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ECHL: Former Wheeling Player Returns for Second Stint

With the Wheeling Nailers last few announcements being players returning from last season’s team, they chose to change things up and announce Chris Ortiz will return for a second stint, having played the 2023-24 season with the Trois-Rivieres Lions. The left-shot defenseman completed his third season as a professional player this past season. With the […]

ECHL: Ranking Cincinnati Cyclones Jerseys

Fan Favorite Jersey: Black and Red (Alternate): Fan Poll Results: 1) Black & Red Alternate2) Hockey Fights Cancer3) St. Patrick’s Day4) Military5) Pride My Top 5 Jerseys: 1) Pride Jersey: 2) St. Patrick’s Day Jersey: 3) Black & Red (Regular) Jersey: 4) Cincy Scoops Jersey: 5) Star Wars Jersey: My Favorite All-Time Jersey: OG Twister […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Re-Sign Brendon Michaelian

The Toledo Walleye have re-signed defenseman Brendon Michaelian to a contract for the 2024-25 season. Michaelian returns to Toledo after posting seven points on one goal and six assists in 29 games. He played in 14 playoff games, registering two assists and four penalty minutes. The 2024-25 season will be Michaelian’s first full season in […]

ECHL: Reading Royals: Royals Sign Rookie Center Noah Prokop

On July 25th, 2024, Reading Royals announced they have signed rookie center Noah Prokop. Prokop, who is 24 years old, signed a SPC with the Toledo Walleye in March of 2024. Hailing from Colorado, he dressed in seven games for Toledo and tallied one goal during those seven games. Prokop played five season in the […]

ECHL: Connor Russell Agrees to Terms with the Jacksonville Icemen

Defenseman Connor Russell has agreed to terms for the 2024-25 season and will hit the ice once again for the Jacksonville Icemen. Recognized for his defensive skill and adaptability, Russell has demonstrated exceptional skating, physicality, and defensive capabilities. In the 2021-22 season, Russell appeared in 28 games for the Iowa Heartlanders, providing 5 assists, totaling […]

ECHL: Hunter Vorva Heads Overseas

The Kalamazoo Wings will be on the hunt for a new goaltender as Hunter Vorva is heading overseas to the UK to join the Nottingham Panthers; Vorva joins former Greenville Swamp Rabbits goaltender Ryan Bednard, who also joined Nottingham today. Prior to joining the K-Wings, the 28-year-old goaltender spent the 2020-21 season in France, where […]

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Forward Returns for His 4th Season

The Cincinnati Cyclones have made their first signing of the offseason by bringing back forward Lincoln Griffin for the 2024-2025 season. Last season, Griffin contributed 31 points (13 goals, 18 assists) in 40 games after spending the first part of the season in Slovakia. This upcoming season marks his 4th year with the Cyclones since […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Sign All-Star Jalen Smereck

The Toledo Walleye made a big splash and signed defenseman Jalen Smereck for the 2024-25 season. The former Cincinnati Cyclone comes to Toledo as one of the premier offensive defensemen in the league. This is the first defensive player signed by Toledo this off-season. Smereck comes to the Walleye with experience in the ECHL, American […]

ECHL Toledo Walleye: Looking Back at Season One

The Toledo Walleye will open their 15th season in the ECHL when they open the 2024-25 season. Within that time came amazing players, big moments, and appearances at the conference final. Toledo has always been a hockey city, and that rang true with the arrival of the Walleye. The Toledo Storm hockey team will never […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Lock Up Matthew Quercia for 2024-25 Season

The Wheeling Nailers announced today they have re-signed Matthew Quercia for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Quercia completed his first full season in the ECHL last season, as he did not play a game in the 2022-23 season due to injury. He becomes the fifth player to re-sign with the Nailers, following the signings of Matt […]