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ECHL: Wheeling Native Returns to the Nailers for Third Season

The Wheeling Nailers announced today they have re-signed hometown kid, Peter Laviolette III, for his third season with the Nailers. Laviolette III is the son of long-time NHL head coach and the current head coach of the New York Rangers, Peter Laviolette. Laviolette Jr. started his successful coaching career with the Nailers as Head Coach […]

ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears Re-Sign Defenseman Kurt Gosselin

The Orlando Solar Bears have recently announced that defenseman Kurt Gosselin has agreed to terms on an ECHL Standard Player Contract for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Gosselin wrapped up his fifth season competing in the ECHL last year. During this time, he tallied a total of 55 points, consisting of 22 goals and 33 assists, […]

ECHL: Trois-Rivieres Lions and Fort Wayne Komets Swap Forwards

The Trois-Rivieres Lions and Fort Wayne Komets struck a deal on Tuesday afternoon. The Komets sent the rights to forward Morgan Adams-Moisan to the Lions in exchange for the rights to forward Matthew Boucher; the Lions have since signed Adams-Moisan to a contract for the 2024-25 season. Trade Impact For Trois-Rivieres If Adams-Moisan is able […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Sign 2021 NCAA National Champion

The Wheeling Nailers announced today they have signed the 2021 NCAA National Champion and two-time Hockey East Champion, Cal Kiefiuk, for the 2024-25 ECHL Season. Kiefiuk signed with the Nailers at the end of last season, where he played three regular-season games and one game during the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs. He made his ECHL […]

Zach Dubinsky skating for the University of Vermont

Iowa Heartlanders Welcome Vermont Duo

Coralville, Iowa- The Iowa Heartlanders welcomed two rookies to their ranks on Monday, August 5th. Zach Dubinsky, a left-handed forward from Highland Park, Illinois, and Ryan Miotto, a right-handed forward who played five games in 2023-24 for the Wheeling Nailers. Zach, son of Steve Dubinsky, a journeyman who played in 386 NHL games for the […]

ECHL: An Interview With Adirondack Thunder Forward Shaw Boomhower

The Adirondack Thunder have added three new faces to their roster so far this off-season, but only one of them has prior ECHL experience, and that is Shaw Boomhower. The 25-year-old forward from Belleville, Ontario, spent two seasons in the OHL with the Mississauga Steelheads and Ottawa 67’s ; he would lead the OHL in […]

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Acquire Forward from Worcester Railers

The Cincinnati Cyclones have acquired 26-year-old forward Keeghan Howdeshell from the Worcester Railers today in exchange for future considerations. Last season, he scored 22 points in 67 total games played with the Railers. Over his ECHL career, he has played for a total of five teams (soon to be six): Worcester Railers, Rapid City Rush, […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign American International College Graduate

After getting a taste of the ECHL following his NCAA Division I career last season, Dustin Manz has signed with the Wheeling Nailers for his first full professional season. In six regular season games last season with the Nailers, Manz tallied two goals, while putting up one assists in five Kelly Cup Playoff games. Manz […]

Iowa Heartlanders Make Schedule Adjustments

Coralville, Iowa- As many Iowans and Heartlanders fans may know, Iowa City and Coralville are very busy places, with Xtream Arena being no exception. The arena hosts concerts, High School sports, AHL preseason games, college wrestling tournaments, and University of Iowa Hawkeye Volleyball and Gymnastics. Soon, the Coralville Chaos, an indoor football team, will be […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Re-Sign Defenseman Cameron for 2024-25 Season

The Toledo Walleye have re-signed defenseman Cole Cameron for the 2024-25 season. Cameron saw action with the Walleye at the end of the season after playing for Toronto Metropolitan University. He is now the third defenseman signed for the season, joining newcomer Jalen Smereck and the returning Brendon Michaelian. Cameron previously played for the Owen […]