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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 […]

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Defenseman Returns for 3rd Season

The Cincinnati Cyclones have signed 26-year-old left-handed defenseman Steven MacLean ahead of the upcoming 2024-2025 season. This signing marks the second acquisition of the off-season, joining Lincoln Griffin, who signed with the team last week, with more player announcements expected soon, with many players likely signed but unannounced. MacLean, who has previously spent two seasons […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye’s 10-year Anniversary of Their Most Successful Season

The Toledo Walleye will be celebrating an anniversary when the 2024-25 season opens on Saturday, October 19 on the road against the ECHL’s newest franchise, the Bloomington Bison. This will mark 10th anniversary of their most successful season in the league as the Walleye. Toledo had a bit of everything that season and it showed […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Make Trade for Netminder Drew DeRidder

The Atlanta Gladiators scored their first goalie signing by bringing Drew DeRidder on board in a trade-off that saw Parker Aucoin heading to the Iowa Heartlanders. DeRidder, honored as the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week during the week of January 29th last season, rightfully owned that honor after the netminder went 2-0-0 with […]

ECHL: Kalamazoo Wings, Vancouver Canucks Extend Affiliation Agreement

After a successful year of affiliation between the Kalamazoo Wings and Vancouver Canucks, the two teams have announced that they will be extending their relationship through the 2025-26 season. Prior to affiliating with the Canucks, the K-Wings had been the ECHL affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets for three years. This now leaves the Allen […]

ECHL: Greenville Swamp Rabbits Sign Two Swedish Players

Greenville, S.C. — It is a big day for the Swamp Rabbits, as the club announced a series of player signings on July 30. Today, it was announced that the Greenville Swamp Rabbits signed defenseman Joshua Karlsson to a standard player contract and have also signed rookie forward from Michigan Tech, Arvid Caderoth, to a […]

ECHL: Iowa Heartlanders Re-Sign Raabe, Add AuCoin

Coralville, Iowa- The Iowa Heartlanders made two announcements on July 30th to bolster their attack for the 2024-25 season. Forward Dakota Raabe will return to the Landers for the upcoming season, and Parker AuCoin will join the Heartlanders, which you can read more about here. Raabe, 27, is set to enter his fourth year in […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Re-Sign Lewandowski for 2024-25 Season

The Toledo Walleye have announced that they have re-signed forward Mitchell Lewandowski to a contract for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Lewandowski was a key piece down the stretch and in the playoffs. He will return to a team proving they are re-loading for the next season. Lewandowski, a Clarkston, Michigan native, spent his college career […]