up a 10-6-2 record with a 2.13 GAA, 9.29 SV%, and one shutout. He has played in four games in the AHL with the Belleville Senators, […]

ECHL: Maine Mariners Acquire Two Forwards From Bloomington Bison

The Maine Mariners and Bloomington Bison made their second trade this week, finalizing a deal the two teams started on Tuesday. Maine Acquires Hemstrom The Mariners acquired forward Linus Hemstrom from the Bison in exchange for a future consideration. This trade completes a previous transaction in which the Mariners sent the rights to forward Ty Cheveldayoff […]

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (02/14-02/16/2025)

As the weekend approaches, we are gearing up for an exciting lineup of games that promise to shake up the standings. With teams battling for crucial points, every game counts. From top contenders looking to solidify their positions to underdogs aiming for an upset, the ice will be buzzing with action. Here’s a rundown of […]

Detroit Red Wings Affiliates and Prospects Check-In

With the Red Wings on break it’s time to take a look at their affiliates and top prospects.

PHOTOS: Bloomington Bison vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates – 02/08/2025

SAVANNAH, Ga – On Saturday night, the Savannah Ghost Pirates squared off once again against the Bloomington Bison, but this time, they came up short in a hard-fought 3-2 loss. Despite a relentless offensive effort that saw them register an impressive 54 shots on goal, they were stymied by Bloomington goaltender Mark Sinclair, who turned […]

PHOTOS: Bloomington Bison vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates – 02/07/2025

SAVANNAH, Ga. – For the first time in franchise history, the Savannah Ghost Pirates faced off against the Bloomington Bison on Friday night. The Ghost Pirates made their presence felt in a commanding 5-3 victory. Riding the momentum of their previous night’s win, the Ghost Pirates dictated the pace of play, firing an impressive 46 […]

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Transactions l 02/10/2025

The Cincinnati Cyclones completed multiple transactions earlier today ahead of their road matchup against the Iowa Heartlanders on Wednesday at 8:00 PM EST. Justin Portillo, Signed from FPHL The most notable transaction was the signing of enforcer Justin Portillo, an 8-year pro who has played 26 games this season with the Athens Rock Lobsters (FPHL). […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Trade for Defenseman from the Bloomington Bison

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have received 5’11” rookie Mitchell Smith from the Bloomington Bison in return for future considerations. Smith is a 22-year-old defenseman from Saginaw, Michigan. This season, Smith played in 16 games with the Bison, where he had one goal with two penalty minutes and a plus/minus of -8. […]