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ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones: Player Profile: Louie Caporusso

Louie Caporusso was born on June 21st, 1989, in Toronto, Ontario. He stands at 5 foot 9, weighs 185 lbs, and plays center/left wing, shooting left-handed. Caporusso began his junior years playing in the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) for the Toronto Red Wings, where he led the league in points during the 2004–05 season. […]

ECHL: Brogan O’Brien Heads Overseas

Forward Brogan O’Brien is heading overseas for the 2024-25 season after playing two games with the Fort Wayne Komets in the ECHL at the end of the regular season after playing five years in USports at Carleton University. For the 26-year-old forward, this was his second stint in the ECHL after playing in four games […]

ECHL: Dillon Hamaliuk Heads Overseas

Forward Dillon Hamaliuk is heading overseas to Slovakia to play for HC Nove Zamky after spending his first three years pro in North America. The former second-round pick of the San Jose Sharks in the 2019 NHL Draft began his pro career by spending his first two years with the organization. Hamaliuk would spend the […]

ECHL: Iowa Heartlanders and Minnesota Wild Extend Affiliation Agreement

Coralville, Iowa- After three years of a successful affiliation agreement, the Iowa Heartlanders and Minnesota Wild have decided to keep it going for three more through the 2026-27 season, the two teams announced on July 26. The Minnesota Wild have had a constant presence in the State of Iowa since 2013, when the Houston Aeros […]

ECHL: Luke Santerno Heads Overseas to Hungary

Luke Santerno, a 28-year-old Canadian forward, is embarking on a new journey as he joins the Budapest Jégkorong Akadémia Hockey Club, a member of the Erste Liga league in Hungary. He concluded last season in the ECHL with the Cincinnati Cyclones, putting up four points in 10 games in the final games of the regular […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Sign Two Rookies

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have signed rookie forward Tyler Burnie and rookie defenseman Aaron Hyman. Tyler Burnie’s Junior and Collegiate Career Tyler Burnie is a 6’4″ forward from Midhurst, Ontario. Burnie spent his junior seasons in the OJHL, OHL, and GOJHL. He spent the 2015-16 season in the OHL with the […]

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 […]