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ECHL: Toledo Walleye Re-Sign Darian Pilon

The Toledo Walleye have announced they have re-signed forward Darian Pilon. He made his pro debut last season with Toledo after he was claimed off waivers from divisional rival Fort Wayne Komets. Pilan played sparingly but provided energy and depth. Pilan began his hockey career with the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). […]

ECHL: Kansas City Mavericks Re-sign Nate Knoepke

The Kansas City Mavericks have just announced that they Re-signed Nate Knoepke for the third year in a row. “Nate was a core component of our defensemen last season. He is a smooth-skating defensemen with the ability to make plays and push the pace. Last year, he earned two AHL call-ups, and we believe Nate […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Make First Goalie Signing

The Wheeling Nailers have made their first goalie signing as they have re-signed Jaxon Castor for the 2024-25 season. Castor played a huge role between the pipes in the last stretch of the 2023-24 regular season when his goalie partner, Taylor Gauthier, was called up to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL. Castor just completed […]

Player Profile: Justin Vaive

Justin Vaive was born on July 8th, 1989, in Buffalo, New York. He is 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 240 pounds, playing as a left winger that shoots left-handed. He is the son of Rick Vaive, a former NHL All-Star who played from 1979 to 1992 for the Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Sign Former Harvard Forward

The Toledo Walleye have signed forward Casey Dornbach to a contract for the 2024-25 season. He is coming off a career year with the Iowa Heartlanders of the ECHL, scoring 13 goals and 29 assists for 42 points. He is the sixth player to commit to the Walleye for the upcoming season. Dornbach started his […]

ECHL: Iowa Heartlanders Sign 2024 CHL Goaltender of the Year

Coralville, Iowa- On the morning of July 17, the Iowa Heartlanders made one of their highest-profile rookie signings in team history by bringing in William Rousseau, a 21-year-old left-handed goaltender from Trois-Rivieres, Quebec. Grandson of Calder Trophy winner and four-time Stanley Cup Champion Bobby Rousseau, William is already a very accomplished goaltender in junior hockey […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Mount Rushmore; Who Defines the Franchise?

As a 10-year-old franchise, many players have come through the Toledo Walleye organization. However, there are a few special players who created highlights and moments that will live forever in the minds of fans. Some may have been in Toledo a season, some four. Regardless of their tenure, when it comes to the elite players […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Re-Sign David Jankowski For 2024-25 Season

The Wheeling Nailers announced today forward David Jankowski will return to Wheeling for his third season with the Nailers as they have re-signed him for the 2024-25 season. Jankowski is the third player to sign with the Nailers, as they have brought back Louie Roehl and 2023-24 Unsung Hero Award winner Matt Koopman. Related Article: […]

ECHL: Fort Wayne Komets Re-Sign One, Add Three

In their latest off-season signing, the Fort Wayne Komets have added four players to their roster for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. The list includes a returning player, an All-Star from a year ago, as well as two additional players. First off is a returning player from last year: Cameron Supryka, who is entering his third […]

ECHL: Toledo Walleye Re-Sign Forward Kruse

Forward Brandon Kruse has re-signed with the Toledo Walleye for the 2024-25 season. He returns for his second season in the pond and is now the fifth player to return for the upcoming season. Before joining the Walleye, Kruse spent time with the Bowling Green State University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) from […]